The World Tree/Religion

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Common Religion

Worship of the gods has been a less than common occurrence, with only simple holidays to celebrate the greater deities. These deities have been described in different regions as being related to one another, with Katasis, goddess of the sun, and Vareus, god of moonlight creating them. The following is an excerpt from the lore:

"Katasis and Vareus fought for ownership of the skies for ten centuries; the sparks of their blades creating the stars in the dark sky. After the passing of the ten-day, they defeated one another, with the pieces of their spirits forming the sun and moon, greater and lesser deities, and the soul of the sentient beings."

These deities are divided into three categories: The Great Divine, The Warspawn, and The Lesser Five.

The Great Divine

Description

The second generation of gods, created from the will and drive of Katasis and Vareus. This category holds all gods and goddesses who were either formed from these two (except for Penur, son of Althum and Hasdum). These deities have little to no impact on the Material Plane or echo planes, sending their Warspawn, Lesser Five, or devout followers to do their bidding.

Name Title Alignment Description
Penur God of Justice Lawful, Good Pictured as a large man with six arms, bald, and covered in glowing tattoos. It is said he can read the hearts of all beings. Worshiped by paladins, guards, military figures, some clerics, monks, and fighters.
Gielel Goddess of Fate Neutral Pictured as a woman with writhing gray hairs of tentacles. She is also sometimes pictured as a large wasp. Those who handle money are commonly associated worshiping Gielel; however, many others of all backgrounds worship her.
Hasdum Goddess of Healing Good Said to be a maiden with indigo eyes and white skin in human form. Doctors, alchemists, and some clerics, paladins, and druids worship Hasdum.
Adriel Goddess of Magic Chaotic, Neutral Adriel is often said to be a variety of beings, most often a cloud. Those who worship her are often associated as sorcerers and others who have "the gift" naturally occurring inside them.
Althum God of War Lawful, Evil Pictured as a large man in bright armor, often depicted next to Penur. He wears an amulet and carries an ax made of bear bones. His worship is associated with nations in war time and those who have an "inner-battle" to fight.
Gagaur God of the Underworld Evil Gagaur is depicted as having the head of a lizard carrying a skull. Worshiped by creatures of the Underdark and the Shadowfell.
Nazuma Goddess of Trickery Chaotic, Evil Also known as the Deceiver, Nazuma is one of Vareus' true selves. She is worshiped by thieves, charlatans, and some drow.
Nimrielye Goddess of Time Good Nimrielye is believed to be invisible. She is never depicted with the other gods, but is often found within the border or the key of the deities' depiction.
Ra-Orn Spirit of Nature Neutral The embodiment of the world tree, rather than the physical tree itself. Animus Mundi or spirit of the World.

Main Temple Locations

Penur - Glomir
Gielel - Daerum
Hadum - Kolzank
Adriel -
Althum - Isle of Life
Gagaur - Kusha
Nazuma - Huion
Nimrielye -
Ra-Orn - Kelvarland

The Warspawn

The Warspawn are any deity that have been created by one of the Great Divines. Powerful and sentient, these beings follow their creators will or raise arms against them, striking deals with other deities to further their advances. Rarely do they mingle with the affairs of mortals, it is said the Warspawn will bring about the new age.

