Muriisdi

Helpful angelic beings of Vilani myth. Often they are confused with angelic beings or 'Elohim' of Terran Middle Eastern origin, but in reality they are more down to earth than those.

Description (Specifications)

Where the former are supernatural beings of oftentimes terrible divine power, the Muriisdi are more like supernatural good citizens. They are more similiar to the Solomani Japanese 'Tenshi', beings who interact directly with human communities and intervene daily through propitious fortune. Because of the horrible depredations inflicted by the Arkidgi, Vilani religious and folk tradition tend to emphasize communal deeds rather than supernatural powers. Muriisdi are usually depicted as thin whispery spirits with soulful eyes, elfin ears and beak like noses. They lack mouths as they feed vicariously off of their good deeds. They have long bony hands and misshapen feet, though in reality they are usually depicted with no locomotive features at all, and appear rooted to a shadow or dark corner.

History & Background (Dossier)

While ancient folk beliefs tend to embarrass Vilani elders, Muriisdi stories are a common rite of passage for their children, and artworks and prayers commemorating their good deeds are commonly found in traditional Vilani households.

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• Peter Gray - Traveller TNE Mailing List Deneb Library Data: The Last Lexicon Part 2 published 8 April 2002