Pantheon

The Pantheon of Iythos was an age-old polytheistic pantheon that was highly venerated and worshiped throughout the Eastern Kingdoms. The faith was originally never tolerant of other religions, yet only allowed those who paid their taxes, the noble Iythosians didn't really care what gods they prayed to. Though, as the Silver Queen came into rule, things began to change as tax-hungry nobles seemed to back off and just allowed people to believe in what they wanted to.

Those who led the pantheon were called the Konavēz Draushum, which translated to Greater Dragons in Iythosian. Their leadership was rather loose and held more of an administrative nature, though despite that they were highly respected and always got along with each other in the end. Being constantly busy with their own domains, the Konavēz would rarely hold gatherings, yet only met when problems arose. One deity in particular, Zaldrōmon, the Dragon God of Time and History was typically considered the leader of all the deities, including the Konavēz.

## Greater Deities

Greater deities may have millions of mortal worshipers, and they command respect even among other deities. The most powerful of greater deities rule over other deities just as mortal sovereigns rule over commoners.

* Zaldrōmon, the Allfather
* Essoykos, the Dragon Mother
* Mohodos, the Dragon Father
* Ashranthax, the Harlot
* Tithonar, the Chained

## Intermediate Deities

Intermediate deities have hundreds of thousands of mortal worshipers and control larger godly realms than lesser deities or demigods.

* Lanu, the Moon
* Celesra, the Stars
* Ivana, the Earthmother
* Albatross, King of the Depths
* Thermuthis, Lord of the Winds
* Rosohmíra, the Wildmother
* Coventina, the Golden
* Sydos, the Lawbringer
* Uheness, Lady of Love
* Astaphon, Horizon of the East
* Archelaios, the Protector
* Vanguar, Lord of the Wise

## Lesser Deities

Lesser deities grant spells and can perform more powerful deeds than demigods can. Lesser deities have anywhere from a few thousand to tens of thousands of worshipers and control larger godly realms than demigods.

* Salor, the Sun
* Rehana, Curator of Flames
* Morgoth, the Great Leviathan
* Ishtar, Mistress of Lust
* Malaesa, Patron of Mystery
* Nefertirelis, the Playful
* Dobronlir, Lord of Smithing
* Kydross, the Stormbringer
* Rheldrona, Lady of the Fey
* Mavros, the Generous Coin
* Frizum, the Arbitrator of Dread

## Quasi-Deities

A quasi-deity once meant that a being was immortal and superior to any mortal creature. Some quasi-deities could not grant spells.

* Malaunte the Master of Stealth, a god of thievery, trickey, and mischief. Originally an Archfey who became a god with the help of Irrades.
* Melora the Many-Eyed, a goddess of divination, prophecy, and foresight, believed to be the daughter of Ashranthax.
* Liteleth, a god of enlightenment, serenity, and light.
* Andoron, a god of literature, literacy, and art.
* Akhorus the Brave, a god of courage, bravery, and pride.

## Demigods

Demigods were considered the weakest of the deities. A demigod could grant spells and perform a few deeds that are beyond mortal limits. A demigod has anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand devoted mortal worshipers and may receive veneration or respect from many more.

* Lylleith, a demigoddess of adventure and discovery. She was the daughter of Astaphon and a mortal human woman.
* Seselyra the Executioner, a demigoddess of revenge and retribution. She was the daughter of Tithonar and Mariam Lazeena.
* Sektheus, a demigod of curses and sanctum. He was the son of Ishtar and a mortal human man.
* Volitus, a demigod of brewery and festivity. He was the son of Nefertirelis and a mortal human man.

## Idols

These idols include several immortal beings of near-divine power residing among the planes, as well as particularly powerful individuals, whether they are creations of the gods, other entities that can grant magic, or even mortals who have gained nearly divine abilities, being able to grant magical powers to others.

### Archfey

Archfey were fey beings who gained nearly god-like powers and established a position of preeminence among fey-kind. Each archfey had a unique appearance and set of abilities, most controlled a portion of the Feywild and had self-proclaimed titles.

