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{{god_infobox|godname=Valnurana|realm=Sleep and Dreams|symbols= | {{god_infobox | ||
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|godname=Valnurana|realm=Sleep and Dreams|symbols=a [[black swan]]|ordername=Dreamers|temples=[[Temple of Sleep and Dreams]], in the [[Vashnar Mountains|Central Vashnars]]}} | |||
'''Valnurana, the Goddess of Sleep and Dreams''' is one of the [[Elder Gods]] created at the dawn of time. It is said that all [[dreams]] originate from Valnurana and their meaning is known only to those who seek answers within themselves. Her calm, benevolent disposition is reflected in the healing nature of [[sleep]]. | |||
At the close of the [[War of Humanity]], Valnurana was | == History == | ||
At the close of the [[War of Humanity]], Valnurana was distraught by the deaths of the [[unicorns]] who defended the [[Gods]] upon [[Nishnatoba]]. Their souls were passed into Her care by [[Thoth]]; they now run free in the Dreamrealm as ethereal [[nightmares]]. | |||
Valnurana was roused and returned to mortal perception during the [[Jade Icon Saga]]. | Quietly Valnurana tended the Dreamrealm, guiding the dreams of mortalkind with a gentle hand, until She was roused and returned to mortal perception during the [[Jade Icon Saga]]. It was at this time that the four [[nightmare spirits]] - [[Alp]], [[Cur]], [[Dibbuk]], and [[Erinyes]] - broke free of their prison within the [[Jade Icon]] and wrought havoc upon the waking world. They were subsequently reformed and given purpose as heralds of the Goddess, and are now more favourably known as the angels of dreams. | ||
Since that time, Valnurana has figured prominently in many events within the realm, including the [[War of the Divine Child]], the birth of [[Selene]], the darkness of the [[Eternal Night]], and the healing and awakening of [[Pandemonium]]. She suffered the cruelty of [[Sartan]] prior to His downfall at the hands of the [[Divine Alliance]] and repelled an invasion of the Dreamrealm by the [[Aegis|God of War]], yet to this day, She watches over and protects all Gods who slumber in Her realm. | |||
For centuries, public worship of Valnurana transpired in a temple known as the [[Mesmerium]], located in central Sapience beside the [[Urubamba River]]. In time, however, the lasting repercussions of Aegis' attempted invasion tainted the Mesmerium, and the favour of Valnurana was withdrawn from that place. A remote temple in the Vashnars was later expanded, and now stands as the current Temple of Sleep and Dreams. | |||
== The Order of Sleep and Dreams == | |||
Informally referred to as Dreamers, mortals who comprise the [[Divine Order]] of Valnurana are gifted with the ability to directly shape the world of dreams. The organisation itself is patterned after a cult in the early history of Valnurana's worshippers, the [[Obeah Ecstasia]]. | |||
== Divine Symbols == | |||
Valnurana is symbolised by the rare black swan and is known to favour [[orchid]] flowers. | |||
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