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==Mother Varushka==
==Mother Varushka==
The Varushkan [[egregores|Egregore]] spirit is called Mother Varushka, a familial indication of the high respect in which they are held. They epitomize the [[Varushka culture and customs|Varushkan tradition]] of a wise one, making time for any who need advice or help.


The Varushkan egregore usually appears as a woman dressed in very traditional Varushkan dress and carrying a distinctive knarled wooden staff painted with dozens of images of virtuous animals. In this form, most call her Mother Varushka, a familial indication of the high respect in which she is held. At gatherings she usually wanders from tent to tent, listening to folk’s business and offering words of sage advice. She epitomizes the Varushkan tradition of a wise one, making time for any who need advice or help.
The Egregore works hard to maintain the [[Varushka hearth magic|hearth magics]] that keep everyday Varushkans safe. They are particularly concerned to ensure that Varushkans celebrate properly once the sun has set, and like to test any child they meet about the nation’s traditions and the meanings behind them.


The egregore works hard to maintain the hearth magics that keep everyday Varushkans safe. She is particularly concerned to ensure that Varushkans celebrate properly once the sun has set, and likes to test any child she meets about the nation’s traditions and the meanings behind them. She often appears when things seem darkest to remind people that wisdom can overcome any power.
== Current Hosts ==
Mother Varushka has two current hosts.
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===Illya the Warden===
One is a warden named Illya, usually known simply as "Warden". His fellowship was ambushed by wolves whilst hunting criminals on the roads in [[Karov]] and he is the only survivor. Like most wardens he tries to be ready for any situation, aiding Varushka with his Summer rituals in addition to taking the battlefield as a light skirmisher and healer.


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Just as all the previous hosts, Warden always carries a distinctive wooden staff painted with dozens of images of virtuous animals. At gatherings he usually wanders from tent to tent, listening to folk’s business and offering words of sage advice.-->
 
===Sirka the Wise One===
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Sirka Parakgoosier Bashnya from the Red Tower, known to Varushkan people as Wise One. He looks to the vigilance of the Varushkan people and is always ready to give advice on the virtuous path to take and maybe give a warming bowl of bigos too.
===Yelislaveta the Grandmother===
Yelislaveta Syrnaova Vlanich, formerly of the Wychlovar and the Forest of White caves. A weaver of stories, known as ‘Grandmother’. She promotes the oldest traditions, and teaches the vigilance and wisdom of understanding the monsters, to know when to kill them, when to bind them and when to use them. She is always happy to listen to your songs and stories and offer a few of her own.
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Latest revision as of 16:49, 8 July 2022

Mother Varushka

The Varushkan Egregore spirit is called Mother Varushka, a familial indication of the high respect in which they are held. They epitomize the Varushkan tradition of a wise one, making time for any who need advice or help.

The Egregore works hard to maintain the hearth magics that keep everyday Varushkans safe. They are particularly concerned to ensure that Varushkans celebrate properly once the sun has set, and like to test any child they meet about the nation’s traditions and the meanings behind them.

Current Hosts

Mother Varushka has two current hosts.

Tansy.jpg
Yelislaveta the Grandmother
Varushkan Egregore Si.jpg
Sirka the Wise One

Sirka the Wise One

Sirka Parakgoosier Bashnya from the Red Tower, known to Varushkan people as Wise One. He looks to the vigilance of the Varushkan people and is always ready to give advice on the virtuous path to take and maybe give a warming bowl of bigos too.

Yelislaveta the Grandmother

Yelislaveta Syrnaova Vlanich, formerly of the Wychlovar and the Forest of White caves. A weaver of stories, known as ‘Grandmother’. She promotes the oldest traditions, and teaches the vigilance and wisdom of understanding the monsters, to know when to kill them, when to bind them and when to use them. She is always happy to listen to your songs and stories and offer a few of her own.