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{{god_infobox|godname=Valnurana|realm=Sleep and Dreams|symbols=The [[Black swan|Black Swan]], [[Orchid]]s|ordername=Dreamers|temples=[[Temple of Sleep and Dreams]], in the [[Vashnar Mountains|Central Vashnars]]}}
{{god_infobox|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, Goddess of Sleep and Dreams''' is the Lady of the night.
'''Valnurana''' is an [[Elder Gods|Elder Goddess]], created at the dawn of time to watch over the dual realm of [[Sleep]] and [[Dreams]]. Sleep is a time of healing, while dreaming runs the gamut of pleasant fantasy to brutal scenes of carnage. It is said that all dreams originate from Valnurana and their meaning is known only to those who seek answers within themselves.  
 
The four angels of dreams - [[Alp]], [[Cur]], [[Dibbuk]], and [[Erinyes]] - are Her heralds within the world, themselves the four [[nightmare spirits]] who were imprisoned within the [[Jade Icon]]. Her favoured symbols are the orchid and the black swan, both tied to a cult in the early history of Valnurana's worshippers, the [[Obeah Ecstasia]], upon which Her present-day [[Divine Order]] is founded.


== History ==
== History ==
Valnurana is one of the [[Elder Gods]] created at the dawn of time. Sleep is a time of healing while dreaming runs the gamut of pleasant fantasy to brutal scenes of carnage. It is said that all dreams originate from Her and their meaning is known only to those who seek answers within themselves.
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]].
 
At the close of the [[War of Humanity]], Valnurana was said to be distraught at the deaths of the [[unicorns]] which defended the [[Gods]] upon [[Nishnatoba]]. Their souls were passed into Her care by [[Thoth]], that they might run free in the Dreamrealm.


Valnurana was roused and returned to mortal perception during the [[Jade Icon Saga]]. Since that time She has been pivotal in many events within the realm, including the [[War of the Divine Child]], the birth of [[Selene]], as well as suffering at the hands of [[Sartan]] prior to His downfall at the hands of the [[Divine Alliance]].  
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.


During the fateful time of [[Eternal Night]], when Sapience was shrouded in darkness, Valnurana emerged once more to reclaim the souls of the unicorns, who had broken from the Dreamrealm to roam Sapience in the form of stampeding [[nightmares|nightmares]].
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.


Prior to Her role in the War of the Divine Child, the temple of Valnurana, formerly known as [[Mesmerium]] was located near the [[Urubamba River]]. However, the events which transpired when [[Aegis]] attempted to access the Dreamrealm directly resulted in lasting repercussions which tainted Mesmerium, including the presence of the [[dream horror|dream horrors]] which can be found within to this day. Thus it was abandoned and the new Temple of Sleep and Dreams was soon after erected within the Central Vashnars.
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 Dreamers ==
== The Order of Sleep and Dreams ==
Little is known of the devoted followers of Valnurana.
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 ==
== Divine Symbols ==
The holy symbols of Valnurana are the black swan and orchids.
Valnurana is symbolised by the rare black swan and is known to favour [[orchid]] flowers.


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Revision as of 08:45, 31 May 2013

Valnurana
Realm Sleep and Dreams
Symbols a black swan
Relatives None
Allies None
Enemies None
Order Name Dreamers
Temples Temple of Sleep and Dreams, in the Central Vashnars


Valnurana is an Elder Goddess, created at the dawn of time to watch over the dual realm of Sleep and Dreams. Sleep is a time of healing, while dreaming runs the gamut of pleasant fantasy to brutal scenes of carnage. It is said that all dreams originate from Valnurana and their meaning is known only to those who seek answers within themselves.

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.

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 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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