Novus

The Novus Religion is one of the more popular religions in Arlec, popularity began to after the 'Falling Gods' period. It was founded by Thiago Cabral Bezerra, who saw that the faith of the people needed to be guided, organised and have places of true worship. For the major religion in the previous Era, Namj, only one of the gods carried over, with their name being altered to what was seen as the truth.

## Gods

### Arlec (War)

Arlec is worshipped as the god of war, with many believing the man originally conquered the world in the First Era and named the world after himself. When the Falling Gods event occured, Arlec was the only one to keep his power, using his immense ability to defend himself and the lands he once owned. Scholars believe his name was actually Arlec, and thus with the birth of the new era decided to unanimously agree to change the name of the world with it.

Arlec is seen as one of the more powerful gods, with a symbol of a ruby-tipped spear held up with the sun behind it.

### Basa (Magic)

Basa is the god of magic, his domain being anything that involves the use of magic. He is known for being a strange individual, often talking about crazy things and beings higher than himself. When not spurting crazy nonsense, Basa is known to be looking at the skies. Many magicians don't worship him, but do speak to him as a form of good luck. His appearance is of that to have the head of an eagle and the body of a strong human.

Seen as a neutral god, he has the symbol of a dim magical light.

### Felix (Peace)

Felix is the god of peace. He is known for being a very calm and soft-spoken god, hoping to give humanity a wonderful time and is heavily anti-war. When a peace agreement is being called between two enemies, they often invoke Felix to ensure it is long-lasting. Some palaces have rooms dedicated to Felix to ensure that peaceful and calm discussions occur.

Seen as a good god, he has the symbol of a branch with leaves.

### Itu (Winds)

Itu is the god of the winds, his domain being the very thing that flows through the air. He often antagonizes his brother Waraki, in order to get strong storms that his wind can flow through. On his good days, people have been told to hear him singing through the wind, or amplify the noise of any bards instrument, unless they are playing bad which he instead amps up the wind to drown them out. He is described as a translucent male who simply surfs on the wind.

Seen as a good god, Itu has the symbol of wind.

### Kolskegg (Tricks)

Kolskegg is the god of tricks, his domain being any trickery or deceipt. He is known for coming into the real world and playing personal tricks, and any people he enjoys the tricks and lies of he gives gifts. It is said many gods have tried to kill him before, but all have either failed or seemed to succeed only to be tricked later when he returned. He has no set appearance, other than dark green eyes and always being a male.

Seen as an evil god, Kolskegg has the symbol of a laughing face.

### Kylan (Forge)

Kylan is the god of the forge, his domain being over any crafts and built items. He is known for caring about a persons creation, and if they poured their heart and soul into it. Kylan is a bit inconsistent as a god however, seeing more for the effort placed into the craft rather than the end fact. Such as blessing someone who had a sub-par craft but used everything at their disposal.

Seen as a neutral god, Kylan has the symbol of a anvil.

### Lucas (Day)

Lucas is the god of the day, his domain being half of all time. When days are shorter, it is an omen that Lucas is angry and his sister, Marlene, is growing more powerful. If a person is having a good day, they can attribute that to Lucas. Lucas is described as being a naked male, using the very rays of the sun to act as his clothes.

Seen as a good god, Lucas has the symbol of an Orange Topaz surrounded by leaves.

### Otok (Orcs)

Otok is the god of the Orcs. He is believed to make many of their reforms and remove a lot of their aggression. While many Orcs fell back to their old ways, it was moreso by a choice now than any nature compelling them. Nonetheless, Otok continues to protect the Orcs where he can. He is seen as a large caring man, with a Great Axe resting on his shoulder.

Seen as a neutral god, caring for only Orcs, Otok has no symbol.

### Shaheed (Knowledge)

Shaheed is the god of knowledge. He is seen as a very wise but neutral god, saying that learning is paramount and should never be ignored. In terms of power, he is said to have a weak body but rather outwits and tricks his opponents. If a school or educative place is to his liking, a ghost of Shaheed is said to research there, reading the books on what they have. He is described as a skinny male, with long straight hair and unkept facial hair.

Seen as a neutral god, Shaheed has the symbol of a book.

### Vahorn (Elves)

Vahorn is the god of the Elves. He is believed to have protected the Elves during the Fallen Gods and created more forests for them to be safe in when the world reconstructed. Seen as a beautiful man, many Elves attribute him to their music, arts, and crafts.

Seen as a neutral god, caring only for Elves, Vahorn has the symbol of a Starburst.

### Waraki (Storms)

Waraki is the god of storms, with domain over the seas and the clouds. He often has problems with his brother, Itu, the god of wind. Many sailors often make animal sacrifices him before crossing the ocean, something that is known to please him greatly. He can be angered quite quickly, which is often told to lead to strong storms focused on whomever annoyed him. At the same time, if he is pleased, then he will cause rainfall to any farms that require it.

