Gods

The gods of this world are mysterious beings only able to
influence the world by channeling power through their followers and through
strange relics associated with them. They often reward worship with greater power
but have no way to communicate directly with their followers. As such, their
desires can only be inferred by what actions they choose to support. Most
scriptures communicate the god’s nature through anecdotes and parables.
Channeling godly power gives a sensation unique to each god, which is the way
they were first identified and distinguished.

**Sola: God of the Sun**

               Domains:
Light, Life

               God of
the sun, Sola is one of the most commonly worshipped gods. It seems to support
helping others even at cost to oneself, but also the violent purging of those
who would harm others. Followers of Sola are known to be very giving, but also
extremely harsh to criminals. Channeling Sola’s power gives a sensation of warm
light on the skin.

**Luna: God of the Moon**

               Domains:
Light, Knowledge

               Often
thought by the less religious to be Sola’s twin, Luna in fact has nothing to do
with the other god. It is well-known, but less worshipped. Luna supports those
who consider their actions carefully, whatever those actions might be. Luna seems
not to have any particular goals but will aid its followers in their own.
Luna’s worshippers are driven and calculating. Channeling Luna’s power gives an
image of a cold mirror.

**Erca: God of Travel**

               Domains:
Trickery, Protection

               Despite
being a fairly popular god, Erca has few official temples, and most of those
are small and modest. Erca seems to hold respect for the sanctity of journeys,
especially supporting those who would aid travelers by any means necessary.
Erca particularly supports the concept of hospitality; a guest must not be
harmed, regardless of what they did outside of the host’s home. Erca is harsh
towards bandits and tolls. Almost half of Erca’s followers are nomadic, and
they are friendly and helpful to fellow travelers. Channeling Erca’s power
gives a sensation of extreme speed, often accompanied by cold, heat, wetness,
or other fleeting sensations.

**Nesa: God of Knowledge**

               Domains:
Knowledge, Forge

               Though
less popular than other gods, Nesa is Erca’s “twin.” Nesa supports all those
who seek knowledge for its own sake. The concept of experimentation seems to be
sacred to Nesa and experimenting with it earns the god’s scorn. Nesa’s
followers tend to be on either end of the spectrum between reserved and
excitable, but all have a burning curiosity. Chanelling Nesa’s power gives a
sensation of slow, but steady movement, and enhanced perception of novel
sensations.

**Tera: God of the Earth**

Domains: Life, Nature

One of the most popular gods, Tera supports
the spread of life of any sort. Planting seeds, having children, and even the
occasional creation of artificial life have all seen divine intervention from
Tera. Tera seems very simple, in that it does not support prosperity, charity,
revenge, or any goal besides relentless, unchecked growth. Tera’s followers are
generally well-meaning and focused more on a society’s prosperity than their
god is. Channeling Tera’s power gives a sensation of a pounding heartbeat that
shakes the channeler’s entire body.

**Arna: God of War**

               Domains:
War, Forge

               More
popular than most wish, Arna supports all those who fight with conviction.
Fighting for ideals, for the safety of oneself or loved ones, or simply for the
thrill of the fight are all known to garner Arna’s favor. The only warriors
Arna does not support are those who do not put every ounce of their strength
into every blow. Arna’s followers typically took up praying to it while they
were soldiers, and have varying goals and convictions. Channeling Arna’s power
gives a rush of adrenaline, which is often interpreted as excitement or fear.

**Jeta: God of Storms**

               Domains:
Tempest, Protection

               Like
Sola, Jeta could be considered a more “opinionated” god. Jeta supports those
who have respect for the “natural order” of things. Disturbing an ecosystem,
creating false life, or raising the dead are all opposed by Jeta, and those who
try to stop those things receive its boons. Sometimes, however, followers can
be unclear about what exactly Jeta believes is the natural order. Jeta’s
followers are often driven by loyalty to their god, as well as traditional
values. Channeling Jeta’s power gives the sensation of raindrops on skin and
static electricity.

**Rana: God of Rebirth**

               Domains:
Nature, Grave

               One of
the least popular gods, Rana is sometimes disparaged as the “god of trash.”
Many down on their luck turn to Rana, but few remain faithful. To put it
simply, Rana helps those who help themselves. Those who are able to turn a bad
situation into a good one earn Rana’s respect. It is hard to lose Rana’s favor
without simply giving up the faith. Fighting for survival and accepting one’s
death are both positives to Rana. Rana’s few followers usually show a strange
mixture of optimism and realism, but never pessimism. Channeling Rana’s power
induces a strange churning sensation deep in the channeler’s bones.

**Epta: God of the Oceans**

               Domains:
Tempest, Trickery

               Epta is
a capricious god and supports those who embody the ocean itself. Free spirits
who can be kind and cruel in turn are favorites of Epta. To followers of Epta,
rules are made to be broken, and circumstances are made to be turned on their
head. Followers of Epta rarely allow themselves to be told what to do.
Channeling Epta’s power gives the sensation of currents all around.

**Olta: God of death**

               Domains:
Grave, War

               Olta,
the least popular god, is usually worshipped by assassins and the desperate.
Olta cares not for motivation or reasoning. So long as a worshipper truly
wishes to end a life, they have Olta’s support. Followers of Olta are few and
far between. Some regret taking lives, but none would undo their actions if
given the opportunity. Channeling Olta’s power gives a sensation of cold, still air and
shortness of breath.