Veyrlas – Goddess of Sea, Rain, Rivers, and Spring
Domains: Water, Rebirth, Fertility
Alignment: Neutral Good
Veyrlas, the guardian of waters and the cycles of renewal, governs rivers, rainfall, and the turning of the seasons. Sailors, farmers, and midwives pray to her, seeking safe passage, fertile fields, and successful childbirth. Her moods mirror the waters she governs: calm and nurturing one moment, destructive and turbulent the next. Rivers such as the [Veyr] bear her name, and coastal communities see her hand in the ebb and flow of tides, while inland farmers fear her floods and droughts.
Temples to Veyrlas are often near springs or riverbanks, adorned with flowing water and windchimes that mimic the sound of rainfall and appear across Aenthara. Seasonal festivals honour her influence, with offerings of grain, flowers, and water poured into rivers as thanks or plea. Myths describe her shaping riverbeds to create safe crossings and teaching early settlers how to harness water for irrigation. Some whisper that when storms rage at sea, it is not mere weather but Veyrlas’ voice warning of imbalance or human folly.
Veyrlas Lore & Sayings:
- “The river listens, and it remembers.” — Fisherfolk saying.
- She is invoked alongside Solma during planting and harvest.
- Midwives hang charms bearing her symbol over cradles to ensure safe birth.
Veyrlas Symbol: A silver wave curling into a teardrop, often paired with a crescent moon.