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Estë the Gentle (Q."Rest"), Healer of Hurts, was one of the Valier, the Queens of the Valar, and the Caretaker of Living. Among the Ainur, she was the Lady of Rest, Healing, and Repose, offering solace not only to the Eldar and the Valar themselves. Unlike her mightier kin, who shaped and ruled the lands, skies, and waters of Arda, Estë's dominion was of renewal and peace, ensuring that the burdens of the world could be lifted, if only for a time.

She was the spouse of Irmo Lórien, the Lord of Dreams and Visions, and together they ruled the Gardens of Lórien, a realm of silver-lit woods and enchanted fountains, where spirits could find rest and relief from the burdens of the world. Estë herself, however, preferred to dwell alone upon the island in the Lake of Lórellin, where she slept by day, surrounded by the hush of ancient trees.

Appearance[]

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Estë’s fana, or physical form, was pale and veiled in grey, a reflection of her tranquil and unobtrusive nature. She walked only during the peaceful hours of night, moving in silence beside her husband.

  • Eyes: Grey, deep as misty twilight.
  • Hair: Silver-white, falling like moonlight through the veils she wore.
  • Skin: Pale and luminous, reflecting the serenity of her being.
  • Raiment: Always clothed in soft grey robes, symbolizing the quietude she embodied.

Realm[]

Estë’s dominion was not over the elements of the world but over its spirit. She ruled over renewal, healing, rest, peace and the energy of life, ensuring that all things, even the Ainur, could find respite from labor and sorrow.

Personality[]

The placid, grey-veded Este takes care of the Fountains of Renewal in the Forest of Lorien. Both she and her husband reside in the magic woods, although she rests alone by day on the great isle in the mere called Lorelin (S. "Lake of the Golden Stars").

Servants and Worshippers[]

Estë was not a ruler of great armies nor a force of command, yet she was served by those who sought to bring relief and solace to others.

Maiar and Spirits[]

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The Houses of Healing

Cults[]

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Este's Principal Items[]

  • Crown of Lórien - A simple but sacred diadem, crafted from woven silver branches, imbued with the essence of sleep and renewal
  • Grey Robes of Aman - Clothing woven from mist, offering protection to those who walked in lands of sorrow.
  • Healing Stone — A simple, rough hewn stone (7" diameter) composed of enchanted grey adamant.When touched, it cures any disease and purifies any poisonous substances found in one's body. Holder can touch another and diagnose any ill, mental or physical, as well as ascertaining the cure.
  • Lissicoire — (Q. "Sweet Stirring ;" S. "Leth Echuir") A simple cup, which, upon command, would fill with a wine of the holder’s choice. This was no ordinary drink—it carried an enchantment of healing, soothing even the deepest wounds of the soul and mind.

Powers[]

  • Healing — Este can heal through normal means, or she can transfer injuries from others to her own body . In the latter case, she can entirely and instantly relieve others of their infirmities by simply touching them.In addition, Este can absolve anyone of any disease or poison that afflicts them.
  • Water-blessing — Este can bless any water source , providing it with the power to healn any wound, disease, or infirmity (short of death) affecting those who ingest its waters.

References[]

  • Lords of Middle-earth Vol I: The Immortals
  • MERP:Middle-Earth Adventure Guidebook II
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