Primal Deity

A **primal deity**, also known as a **primordial**, was the highest classification of celestial being, and served as the personification of an aspect of reality. There were 6 primal deities in the Sehranian Pantheon, each of whom represented a distinct domain: Oros (order), Ae'thyr (chaos), Vilias (life), Arymath (spirit), Enthile (form), and Daios (change).

## Primal Domains

The primal domains of the universe were divided into three fundamental categories: physical, metaphysical, and ethereal. Each of these categories represented two domains, and therefore two primal deities.

### **Physical Primals**

**Enthile,** *the primordial form*

* Domain: Elemental
* Sex: Female
* Traits: Egocentric, antagonistic
* Alignment: Chaotic neutral

Enthile was the primordial deity of form, the states of matter which constitute the physical universe. Her magics governed the elemental domain of the unirverse, and was the origin of the five elemental boons granted to the early tribes of Empedea. These boons allowed for the manipulation of fire, water, earth, air, and void.

*Despite her namesake, Enthile, the primal mother, is a chaotic and at times aggressive deity. She believes that the power of the elements is to be feared, rather than simply respected. Those who let the elements wield them find the favour of Enthile, while those that indenture them into servitude earn her revile. Aeons ago, Enthile blessed the bloodlines of five mortals with the boon of the elements, with each tribe representing one of the prime elements. This sowed the seeds of discord amongst the children of Enthile, as over time, the chaotic nature of the elements found themselves at odds with one another, with each tribe finding their element superior. Only after the elemental wars destroyed half of [PLACEHOLDER] was The Empedean Armistice signed, and an uneasy peace blanketed the realms. Enthile’s blessings have since become muddied as an increasingly homogenous culture formed amongst the tribes, and in present day, some even boast dominion over multiple elements.*

**Daios**, *the primordial change*

* Domain: Alchemical
* Sex: Male
* Traits: Benevolent, paternal
* Alignment: Chaotic good

*All matter on the material plane is simply the organisation of energy into one of* *countless permutations. Daios, born of entropy itself, holds dominion over the magics that govern the transfer of energy between states of matter. Those who worship Daios must develop a keen respect for the laws of entropy in order to harness the godlike powers of alchemy. Without it, naïve practitioners often meet a bitter end as energy must be drawn from somewhere in order for alchemy to succeed. Daios is, however, a benevolent deity, and brokered a deal with Oros, god of planar magic to benefit the pure of heart. This alliance may allow the quiet circumvention of these laws by drawing on the infinite power of the planes in order to fuel alchemical magic for the deeds of the kind.*

**Metaphysical Magic:**

**The Geminus**, *the primordial vitae*

* Domain: Life (Vilias) and Mana (Arymath)
* Sex: Male (Vilias) and Female (Arymath)
* Traits: Astute, diplomatic, passionate (Vilias); Introspective, near-sighted, mercurial
* Alignment: Lawful Good (Vilias) and Chaotic Good (Arymath)

*Order and disorder bring balance to each other within the gods of vital magic,* *manifesting in the two-faced deity known to some as The Geminus. Within the Geminian host are the primordial vitae known as Vilias and Arymath. Vilias is the primordial vita of physical healing, growth, and decay. His magics are responsible for the cycle of mortal life in the cosmos, from the transformation of pupae into butterflies, to the rotting of dragons to return their life force to the earth. Arymath is the primordial vita of spiritual healing,* *consciousness, and sleep. Her magics are what filled husks with souls, brought consciousness into being, and made meaning from nothing.*

**Ethereal Magic:**

**Aeth’yr**, *the primordial chaos*

* Domain: Aetherial
* Sex: Female
* Traits: Enigmatic, reserved
* Alignment: Chaotic neutral

o    Sex: Female

o    Traits: Reserved, duplicitous

o    Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

*Congealed from of the nothingness beyond the cosmos, Aeth’yr is the stewardess of mysteries, and the observer of all within the sphere of existence. Little is known of her beyond how her magics permeate deeply into the very core of reality. Scryers use her magic to divine the secrets of the universe, to hear the cosmos speak, to teach those who are willing. Aethyreal magic is arguably the most dangerous as its touch can corrupt if not used with caution, and may drive even the minds of the staunchest bastions to madness.*

**Oros**, *the primordial order*

* Domain: Planar
* Sex: Male
* Traits: Aloof, meticulous
* Alignment: Lawful Neutral

*To the uninitiated, what is not seen nor felt in some way is beyond the world of* *comprehension. To others, they know the infinity of planes, and how they intertwine to create a silken reality of perfect synchronicity. Oros wove the planes together at the dawn of time, each layer serving a purpose in the function of the universe. The Weavers, a sect of divine constructs blessed with planar sight were created with the unique purpose of manipulating this fabric to mend imperfections that would develop from outside influence. Over time, vital magic began to seep into their perfect effigies, and bestowed the blessed burden of mortality upon them. While some stayed vigilant in their eternal purpose, many abandoned their monastic lives and began to slip into society, fading into commonality, and quietly passing their divine gifts down their bloodlines.*