Tunera

[too-neh-rah]

Basic Information

• Name: Tunera
• Domain: Autumn, Harvest, Preparation
• Title: Herald of Preparation
• Alignment: Chaotic Void
• Symbol: A fallen leaf or a basket of harvested crops
• Primary Worship Area: Fields, vineyards, and storerooms preparing for winter

Physical Description

• Appearance:

Tunera, the embodiment of autumn, carries the rich, warm palette of the season’s splendor. She is portrayed as a mature woman, exuding the wisdom and fulfillment associated with the end of the growing cycle. Her skin has the warm glow of a late autumn afternoon, and her presence radiates a comforting, nurturing energy. Her eyes are a deep, reflective amber, holding the tranquility and depth of autumn evenings.

Her hair flows in waves of deep auburn and golden hues, reminiscent of falling leaves. Each strand is touched by the colors of the season—vibrant oranges, rich browns, and fiery reds. Adversely her attire is a spectacular tapestry of autumnal colors. Her robes flow gracefully, crafted from fabrics that mimic the textures and shades of the harvest—burlap-like textures interwoven with silky threads. These garments shift in color as they move, from the deep orange of pumpkin fields to the rich browns of turned earth, interspersed with the bright flashes of fading green.

• Height: 172cm
• Weight: 58kg
• Distinguishing Features: Unlike her sisters with their ornate jewelry, wears more practical ornaments, such as necklaces of acorns, bracelets of twisted vines, and a belt of braided wheat.

Personality

• Traits: Wise, organised, and methodical
• Strengths: Tunera ensures the world is prepared for hardship—she ripens the harvest, sharpens instinct, and lends wisdom in times of transition. Her presence strengthens communities, guiding them to act not in haste, but with foresight and discipline.
• Weaknesses: Tunera’s contemplative and serious nature can veer into melancholy, causing her to seem distant or overly somber. She struggles to connect with celebration, finding discomfort in excess or spontaneity.
• Goals and Motivations: To gather the rewards of the growing season and prepare all for the hardships of winter.

Relationships

Family:

• Statera: Creator. Tunera sees Statera not only as her source, but as a reminder of the necessity of acceptance—of endings, of decay, and of cycles that must close. Their bond is one of quiet reverence.
• Invera: Sister. Tunera and Invera share the closest bond amongst her sisters. Tunera’s preparation flows naturally into Invera’s stillness, and their domains align in both mood and purpose. They often collaborate unseen, preparing the world for its long sleep.
• Estera: Sister. Estera’s vivacity often clashes with Tunera’s calm solemnity. While they do not argue openly, Estera finds Tunera overly serious, while Tunera finds Estera exhausting. Their relationship is cordial, but distant.
• Mavera: Sister. Tunera cares deeply for Mavera, often feeling a protective sense of responsibility toward her. She helps temper Mavera’s boundless optimism by gently reminding her that even growth must end.

Rivals/Enemies:

Attitude towards Mortals: Tunera is distant but deeply caring. She does not bless with fanfare, but with the quiet fullness of barns, the final bloom of a field, and the intuition to prepare. She respects mortals who understand patience, who honor labor, and who plan for futures they may not live to see.

Mythology and Worship

• Creation Myth:

In the earliest days of Staterum, the world was touched by profound sorrow. Statera, the world mother, faced the darkest moment of her existence with the tragic loss of her husband, a pillar of strength and her partner in creation, to the deceitful machinations of the Vices. Consumed initially by a fiery rage against this grave injustice, Statera’s anger eventually gave way to a deeper, more introspective state. As the vibrant flames of her fury dimmed, a reflective melancholy took hold.

The world itself seemed to respond to Statera’s shifting emotions, the once bright skies turning to a tapestry of crimson, gold, and bronze. The air grew crisp, and the leaves began their graceful descent to the earth, a visible sign of the cycles of life and death that now occupied Statera’s thoughts. It was during this period of contemplation and quiet sorrow that Tunera came into being. Born from the goddess’s desire to understand and accept the impermanence and necessity of endings.

• Major Cults and Religious Practices: In Northern Siar’Morrin, where the passage of seasons shapes every aspect of daily life, the worship of Tunera and her sisters is deeply woven into the rhythm of the land. Communities attuned to the earth’s natural cycles recognize Tunera’s influence as essential—the careful bridge between the abundance of summer and the stillness of winter. Her season marks a time of responsibility and foresight, and her presence is felt most in fields heavy with harvest and cellars stocked in quiet gratitude.
• Festivals:
  • Høst Festival: As summer wanes, the Høst festival eases the community into the more subdued season of autumn. It begins with a flurry of activity, perparing all that will occur during the festivals. This early preparation means that once the festival begins all those involved are free to relax and unwind. The festival involves storytelling’s around campfires, the sharing of harvest meals, and time for personal reflection.
  • Vetr Festival: Marking the full arrival of winter and Invera’s reign, the Vetr Festival is a subdued but vital tradition. Communities gather to share preserved food, exchange stories of perseverance, and give thanks for the strength to endure. Central to the festival is the ritual “Offering of the Last Flame,” where the final outdoor bonfire of the year is ceremonially extinguished, symbolizing the respectful surrender to winter’s rule and a promise to endure until spring’s return.
• Clergy and Temples: While worship of the Seasonal Sisters rarely involves grand temples, there are four sacred sites across Northern Siar’Morrin dedicated to each. The Temple of Waning Light, devoted to Tunera, rests at the boundary of the Windswept Marches and the Draumr Forest, where open fields yield to ancient woods. During her season, communities gather here to give thanks, prepare stores, and seek guidance for the difficult months ahead.

Significant Historical Impact

• Major Plot Points in World History:
• Artifacts:

Quotes

“What you store today will be what carries you tomorrow.”

Cultural Reverence

The Windswept Marches

In the rolling hills and open fields of the Windswept Marches, Tunera is highly revered. Her season is not met with exuberance, but with solemn industry. As summer’s warmth begins to fade and the air grows crisp, communities in the Marches turn inward—preserving food, mending homes, recording harvest yields. It is during this time that her presence is most deeply felt, as both a guiding hand and a quiet pressure to prepare. Children are taught from a young age that “Tunera walks before the frost,” and that to be unready is to invite hardship not just upon oneself, but upon one’s kin. Her teachings have shaped the cultural identity of the region, instilling a respect for forethought and a communal responsibility to endure together.

Cia’an

Though the Cia’an do not follow the Seasonal Sisters in any formal sense, Tunera’s presence is recognized and respected. Her coming is marked by changes in wind patterns, the browning of leaves, and the shifting of animal migrations. The Cia’an, ever attuned to the land, read these signs as the world itself whispering its warning. Her influence is seen as a signal from the wild, not a call to worship, but a reminder that survival is owed not only to strength, but to readiness. Some Starnai (Starbinders) refer to her symbolically as “the Hidden Path,” guiding the pack not with fire or frost, but with the hush before the first snow.