Daern

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The Unshakable
Daern
Daern at the battlements, as depicted in Living Greyhawk Journal #3 (2001). Art by Michael Dubisch.
General information
Portfolio:Defenses, Fortifications
Home:Unknown
Alignment:Lawful Neutral
Gender:Female
Superior:Possibly Delleb
Rules items
Domains:Earth, Law, Protection

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 griffins.

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 is known to have authored the following works:

  • Components and Reactions of Phosphorus (DR#82.58)

Bibliography

  • 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]
  • Heard, Bruce. "Spells Between the Covers." Dragon #82. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1984.

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
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