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caption=Daern at the battlements, as depicted in ''[[Living Greyhawk Journal]]'' #3 (2001). Art by Michael Dubisch.| | |||
name=Daern| | |||
name=Daern||titles =The Unshakable| | |||
home=Unknown| | home=Unknown|rank =Hero-deity| | ||
gender=Female| | gender=Female| | ||
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super=Possibly [[Delleb]]| | super=Possibly [[Delleb]]| | ||
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'''Daern''' is the [[Oeridian]] hero-deity of defenses and fortifications. Daern's holy symbol is a shield hanging from a parapet. She is often associated with [[gryphon]]s. | |||
'''Daern''' is the [[Oeridian]] hero-deity of defenses and fortifications. Daern's holy symbol is a shield hanging from a parapet. She is often associated with [[ | |||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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==Relationships== | ==Relationships== | ||
Daern's apotheosis was sponsored by [[Delleb]]. | Daern's apotheosis was sponsored by [[Delleb]]. She is allied with [[Heironeous]]. | ||
== | ==Worshipers== | ||
===Clergy=== | ===Clergy=== | ||
Daern's priests often advise military leaders on proper placement and construction of fortifications, castles, and keeps. Her priests are valued among rulers who wish to establish stronger borders. The priesthood favors the shortspear. | Daern's priests often advise military leaders on proper placement and construction of fortifications, castles, and keeps. Her priests are valued among rulers who wish to establish stronger borders. The priesthood favors the shortspear. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In her mortal life, Daern was responsible for the construction of a number of famous fortifications, including [[Castle Blazebane]] in [[Almor]] and Tarthax (currently known as [[Goldbolt]]) near [[Rel Deven]]. Some sources in the [[Great Kingdom]] imply that she was involved in the construction of the Imperial Palace at [[Rauxes]], though this event occurred some time after her supposed death (some time after the [[Battle of a Fortnight's Length]] in -110 [[Common Year|CY]]). The Tower of Daern in [[Irongate]] was based on her plans. | In her mortal life, Daern was responsible for the construction of a number of famous fortifications, including [[Castle Blazebane]] in [[Almor]] and Tarthax (currently known as [[Goldbolt]]) near [[Rel Deven]]. Some sources in the [[Great Kingdom]] imply that she was involved in the construction of the Imperial Palace at [[Rauxes]], though this event occurred some time after her supposed death (some time after the [[Battle of a Fortnight's Length]] in -110 [[Common Year|CY]]). The Tower of Daern in [[Irongate]] was based on her plans. | ||
== | |||
'''Daern's Instant Fortress''' is a [[magic item]] that appears as a small metal cube. When its command word is spoken, the cube grows into a 30-foot tall tower instantly. | ==Associated magic items== | ||
'''[[Daern's Instant Fortress]]''' is a [[:Category:Magic items|magic item]] that appears as a small metal cube. When its command word is spoken, the cube grows into a 30-foot tall tower instantly. | |||
==Writings== | |||
Daern authored the following works: | |||
*''Components and Reactions of Phosphorus'' ([[Dragon mag|DR]]#82.58) | |||
==Bibliography== | ==References== | ||
*Brown, Anne. ''Player's Guide''. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998. | =====Citations===== | ||
*Conforti, Steven, ed. ''Living Greyhawk Official Listing of Deities for Use in the Campaign,'' version 2.0. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2005. Available online: [http://www.wizards.com/rpga/downloads/LG_Deities.zip] | <references /> | ||
=====Bibliography===== | |||
*[[Brown, Anne]]. ''[[Player's Guide]]''. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998. | |||
*Conforti, Steven, ed. ''[[Living Greyhawk]] Official Listing of Deities for Use in the Campaign,'' version 2.0. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2005. Available online:[http://www.wizards.com/rpga/downloads/LG_Deities.zip] | |||
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983. | *[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983. | ||
*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. | *[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. | ||
*Reynolds, Sean K, Frederick Weining, and Erik Mona. "Blood of Heroes." ''[[Living Greyhawk Journal]]'' #3. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2001. | *Heard, Bruce. "Spells Between the Covers." ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'' #82. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984. | ||
*[[Reynolds, Sean K]]., [[Frederick Weining]], and [[Erik Mona]]. "Blood of Heroes." ''[[Living Greyhawk Journal]]'' #3. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2001. | |||
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[[Category: | [[Category:Oeridian deities]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:21, 28 April 2025
| Daern | |
|---|---|
 Daern at the battlements, as depicted in Living Greyhawk Journal #3 (2001). Art by Michael Dubisch. | |
| Names and titles | |
| Title(s): | The Unshakable |
| General information | |
| Portfolio: | Defenses, Fortifications |
| Home: | Unknown |
| Alignment: | Lawful Neutral |
| Gender: | Female |
| Superior: | Possibly Delleb |
| Rules items | |
| Domains: | Earth, Law, Protection |
| Divine rank: | Hero-deity |
Daern is the Oeridian hero-deity of defenses and fortifications. Daern's holy symbol is a shield hanging from a parapet. She is often associated with gryphons.
