Eluned
Eluned is goddess of the seas and water, master of arcane and ancient wisdom, patron of learning and knowledge; chief deity of the Elotheans. She, along with her sister Peri'el, keeps the oceans moving and singing. Eluned is the creator of speech, as Meraud is the creator of written language. Eluned and Meraud sometimes coexist, but mostly do not see eye-to-eye enough in their motives to do so. It is Eluned's infinite wisdom that guides sailors at night.
Commune Quest Description
The dolphin gazes down at you, then speaks in a high-pitched voice. "Greetings, pilgrim. You rest now in Eluned's domain. Have no fear for your life -- Eluned protects those who seek knowledge, and you would not have come here if you were not hunting information."
The dolphin swims about, flipping its tail. "My mistress is named Eluned, goddess of the oceans and the knowledge of the lands. She has a bright aspect -- that of Lemicus -- and a darker one, that of the god Drogor. All are masters of the ocean, and possessors of knowledge beyond mortal ken. It is believed that Meraud and Eluned are sister and brother in the respect that both greatly prize knowledge." The dolphin makes an odd, clucking noise that you would swear is chuckling.
"The symbols of each aspect correlate to what they are. Eluned's is a dolphin, Lemicus -- she of the fresh waters -- is an albatross, and Drogor -- he of hurricanes and angry oceans -- is a shark." The dolphin flips its tail, as if agitated.
Symbol
Dolphin
Other Aspects
Altar Locations
- Northeastern portion of Ratha Tier 3.
- Crossing Temple, Eyes of the 13
Proper Offerings
- water (not holy water)
- origami dolphins
- dolphin beads
- parchment dolphin primers
- Immortal Eluned cards
Notes
- Eluned raised the seas to extinguish Katamba after it was set afire by the World Dragon.
- See the Eluned's tears flower for two myths of her.
- Also known as Aluna by the Mereshlew
Kaldaran Version
The goddess of the ocean, frost, and ruin. While Meraud's destruction rages unrestrained, sudden and violent, many find it preferable to suffering under Eluned's hand; for she will not be content until her victims are ruined in all things. Her symbol is an iceberg.
Artwork and Depictions
As with all the Immortals, various works of art to the goddess can be found throughout the realms.
Aesry Pool
Found before the entrance to the Aesry Necropolis is a pool:
- A pool of deep blue water lies at the base of a flight of basalt stairs. So clear that the sky above is mirrored in its depths, the pool is surrounded by a firethorn bush to keep curious children from fouling its waters.
- A brass plaque reads:
- Legend has it that when the World Dragon ravaged Elanthia, this pool is where Eluned came to weep over the destruction of her oceans.
Ratha Temple
Found in the Devotion Pool of the Eluned's Temple on the 3rd Tier is an altar:
- Marbled black veins twist and turn naturally through the smooth turquoise, bringing out the image of a leaping dolphin.
Mer'Kresh Cleric Guild Statue
Found just inside the door to the Cleric Guild:
- Gracefully leaping from a stone wave, the dolphin's body is arched half out of the green marble ocean. A woman rides astride the dolphin's back, arms and face upraised exuberantly.
Ashala'taman Statue
Found in the floating tower during the periodic event:
- Carved from nomlas-streaked white coral, the goddess of oceans and wisdom is depicted in an elegantly simple style with distinctly Elothean features. Despite her placid countenance, the statue bears an air of melancholy, further alluded to by the clusters of Eluned's tears surrounding her on the terrace lawn like tiny sprays of seafoam.
Items
| Item | Source is | Rare item |
|---|---|---|
| Abassi (1) | Kilora's Weaponry | |
| Aged cherrywood humidor trimmed with a thin golden band | Dunshade: Echo of Tears/End loot | |
| Ammolite dolphin icon affixed to a base of Imperial coral | Taisidon Mystery 443/A'baya Esplanade, Taisidon Mystery 439/A'baya Esplanade, Taisidon Mystery 435/A'baya Esplanade, Taisidon Mystery 450/End Loot, Taisidon Mystery 446/A'baya Esplanade | true |
| Animal cracker | Item:Colorful pouch with small animal figures stitched upon it | false |
| Anloral dolphin pin | Soulful Trinkets (2), Soulful Trinkets (1) | true |
| Aquamarine gem pouch sewn with the image of a dolphins leaping through whitecaps | Treasures of the Spirit (1) | |
| Arzfilt | Kilora's Weaponry | |
| Ayabere-framed window with a center medallion | Pane in the Glass | |
| Azure armure cloak clasped by a coral dolphin charm | treasure map | true |
| Black short bow carved into the shape of a stylized dolphin | Voi's Fine Heirlooms (2), Voi's Fine Heirlooms (1) | |
| ... further results | ||