Narunae
“And Marath was given a lock of Narunae’s hair, and with it he painted the sky.”
The second of the Divine to emerge from the darkness, trailed by her sister Ghesheya. She was pulled to the light of Marath. In those times, she became the lover of Marath, and when he created the world, she gave birth to the First People, and among them were the Ar-Nura.
Unfortunately, as Marath slumbered in the night, there was nothing to keep the horrors from the Outer Darkness at bay, and thus with regret, she left Marath’s side. She carried forth a mote of his essence to light the night sky. As the nights go by, she turns her attention to other parts of the sky, to keep the darkness from sneaking up behind her. Only during an eclipse does she allow herself to be distracted by her love.
She governs cycles, as her face turns to shift her view from the world to the darkness and back again over the course of a month, so too turns the rhythm of all things. From her love for Marath comes the drum beating within every heart, and she even summons the sea toward her twice a day.
“Behold, Narunae,
Pale Beauty of the Night,
She smiles down upon us,
And gifts us with her light.”
-The Book of Songs and Circles
Appearance
A young and beautiful woman, her skin the color of pale milk, and her hair the color of the sky. She rides a great white swan named Owalati.
Her symbol is a simple crescent moon.
Followers
Most favored among the Ar-Nura, it is said that they worship her as a great mother. Others invoke her blessing to keep their homes safe throughout the night.
Common Practices
Gatherings of the faithful generally gather under light of the full moon, wearing robes of pale colors. They dance in circles, singing her praises.