Nimway

Overview

Known for her benevolence toward the mortal races, the elder of the Twin Goddesses is revered by communities throughout the world for her soothing and nurturing influence. Nimway tends to be depicted as an elegant, smiling woman dressed in long, flowing dresses with seashells or flowers adorning her hair, and is often associated with water, music, and Healing.

She is often considered to be the kindest of the Blessed Gods, however, placid waters often conceal hidden depths - and Nimway has been known to be just as wrathful as her younger sister Khitar when called for.

Nimway's symbol, a whirlpool spiraling around an aquamarine, is always a mirror image of her sister's. The two are often depicted on either side of a single amulet by those who worship the Twins, as it is easily reversed depending on one's needs.

Titles: Goddess of Water, The Sea

Domains: Storms Domain (Water), Magic Domain, Healing Domain, Wrath Domain

Symbol: A whirlpool spiraling around an aquamarine.

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History

First God War

When the Greater Gods initially fought among themselves over power and territory among the planes, Nimway and her sister Khitar were eventually approached by the goddess Tsophia with an offer: she would give them control of the Healing Domain in exchange for their assistance in creating a safe place for her beloved creations, where they might be hidden away from the ravages of the God War. The Twins agreed to this bargain and, with powerful water magic, they crafted Tsophia a sanctuary hidden in the depths of the water moon Haerúna. The Twins received their dominion over Healing shortly before Tsophia's sudden disappearance.

Long after the God Wars and the Elari-Faerie Wars, the Twins discovered that Tsophia had left something important behind in the sanctuary that they helped create: Erdreus, a child born of Tsophia's divine power who had inherited the power that had been thought lost when Tsophia disappeared. The young entity been hidden away, dormant, at Tsophia's sanctuary on the moon until he was nearly stolen away before making his way into the Twins' care. Nimway and Khitar took it upon themselves to protect him until he grew into his divinity and formed a close relationship with the young God of Love.

Elari-Faerie Wars

After the creation of the Elven races during the Elari-Faerie Wars, a wood elf Channeler and her Adept twin won a boon from Nimway. Nimway and Khitar lead the wood elves to a safe haven and hid them from both the Elari and the Fae. Nimway used a considerable portion of her power to protect them and hide them away, the shield to Khitar's sword. Ultimately, with the support of the Twins, the wood elves were able to survive and even thrive, eventually developing a theocratic monarchy blessed by the goddesses themselves until the race later joined with the high elves into one elven nation.

Relationships

Nimway is closest to her sister Khitar, for whom she serves as a calming influence when needed. She is also fond of Erdreus, but keeps him at arm's length; unlike her sister, Nimway is more sensitive to the balance of power among the Greater Gods and has taken time to mentor him in the ways of the world. Nimway is said to have strong ties with both Alkaizer and Septimus as well.

Religion

The Twins are worshiped throughout the world; they are widely considered to be invested in the wellbeing of mortal races. This was perhaps best shown by their involvement in the plight of the Wood Elves during the Elari-Fae Wars. Often worshiped alongside the great Alkaizer in agricultural communities, the Twins are most often prayed to in hopes of good weather for crops. Seafaring communities frequently pray to Nimway for smooth seas. The sick may pray to Nimway for healing or comfort; the healthy for longevity and happiness. Nimway is also considered to be a patron of music and poetry, and has been known to award minor blessings to artists who gain her favor.