Dhemerus

## DEPICTION

In current depictions, Dhemerus is shown as a young man with white hair, dark eyes and is often dressed in a long dark robe scattered with stars. He is often seen carrying a book, said to be a diary of his observations, and has another at his side with an insignia of the sun.

## HISTORY

Dhemerus' origin is entirely unknown, as is how he came to rule his domain is as well. The earliest historical record of him predates that of Anos, listing him as The Great Watcher or The One Who Watches, and he is often shown sitting alone in the vast swaths of the nighttime in his earliest depictions.

His existence was largely unnoticed by the creatures of the land, acting as a quiet observer of the goings on in nature, earning him his original title. He delighted in watching them but longed for a companion of his own.

When Alius was born into the sky, Dhemerus was illuminated and subsequently burned. He backed his way into the furthest corner of the sky, peeking over the horizon at Alius- once again earning his title of The Great Watcher, and creating the first crescent moon. For half a moon cycle, he watched, healing himself and studying the new creature of light. He finally began to grow close, able to see him fully for the first time, and at that moment Dhemerus knew, not only had the people's wish for light come true, but his wish for a companion had as well- and he had fallen for the bright young man at first sight. Their story spanned many days where both the moon and sun never set, the two living side by side, becoming friends, companions, and then lovers. He was the first of the two to confess, and it's said that the stars shone the brightest on that day, scattering the lit sky with more lights than could have ever been imagined.

This lasted for quite some time until Pothos realized how much they had affected their realm. Plants began yellowing, burning from the heat, and the animals began dying from lack of food and sleep.

When the two were brought before the gods, an ultimatum was presented, and Dhemerus was opposed, but was the first of the two to concede to the terms. In this, he knew there would be some solace and comfort in being able to be together. The moments before their departure, Alius gifted him a journal, so they could write each other letters while they were apart and read them when they were together once more.

When they departed, Dhemerus was to stay and watch the sun set over the plane, and when it seemed darkest, begin the sun and moon cycle. Alius looked back before he disappeared over the horizon, his light turning the sky pink and orange. Dhemerus began to disappear from the sky during the first night, beginning the first moon cycle as he began to wane.

It is said that they see each other during the new moon, as Dhemerus seems to disappear from the sky temporarily. During this time, they exchange journals and Dhemerus’ heart fills with love, allowing him to continue without longing until the full moon. Eclipses are the times they can embrace, even if just for a moment, and are said to be some of the most powerful times in the astrological sphere. This is the time in which Pothos gifted them Ydon as an apology.

Depictions of the two show them together or reaching across the skies, and their temples are never too far from one another. In recent years their story has been immortalized in art and partners often are married in or near their temples, or ask for the two’s blessing to be married.

## SYMBOLS

- Insignia of the moon

- Stars

- Hand-fasting ties

- Journals of observation

- Owls and Deer

*Written by the research department of The Drinthis Institute of Magics.*