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| From Harmonia Macrocosmica, 1661, by Andreas Cellarius. |
The Minor Gods_________________________________________________
There are some Gods who, while native to Autica, do not hold the power or followings of the Old or New Gods. These celestials preside over smaller domains, and their churches are usually small or nonexistent. Some are household names, but are never the focal worship of a household, merely a name to invoke when their services are needed.
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"I fully expect, that when this world crumbles and all our spires and libraries fall into the sea, he'll be there, watching, recording precisely how we drown."
-Scholar of the Spire, Name Unknown.
Alignment: Neutral.
Domains: Knowledge, Technology.
The
only New God with no permanent home, the Wanderer was released as an
intelligence gathering agent during the Origin War, a projection of
Bismuth's consciousness into a mobile body. When Bismuth drowned, the
connection was severed, and for hundreds of years he slept, inactive.
Now,
he has awakened. A spark of his own has revived the metal giant, and
again he walks Autica, still gathering knowledge, though now his purpose
is unknown. It is possible he simply works to fulfill old directives,
or he may have a much greater plan in mind.
Those who worship the Wanderer are typically scholars and explorers who find some kinship in this creatures endless quest of discovery.
The Pale Hare
"Write me a name, tie it tight in the hair of a innocent, and leave it in the woods on a night when the moon is bright. You'll find your troubles lessened."
Domains: Death, Light, Trickery.
The God of Folklore and Old Beliefs, the Pale Hare is the matron of Witches and wildfolk. She is a fickle, flighty God, flitting through the forest in the form of an enormous white hare. Her coming is always heralded with dense fog and bright moonlight.
Those who live on the fringes of society will often offer prayer to her, to share the old knowledge to save a dying child, or eliminate an old enemy, or just to keep their family safe. More adamant followers often dabble in witchcraft or other folk magic, and are commonly village healers or shamans.
Apart from dual Ishtu and Bellini, she is the only God with limited power over death. Legend says that she managed to steal some of Bellini's power from under his nose, and he has hated her ever since.
Nobodai
"Be steadfast in your conviction, know we are strong and our claim is true. One day the false star will fall, and you who followed will raise up alongside me to our rightful place."
Other names: The Golden Bear, Sun King, Old Star.
Alignment: Lawful Good.
Domains: Light, Life, Nature.
Brother to the Pale Hare, together they represent a duality as ancient as the world itself. Where the Pale Hare secrets herself away in the dark of night, Nobodai claims his domain over the sun and it's light.
A massive, white bear in body, Nobodai radiates the warmth and light of the sun in his wake. He hates Benedictum, who also claims domain over the sun, and the two have feuded since the dawn of Autica. He believes that one day he will reclaim full control over his domain, and raises a devout following sworn to this cause.
Most devout among his followers are the paladins of the Order of the Pious. These dedicated soldiers wait for the day when they are called to battle for their God. Other worshipers include a similar demographic that his sister holds, those places removed enough from society to fall back on worship of the old ways.
The Transients_____________________________________________________
Those Gods and Goddesses who either do not have, or manifest only rarely, a physical body on Autica. They inhabit the astral plane, along with the spiritual consciousnesses of the other Gods, and it is from there they do their work. Any Gods brought along from other worlds manifested in Autica fall under this category.
Mercy Evangellia
"Oh, Mercy on high, spare this light. Shield it from the harm and from the dark. Enfold us in your embrace, and lift out spirits unto the clouds."
The Pale Hare
"Write me a name, tie it tight in the hair of a innocent, and leave it in the woods on a night when the moon is bright. You'll find your troubles lessened."
-The Pale Hare
Alignment: Chaotic neutral.Domains: Death, Light, Trickery.
The God of Folklore and Old Beliefs, the Pale Hare is the matron of Witches and wildfolk. She is a fickle, flighty God, flitting through the forest in the form of an enormous white hare. Her coming is always heralded with dense fog and bright moonlight.
Those who live on the fringes of society will often offer prayer to her, to share the old knowledge to save a dying child, or eliminate an old enemy, or just to keep their family safe. More adamant followers often dabble in witchcraft or other folk magic, and are commonly village healers or shamans.
Apart from dual Ishtu and Bellini, she is the only God with limited power over death. Legend says that she managed to steal some of Bellini's power from under his nose, and he has hated her ever since.
Nobodai
"Be steadfast in your conviction, know we are strong and our claim is true. One day the false star will fall, and you who followed will raise up alongside me to our rightful place."
Other names: The Golden Bear, Sun King, Old Star.
Alignment: Lawful Good.
Domains: Light, Life, Nature.
Brother to the Pale Hare, together they represent a duality as ancient as the world itself. Where the Pale Hare secrets herself away in the dark of night, Nobodai claims his domain over the sun and it's light.
