Tanyt, the Night Mother, Goddess of Creation
by TeufelTedMy players are actually roaming in Westrn Karameikos in 1017 AC, but they are about to find some clues about the Taymoran civilization. I used an AI, ChatGPT to help me create some myths and legends about the Immortals of Taymora, based on the description that I could find on the Vaults of Pandius website. I also created some myths and images for Sarrattalu, Melq-Ashtir, Qorun, Urtni, etc, if anybody's interested.
Here what it came up for Tanyt, the Night Mother, Goddess of Creation [Nyx]. I also used Midjourney to create the image for Tanyt.
According to the myth, Tanyt was the primary Immortal in the Taymoran Pantheon, the creator of all life on earth. She was revered as the patroness of Night, the savior of the Taymoran people during the Longest Day, when fire rained from the sky.
In the winter months, Tanyt was said to be at her strongest, and her most holy celebrations were held on the longest night of the year and at the autumn equinox. She was also the main patron of the ruling caste, guiding and protecting them in their leadership roles.
Tanyt was often depicted as a pale, beautiful woman with long tresses, either naked or wearing an ankle-long tunic and a large necklace. She was revered as a powerful goddess, and her followers believed that she had the ability to bring life and fertility to the land. Many people turned to Tanyt for guidance and protection, seeking her wisdom and guidance in times of need.
One of the most famous myths associated with Tanyt is the story of the Longest Day. According to legend, the Taymoran people were facing a great disaster, as fire rained down from the sky, threatening to destroy everything in its path. In their hour of need, Tanyt, the patroness of Night, came to their rescue. She spread her wings and covered the land in darkness, extinguishing the flames and saving the people from destruction. From that day on, Tanyt was revered as a savior and a protector, and the Taymoran people honored her with annual celebrations on the longest night of the year.
Another popular myth about Tanyt is the story of the autumn equinox. It is said that on this day, Tanyt appears in the sky, riding on the back of a great dragon. She is accompanied by her faithful companions, the stars, and together they bring balance and harmony to the world. The people of Taymora celebrate the autumn equinox with feasts and offerings, hoping to earn Tanyt's favor and protection for the coming year.
Tanyt was also revered as the goddess of fertility and life. It was believed that she had the power to bring new life to the land, and many people turned to her for help when they wanted to have children. One of the most famous stories about Tanyt's fertility powers involves a young couple who had been trying to have a child for many years, but had been unsuccessful. Desperate for a child, they turned to Tanyt for help, and the goddess answered their prayer, granting them a healthy baby boy. From that day on, Tanyt was worshipped as a fertility goddess, and many people made offerings and prayers to her in the hope of having children of their own.
According to legend, Tanyt was also the patroness of magic and the arcane arts. It was said that she had the power to grant magical abilities to those who were worthy, and many mages and sorcerers turned to her for guidance and inspiration. Tanyt was said to be a benevolent goddess, and she was often depicted as a kind and wise figure, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.
One of the most famous stories about Tanyt's connection to magic involves a group of young mages who were struggling to learn the arcane arts. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to master the complex spells and incantations, and they began to lose hope. In their time of despair, Tanyt appeared to them in a dream, offering them guidance and teaching them the secrets of magic. The mages followed Tanyt's guidance, and with her help, they were able to become powerful sorcerers, using their skills to protect the people of Taymora from danger.
Tanyt was also revered as a goddess of wisdom and knowledge. It was said that she had access to the secrets of the universe, and that she could provide guidance and understanding to those who sought it. Many people turned to Tanyt for advice, seeking her wisdom on matters of love, relationships, and the meaning of life. Tanyt was known to be a generous and kind goddess, always willing to lend her wisdom to those in need.
Tayma, a high priestess of the Thonian colonists, was prompted by dreams sent from Tanyt to seek out the lair of the dragon Ghaerathelix. After discovering the location of Ghaerathelix's lair and spying on him as he transformed himself in a magical ceremony, Tayma was able to steal the secrets of the ceremony and modify it to save herself and her people from the Wasting disease. She became the Original Nosferatu and was able to perfect the Ceremony of Blood, which protected her people from the Wasting disease as long as it was performed on an annual basis.
The Nosferatu nobles believe that they have been blessed by the Night Mother with the Water-of-Life, a magical substance that gives them eternal unlife and immunity to Sarrattalu's power. However, it is rumored that the Water-of-Life comes at a great price, and that the Nosferatu must constantly feed on the blood of the living to maintain their immortality.