Hymorian Cult

**Hymorian Cult** is a polytheistic religion practiced by many humans across Vehn'ahn, specifically in West Soril. It was brought over to Vehn'ahn from Hymoria.

## History

#### Old Hymoria

It is said that there were temples to every god, including Sheomoth, located in each of the cities under Soril's rule.

## Deities

#### Oserian

Oserian is the god of justice and all that is good. He is the chief patron of the pantheon; as such, Oserian is revered by all who follow Hymorian Cult. He has temples dedicated to him in New Hearth, Ilex, and Pilgrim's Crossing, with most settlements in Soril boasting a shrine to Oserian. He is depicted as a tall, handsome human clad in ornate, silver armor, with long hair and a long beard to match.

#### Cressia

Cressia is the goddess of fertility and the harvest. She is the wife of Oserian, and is worshiped by most everyone in Soril. People pray to Cressia for a benevolent harvest and women seeking to become pregnant pray to Cressia to conceive a child. She has a temple dedicated to her in Ilex and Primrose. She is depicted as a beautiful woman in a white dress with a crown of flowers in her long, braided hair.

#### Debaus

Debaus is the god of debauchery, chance, and the season of Spring. He is not worshiped in the same way as the other gods, with his name invoked in times of celebration and revelry. The Debaus Festival is an important Sorilan holiday that celebrates the end of winter and the arrival of spring. He has a temple dedicated to him in Falcon's Roost. He is depicted as a man in fine clothes with short hair and a goatee, carrying a large vessel that's said to always be filled with the finest wine.

#### Eidros

Eidros is the god of war and battle. He is revered by soldiers and tacticians. Those who seek to hone their martial skill or survive a grueling battle will invoke the name of Eidros for his aid. He has a temple dedicated to him in Lheabridge and Pilgrim's Crossing. He is depicted as a warrior clad in full, golden plate armor with two great swords strapped to his back.

#### Kerenos

Kerenos is the goddess of fire and the season of Summer. She is the spouse of Eidros. She is often associated with fervor and lust, and therefore Sorilan brothels will often have a statue of Kerenos in their common rooms. She has a temple dedicated to her at Pilgrim's Crossing. She is depicted as a strong woman wearing gold armor, carrying a spear wreathed in flames.

#### Nautilus

Nautilus is the god of the sea and trade. He is revered by merchants and seafarers alike. Those in seek of treasure will also beseech Nautilus. He has a temple dedicated to him in Kingsport. He is depicted as having the upper torso of a man with a long beard and long hair, and the lower half of a sea serpent, wielding a trident and wearing a golden crown.

#### Nocturne

Nocturne is the goddess of the moon and shadow. She is the sister of Sol. Those who travel by night seek Nocturne's blessings, as do those who suffer from nightmares. She has a temple dedicated to her in the Jagged Pillars of Eddlebraun known as the Obsidian Palace. She is often associated with mischievous behavior, and is not widely worshiped in Soril. She is depicted as a pale woman wearing a lunar crown and black robes, trimmed with silver embroidery.

#### Oroveth

Oroveth is the goddess of death. Unlike other death gods in Vehn'ahn, Oroveth is seen as a kindly figure, impartially guiding a departed soul to their afterlife. She has no temples dedicated to her, as every graveyard in Soril is considered a temple to Oroveth. Her priests are trained to take dead bodies and prepare them for burial. She is depicted as a crying woman, wearing black robes and a veil.

#### Osmead

Osmead is the god of time and knowledge. He is often worshiped by devout scholars and is highly respected by the elderly. Osmead is depicted as an elderly man in long robes, recording the events of Mor at a writing desk. While Osmead has no dedicated temple, the Royal Academy in New Hearth contains a chapel dedicated to him.

#### Sheomoth

Sheomoth is the god of punishment and torment and all that is evil. While not often worshiped, he is respected as an antithetical figure. The Servants of Fire serve as an offshoot cult of Hymorian Cult dedicated to the worship of Sheomoth. He is depicted as a towering skeleton clad in black armor and wreathed in flames.

#### Skog

Skog is the god of the hunt, the wild, and the season of Autumn. Hunters will pray to Skog for good fortune on their hunts, and Druids will revere Skog for his control of nature. Skog has a temple dedicated to him in Deepwood. He is depicted as a hairy man wearing little in the way of clothing, wielding a hunting spear and a net.

#### Sol

Sol is the god of the sun and light. He is the brother of Nocturne. He is often associated with righteousness and strength, with many knightly orders following Sol. Sol has a temple dedicated to him in Peridas and Pilgrim's Crossing. He is depicted as a featureless humanoid silhouette bathed in light.

#### Veretha

Veretha is the goddess of ice and the season of Winter. Veretha has a temple dedicated to her in Willoughby. She is depicted as a pale woman with long white hair and fine blue robes.