Nessa (Q."Youth"), Lady of Grace is the rather carefree and beautiful wife of the Vala Tulkas. Known for her swiftness and grace, she is often seen as a figure of vitality and freedom, embodying the unbridled joy of motion and the lightness of spirit unchained by duty or burden. Despite her power as one of the Valar, she chooses not to involve herself in the great labors or grave responsibilities that define her brethren. Instead, Nessa’s presence is felt in the fleeting, joyous moments of existence, where freedom and simplicity prevail.
Fána[]
Nessa was the fairest of the maidens of Yavanna. Her fana, the form she adopts in the world, is that of a strong and agile maiden, athletic but graceful, her movements full of vitality, swift but strong. Her fiery red-orange hair flows like a flame in the wind, and her violet eyes shine with a lively brilliance, reflecting her untamed spirit. She is often seen garbed in flowing garments of green and gold, unadorned except for the simple beauty of garlands and flowers. Her bare feet touch the earth lightly, leaving trails of blossoms in her wake.
Realms[]
Joy, celebration, happiness, Dance, Running, Deer.
Nessa is celebrated as the Vala of Freedom and Dance, a title that reflects her essential nature. Where others among the Valar toil in shaping the world or guarding its balance, Nessa moves lightly through the realms, her laughter echoing through the halls of Valinor. Her freedom is not rebellion, but rather an expression of Eru’s will that joy and grace exist in the world alongside might and wisdom.
She is most commonly associated with swift motion and natural beauty. Her dances upon the green lawns of Valinor are said to be as mesmerizing as the songs of Yavanna, with whom she shares a kinship through her brother, Tulkas. Flowers spring up beneath her feet, and it is said that even Oromë’s mighty steeds pause to watch her when she passes.
A ritual Dancer
Personality[]
Of all the Valier, only Vana possesses a wilder spirit. Like her spouse, Nessa loves to run, play, and laugh, taking delight in the celebration of life. She embodies mirth, joy, and happiness and never thinks to bear arms. Above all, though, Nessa dances. Cheerfully fluttering on Valimar's unfading green lawns, she rejoices in dancing whenever she is at home. In the woods, she sportly races the beloved deer that follow her on every frolic, knowing that she can always outrun the beasts that track her. Only Tulkas and Orome are more fleet afoot,
Servants[]
Cults[]
- Ailgrakyn or Cult of the Stag (Northmen)
- Arliltar (High-Elves)
- Hands of Anorel
- Sisters of Ishtra (Haradwaith
Names and Titles[]
Names[]
- Ailgra (Northmen)
- Dineth (Sindar, Nandor, Dúnedain)
- Helinyetille (High-Elves)
- Istrá or Îshtra (Haradwaith)
- Leä the Young (High-Elves)
- Lëa-vinya (High-Elves)
- Lilra or Nezea (Dorwinion)
- Melesta
- Neššai (Ainur)
- Nesgwen (Sindar) - "Swift Maiden"
- Neth (Sindar, Nandor, Dúnedain)
- Oriana (Easterlings)
- Rothinzîr (Numenoreans)
- Fortituda, Theliel, Ubaiel or Rachiel?
Titles[]
- Nessa the Swift
- The Graceful One
- Lady of Grace
- Dancer of the Valar
- Lady of Stags
Items[]
- Green Rose Crown — Nessa wears a crown made of enchanted green roses in her hair. The crown denotes her station as Queen of Celebration. Its splendid magical glow protects her head as well as any normal helm.
- Nessa's Goblets
- Nessa's Carpets -made of living Grass and Flowers.Flowers and Plants bloom wherever she dances
- robe of flowers from Vana's Gardens
Powers[]
- Dance — While dancing, Nessa can leap up to 100' vertically and up to 500' horizontally (or anyvariation thereof). She can imitate and improve upon any dance, tumbling maneuver, or acrobatic maneuver she has ever seen.
- Song-weaving — Nessa can use her voice to create any sound within the range of any mammal found in Arda and, while singing, she can communicate with any deer within 4 miles.
References[]
- Lords of Middle-earth Vol I: The Immortals
- MERP:Middle-Earth Adventure Guidebook II