Deities and Spirituality
From Ithaeric
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Religion Among the Inhabitants of Ithaeric
Among the peoples of Ithaeric, five gods are commonly worshiped above all others. Each god is the patron deity for each race, but there is a large overlap between followers. These gods have temples scattered throughout the world, along with temples of many religions. The pantheons of Greyhawk, Faerün and Eberron all exist and are worshipped, but their importance on the global scale is greatly reduced to their respective peoples, rather than gods who alter the face of the earth, such as the ones below. As always, these gods may be used as standalone deities.
• Note: The Chromatic Avatar and The Twilight Prodigy are often referred to as "The Ascendancy". • Note: The remaining three deities are often known as "The Three Incarnates".
The Ithaerian Pantheon
The Chromatic Avatar
The Chromatic Avatar is known among the Ghost Elves as a benevolent and powerful individualist who created the universe. He is the first cornerstone of the universe, and all things must come from him, and all things must ultimately return to him. His titles include "The Creator", "The Wellspring" or "The One". He is undeniably recognized as the greatest god of the pantheon. Patron deity of the Ghost Elves, he is most often worshiped by those who seek a more in depth understanding of the universe and the things it contains, such as Wizards and Druids. His alignment is True Neutral, and he is associated with the Travel, Knowledge and Earth Domains. His favored weapon is the Quarterstaff.
The Twilight Prodigy
The Twilight Prodigy is known among the Saphkir as a cunning and devious deity. It is said that he came into being when the universe was rent asunder, and put back into order again by the Chromatic Avatar. Most powerful at his namesake hour of twilight, his titles include "The Manipulator", 'The Rascal" or "The Trickster". Second in power among the Ithaerian Pantheon, he is the patron deity of the Saphkir, and is most often worshipped by those who share the same cunning and ruthlessness that he himself possesses. Worshippers include Rogues and Sorcerers alike, and his alignment is Lawful Evil, representing the drive one must possess in order to achieve favor among his followers. His domains include the Chaos, Trickery and Magic Domains. His favored weapon is the Dagger.
Honor Incarnate
Patron deity of the Igmarins, this deity represents all that is honorable and disciplined. Created along with his brother and sister, he is on par with them in terms of power scale, although his strong leadership qualities have often attributed him to more worshippers. Those who worship the Honor Incarnate often hold themselves to strict credo or codes of honor, and his titles have often included "The Soldier", "The Righteous" or "The Punisher". He is most often worshipped by warriors, or those who seek to pursue a greater cause or to achieve a name for themselves in the world, such as Fighters, Clerics and Paladins. His alignment is Lawful Good and his domains include the Law, Protection and Strength Domains. His favored weapon is the Mace.
Bariel Bariel is the god of Dawn, the Sky and all things associated with it, and is Lawful Good. Known as the master of Flight and Cause of Winter and Cold, he is worshipped by those who experiment and those who have dreams of flight.
• Lawful Good • He is associated with the Sun, Air and Good Domains. • Favored Weapon: Longsword
Barkul Barkul, known sometimes as the Cause of Death, is the god of the undersea watery world and all things associated with it, and is Chaotic Evil. The younger brother of Bariel, they clashed constantly over followers and he is known as the Heartless One. Worshipped by all those who fear and love things mysterious and sinister, Barkul resides among his courtiers in the deepest chasm of the ocean.
• Chaotic Evil • He is associated with the Water, Death and Evil Domains. • Favored Weapon: Axe
Brelor Older brother to Barkul and Bariel, Brelor is the god of the land and it's people and is True Neutral. Known as the protector and patron of all wandering travelers alike, Brelor ceased the conflict between his brothers, ending the chaos of 100 years. He is worshipped by all travelers and guardians and is the most powerful, yet least interfering god. He emerges only in times of great need.
• True Neutral • He is associated with the Protection, Travel and Nature Domains. • Favored Weapon: Quarterstaff
