Eachthighern
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In many campaign setting
s for the Dungeons & Dragons
role-playing game
, Eachthighern is the unicorn
deity of Healing, Loyalty, and Protection. He is also the god of pegasi
. His symbol is a unicorn horn.
(1992), including details about his priesthood.
with a white coat and slight gray dappling on his belly. There is a gray fringe on his mane and beard.
. Myths differ on his parentage, but most often he is regarded as a son of the ki-rin god Koriel
. Sometimes he is said to be the offspring of a humanoid trickster god, such as Erevan Ilesere
, who took on female form in order to conceive and give birth to Eachthighern.
Eachthighern is very choosy about who he allows to ride him. He permits Oberon
and Fionnghuala
this honor, as well as Hanali Celanil
of the Seldarine.
s, and pegasi in the Book of Exalted Deeds
.
Campaign setting
A campaign setting is usually a fictional world which serves as a setting for a role-playing game or wargame campaign. A campaign is a series of individual adventures, and a campaign setting is the world in which such adventures and campaigns take place...
s for the Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, and first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. . The game has been published by Wizards of the Coast since 1997...
role-playing game
Role-playing game
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, Eachthighern is the unicorn
Unicorn (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, a unicorn is a mysterious, majestic magical beast. It resembles an imposing and beautiful white horse, with glowing eyes, a silky mane and tail, and the stereotypical spiraling, shell-shaped horn coming from its forehead...
deity of Healing, Loyalty, and Protection. He is also the god of pegasi
Pegasus (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game, a pegasus is a magical beast based upon the creature of Greek mythology and Roman mythology.-Publication history:The pegasus first appeared in the Dungeons & Dragons "white box" set ....
. His symbol is a unicorn horn.
Publication history
Eachthighern was first detailed in the book Monster MythologyMonster Mythology
Monster Mythology is a sourcebook for the second edition of the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. Released by TSR in 1992 and written by Carl Sargent, with interior illustrations by Terry Dykstra, John and Laura Lakey, and Keith Parkinson, Monster Mythology was released as a companion volume for...
(1992), including details about his priesthood.
Description
Eachthighern is depicted as a winged unicornWinged unicorn
A winged unicorn is a merger of the concept of pegasus and unicorn...
with a white coat and slight gray dappling on his belly. There is a gray fringe on his mane and beard.
Relationships
Eachthighern is a member of the Seelie CourtSeelie Court (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, the Seelie Court is a large, loose confederation of gods that consists of the leader Titania and her consort Oberon, as well as the following gods: Caoimhin, Damh, Eachthighern , Emmantiensien, Fionnghuala, Nathair Sgiathach, Skerrit, Squelaiche, and...
. Myths differ on his parentage, but most often he is regarded as a son of the ki-rin god Koriel
Koriel
In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Koriel is the ki-rin deity of learning, protection, and vigilance against evil. His symbol is the horn and eyes of a ki-rin.-Publication history:...
. Sometimes he is said to be the offspring of a humanoid trickster god, such as Erevan Ilesere
Erevan Ilesere
In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Erevan Ilesere is the elven deity of Mischief, Change, Rogues and Changelings. Erevan is a fickle, utterly unpredictable god who can change his appearance at will. His symbol is a nova star with asymmetrical rays.-Publication history:Erevan Ilesere was...
, who took on female form in order to conceive and give birth to Eachthighern.
Eachthighern is very choosy about who he allows to ride him. He permits Oberon
Oberon (Dungeons & Dragons)
In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Oberon is the fey deity of nature, wild places, and animals. His symbol is a white stag.-Publication history:...
and Fionnghuala
Fionnghuala
In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Fionnghuala is the deity of swanmays, communications, and sorority...
this honor, as well as Hanali Celanil
Hanali Celanil
In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Hanali Celanil is the elf deity of Romantic Love and Beauty. Her symbol is a gold heart.-Publication history:...
of the Seldarine.
Dogma
Eachthighern is fiercely loyal to his riders. He is a protector of sylvan folk and a great healer. His name is a byword for loyalty and bravery.Worshippers
Eachthighern is revered by unicorns and pegasi, as well as by other faerie creatures as a god of protection and healing.Alternate versions
Valarian, the Dusk Unicorn, appeared as a demigod of unicorns, blink dogBlink dog
The blink dog is a fictional magical beast from the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, an intelligent dog that has a limited teleportation ability known as Blinking. The blink dog was created for D&D, and appeared in every edition from the first supplement to version 4.0...
s, and pegasi in the Book of Exalted Deeds
Book of Exalted Deeds
The Book of Exalted Deeds is an optional sourcebook for the 3.5 edition of the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, providing supplementary game material for campaigns involving characters of good alignment...
.