Brighid
The Flame of the Hearth · Primary Deity of Éirleach
Domain
Inspiration, Healing, Nature, Creativity
Alignment
Neutral Good
Status
Active
Factions
Circle of the Eternal Flame, Druid Orders, Bard Circles
Brighid is the primary deity of Éirleach, a goddess combining aspects of healer, inspirer, and protector of nature. She embodies creativity, healing, and divine inspiration that guides artists, healers, and spiritual seekers. Her sacred flame burns in the heart of every Éirleach city and in the hearts of her followers.
Holy Symbol
An eternal flame burning within a sacred oak wreath
Worship & Rites
Brighid is worshipped by all Éirleach through rituals centered on the eternal flame. The capital city of Brighid's Hearth is built around a sacred grove where an eternal flame burns as her physical manifestation. Daily prayers and seasonal ceremonies celebrate her blessings.
Clergy & Organization
Three orders serve Brighid: Flamekeepers (druids who commune with nature), Lorekeepers (bards who preserve knowledge and inspire), and Hearth Monks (healers and community caretakers). Together they maintain spiritual life and healing throughout Éirleach.
Holy Days
Festival of the Eternal Flame
Winter Solstice celebration with bonfires, feasts, and storytelling honoring Brighid's eternal presence
The Blooming
Spring Equinox celebration of renewal, new life, and nature's awakening
Lore & History
Brighid is more than a single deity—she represents Éirleach's spiritual essence. Ancient texts describe her as a healer of wounds both physical and spiritual, an inspirer of great art and music, and a guardian of the wild places. She appears as a woman wreathed in flame to her devout followers, sometimes accompanied by white deer or other sacred animals. Her greatest gift is not power or conquest, but the ability to inspire mortals toward greatness and healing.