Maran Gor is often called the Earth Sister or Earth Shaker. She is daughter of Asrelia, thus the sister of Ernalda, and was once generous and kind, like her. Maran took no husband or lover.

When the Gods War came, she took the title of Gor and became an object of fear and awe. She was then a destroyer and was powerful and famous during that black time. Now she is only actively worshipped by those that enjoy the carnage which is her most precious gift.

Most earth temples include a shrine to her, and prayers are sent to deflect her wrath.

Maran Gor is portrayed as a stout, blocky woman, hands clenched into fists and foot raised to stamp the earth.

Terms and Colloquial Idioms

Maran breathes - [light] earthquake

Mythos and History

In the sunshine of Myth, when all was still peaceful, the goddess Asrelia gave birth to two daughters. One was named Ernalda and the other was called Maran. Both were generous and kind, and both had many friends in Godtime. They were widely courted by many gods, but Maran took no husband or lover, preferring a chaste path. When the troubles of the Godwar came upon her family, she used mighty oaths and promises and took the geas to trading her mating for more terrible abilities. The title of Gor was added to her name after that.

Thus, Ernalda became the much loved and fertile goddess who was fought over by the Rival Brothers (Orlanth and Yelm), while Maran Gor became a figure of fear and awe. Throughout time and legends these sisters have maintained a close relationship.

The cult of the Earth Shaker has waned considerably since the Dawning, but in certain isolated spots she is still highly revered.

After death, the faithful go to the Paradise under the earth where Ty Kora Tek tends them until rebirth. Their corpses are buried or hidden in natural caverns or cracks.

Maran Gor's Runes are those of Earth and Death.

Other Notes

The Tarsh Exiles