Imperial Pantheon

==The Divine Rankings==
In the imperial pantheon, deities, even those of the same rank, are called different. In particular, the ruinous or evil gods are called "Deamons"
===Quasi-Deities===
====Deamons====
Evil Quasi-Deities are referred to as Deamons (Not to be confused with demons of the Abyss). They are seen as destructive or obscene forces, and their worship is often forbidden and prosecuted. Powerful liches, powerful demons and sometimes even powerful mortals who go against Imperial Descendant Culture are usually counted as Deamons.
====Spirits or Forces====
Quasi-Deities which appear neutral to the Imperials are typically referred to as Spirits or Forces. Though their worship generally isn't outlawed, it is often looked down upon, their followers seen as esoteric and strange. Passive ancient dragons, non-destructive great elementals and other powerful beasts are usually counted as Spirits or Forces.
====Saints (or sometimes Held in Hylthian Cultures)====
Quasi-Deities which appear to be virtuous and good in the eyes of the Imperials are referred to as Saints. They are often servants of another deity,. Their worship is legal and encouraged. Saints are often great imperial heroes, having vanquished some great danger or brought some great good upon imperial society.
===Lesser Deities===
====Greater Deamons====
Greater Deamons are considered an evil, destructive force in the eyes of the Imperials. Their worshipping cults are seen as a genuine threat to society, and in some cases entire wars have been waged to remove them. Naturally, their worship is outlawed and will result in swift and brutal punishment.
====Minor Gods and Goddesses====
Minor Gods are seen as either good or neutral. In some cases, evil deities are considered minor gods if they are not especially destructive, and they are seen as a necessary evil.
===Intermediate Deities ===
====Deamon Lords====
Deamon Lords are seen as some of the greatest threats to imperial society. If a Deamon Lord appears, there is usually an international effort to seek out and destroy the members of their cult. It is not uncommon for the other deities to start choosing champions to become saints and help in combatting the Deamon Lord's followers.
====Gods and Goddesses====
Gods and Goddesses are seen as either good or neutral. In some cases, evil deities are considered minor gods if they are not especially destructive, and they are seen as a necessary evil.
===Greater Deities===
====Deamon Lords====
Imperials make no distinction between Deamon Lords of intermediate or greater rank. At some point, if their power grows great enough, they might be compared to the lieutenants and generals of the Umbral Lords
====Greater Gods and Goddesses====
Greater Gods and Goddesses are seen as either good or neutral. In some cases, evil deities are considered minor gods if they are not especially destructive, and they are seen as a necessary evil.
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