Religion in Undriel

The people of Undriel worship the greater pantheon of the elder gods. According to legend, the races are all descended from the gods, their children, such as the Aes Sídhe, the Sídhe Draoi, and the Cluricaun, those who are distant relatives, such as duines, the Korr, and the Milesians. The gods referred to as Dé Danann, exist in an ifreann that is close to our own. The god's influence on the world exists to a greater or lesser degree depending on the region of the world and those who worship them. Faith is an essential factor to the gods; without faith, they lose significance and power. To ensure a following, the gods are always actively involved in the world of Undriel. They often travel the land in mortal form, encouraging people and manipulating events to ensure the outcome of their particular machinations. The gods’ will is reflected in their Paladins, Sagart and Druí, who call upon them to perform great wonders and miracles akin to powerful magi’s magic.

### **Aengus**

This is the god of love and peace. He is often called upon to preside over those who are married and those who wish for a peaceful resolution to a conflict.

### **Áine**

The goddess of the sun. She is the bringer of light and warmth to the land.

### **Brigid**

The daughter of the Dagda; Brigid is the goddess of fire. She is an angry goddess, one whose temper can destroy with ease. Those who manage to stay on her good side can always light a fire, no matter how damp the wood.

### **Clíodhna**

The queen of the Fomorians. She often travels between the land of the gods and the mortal realm to lead her forces in battle.

### **The Dagda**

The supreme god and king of the Tuatha Dé Danann. The Dagda rules over the other gods and is the patron of the honorable and those willing to forge their fate.

### **Danu**

The mother goddess of the Tuatha Dé Danann. She is the consort of The Dagda; she is the patron of the magical arts; she and it is said that the essence of Undriel flows from her presence in the world. She is often found walking the mortal plane, waiting for something that she has chosen not to reveal to those who find her.

### **Fand**

The goddess of the sea. Fand is a fearsome and unforgiving god, she favors the bold and those who understand and respect her realm. Those who do not are cast from their ships, sacrifices to the hunger of the sea.

### **The Morrígan**

A trio of war goddesses, each representing a different aspect of the combat arts.

### **Badb**

The war goddess who caused fear and confusion among soldiers. She often takes the form of a crow to feast upon the dead sacrificed to her on the field. She is the patron of assassins.

### **Macha**

The goddess is associated with war, battle, and cavalry. She bestows favors upon those who fight from horseback and allows them to pass through their enemies unharmed.

### **Morrígan**

The goddess of war, life, and death. She is the spring and the winter, and her worshippers fear not what comes after, knowing that it is just another step on the road

### **Trí Dée Dána**

The second triumvirate of the pantheon of Undriel are the three gods of crafting. Each god specialises in a specific form of craft.

### **Creidhne**

The artificer of the Tuatha Dé Danann, working in bronze, brass, overall, and gold. It is said that Creidhne inspired the great works of the Korr and encouraged the fine beauty of their design.

### **Goibniu**

The smith of the Tuatha Dé Danann, Goibnu is the patron deity of the Korr, who pray to him for inspiration.

### **Luchtaine**

The carpenter of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Luchtaine watches over all work done by those who use the trees of the Sídhe Draoi

### **Aoi**

Aoi is the god of poetry. He inspires the great bards of Undriel and anyone who wishes to impress an audience will show him

### **Banbha**

Banbha is the goddess of protection and safety. The weary traveler will often pray to Banbha for a safe journey, while the warrior will carry her pendant into battle in the hopes of avoiding harm.

### **Bé Chuille**

The goddess of sorcery. The whims of Bé Chuille can encourage the most powerful of magic to occur or stop it in its tracks at the wrong moment. In particular, Mages will always carry her pendant and offer a moment of prayer before they use magic.

### **Bile**

The god of light. He is the consort of Áine and the bringer of light to the darkest of places. Where Áine shines her light across the world, Bile brings light to the darkest of places.

### **Boann**

The goddess of rivers, Boann is the patron of the fisherman and the river folk. Her temperate attitude is welcomed by those who seek a life of ease.

### **Bres**

Bres is the god of fertility. He is worshipped and venerated by those who seek a good harvest and those who wish for an uncomplicated birth. When he is met, Bres is friendly and personable. He enjoys working the land with farmers and can often be found busy in the fields during the harvest.

### **Dian Cecht**

The god of healing, Dian Cecht, is the patron of healers. He is called upon by those in need of a cure. Dian Cecht fell out of favor during the great plague, seemingly powerless to help those who called upon him. However, he has since gained a kind of cautious popularity thanks to the number of miracle workers and healers that have begun to walk the land

### **Lugh**

The god of skills, Lugh, is favored by those who push themselves to their limits and who are continually seeking to learn. When approached, Lugh will test those who seek his favor to see if they are worthy of attention.

### **Nuada**

Nuada is a warrior amongst warriors. He is the consort to Morrígan and represents the violence and glory of bloodshed. Those who pay him homage are warriors who live for battle, live to challenge themselves against the greatest of their enemies.

### **Arawn**

Arawn is the goddess of the red moon, one of the twin moons that light up the night sky of Undriel. Her twin brother,  Bel, is the god of the white moon but is believed dead, possibly killed by his sister for a transgression only known to the gods themselves. Arawn is a fickle goddess who cares little for followers who fail her, punishing them extensively for any perceived violations. She is now only worshipped by the Cú faoil, and some wonder if that is only out of a desperate belief that she will return to them that which she took from them.

### **Sagart and Druí of Undriel**

The Sagart and Druí of Undriel are a broad, varied group. Their approach to their faith is equally divergent. The Sagart are the more established leaders of the worship of particular religions. Generally, gods such as the Dagda, Danu, Clíodhna, and Bé Chuille have an established eaglais in major cities and towns in the Nine Kingdoms. The Sagart of these eaglais tends to lead larger congregations, ensuring the continued strength of these deities.  Deities encourage their Druí to travel the land and act on their behalf through their actions and words. This is especially true with the gods Dian Cecht, Boann, Aoi, and Bile.  Others prefer to see the work through their Paladins, Nuada, the Morrígan, Lugh, and Banbha, especially to see their worship through the blade.