Pantheon

The world of magic and matter are known to be intertwined in creation. As such there are 5 types of energies which are universally recognized and some personified in organized religions.

Most prominently missing from the current Pantheon is the god of spirit, the 5th energy which binds all together. Since the fall of the Empire which emperors were supposed descendants of said god, the spirit god fell out of favour and has not been restored any capacity on the previous lands of the Empire.

### Gods of the world

#### Fire Serpent

Personification of the fire energy. Images usually depict dragon or lizard like creatures with fire breath or elements of fire.

##### Ring of Fire

The biggest organized religion devoted to the Fire Serpent is the Ring of Fire. The believers can be recognized by their short hair and often red colouring of their clothing or accessories. Temples of the Ring can be found in any major city on Varin Islands and beyond, each equipped with the central brazier of fire that is always kept fed by the priestesses. The head of the Ring is called the Ember and provides guidance from Iskavor.

The main belief of the Ring of Fire is in the cleansing power of fire energy. Rituals typically involve burning of gifts and believers go through the Ash Burning ceremony if they want to join the ranks of the priests.

#### Sea Mother

Personification of the water energy. Depicted most often as an adult woman, sometimes with child, with blue hair always flowing.

##### Pearl Cradle

Sea Mother does not have one organized structure of religion. The belief is strong and widely spread out over the islands and in coastal areas, most often by sailors, fishermen, pearl divers, and anybody whose livelihood is closely connected to the sea.

Most prominent, and actually the only one recognized, temple can be found in the waters of Luna Bay. Built of white limestone and adorned with mother of pearl mosaics the building stands on one of the smaller islands of the bay. The changing tides of the Serpent Sea submerge it for half of the year and keep it in the sun for the other half.

The elves of the Attanathi Jungles are also among Sea Mother's believers and they call her the Life Water. While not devout their connection to water element is strong and they seek the goddess' guidance.

#### Sleeping Giant

Personification of the earth energy. Stone sculptures of a man of great stature asleep are best known depictions of the god.

Being in the closest relation to the lands and forests, which impact the general populace the most, Sleeping Giant has 2 separate schools of devout. While each concentrates on different aspects of the earth energy, both celebrate the comings and goings of nature with most prominent times of solstices.

##### Circle of Wild

The occult and mostly considered pagan branch of Sleeping Giant's believers has the closest relationship with the wild nature of the god. With the main thought of preserving the land, forests, and mountains in their primal form with minimal interference the devout gather around druid circles and small altars.

##### Cornucopia

The more organized and more widely spread religion celebrates the life-giving forces and fertility of the lands. With gifts of grains and fruits, frequent celebrations and prayers for good harvest, Cornucopia gathers vast crowds for it's most important holiday of the Harvest. Great temples with golden roofs can be found in any city, while smaller towns or villages will have at least a small shrine with gold bowl at their centres. The biggest of those temples, The Horn, is located in Montenevo. The structure's roof resembles a horn in shape and is intricately adorned with metal-cast fruits, grains, and vegetables.

At the head of the Cornucopia is an assembly of Horn Bearers. Five elders gather periodically to discuss theological or general matters impacting the whole organization, but each has autonomy of rule over their congregation. The five districts' main cities are: Ilunet, Ghenra, Montenevo, Wanto, Lophian.

#### Thunder Bird

Personification of the air energy. Believed to be a bird the size of the greatest dragons, who lives on highest and most remote peaks.

The believers of the Thunderbird are a small group of little consequence in the matters of great religions. Consisting mostly of the birdfolk and some people of the steppes it has very little structure, as its forethought values freedom most of all. Common thread of any devout is a symbol of a feather - worn as a necklace or a ring, with some tattooing two feather on their backs.