Name Title Alignment Description Creator
Law Demigod of Unity and Order Lawful, Good Once a philosopher, Law is the first ruler of the known world and brought order and unity to the sentient races. Penur
Courage Demigod of Honor and Courage Chaotic, Good Once a warrior, Courage banished Adonizar to Pandemonium and is commander of Penur's armies. Penur
Adonizar God of Chaos Chaotic, Evil Althum's only free creation, Adonizar created the realms of Limbo, Pandemonium, and the Abyss and twisted the minds of goblinoids, orcs, ogres, and giants in the Material Plain. Althum
Krazak God of Destruction Evil Dwelling within Acheron, Krazak is the brunt of Althum's forces. He created the Tarrasque and the Kraken. Gagaur
Golammor God of Tyranny and Domination Lawful, Evil Golammor is the forger of Althum's armies and lord of the Nine Hells. It is said that he created Beholders and Mindflayers. Gagaur
Muriel God of Hunting Neutral Often pictured as a tiger, Muriel has cat-like eyes, camouflage skin, and a sling. Druids, barbarians, and rangers worship him. Ra-Orn
Turrux God of Stone and Earth Neutral Turrux is the creator of the land and seas, filling them with minerals and resources. Also creator of earth and water elementals, Barrundin, and Alamah. Guardian of the Elemental Chaos. Ra-Orn
Reviril Goddess of the Sky Chaotic, Neutral Reviril is the creator of the new sun, new moon, and sky and scavenged the pieces of Katasis and Vareus. She also created Sanus and Aluna and keeps them spinning in the sky. Ra-Orn
Dravum Demigod of Murder Evil Dravum is the son of Nazuma after she tricked and killed his orc father. He protects the Underdark and Nazuma. Nazuma
Vuralum Demigod of Deceit Chaotic, Evil The first Rakshasa, Vuralum twists Enweg's words to Nazuma's will. He is also the only deity to know where Nimrielye is located. Nazuma
Dania Goddess of Love and Beauty Good Dania is one of Gielel's creation and is the creator of Devas and Angels. Gielel
Morahk Titan of Pain and Disaster Evil A creature of perpetual pain and suffering, Morahk harbors plague and disease. He is the creator of kobolds, gnolls, kuo-toas, sahuagin, and lycanthropes. Gielel
Belvaraz Abomination of Fear Chaotic, Evil A creature of the underworld, Belvaraz holds dominion over Carceri and created the first demons. Gagaur
Tobarum God of Death Lawful, Evil Gagaur's pet, Tobarum rules over Gehenna, where he creates his undead hordes of banshees, ghosts, and wraiths, and also created the first vampires. Gagaur
Enweg Lesser God of Knowledge Good Enweg is pictured draped in a robe of scrolls working as a scribe. He is pictured within colleges and guilds where knowledge holds values, but is never depicted with the primary gods. Worshipers of him include wizards and those who seek training and knowledge of crafts or magic. Adriel

The Lesser Five

Also known as the Mortal Five, The Lesser Five are creations of the Warspawn, often rarely respected or worshiped by followers of the modern age. Although powerful, they are often involved in the affairs of mortals from a distance, manipulating the Material Plane to invoke prosperity or destruction and all the while gaining power to further their status' among the Warspawn and Great Divine.

Name Title Alignment Description Creator
Alamah Goddess of Winter and Water Chaotic, Neutral Alamah controls winter and spring to keep Barrundin from becoming too powerful. Turrux
Barrundin God of Agriculture and Civilization Lawful, Neutral Also known as the "God of Prosperity", Barrundin helps the sentient races to a civilized future and keeps Alamah from claiming total dominion. He controls summer and autumn. Turrux
Sanus God of the New Sun Neutral Sanus provides light and fire for the Material Plane, providing balance for Aluna Reviril
Aluna Goddess of the New Moon Neutral Keeper of Darkness, Aluna provides darkness to the Material Plane, keeping Sanus balanced with herself. Reviril
Zorum Titan of Shadow Chaotic, Evil A gift for Nazuma, Zorum is the keeper of shadows and haze. His home is within the Underdark, but spies on the surface for Nazuma's rising. Aluna

Dragon Pantheon

Name Description Alignment Description Similar Common Deity
Razorin Draconic Deity of Order and Unity Lawful, Good Razorin is the chief deity of the other draconic deities, keeping a balance so the second "Dragon Reckoning" never takes place. Law
Golammorin Draconic Deity of Tyranny and Dominion Lawful, Evil Also known as "World Crusher", Golammorin is in constant search of overpowering Razorin in hopes of claiming dominion of any and all who will serve. Gollamor
Modothurim Draconic Deity of Wealth Neutral Modothurim is the draconic deity of wealth and power. It is said that when a dragon perishes, their souls exist in a world of wealth equal to what they have accrued in their mortal form. Barrundin Dovarax Draconic Deity of Fate and Future Neutral Dovarax is the draconic deity of the future and its will. Dovarax rules alongside Razorin, deciphering the ebb and flow of time and, at times, twisting it for Razorin (or any devoted dragon's) will. Gielel