Lorminstra
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Lorminstra is the Goddess of Death and Rebirth. She is the eldest offspring of Koar and Lumnis.
Lorminstra is also the Goddess of Winter, that annual "death" of nature which parallels the death and rebirth of souls. Lorminstra is also the Keeper of the Ebon Gate. It is her decision whether a soul is allowed to return to Elanthia each time an appeal is made via a ritual of resurrection, and even Koar will not gainsay her decision.
Lorminstra regards Luukos' enslavement of souls to animate his undead as abominable. She supports her brother, Ronan, in his struggle against Luukos' minions, and also petitions Koar frequently to take direct measures to curb Luukos' activities.
Lorminstra's preferred humanoid manifestation is that of a thin woman with black hair and pale alabaster skin. She wears two layers of robes, black over white, and at her side dangles a ring of keys, one for every soul. In manner, she is somber yet caring. Her symbol is a golden key, or a golden key set upon a gate of black.
Shrines, Statuary, and Holy Places
Wehnimer's Landing, Lorminstra's Temple
Lorminstra's Temple in Wehnimer's Landing is the primary holy place of Lorminstra.
[Temple, Altar] The altar is plain, and bears only onyx bowls of smouldering incense and smoking paraffin. Draped behind it is a cloth banner, appliqued with an ancient mystical pattern. A legend is embroidered along the bottom. On the far side of the room at the end of an aisle, you see two pillars. >read banner In the Common language, it reads: All things begin and end here.
Cleric Guilds
Displayed in the Prayer Rooms of each Cleric Guild is a state of Lorminstra. These prayer rooms are considered a holy shrine to multiple deities.
You see the figure of a thin woman dressed in a double layer of robes, one hand on her hip, the other dangling a ring of keys. On her face is an expression of compassion tempered with duty. K>touch Lorminstra You reach out and touch the statue of Lorminstra. A warm feeling washes over you, as if Lorminstra smiled upon you.
Wehnimer's Landing Cleric Guild
Inside a small black marble building just outside the main building of the Wehnimer's Landing Cleric Guild is a shrine to Lorminstra.
[Cleric Guild, Shrine] A solid black marble altar sits to the south, nestled within a small arched alcove of ivory. Many candles sit on the various ledges within the small space, their warm light casting the statue of a woman behind the altar in a soft, enveloping glow. The woman stands firmly with an air of both grace and seriousness, though her downturned eyes give her a slightly somber look. Delicate snowblossoms are strewn across the floor, their pale white hue reminiscent of winter's winds. Obvious exits: out >look statue Carved from a rich white ivory, the statue's perfectly rounded diamond eyes flicker with reflected light from the candles gathered around it. Lorminstra's robes are slightly tousled at her feet, as if she was captured standing against a strong wind. In her hands she holds a long ebony staff, and her head is slightly bent to survey those who would pray at the altar. Her expression is one of both caring and somberness, and her etched features convey a sense of deep resolution. >look altar Cut from a block of pure black marble, the altar's surface is very faintly carved with the outline of a large gate. In the middle of the gate's seam the marble has been cut deeply into the form of a key, and pure gold has been filled within and smoothed to a lustrous shine. A very large, old tome lies open on the altar. >read tome Scrawled in large, golden script are the words: The Beginning shall be joyous, as all births are. A new life, a new story and a new thread to the tapestry that is life. Those who follow the Lady should also rejoice in the birth of another life, for it is our duty to protect it from all harm unnatural. The numerous candles about the room flicker in unison for a moment, illuminating the book upon the altar's surface. A chilly draft wafts into the room, swirling about in a column of cold air. Suddenly, a tiny snowflake drifts down from somewhere and lands on the altar, melting within seconds of contact.
Located in the Antechamber of Liabo is a table inset with disks depicting all of the Liabo arkati, including one for Lorminstra. This area is not considered a holy shrine.
A golden key on a gate of black is painted on the crystal disk representing Lorminstra.
Kharam Dzu Cleric Guild
Just inside the entrance to the Kharam Dzu Cleric Guild is a pair of statues depicting Lorminstra and Luukos. This room is not considered a holy shrine.
Two statues, one carved from shimmering glaes and the other from soapstone in a sickly shade of green, glare at each other in the center of the room. The figures stand on a pedestal of black stone, words painstakingly chipped into the surface. >look statues A thin woman in layered robes stands rigid, hatred written into every carved line. Across from her stands a man of faintly reptilian cast, forked tongue flickering out as if to mock his opposer. Each glares at the other, obviously distrustful of what one another will do. >read pedestal In the Common language, it reads: "Only in death can we truly understand the Gods."
Related articles
- The Gods of Elanthia - Lorminstra, the Gatekeeper (official documentation)
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