Eirdu
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| Species | Elemental God |
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| Birthplace | Lorwyn–Shadowmoor |
| Lifetime | Mending Era - present |
| Born | The Pendulum Year |
Eirdu is a elemental god, the living embodiment of Lorwyn and a symbol of the sun. Its counterpart is Isilu.
History
As a consequence of Oona's downfall, the aspects of Lorwyn and Shadowmoor were no longer held at bay from one another. As the aspects merged, two great beings awoke from the firmament above the plane: Eirdu, the incarnation of the sun, and Isilu, the incarnation of the moon. Their appearance initially caused chaos until it became apparent that they had no interest in the lives of the people of Lorwyn-Shadowmoor, or in one another. These massive beings wander Lorwyn-Shadowmoor, the land changing beneath their footfalls. While one is awake, the other is meant to slumber and await their turn at balancing the plane between light and dark. What their presence entails remains unknown. Still, many have taken to worshiping these two beings as deities, despite their seeming indifference to the people who live on the plane. [1]
Eirdu is the living embodiment of Lorwyn and a symbol of the sun. Its presence feels like a soft breeze and the gentle warmth of spring. Being near Eirdu is rejuvenating for both the body and the spirit and produces a contentedness with life itself. For now, Eirdu has had no reason to defend itself, but when threatened, it can bring down the ruinous heat of the sun upon its enemies with blinding pillars of endless light.[1]
Adherents of the sun
The worshipers of Eirdu lay claim to all of Lorwyn-Shadowmoor and seek to convert the entire plane into Lorwyn. They wear armor with sunburst motifs and wings, symbols they've taken from the body of Eirdu and rallied behind. Worshipers of Eirdu gather on cold days, when the light of the sun gleams less warmly than before, to perform sacraments in the Festival of Idyllglare. A pyre is erected at the center of an ancient dolmen, or at the center of a settlement should there be no standing stones around. An idolatrous costume in the shape of Eirdu itself is placed atop an elemental and paraded around the circle until the pyre gives out. As the pyre burns, adherents will feed its flames with crops and valued heirlooms, extending the ritual's time until the elemental collapses with exhaustion or no more offerings can be produced.[1]
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References
- ↑ a b c Neale LaPlante Johnson, [DK Billins]], Laurel Pratt (September 26, 2025). "Planeswalker's Guide to Lorwyn Eclipsed". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.