### Archdevils

The highest-ranking devils in the Nine Hells, and the ones who rule each of its layers, all of them answering to the highest among them, Asmodeus, who rules the Ninth Layer. Regardless of their origins (corrupted souls, fallen angels, or fiends that have risen through the ranks), all of them have unique appearances and incredible powers that reflect their evil.

### Celestials

The inhabitants of non-evil planes, like the offspring of the gods or their servants, such as the angels. They often oppose and actively fight evil-aligned creatures, and the most powerful and proactive of them can offer their assistance to mortals and are capable of granting them magic.

### Champions

Certain mortals, whether through magical rituals, divine blessings, great deeds, or the active worship of others, are exalted to the point of becoming empowered beings of greater longevity and magic, able to share their power with those who serve them.

## History

### The Beginning

In the beginning, Zaldrōmon, the Dragon God of Time and History was born from the aspect of the universe when the lands of Iythos began to develop. With the given ability to control, preserve, and view the time and history of the lands, the dragon god began to be overrun with work. Zaldrōmon would alter reality to where the aspects of life and death were birthed into gods. The Dragon Goddess of Creation, Essoykos and the Dragon God of Death, Mohodos began to work alongside Zaldrōmon to advance Iythos. Zaldrōmon decided that these lands needed something more. With that decision, the fourth dragon was born, the God of Magic and Spells, Ashranthax. As years went by and the dragon gods grew closer to each other to understand their powers, two deities in particular grew albeit too close. Not able to keep it hidden for long, Ashranthax birthed the fifth dragon. The God of Destruction and Tyranny, Tithonar, would be a product of the offspring of Mohodos. Zaldrōmon believed this was absolutely outrageous and would punish Ashranthax and Mohodos separately in different realms for entirety.

Later on down the line, Zaldrōmon and Essoykos worked together to create the four non-draconic primordial gods; the Goddess of the Earth, Ivana, Goddess of Fire, Rehana, God of Water, Albatross, and the God of Air, Thermuthis. Soon after their existence was created, the God of the Sun, Salor revealed himself to the gods. These new gods were believed to be the last generation created before the years passed on, yet this was proved to be wrong as the Goddess of the Moon, Lanu, and the Goddess of the Stars, Celesra came into existence. These six gods were highly worshiped among the commonfolk, rather than the nobility. Their pure existence would create more and more deities down the line.

### The Offsprings

The Children of Wer-Eluithol, also called Titans, were the children of two deities with a minor fraction of their power. In Iythos, the titans were once the most powerful and feared beings to roam the land. The titans were believed to have been created by the gods themselves, born from the elements of the earth and imbued with immense power. For centuries, they ruled over the mortal races with an iron fist, demanding tribute and worship in exchange for protection and guidance. However, as time went on, the deities caught eye of the poor living conditions the mortals went through, and eventually banded together against the titans, using all of their might to bring the titans to their knees. The deities emerged victorious and slaughtered every last one of the titans. Despite their defeat, the titans remain a potent force in Iythos, a reminder of the awesome power that can be wielded by those who are strong enough to seize it. To this day, tales of the titans and their exploits are told in hushed tones by those who fear their wrath, and those who seek to unlock the secrets of their power.

Demigods, or half-bloods, are the offspring of a deity and a mortal. They possess a unique blend of divine and mortal qualities, granting them incredible strength, agility, and endurance, as well as a host of supernatural abilities. Demigods are often revered by mortal communities, hailed as heroes and champions who have been blessed by the divine. Many of them go on to become legendary figures in their own right, using their gifts to protect and defend those in need. However, many demigods struggle with their dual nature, feeling torn between their mortal and divine identities. Some may find it difficult to control their powers or may be hunted by those who fear their potential for greatness. Despite these challenges, some demigods choose to embrace their divine heritage, using their powers to serve the gods and fight against evil forces that threaten the mortal realm.