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'''Berronar Truesilver''' is the [[Dwarf|dwarven]] goddess of Safety, Truth, Home, and Healing.
'''Berronar Truesilver''' is the [[Dwarf|dwarven]] goddess of Safety, Truth, Home, and Healing.
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==Relationships==
==Relationships==
Berronar is the wife of [[Moradin]].
Berronar is the wife of [[Moradin]]. However, ''Races of Stone'' details a similar goddess named [[Mya]], who is also listed as Moradin's wife. It is possible that Mya is an alternate name or aspect of Berronar, rather than a wholly separate goddess.


==Realm==
==Realm==
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==Dogma==
==Dogma==


==Worshippers==
==Worshipers==


===Clergy===
===Clergy===
[[File:Berronar symbol.png|250px|thumb|200px|Berronar's holy symbol, depicted in ''Faiths and Pantheons'' (2002).]]
Berronar's priests wear silver chain mail and silvered helms.  
Berronar's priests wear silver chain mail and silvered helms.  


==Holy days and rituals==
==Holy days and observances==
Berronar's holy days are on the new year's day, upon which the annual sacrifice of silver is made to her.
Berronar's holy days are on the new year's day, upon which the annual sacrifice of silver is made to her.


==Bibliography==
== References ==
*Boyd, Eric L. ''Demihuman Deities''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
=== Notes ===
 
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*Boyd, Eric L, and [[Erik Mona]]. ''Faiths and Pantheons''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002.
=== Citations ===
 
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=== Bibliography ===
*[[Eric L. Boyd|Boyd, Eric L]]. ''Demihuman Deities''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
*[[Boyd, Eric L]]., and [[Erik Mona]]. ''Faiths and Pantheons''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002.
*[[Ed Greenwood|Greenwood, Ed]]. ''Dwarves Deep''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1990.
*[[Ed Greenwood|Greenwood, Ed]]. ''Dwarves Deep''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1990.
 
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''Unearthed Arcana''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985.
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[Unearthed Arcana]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985.
 
*McComb, Colin. ''[[On Hallowed Ground]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.
*McComb, Colin. ''[[On Hallowed Ground]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.
 
*[[Moore, Roger E]]. "The Gods of the [[Dwarves]]." ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'' #58. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982.
*[[Moore, Roger E]]. "The Gods of the Dwarves." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #58. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982.
 
*[[Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Monster Mythology]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
*[[Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Monster Mythology]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.


[[Category:Characters of the Seven Heavens]]
{{index}}
[[Category:Dwarven deities]]
[[Category:Dwarven deities]]
[[Category:Gods of healing]]
[[Category:Deities of healing]]
[[Category:Gods of law]]
[[Category:Deities of law]]
[[Category:Household deities]]
[[Category:Household deities]]
[[Category:Characters of the Seven Heavens]]

Latest revision as of 06:13, 28 April 2025

Greyhawk Divinity
Berronar Truesilver
Berronar Truesilver, as depicted in Dragon #58 (1982).[1]
Names and titles
Title(s):The Revered Mother; the Mother Goddess; Matron of Home and Hearth; Mother of Safety, Truth, and Home
General information
Portfolio:Safety, Truth, Home, Healing
Home:Seven Mounting Heavens of Celestia
Alignment:Lawful Good
Gender:Female
Superior:Moradin
Rules items
Domains:Good, Healing, Law, Protection
Divine rank:Intermediate

Berronar Truesilver is the dwarven goddess of Safety, Truth, Home, and Healing.

Description

Berronar appears as a powerful female dwarf with a beard braided into four rows, wearing chain mail.

Relationships

Berronar is the wife of Moradin. However, Races of Stone details a similar goddess named Mya, who is also listed as Moradin's wife. It is possible that Mya is an alternate name or aspect of Berronar, rather than a wholly separate goddess.

Realm

Berronar shares a realm with Moradin, Erackinor, on the plane of Mount Celestia. She acts as Moradin's consort.

Dogma

Worshipers

Clergy

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Berronar's holy symbol, depicted in Faiths and Pantheons (2002).

Berronar's priests wear silver chain mail and silvered helms.

Holy days and observances

Berronar's holy days are on the new year's day, upon which the annual sacrifice of silver is made to her.

References

Notes

Citations

  1. "The Gods of the Dwarves".  Dragon #58 (Feb 1982), p.34.

Bibliography

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

Berronar Truesilver Deity Worshipped by: Dwarf, Native of: Seven Heavens, DMGR4 - Monster Mythology 3, 18, 27, 28, 31
Berronar Truesilver Deity Worshipped by: Dwarf, Native of: Seven Heavens, Dragon magazine #058 31, 35
Berronar Truesilver Deity Worshipped by: Dwarf, Native of: Seven Heavens, Dragon magazine #088 10
Berronar Truesilver Deity Worshipped by: Dwarf, Native of: Seven Heavens, Dragon magazine #241 40
Berronar Truesilver Deity Worshipped by: Dwarf, Native of: Seven Heavens, Dragon magazine, Best of #3 6, 9, 10
Berronar Truesilver Deity Worshipped by: Dwarf, Native of: Seven Heavens, From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 96
Berronar Truesilver Deity Worshipped by: Dwarf, Native of: Seven Heavens, Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 48, 70, 108
Berronar Truesilver Deity Worshipped by: Dwarf, Native of: Seven Heavens, Living Greyhawk Journal #3 17
Berronar Truesilver Deity Worshipped by: Dwarf, Native of: Seven Heavens, Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e 88
Berronar Truesilver Deity Worshipped by: Dwarf, Native of: Seven Heavens, On Hallowed Ground 78, 79, 80, 172, 186, 188, 189, 191
Berronar Truesilver Deity Worshipped by: Dwarf, Native of: Seven Heavens, Player's Guide to Greyhawk 21
Berronar Truesilver Deity Worshipped by: Dwarf, Native of: Seven Heavens, The Scarlet Brotherhood 82
Berronar Truesilver Deity Worshipped by: Dwarf, Native of: Seven Heavens, Unearthed Arcana, AD&D 1e 111, 112, 121