Daughter of Asrelia, Ernalda is the bountiful mother of life and the source of all sustenance. Reverance for her should stem from every living creature. Plants and animals, both wild and domestic, are her children. She is fruitful and generous. Even trolls are said to know and love her.
Before Time, Orlanth courted Ernalda. When he slew Yelm and brought on the Greater Darkness, she spurned him. When he set the world right by succeeding on the Lightbringers' quest, she returned to his side and became his wife.
She grants her worshippers blessing and protection magics.
Ernalda is usually portrayed as a happy matron, typically with a bunch of keys at her belt, a basket overflowing with edible fruits and meats hanging from one hand, and the seven Orlanthi wedding bracelets encircling her arm.