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EARTHDAWN is an RPG that was published by FASA co. Any material of theirs used in this site is theirs by copyright. The material in this site is used without permission, but in no way should be understood as a challenge to those copyrights. GARLEN
Ideals:
Hearth and Healing Domains
/Alignment: Healing, Good, Protection, Family all Questors of Garlen get +2 to
all Heal checks and all healing spells memorized (not defaulted) heal for the
maximum amount. / NG / Turn Typical
Appearance: Garlen usually manifests as a voluptuous woman, her arms spread wide
in acceptance and invitation. On occasion, Garlen appears as a kindly,
comfortable-looking man. Common
Elements: Homes, children, kaers, enclosed spaces, water Powers:
Garlen can heal the wounded, comfort the frightened, and travel instantly to any
home. Questors:
Some call Garlen’s questors the weaklings of the world, claiming that they
seek the refuge of the hearth and embrace healing because they fear conflict.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Watching over someone you love, daring
to love them as they lie dying—these require a quiet strength that runs deeper
than the strength required to slay any beast. Most, though not all, of the
questors of Garlen are women. Some believe that Garlen attracts women because
she so often appears as one. Others speculate that the act of carrying unborn
children within their bodies gives women a greater understanding and
appreciation for life, and greater compassion for other living beings. Though
Garlen’s questors can be stern, they are unfailingly generous and
understanding. Those who mistake their compassion for weakness, however,
discover that Garlen’s questors will not hesitate to act against those who
would harm them or any they shelter. A famous story tells of five questors of
Garlen who were visiting a village near Skypoint when Theran slave drivers
raided the village. Garlen’s questors cut down the Therans to the last man,
staining their white robes with the blood of the attackers. Commentary:
During the Scourge, all the kaers and citadels called on Garlen for protection,
and she remains one of the most widely revered Passions in Barsaive. People of
all races call her the mother who cares for all, and Garlen considers all of
Barsiave’s Name-givers her children. Garlen and her questors offer healing to
the sick and injured, and comfort to the dying. In a world filled with violence
and danger, Garlen watches over those who shun adventuring for the comfort and
safety of home, particularly families and children. |