Gods

## Definition

Gods are supernatural beings that can alter reality. There are two types of gods in the Universe: faceless gods and lesser gods. The faceless ones don't have a defined form or gender, and they never interact with other beings, they can't die, and their existence is considered unproven and unprovable. The faceless gods often correspond to certain astronomical bodies. The lesser gods, on the other hand, have a certain form (which can be changed) and quite often interact with humans and other beings.

## Faceless gods

* Skatni (or The Void) is considered the main god. A famous Alkristian theologist, Vaula Skoif, described Skatni as "the mother of everything, nothing and her own self".
* Thelvath and Kruwech are the two starts and also gods of life, and light and darkness, respectively.
* Yth and Duwar represent order and chaos, respectively.
* Twargher is the god who observes the Universe, which can exist only if Twargher sees it and doesn't ever close his eyes.
* Vas-Knarshe (Vesknarrech) is the force of change. It constantly changes the Universe, making it more interesting for Twargher and not allowing him to fall asleep.
* Etter governs the cycles of life and death.

## Lesser gods

The lesser gods are traditionally divided into two subcategories: neutral and malevolent.

Every lesser god has their own domain. Domains are virtual dimensions that can be just altered versions of either Vechelan or Urvelan, or something completely different, depending on a certain god's taste. All dimensions are based on Urvelan, which can only be accessed through The Bridge, wormhole connecting the two worlds. After travelling to Urvelan, one has to consume a specific substance in order to get into a god's virtual dimension. If a person dies in such a dimension, they will be alive in real life, despite feeling all the pain of their virtual body. The only way of leaving a god's domain is virtual death.

### Known lesser gods

* Sol (Saul, The Wolf);
* Karheti (I'Kratt, Kterneth, Karaday, The Raven);
* Kauk (Koek, Kouk, Kovek, Kohvek)
* Veth (Vaeth, Vayyeth)
* Grayyok (Vegoth)
* Valchess (Tarvelar, The Wind)
* Eshtwan
* Arvast
* Izal
* Skilna (The Spider)
* Yarva (Urvakath)
* Zaeth (Zeth)
* Dyala (Dyochel)
* Merok

### Interaction

It is possible to sign a contract with a lesser god, but nothing really obliges them to fulfill the terms. Many of the gods, however, are honest in this regard. They can offer many things: different services, supernatural abilities, power, immortality, etc. In exchange they ask for one's soul or service. The contracts are signed on special forms that burn after signing. To summon a lesser god, one has to find the mediator of that god, show it the sigil of the god and call their name in the presence of a mediator. After that, the respective god or their representative will likely contact the person in a dream or a hallucination. The waiting time varies between different gods.

## Uswach

Uswach (The Chronicler) is the god of knowledge, memory and time. He is considered to be neither a faceless god, nor a lesser one. It is believed he is the only one except Skatni who will continue to live after Twargher falls asleep.