Isilu
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| Species | Elemental God |
| Birth, Life & Death | |
| Birthplace | Lorwyn–Shadowmoor |
| Lifetime | Mending Era - present |
| Born | The Pendulum Year |
Isilu is a elemental god, is the living embodiment of Shadowmoor and a symbol of the moon. Its counterpart is Eirdu.
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]
Isilu is the living embodiment of Shadowmoor and a symbol of the moon. Its presence feels like a calming silence and the gentle chill of autumn. Those near Isilu are filled with understanding and peer into the beyond for answers to questions they never knew they had. For now, Isilu has had no reason to defend itself, but when threatened, it can cause the blackest of nights, blanketing the world with a darkness that no light could ever pierce, choking the will to live from those inside the void..[1]
Adherents of the moon
The worshipers of Isilu lay claim to all Lorwyn-Shadowmoor and seek to convert the entire plane into Shadowmoor. They wear armor with moon motifs and clouded headwear, symbols they've taken from the body of Isilu and rallied behind. The adherents of the moon hold vigils over their dead buried deep beneath the massive stone structures that dot the plane. No matter the species, no matter their creed or inclination, all hold these burial grounds as sacred places where no violence is done. At the entrance, an elemental draped in a costume meant to resemble Isilu stands watch, a sign that a sacred ritual is being performed within..[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.