Description
Daern is depicted as a black-haired Oeridian woman with a plain face and strong blue eyes.
Relationships
Daern's apotheosis was sponsored by Delleb. She is allied with Heironeous.
Worshipers
Clergy
Daern's priests often advise military leaders on proper placement and construction of fortifications, castles, and keeps. Her priests are valued among rulers who wish to establish stronger borders. The priesthood favors the shortspear.
History
In her mortal life, Daern was responsible for the construction of a number of famous fortifications, including Castle Blazebane in Almor and Tarthax (currently known as Goldbolt) near Rel Deven. Some sources in the Great Kingdom imply that she was involved in the construction of the Imperial Palace at Rauxes, though this event occurred some time after her supposed death (some time after the Battle of a Fortnight's Length in -110 CY). The Tower of Daern in Irongate was based on her plans.
Associated magic items
Daern's Instant Fortress is a magic item that appears as a small metal cube. When its command word is spoken, the cube grows into a 30-foot tall tower instantly.
Writings
Daern authored the following works:
- Components and Reactions of Phosphorus (DR#82.58)
References
Citations
Bibliography
- Brown, Anne. Player's Guide. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998.
- Conforti, Steven, ed. Living Greyhawk Official Listing of Deities for Use in the Campaign, version 2.0. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2005. Available online:[1]
- Gygax, Gary. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- Heard, Bruce. "Spells Between the Covers." Dragon #82. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.
- Reynolds, Sean K., Frederick Weining, and Erik Mona. "Blood of Heroes." Living Greyhawk Journal #3. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2001.
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
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Components and Reactions of Phosphorus By Daern | Item | Book, | Dragon magazine #082 | 58 |
| Components and Reactions of Phosphorus By Daern | Item | Book, | Encyclopedia Magica - Volume III | 1157 |
| Daern | Deity | Steadfast Stone, Keystone, | Bastion of Faith | 41 |
| Daern | Deity | Steadfast Stone, Keystone, | Dragon magazine #071 | 19 |
| Daern | Deity | Steadfast Stone, Keystone, | Dragon magazine #082 | 58 |
| Daern | Deity | Steadfast Stone, Keystone, | Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e | 67 |
| Daern | Deity | Steadfast Stone, Keystone, | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 169 |
| Daern | Deity | Steadfast Stone, Keystone, | Living Greyhawk Journal #3 | 9, 10, 11, 19 |
| Daern | Deity | Steadfast Stone, Keystone, | Oerth Journal #27 | 24 |
| Daern | Deity | Steadfast Stone, Keystone, | Oerth Journal #32 | 19 |
| Daern | Deity | Steadfast Stone, Keystone, | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 20 |
| Daern | Deity | Steadfast Stone, Keystone, | World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) | 33 |
| Daern's Instant Fortress | Item | Encyclopedia Magica - Volume I | 350 | |
| Daern's Redoubt (Scant) | Settlement | Defensive Structure, | Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e | 67, 89 |
| Daern, Tower of | Place | Dragon magazine #351 | 42, 45 | |
| Daerns Instant Fortress | Item | Artifact, | Dungeon Masters Guide 1st Edition | 123 |