Lore:Tava

Rock carving of Tava

Tava (the Bird God, also known as the Lady of the Air) is the spirit of the air and goddess of weather in the Redguard pantheon, and has dominion over all elements of sun and storm, save only for the stars, which belong to Ruptga. Tava is most famous for leading the Yokudans to the isle of Herne after the destruction of their homeland. She has since become assimilated into the mythology of Kynareth. She is still very popular in Hammerfell among sailors, and her shrines can be found in most port cities. In the mid-Second Era, the city of Lainlyn was called "Tava's Blessing" before being renamed after the Lainlyn family.

The redtail hawk is considered sacred to Tava, as is the goshawk. Conversely, harpies are seen as abominations by her faithful.

Worship

The second Warrior Wave, or "Tavan" wave, so-called because it was spearheaded by the Hattu Metropoles brigade, which revered Tava greatly, had their arms and armor repleted with bird imagery.

One of Hegathe's most iconic landmarks is the Shrine of Tava, a place of veneration for both the Crowns and the Forebears. It is highlighted by the Fresco of the Goshawk, a mural depicting Tava nestled together with his mates, which was meant to symbolize the union of the two factions.

Priests of Tava are known to bless astrolabes for Redguard high rank royal naval officers.

Gallery

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  Tavan Ra Gada armor concept art

See Also

Books

• Discussion with Abal at-Inzil, priest of Tava by Abal at-Inzil — A Redguard priest's concerns of allying with the Orcs
• The Worthy Ar-Azal, His Deeds — The tale of how of High King Ar-Azal reconciled the Crowns and the Forebears
• Varieties of Faith... by Brother Mikhael Karkuxor of the Imperial College — An expansive list of the pantheons and associated divine spirits of Tamriel's dominant cultures