Aleauforn Pantheon

The **Aleauforn Pantheon** refers to the main deities of the polytheistic religion that began hundreds of years ago in what is now Aleauforre. Due to the proto-Aleauforns' long history of conquering various parts of Ilain, it has become the dominant pantheon of most of the world.

Many regions in Ilain practice some form of the Aleauforn pantheon. Crithia's version is closest to the original version currently practiced in Aleauforre, though elements of folk religion have been incorporated more and more frequently since the Crithian War of Independence. The animal pantheon of Eastern Cailledoch also bears similarities to the Aleauforn Pantheon thanks to centuries of cultural contact.

## Gods

### Egetheou

Egetheou is the primary ruling deity of the Aleauforn pantheon. He embodies strength and power, and is often prayed to for success in physical endeavors, as well as victory in battle. Egetheou's teachings encourage fair yet unrelenting fighting; he is said to respect enemies who challenge him. He provides courage in times of strife and is a patron and guardian to leaders, encouraging them to stand firm in their convictions, protect their charges, and administer firm justice to wrongdoers.

### Valloira

Valloira embodies wisdom and strength of mind. Priests of Valloira are often consulted as advisers to rulers, and she presides over academics and crafts.

### Amontiane

In the Aleauforn pantheon, Amontiane is the wife of Egetheou and the principal goddess. (In other versions of this pantheon throughout the regions of Ilain, Egetheou is married to Valloira instead. In some, he was married to Amontiane before marrying Valloira, and in others he was unfaithful to Amontiane with Valloira.)

#### Domain

Amontiane is a protectress, and is often referred to as the "Great Mother," "Mother Goddess," or simply "the Mother."

#### Personality

Amontiane is kind, generous, and accepting. Followers pray to her in search of forgiveness, love, or companionship in lonely times.

### Belinaea

Belinaea is the daughter of Amontiane and Egetheou. Regardless of the marital status of those two deities in the given pantheon, Belinaea's parentage is always the same. Their exact family dynamics influence how that culture paints Belinaea, and is often colored by their views of female sexuality and sexuality in general.

#### Domain

In the Aleauforn version of the story, Egetheou and Amontiane were wed and, upon the consecration of their union, Amontiane became pregnant with Belinaea. As the first being to come into existence from a sexual act, Belinaea is the goddess of love, beauty, sexuality, and fertility. She is also associated with music and dancing, as well as theater and performing arts.

Belinaea is often prayed to for luck in finding love, as well as for luck in conceiving a child and carrying a successful pregnancy. Some pray to her along with Terilette during the planting season in hopes that the crops will sprout successfully.

#### Personality

Belinaea has a playful and somewhat mischievous side. She is often said to tempt young people into sexual acts; however, some say she does this on behalf of her mother, who orders these tests of chastity and patience in the hope that young people will maintain their abstinence until marriage. Some women in Aleauforre, however, believe that embracing their sexuality pleases Belinaea. Around 320 cults began to spring up following this philosophy; however, they are highly disapproved of by the Church of Egetheou and the Church of Amontiane.

### Teridon and Terilette

Teridon and Terilette are twin gods, presides over the hunt and harvest respectively.

Their parentage varies between versions of the pantheon. In Aleauforre, they are the children of Florich and Valloira.

### Florich

Florich is the god of trade and wealth. He presides over merchants, as well as transportation. Along with Valloira, his wife, he is a patron to craftsmen.

### Solreven

Solreven is the god of death and endings.

## Variations

### Eastern Cailledoch

*Main article: Cailledan animal pantheon*

Egetheou = bear

Valloira =

Amontiane

Teridon = deer

Terilette =

Belinaea =

Florich = fox

Solreven = raven