Aonbharra (AYN-var-ah)
Amazonian Valkyries
Aonbharra arrive not in silence, but in the echo of their presence before a single footfall touches earth. They are unmistakable — tall, composed, radiant with an energy that bends reverence and awe into one sensation. Their bodies seem sculpted not from flesh, but from intention: each gesture exact, each breath deliberate. They do not demand attention. It simply settles on them, like mist drawn toward the pull of high ground.
They move with the grounded poise of warriors trained since before memory — not for conquest, but for readiness. Grace and strength are coiled in them like twin ribbons. Whether mounted on air-gliding beasts, poised beside a council of peers, or standing alone before a decision that could tilt the season, they carry the still certainty of those who do not falter. To be in their presence is to feel the world align slightly more than it had a moment before.
While nearly all Aonbharra are women, their definition of femininity is self-fashioned, expansive, and sovereign. They live not in cloisters, nor camps, but within woven sisterhoods that span mountains, rivers, and philosophies. Training is a way of life, but not all train the body — some Aonbharra devote themselves to diplomatic finesse, strategic dreaming, or spiritual attunement. Regardless of their path, each carries the lineage of chosen purpose. They are not made to serve. They are shaped to stand.
Their forms vary subtly, but all are unmistakably of a kind: elongated limbs tuned for agility, shoulders that suggest steadiness more than burden, faces marked not by symmetry but by fierce internal coherence. Some seem almost too luminous for the world they inhabit, others dark-eyed and solemn, drawing the gaze inward. Tattoos and ceremonial etchings bloom across their skin — maps of choice and history that glow faintly beneath moonlight or memory.
Though they resemble mortals in form, the Aonbharra are not born of womb or seed. They are called forth — sometimes from stone, wind, fire, or idea — by those few with the gift to shape beings through will and love. Each carries within her a thread of the one who summoned her, yet none are bound by that origin. They awaken with agency, not obedience, and in doing so echo the ancient dream of life forged from belief rather than biology.
Among the peoples of Tír na nÓg, Aonbharra are not feared, not worshipped, but recognized — as one might recognize a mountain in the distance: steady, formidable, impossible to misplace. They do not ask to lead. They simply go first, and others follow if they wish.
Aetherkin
Basic Information
Anatomy
Beneath their elegant forms lies a structure less anatomical than alchemical. Bones are light yet unyielding, sinew gleams like woven silk, and blood — if it flows at all — seems to shimmer in pearlescent hues. They possess all expected humanoid organs, but their systems operate in a near-effortless harmony that resists fatigue, illness, or decay. Some heal with startling speed; others seem not to wound at all. Their inner structure is less about survival and more about purpose. They are female perfection in both form and function.
Biological Traits
Aonbharra do not age in the mortal sense, though time still marks them in the unfolding of choice. They do not reproduce, nor do they desire to — they are complete at the moment of emergence. Though each may experience emotion, pleasure, or even romantic bond, none are driven by impulse or need. Instead, they respond to resonance — moments, beings, or causes that echo the frequency of their calling. Their longevity is indefinite, though some choose to return to the element from which they came.
Behaviour
Composure defines them, but not detachment. Aonbharra engage with others openly, listening more often than speaking, offering clarity more than opinion. They value purpose over praise and action over argument. While some lead by nature, others serve as quiet stabilizers — guardians of balance rather than dominion. Their humor is dry, rarely cruel. They rarely repeat themselves, not from impatience, but because they do not believe in wasting breath. Each speaks as though her words are edged, not with sharpness, but with permanence.
Additional Information
Facial characteristics
Faces of the Aonbharra are sharp, expressive, and dignified, with high cheekbones, steady gazes, and brows that often hold more weight than words. Eye color trends toward hues uncommon in mortals — bronze, teal, deep wine — and often appears reflective, as if holding sky or sea. Their expressions convey more than mood; they register truth. Smiles, when offered, feel earned — as if bestowed. When one weeps, the air around her bends, though she seldom does.
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
They see what is present, but also what lingers — the echo of footsteps, the shape of doubt. Their perception extends beyond the visible spectrum, attuned to intention, imbalance, or resonance in the environment. Some can detect truth without interrogation, others track presence across great distances without effort. Their senses are not magical but intrinsic: the result of being constructed not to react to life, but to meet it mid-step.
Civilization and Culture
Common Myths and Legends
In mortal myths, the Aonbharra echo across many cultures — as Valkyries, Amazons, Mahāvidyās, or armored saints of forgotten books. In tales told around fires or battlefield camps, they appear as guides, fierce protectors, or spirit-summoned champions. The Jewish tale of Lilith’s daughters, the Persian *Peri*, or the Greco-Roman warrior-guardians of Artemis all bear glimmers of their essence. In Tír na nÓg, such stories are remembered not as prophecy, but as fragments — clues that the soul has always known what strength shaped by choice might look like.
Genetic Ancestor(s)
Scientific Name
Neacha; Nádúrtha; Nordicus aonbharra
Origin/Ancestry
Amazon/Valkyrie descent
Lifespan
300 years
Average Height
6' 5" (males slightly smaller)
Average Weight
216 lbs
Average Physique
Aonbharra exhibit tall, well-proportioned physiques honed by metaphysical intent rather than genetics. Their muscle tone appears lean and enduring, shaped for stamina and precision. Each moves as though her body answers directly to thought — form following will with no delay or resistance. They carry themselves with upright, unhurried confidence, the sort of presence that fills space without effort. Despite their physical power, they never seem weighted or tired, only poised.
Body Tint, Colouring and Marking
Skin tones among Aonbharra range from dusky rose-gold to onyx-moonlight, with natural iridescence that deepens in certain weather or emotion. Their markings — typically geometric or spiraling — are etched into their skin at the moment of awakening. These symbols glow subtly in rhythm with their mood or intention and may expand, shrink, or migrate over time. No two Aonbharra share the same pattern, yet each evokes the same sense: that meaning lies beneath the visible.
Geographic Distribution
