Sirda
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Symbol An eight-pointed star
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| Titles | Nightqueen Lord of Starlight Elinmil ("Star Mother") |
| Alignment | Chaotic Good |
| Portfolio | Creating the Stars Maintaining the Stars and Moon |
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| Cleric Alignments | Any nonevil alignment (usually good) |
| Domains | Light, Twilight, Peace |
"Elinmil" in Elvish Script
Sirda is the God of Starlight. She is often referred to as the Nightqueen, though this is inaccurate as she does not rule over night, simply the stars. She crafted the stars to give light to the night sky following the creation of Beldkind, so that they would not be left in darkness. She is married to Zot.
To the Elves, she is Elinmil ("Star Mother"), because the first Elves were created by Beld at nighttime, and so starlight was the first thing they beheld. Her stars are known to somehow keep the Abyss at bay, and she is unable to stop them from falling from the sky. According to the great Elvish loremasters and ancient texts, when her last star falls from the heavens, she will die and the Abyss will be unleashed, beginning Nahdeshai Jang.
Followers of Sirda often become astronomers and monster hunters. Much like how Sirda illuminates the darkness of night, the followers of Sirda are expected to travel the world and bring "light" to the "darkest" places.
Sirda's faith is headquartered in Fangardh.
Nemishite depiction of Sirda
Sirda as often depicted by the Kaduir and Kardunashi