Berronar Truesilver

The holy symbol of Berronar Truesilver

Berronar Truesilver
(Intermediate deity)

Basic information

Title(s)

The Revered Mother
Mother of Safety^[1]

Pantheon

Morndinsamman

5e
4e
3e

5th Edition Statistics^[2]^[3]

Alignment

Lawful good

Symbol

Intertwined silver rings

Portfolio

Hearth, home

Domains

Life, Light

Channel divinity

Preserve life
Radiance of the dawn

4th Edition Statistics^[4]^[5]

Sphere of Influence

Family

Domains

Life, Protection, Torm

Channel divinity

Berronar's salve
Torm domain: Outmaneuver

3rd Edition Statistics^[1]

Portfolio

Safety
Honesty
Home
Healing
Records
Marriage
Faithfulness
Loyalty
Oaths

Domains

Community,^[6] Dwarf, Family, Good, Healing, Law

Worshipers

Children, Dwarven defenders, dwarves, fighters, homemakers, husbands, parents, scribes, wives

Worshiper
alignments

LG	NG	CG
LN	N	CN
LE	NE	CE

Favored weapon

Wrath of Righteousness (heavy mace)

Manifestations^[7]

Favored monsters

Aasimar
Archons
Earth elementals
Guardian nagas

Miscellaneous

A silver aura
Weak earthquakes

Berronar Truesilver (bair-oh-nahr troo-sill-vur) was an intermediate deity in the dwarven pantheon. She was also known as The Revered Mother or the Mother of Safety.^[1]

Activities

Berronar was Moradin's bride and as such the matriarch of the dwarven pantheon. The Revered Mother acted as an authority figure for the other dwarven gods and she used her skills in negotiation and her calm demeanor as a way to keep the pantheon unified when tensions rose. Traditionalists of dwarven culture claimed that without these qualities the Morndinsamman and perhaps even the entire dwarven race would not have survived their slow decline.^[1]

This decline finally seemed to have reversed with the coming of the Thunder Blessing in the 14th century. In this new age, the Revered Mother gave council to Faerûn's most trusted orthodox dwarven clerics as a way to aid Moradin in charting the dwarven destiny. Regardless of these recent events, the number of dwarves who turned their back on Berronar and Moradin was steadily growing, since they believed the couple led a too-conservative philosophy.^[1]

Followers

Berronar's clerics were known as faenor, which translated as "those of the home". Faenor served as the guardians and protectors of dwarven clans. They archived the lore, traditions, and family histories of the dwarves. By acting as teachers and healers, they aimed to further the good health and good character of the dwarven race. Serving as the moral compass of the dwarves, they could be very conservative and they did not tolerate foolhardiness and controversial ideas in young dwarves. Their patience was definitely taxed by the number of twins from the Thunder Blessing.^[1]

In the rigid church structure, every cleric knew his or her place, and every clan's church was built to look alike. This was done so visitors from other clans knew exactly where they fit in. Berronar ran her church like a strict, but loving mother.^[1]

Rarely did faenor follow alternative paths, and the few who did usually became fighters and dwarven defenders.^[1]

Rituals

The faenor prayed for spells at dawn. They organized many mundane rituals for the dwarf communities, but were best known for their marriages. Their reputation in organizing marriage ceremonies was so widespread that even some non-dwarves asked a faenor to conduct their marriage rite. Each year, offerings of silver were made to Berronar, usually coupled with a small white flower so as to show appreciation for Berronar's motherly love towards all dwarves.^[1]

Midwinter Day

Midwinter Day was one of two significant holy days for the faenor. On this day, they held fantastic celebrations below ground.^[1]

Midsummer Night

Midsummer Night was the second significant holy day to the faithful of Berronar. This night they organized celebrations above ground. They also invited members of friendly neighboring communities and travelers, rarely non-dwarven though.^[1]

Relationships

Berronar was too focused on the dwarven pantheon to give much attention to outsiders, but she was on friendly terms with the lead goddesses of friendly races such as the elves, gnomes, and halflings. She worked closely together with Sharindlar to promote love among the dwarves. The Mother of Safety generally ensured that a relation formed became a healthy and loving marriage, while Sharindlar oversaw the earlier courtship. As an ideal wife to Moradin, she was one of the few he trusted completely. Clangeddin Silverbeard and Gorm Gulthyn were friends, but she was reserved towards Marthammor Duin, Dugmaren Brightmantle, and Deep Duerra. She hated the orc, goblinoid, and giant deities nearly as much as her husband did.^[1]

Appendix

References

↑ ^1.00 ^1.01 ^1.02 ^1.03 ^1.04 ^1.05 ^1.06 ^1.07 ^1.08 ^1.09 ^1.10 ^1.11 Eric L. Boyd, Erik Mona (May 2002). Faiths and Pantheons. Edited by Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 115–116. ISBN 0-7869-2759-3.
↑ Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 60–61. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.
↑ Steve Kenson, et al. (November 2015). Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 22. ISBN 978-0-7869-6580-9.
↑ Logan Bonner. Domains in Eberron and the Forgotten Realms (PDF). Dragon magazine 378. p. 8.
↑ Matt Sernett, Erik Scott de Bie, Ari Marmell (August 2011). Neverwinter Campaign Setting. Edited by Tanis O'Connor. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 53. ISBN 0-7869-5814-6.
↑ Richard Baker, James Wyatt (March 2004). Player's Guide to Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 189. ISBN 0-7869-3134-5.
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Connections

The Morndinsamman

The dwarven pantheon

Abbathor • Berronar Truesilver • Clangeddin Silverbeard • Deep Duerra • Dugmaren Brightmantle • Dumathoin • Gorm Gulthyn • Haela Brightaxe • Hanseath • Laduguer • Marthammor Duin • Moradin • Sharindlar • Thard Harr • Tharmekhûl • Vergadain

Deities

Deities of the Post–Second Sundering Era

Deities of the Post-Spellplague Era

Deities of the Era of Upheaval

Deities of the Age of Humanity

[F&P-p116-1] 1.00 ^1.01 ^1.02 ^1.03 ^1.04 ^1.05 ^1.06 ^1.07 ^1.08 ^1.09 ^1.10 ^1.11 Eric L. Boyd, Erik Mona (May 2002). Faiths and Pantheons. Edited by Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 115–116. ISBN 0-7869-2759-3.

[PHB5e-p60-61-2] Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 60–61. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.

[SCAG5e-p22-3] Steve Kenson, et al. (November 2015). Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide. Edited by Kim Mohan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 22. ISBN 978-0-7869-6580-9.

[DR378-p8-4] Logan Bonner. Domains in Eberron and the Forgotten Realms (PDF). Dragon magazine 378. p. 8.

[NCS-p53-5] Matt Sernett, Erik Scott de Bie, Ari Marmell (August 2011). Neverwinter Campaign Setting. Edited by Tanis O'Connor. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 53. ISBN 0-7869-5814-6.

[PGF189-6] Richard Baker, James Wyatt (March 2004). Player's Guide to Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 189. ISBN 0-7869-3134-5.

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Berronar Truesilver

Contents

Activities

Followers

Rituals

Midwinter Day

Midsummer Night

Relationships

Appendix

Further Reading

References

Connections

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