Myths of Shandara

===The Ocean of Milk===
A mythical sea, in the centre of which sits the throne of Gashana (See Mandara, below). Probably analogous with the Ethereal Plane. One can travel to Gashana on the back of a giant turtle. The Ocean of Milk is the source of Amarat, the nectar of immortality (really an extract of Aether, with a risk of PEM-poisoning if not enchanted properly). The Ocean of Milk is said to be beyond the Lokaloka, the incredibly large mountain range which seperates it from the world. In truth, they are located in the Ethereal Plane, too, separating the Realm of Men from the Ethereal plane.
===The City of Mandara===
This city, built atop Mt Mandara, is the home of Gashana. He is served by his Naga-Wakir, Vasuki, who spends most of his form as a giant snake, and Vasuki's sister and wife, Manasa, who is usually wrapped around Gashana with a gem upon her brow.
===Naraga===
Hell, or Hells. 32 Hells, ruled over by Bhenesura. When previous crimes and misdeeds are compensated for, the soul is reincarnated.
===Sarka===
Heaven. Upon death, souls are sent to Varash for judgement. He will send the wicked to Naraga, and the goodly to Swarga. Both are temporary.
===Shatani River===
This river must be crossed by the dead, thouse who have sinned. Successfully crossing leads to the city of Yaman, the home of Bhenesura. There they are judged, and the worst sinners are sent to hell. The others are sent to heaven. Those who cannot cross cannot be judged, and lurk on the shore of the river forever, unable to be reincarnated. They become ghosts.
===Gods===
Name	
Aspect	
Appearance	
Notes
Rhavi	
Creation, Existence	
3 Heads	
Periodically recreates the universe.
Gashana	
Life, Survival, Preservation, Imoratality, Elves	
Blue-Skinned with pointed-ears.	
Carries the Cauldron of Amarat, which holds the elixir of immortality.
Varash	
Destruction, death, rebirth	
Snake body, and four arms.	
Rasham	
Masculinity, fatherhood, heroism	
A handsome and muscular man with golden skin and carrying a golden-bow	
The son of Rhavi, and hero of Shandara. Half-God and former ruler of Shandara. Carries the great Bow of Ayyappa
Isharia	
Goddess of light, the moon and secrets.	
Silver Skin and white hair. Rides a chariot pulled by 7 white lions	
Equated with Eleniel
Patu-Pashi	
Lord of Animals	
Horned, with 3 eyes.	
Equated with Kelvinn
Mayura	
Goddess of Dance, Fertility	
Often shown with a peacock, the symbol of dance.	
Equated with Melina
Seshanata	
The Great cosmic serpent	
Giant multi-headed serpent	
Each head supports a world. Earthquakes are the result of him uncoiling.
Bhalaavi	
Mother of warriors, Goddess of war	
Elephant headed, wearing armour made from the bones of her enemies.	
Only gives birth to males, who become warriors.
Taaraga	
Warrior Goddess	
6-arms, each wielding a different weapon. Wears red and rides a tiger into battle.	
Another apsect of Isharia- Slayer of evil. Equated with Eleniel
Ayachamma	
Healing	
Scorpion-Goddess	
Worshippers are immune to venom
Sheranukha	
Thunder and Storms, Rain	
Lion-Headed	
The thunder is his roar. Bringer of Rain. Equated with Vinwe
Hanachi	
Messenger God, Trickery, Cunning	
Monkey-Headed	
Equated with Dral
Agaman	
Fire, invention, sacrifice.	
Dwarf-God, red skin and a long black-beard.	
Equated with Kemwe
Verawati	
Goddess of the River Verathi, and Art Learning, Music and Magic	
Dressed in white and sits on a lilly.	
Equated with Nenila
Bhenesura	
Lord of Demons and evil	
Buffalo-Demon, with a trident	
Equated with Balzot
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