Goldmoon

Goldmoon of the Que-Shu (322 AC - 38 SC) is a fictional character from the Dragonlance series of books.

Biography

Goldmoon riding a pegasus.

Goldmoon was the daughter of Arrowthorn, the Chieftain of the Que-Shu. Her mother was named Tearsong.

Goldmoon lived a sheltered life among the Que-Shu tribe, serving as their high priestess until an important event changed her life. As every high prietess of the Que-Shu tribe, she had to commune with her ancestors, whom were said to become gods when they died. In order to travel, a tournament was held where two warriors would be chosen as her escort.

A shepherd named Riverwind, who had fallen in love with her, was one of the winners of the tournament. His standing in the tribe was low, as he did not consider their ancestors as gods, following his family's beliefs, about ancient gods dating to before the Cataclysm. Hollow-Sky was the other winner. Tradition forced Goldmoon to travel with Riverwind. Once she arrived at Tearsong's tomb, a vision of her mother appeared, and explained the truth of the ancient gods. Goldmoon also came into possession of the blue crystal staff, a symbol of the ancient gods.

An unfortunate turn of events gave her no choice but to flee for her life with Riverwind.

In Xak Tsaroth, Mishakal blessed Goldmoon and gave her a Medallion of Faith. She was also given the Disks of Mishakal, which she later delivered to a former seeker, Elistan.

Goldmoon and Riverwind married in a valley not far from Pax Tharkas, and had three children: Wanderer, Brightdawn and Moonsong.

Takhisis killed her in the Tower of High Sorcery of Palanthas, while she was meeting Mina, during the Fifth Age.

See also

• Riverwind
• Deities of Dragonlance
• War of the Lance
• War of Souls

References

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