The Grave of Mother Mossy
Where Healing Begins, Even In Sorrow
“Moss may cover her name, but not her deeds.”
Nestled in a quiet corner of Valdraeth, the Grave of Mother Mossy now stands as a living testament to compassion and care. Atop a gentle, moss-clad mound rises a gravestone three metres tall, its surface engraved with intricate depictions of plants, hands in healing gestures, and subtle patterns of flowing water, capturing the essence of Mother Mossy’s life and devotion. Around the mound, native flora has been carefully preserved and encouraged to flourish, creating a tapestry of color and fragrance that shifts with the seasons. Soft earthen paths meander through the site, inviting visitors to wander slowly, reflect, and pause.
The area is conceived as both sanctuary and waypoint, blending the untamed beauty of nature with intentional design. Woven branch canopies provide shelter for those seeking shade or a quiet moment of meditation, while small alcoves along the paths encourage offerings of flowers, herbal tinctures, or tokens of remembrance. A modest herb garden, tended under guidance, allows pilgrims and herbalists alike to gather medicinal plants sustainably, connecting the living with Mother Mossy’s legacy of healing.
The Grave of Mother Mossy serves multiple purposes. It is a spiritual landmark dedicated to the Physician aspect of the Hearth, a place where both sorrow and gratitude may be expressed. It acts as a waypoint for travellers, a haven for the weary, and a teaching ground for those devoted to herbal arts and restorative practices. The site hums with a quiet, enduring energy—a gentle reminder that even in death, the compassion and guidance of Mother Mossy continue to nurture the land and its people.
Through careful design and reverent attention to the natural surroundings, the Grave of Mother Mossy has become more than a resting place. It is a place of memory, learning, and restoration, a testament to the quiet power of service and the enduring impact of one devoted life.
Cost of Construction: 18 Myths, 10 Faith
LOCATION: VALDRAETH – Stump Wallow Bog
Unique Build Code: BG.RB.36
Hieronymous Sweetsmith (Hammerstadt) – 5 Sagas
Hamish Gravekeeper of the Burning Lily (Valdraeth) – 3 Faith
Daigh Mac Lorcan (Valdraeth) – 2 Myths
Aífe aer Braonán (Valdraeth) – 3 Myths
People of Elandra – 7 Faith
Gwyn – 3 Myths
Aelin – 10 Sagas
Tif, Hand of the Hearth – 2 Myths
The Adenmyr – 2 Myths
Kili ap Nudd – 2 Myths, 10 Sagas
Myf The Story Teller – 1 Myths, 15 Sagas
Reev Witbane – 1 Myth
REMAINING BALANCE – PAID IN FULL