A massive, white bear in body, Nobodai radiates the warmth and light of the sun in his wake. He hates Benedictum, who also claims domain over the sun, and the two have feuded since the dawn of Autica. He believes that one day he will reclaim full control over his domain, and raises a devout following sworn to this cause.
Most devout among his followers are the paladins of the Order of the Pious. These dedicated soldiers wait for the day when they are called to battle for their God. Other worshipers include a similar demographic that his sister holds, those places removed enough from society to fall back on worship of the old ways.
The Transients_____________________________________________________
Those Gods and Goddesses who either do not have, or manifest only rarely, a physical body on Autica. They inhabit the astral plane, along with the spiritual consciousnesses of the other Gods, and it is from there they do their work. Any Gods brought along from other worlds manifested in Autica fall under this category.
Mercy Evangellia
"Oh, Mercy on high, spare this light. Shield it from the harm and from the dark. Enfold us in your embrace, and lift out spirits unto the clouds."
-Excerpt from the "Prayer for Protection".
Alignment: Neutral Good.
Domains: Life.
Mercy is the matron of healing. Wherever the sick or wounded gather, so do her followers, sworn to alleviate the suffering in all living things. She makes no judgement on the lives of those she heals, to her, all life is sacred and deserving of protection. As such, her priests are almost always avowed pacifists.
Her symbol is a white star-burst on a yellow field.
Silver Jolun
"Guard your purses, these are not your average priests."
-Guard of the Greyhearth City Watch.
Alignment: Chaotic Evil.
Domains: Knowledge, Trickery.
The patron of thieves, murderers and other criminals, Jolun delights in the undermining of lawful societies. His worship is most common in the seedy underbellies of Autica's cities, whenever a stroke of luck in an immoral deed is needed.
His church trains priests dedicated to the art of thievery. These silver tongued holy men work with illusions and bribery to leverage large amounts of money. They are particularly fond of blackmail, and will go to great lengths to acquire juicy secrets about powerful individuals.
His symbol is a silver coin on a quartered black and red field.
Khoros
"The king of monsters is near. Hear the beasts, how they pant and claw. Their heaving madness betrays the influence of his dark hand."
- Father Gared, Church of Mercy
Alignment: Chaotic Evil.
Domains: War, Nature.
This violent, bull headed God is known as the King of Monsters. Creator of the minotaur, he has had hand in the creation of many of the monstrosities that plague Autica. His children are the violent and the displaced. Those who enjoy bloodshed for the pure savage pleasure it brings.
Few in civilized societies worship him, but he finds some favor in brutish men and women, who call on him for his bestial strength.
His symbol is a red bull on a halved orange and black field.
Roc
"She soared like a cloud, her titanic body lilting upon the breeze like it was nothing. Nobody who did not see the great eagle knows anything of true beauty."
-Writings of Rurgue Loudvoice, Ancient halfling Warsinger.
Alignment: Chaotic Good.
Domains: Light, Tempest.
Roc was one of the original Old Gods raised by Mot. Struck down by the terrible creation of the New Gods, her physical body was destroyed, and her spirit scarred. She has lost most of her power and influence. Few halflings hold on to the old ways now, believing her completely dead.
She resents the New Gods for what they did to her, and her beloved aeries. Those who follow her still carry that burden, distrusting and outright opposing the New God tech that has began to pervade the world.
Her symbol is a yellow sun on a blue field.
Venedictio
"You here brought before the courts, for crimes you have committed. Let ye be judged harshly and let the cleansing light of justice illuminate your sins for all here to see."
-Prayer for Justice.
Alignment: Lawful Good.
Domain: Light, War.
The hand of righteousness is Venedictio. She is the matron of vengeance and justice, and the sister of Evangellia. She is worshipped by those who would seek to purge the world of evil, and destroy any who would harm unjustly. Courtroom proceedings often offer a prayer to her before commencing any trials, and her likeness guards the entrance of many a court building.
Her symbol is a set of golden scales over top a white sword, on a silver field.
Goliath
"I've seen his children, and they're ugly enough brutes. I don't want to see their father."
-Unknown Adventurer.
Alignment: Chaotic Evil.
Domain: War.
The unfortunate creation of the Old Gods, Goliath was a violent and ill tempered God. Creator of the Orcs, he was slain during the battle of the Split. Still worshipped widely by his children, they seek to embody his bloodthirsty ways.
His symbol is a black boar on a blood red field.
Jebenius
"The prophet shall rise again! And with him will march righteousness and the love of the Creator! We will be purified in his holy gaze! Cast down your wicked ways, repent, and join the chorus of the faithful!"
-Excerpt from a Rising Dawn Evangelist sermon.
Alignment: Neutral Good.
Domains: Life, Light.
Raised to divinity after his martyrdom at the battle of the Split, Jebenius is the voice of Mot. He stands for all the things the creator God used to, before he became Benedictum. Peace, and life are his core tenants, and above all his true followers seek to unite the races in harmony.
His symbol is a bushel of yellow wheat on a white field.
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