Waraki is seen as an evil god, with the symbol of a lightning bolt.

## Goddesses

### Aimilia (Nature)

Aimilia is the goddess of nature, often called mother nature. Her very step is thought to bring dead plants back to life, and she can move through the forest without any problem. Another telling is that the trees are her spies and whenever winter appears, she spends most of her time sleeping like the animals in hibernation. Many druids worship her in one way and it is common to find travellers making shrines for her before they enter nature.

Aimilia is seen as a neutral goddess, caring for nature, she has the symbol of a leaf.

### Destica (Life)

Destica is the goddess of life. She is seen as a warm god, breathing life into everything she wants. Though with life comes balance, and she ensures that she does not let her nature take over always. Many of the fertility booms have been seen as Destica falling into her nature. She is described as pure white light.

Destrica is seen as a good goddess, she has no symbol.

### Eleanor (Justice)

Eleanor is the goddess of Justice, having her domain over anything law-like. She is seen as a strict god, whom follows the laws that she has created very strongly but allows her worshippers to decide to either follow the laws within the nation they are in (even visting) or follow their own commandments vowed to her.

Eleanor is seen as a good goddess, she has the symbol of a gavel.

### Haydee (Strength)

Haydee is the goddess of strength. Believing to be one of the strongest divine next to Arlec, she is quite popular amongst warriors and soldiers. In the Fallen Gods event she is said to have charged right into the centre of battle, finding the strongest opponent and killing them in single battle. The very swing of her axe is said to send shockwaves around. Her appearance is a beautiful woman with long brown hair and bulging muscles, seeing her grin either means you are about to die or get a pat on the back.

She is seen as a neutral goddess, with the symbol of a hexagon with a triangle in each, often lined with adamantine or some other strong material.

### Inger (Chaos)

Inger is the goddess of chaos. She is seen as a horrible god, who inspires wreckage and pain in the world. In the Fallen Gods event she is said to have absorbed some of the demons nature, spurring even worse when her blood became divine. She is described as a black ball of nothingness in her true form and a beautiful, black haired woman in her normal form. Tales have been said that she entices others to come with her, only to make them servants of chaos later on. While churches often have a shrine dedicated to her, most of her followers are cultists or psychopaths.

She is seen as an evil goddess, with a random black symbol on every person.

### Jeongyeon (Mountains)

Jeongyeon is the goddess of mountains. Seen as a strong-willed god, she is often worshipped by the Dwarves when not worshipping their own god. She is described as a beautiful short-haired girl, with amethyst eyes. Often she is called the goddess of gems, as it is believed she can see through all of them and the most pretty ones are a broken off part of her.

She is seen as a neutral god, with a symbol of a mountain.

### Kathryn (Dwarves)

Kathryn, or High Mother, is the goddess of the Dwarves. Believing to have birthed their race all the way in the First Era. The reason for her new mention is when the Fallen Gods event happened, a female Dwarf who did not contribute in the power was given divine powers, many of the Dwarves believing she already had them. For the race of Dwarves, they simply see her as their mother and offer gifts every year.

Kathryn is seen as a neutral goddess, caring only for Dwarves, she has the symbol of a hammer.

### Marlene (Night)

Marlene is the goddess of the night, like her twin brother she has the domain that spans out for half of time. While a neutral god, she is often worshipped and called too by Assassins and Thieves, hoping that the night will obscure the vision of any that would find them. When long nights occur, it is linked to Marlene being powerful and strong or angry at her brother. She is described as a beautiful naked female, with shadows acting as her clothes.

Seen as a neutral goddess, Marlene has the symbol of an Obsidian moon within a circle of white.

### Mireia (Music)

Mireia is the goddess of music, holding her domain over instruments, singing and any type of music. She is seen as an artistic and inspiring goddess, coming to musicians in their lowest moment and giving them a final chance to become great. For the ones already touched with greatness, she is said to amplify their sound. When a musician dies, if they are good enough, Mireia will let them play a song for her.

Seen as a good goddess, she has the symbol of a lyre.

### Shimazu (Death)

Shimazu is the goddess of death. Holding the balance in her hands and using her reapers to guide others to the afterlife. She usually gives one a final word before dying though, giving the living a small amount of closure. While she does not have many priests, she is always with a shrine of place of worship in the Novus churches. Either out of fear or respect.

Seen as a neutral goddess, Shimazu has the symbol of a scythe.

### Vedra (Healing)

Vedra is the goddess of healing, worshipped too when the person is hoping for their injuries to be cured. Because of her abilities and natures, many hospitals are given a ritual by her priests, with any that aren't seen as disrespecting her and hoping for failure. Not much is known about her description other than she is seen as elderly.

Seen as a good goddess, Vedra's symbol is a cross.