The Blessed Rains of Silverwater (70 VT)

Overview: In the early years of Valora’s history, a severe drought struck the lands governed by the Silverwater family, threatening famine and despair. In response to prayers from the people and the Silverwater family, Altharion intervened, sending divine rains to save the region from ruin. This event greatly strengthened the family’s connection to the divine.

Date: 70 VT

Participants:

• Altharion
• Silverwater Family
• People of Silverwater lands

Cause: A prolonged drought had ravaged the fertile lands of the Silverwater family, causing crops to wither and rivers to dry up. The once-prosperous region was on the brink of famine, and the people looked to their rulers for salvation. The Silverwater family, known for their wisdom and balance, turned to the divine for help, leading them to invoke the power of Altharion through prayers and rituals.

Story:
As the drought worsened, the Silverwater family led a pilgrimage to the Temples of Altharion, where the high priests conducted sacred rituals, begging for the rains to return. For weeks, there was no sign of relief. Desperation spread, and some began to lose faith. But on the seventh day of ritual offerings, the skies began to darken, and a gentle rain started to fall.

What began as a light shower quickly transformed into a steady downpour, drenching the parched earth. The rain continued for seven days and seven nights, replenishing rivers, lakes, and wells. The dry, cracked fields flourished again, and crops, once thought lost, began to grow anew. The rains were seen as nothing short of a miracle, a divine blessing directly from Altharion.

The people believed that Altharion had heard their pleas and that the Silverwater family was his chosen vessel to maintain balance and prosperity. The rains did more than save the land; they revitalized the people’s faith and deepened the bond between the Silverwater family and the divine.

Outcome: The Silverwater family’s connection to Altharion was solidified, and they became regarded not only as wise rulers but as spiritual leaders as well. The event is still celebrated as a divine miracle, reinforcing the family’s role as guardians of balance and wisdom in Valora. The region returned to prosperity, and the Temples of Altharion became central to the people’s worship.