Deities

**Deities** of Thrunvol are extremely powerful beings. The term Deity can be placed upon any being which is worshiped, though this is more often than not used in reference to the Gods of Thrunvol.

## Gods

Gods are beings with power unimaginable. Truly unkillable, their power shapes the world and the lives of all within. The gods are viewed different based of cultures, with names and beliefs behind the gods often varying in subtle ways. There are 16 gods believed to exist, with 10 believed to be "Creator" Gods and the other 6 believed to be "Influencing" Gods.

##### Creator Gods

Creator Gods are those attributed to the forming of the world in some way. Be that the forming of Thrunvol itself done by Thrummok or the creation of a race such as Humans by Erapola. These Gods have shaped reality through the creation of it, good or bad.

##### Influencing Gods

Influencing Gods differ in that they have not been known to create but rather only will enact their will upon already the created. Kelemvor does this by residing as God of Death, enacting his will by ending the cycle of already existing life.

### The Galdonan Pantheon

Each nation has slightly altered views on the different Gods, though the Galdonan Pantheon has become widely accepted following the wide occupation of the Kingdom of Galdona across Thrunvol in the past. They split their pantheon in two groups, the **True Gods** and the **Cruel Gods**.

#### True Gods

The True Gods are those viewed positively within Galdona. They are Gods that serve to aid mortals above all.

* **Aure: the Bright Lord**
* **Bahamut: The Platinum Dragon**
* **Corell: The Archheart**
* **Eikir: The Just Warrior**
* **Erapola: The Lawbearer**
* **Isana: The Wildmother**
* **Kelemvor: The Lord of Death**
* **Navaya: The Wanderer**
* **Somiyra: The Moonweaver**
* **Thrummok: The Shaper**
* **Valos: The Storm Warrior**

#### False Gods

The False Gods are those which are viewed negatively in Galdona. They are believed to be destructive or harmful.

* **Ardonax: The Dominating Warrior**
* **Arythar: The Everhunt**
* **Asmodeus: The Contractor, Lord of Hell**
* **Tharzidun: The Imprisoned**
* **Tiamat: The Chromatic Mother**

### Mortal Forms

Some gods will occasionally choose to take on a mortal form. While a god is in a mortal form, their actions reflect the state of the cosmos. In many situations, it is speculated that what happens to a gods mortal form is reflected in their true form and vice versa.

There are two known methods in which gods will take their mortal form:

#### Avatar

An Avatar is a mortal form created by the god with the sole purpose of acting as their mortal form. These are often used by Creator Gods, created in their image. These forms are often made to blend in within civilisation in most situations, with most creator gods creating their mortal forms in relation to the mortal races they have formed. These avatars, while often appearing similar to other mortals, retain an immense level of power akin to their true forms.

#### Chosen

A Chosen is a mortal form which is created from a mortal whom exemplifies a gods ideals and pledges their bodies to them. These are most often used by Influencing Gods. These mortal forms vary more in origin, with many only being claimed upon the death of the mortal host or upon a time in which they pledge themselves towards their god. Prior to the god claiming the host's body, their forms are mortal.

## Lesser Deities

There are many beings worshiped across the globe that are not Gods. Some grant power to those who worship them, bolstering their reputation and number of followers. While many of these beings can be immense in power, their power is always below that of a god. However, their choice to directly grant power often leads to these being becoming worshiped over the more passive power that is gained through gods.

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These lesser idols include several immortal beings of near-divine power (such as demigods) residing among the planes, as well as particularly powerful individuals who reside on Exandria itself, 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.

Examples of these patrons are the following:

### **Archfey**

*Main article: Archfey*

The mighty rulers of different courts and/or domains of the Fey Realm. Immortal and immutable, they can manifest god-like abilities and influence their places of power to adapt to their desires.

### **Archdevils**

*Main article: Archdevil*

The highest-ranking devils in the Nine Hells, and the ones who rule each of its layers, all of them answering (at least in theory) 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.

### **Demon lords**

*Main article: Demon*

The chaotic rulers of the multiple layers and domains of the Abyss, so powerful that only through summoning rituals are they able to cross the Divine Gate. The most outstanding of them (although below deities of the same plane as Lolth or Tharizdun) are called Demon Princes.

### **Celestials**

*Main article: Celestial*

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.

### **Mortal champions**

*Main article: Champion*

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.