Heler

Heler is the possibly dead Orlanthi god of rain, a retainer of Orlanth's. He was once held captive by Aroka, the Blue Water Dragon, but was rescued by Orlanth. He is one of the husbands of Nevala Sheep Mother, along with Voriof. Before the destruction of the Spike, he also courted Esrola, the sister of Ernalda. Rarely, Heler presented himself as a woman, in which case she was called Helera.

Lights Going Out[]

Though quite frequently mentioned in many of the events of Lights Going Out, Heler is never directly involved, cannot be propitiated, and there is no way to dedicate a temple or shrine to him.

Lore[]

About Heler, your clan ring has the following to say:

"Orlanth once had a rain god in his tribe, named Heler. I wonder what happened to him."
"If Orlanth was alive he would command his thane Heler Rain-Maker to take this downpour elsewhere."
"Heler is to the Water Tribe as Elmal is to Fire."
"The rain used to be on our side. But when Orlanth died, his servant Heler Goodrain was swept away."
"The rain god Heler sometimes took female form. She was then called Helera."
"Our female ancestors, who remember the lost rain god Heler, refer to him as one of the three beloveds."
"Elmal and Heler Rainmaker had to get along, because Orlanth had rescued the Wet One from Aroka the Dragon."
"Before the Spike exploded, Heler the Rain would court Ernalda’s sister Esrola. He did this each year when Sea Season came."
"Heler always was a fair weather god."
"When Orlanth died he could no longer protect Heler Rainbringer."
"Heler Raingod is lost not dead, which explains why Redalda has not assumed his burdens."
"Heler Cloudgod had the Three Sheep of Luck."
"At the wedding of Ernalda and Orlanth, Issaries negotiated a trade deal between Pela and Heler."

Myths & Ritals[]

The player may be given the chance of recreating Orlanth's rescue of Heler while traversing the Gods War, see the event Other Side: Heler Dragon Hostage.

Heler

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Lights Going Out[]

Lore[]

Myths & Ritals[]

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