Ruidrin

Ruidrin
The Keeper of Magic
Rank:	God
Nature:	Neutrality
Portfolio:	Magic, knowledge, logic
Weapon:	Staff
Animal:	Elephant

Ruidrin the Keeper of Magic is a neutral god. He holds dominion over magic, knowledge, and logic.

Family Ties

With Inashayle, he gave birth to Bendash and Deniss.

Symbol

Ruidrin is referenced by a lit oil lamp. Texts referencing magical theories and properties usually sport this symbol on the cover.

Ruidrin is associated with the elephant, a beast of wisdom, intelligence, and memory.

Works

Ruidrin was responsible for creating the forces of magic power on Halestia.

Description

Ruidrin like magic itself is mysterious and complex. Stories focusing on him are rare, but they do exist. He is described as a wise-looking older man with neat white hair and a short white beard. One story claims he wears deep blue robes that animate the movement of celestial bodies in the heavens. He is always presented as walking with a strong staff made of an ivory-like material.

Personality

Stories that describe his personality are rarer still, but it's assumed he conveys a sense of aloofness and logical reasoning. Ruidrin is not often thought to meddle in the affairs of mortals, but it's said the Congress Arcanum seeks his counsel in secret ceremonies. He approves of the advancement of science and magic, and of great feats of intellectual prowess. He disapproves of irrational thought and the fear of magic.