Council of Five

The Council of Five is an enigmatic deity, a gestalt of five entities—or a single entity split into five, which of these is correct is a matter of theological debate. Each entity takes the form of a masked humanoid sage which represents what they call a Balancing Force. It is around this balance which the Council's actions and dogma are centered, to them, all things are a cycle—everything must end and begin, all powers must wax and wane, and it is the duty of them and those who follow them to aid and abet these cycles.
Each of the sages bears a distinct personality and likeness, and the five are never seen outside of eachother's presences. Anurak, the Sage of Life, dresses in a great flowing white robe and bears the mask of a white fox. He is quiet, and dignified, but reacts to challenges with fiery passion. Jimukai, the Sage of Death, wears a featureless grey mask with a neutral expression, and a mourner's veil that drapes over her entire form. She is somber, monotone, and speaks with a finality of things to come. Naiman, the Sage of Chaos, dresses in the clothes of a vagrant and wears a frog mask that moves when he speaks. Of the Five, he is the loudest, but says very little, his meaning and mood bust be gleamed from careful study of his ramblings. In contrast, Shenden, the Sage of Law, speaks rarely and only with single words. She wears the attire of a scholar and has a bird-faced mask. Finally, Kesang, the Sage of Fate, takes the form of a rotund, wealthy merchant with a smiling golden mask. Their smile appears warm and generous when the mask is titled up, but menacing and imperious when tilted down.
Category:Independent Deities
Category:Deities of Chaos
Category:Deities of Death
Category:Deities of Law
Category:Deities of Healing
Category:Deities of Luck
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Category:Major Deities
Category:Gestalt Deities
Category:True Neutral Deities
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