Deities Overview

The deities of Embrel span the moral spectrum, offering commandments to guide behavior and bestowing favour on those they deem fit. The Threads began as a gift from the gods. Mortals may ascend to godhood if they can gain enough power, and legends state that only mortals can slay a deity.

## Circle of Twelve

The deities as a whole are also referred to as the Circle of Twelve or the Blessed. These are the prime deities of Embrel, and the gods of goodly kingdoms. The deities keep a home within the Celestial Realm, keeping to themselves, occasionally interfering directly with those mortals they deem worthy.

### Luniar - Goddess of Night and the Storm

*Main article: Luniar*

One of the five Sisters of Creation, Luniar is the moon, the tides, the storm, and the night. To worship her is to ask for the blessings of the night and moon.

### Solisti - Goddess of the Sun and Fire

*Main article: Solisti*

One of the five Sisters of Creation, Solisti is the sun, the light, the passion, and the fires. To worship Solisti is to ask for the blessings of the sun and light.

### Aja - The Wilds Sister

*Main article: Aja*

One of the five Sisters of Creation, Aja is the land of Embrel: the plants, animals, and the harvest. To worship her is to ask for the blessings of renewal and the respect of nature.

### Lianda - Goddess of Death, Rest, and Dreams

*Main article: Lianda*

One of the five Sisters of Creation, Lianda is the last and final sleep. To worship Lianda is to seek blessings of goals and ambitions, as well as connection those who have passed on.

### Revina - Goddess of Lust, Love, and Beauty

*Main article: Revina*

One of the five Sisters of Creation, Revina is the spark of love, the smell of flowers, the virtue of youth, and the passion of long-term partners. To worship Revina is to ask for blessings of ever-lasting beauty and passionate love.

### Omos - God of Conflict

*Main article: Omos*

Omos is both conflict and the peace negotiated after the conflict ends. To worship Omos is to clear the path towards positive outcomes for all involved in war, to make friends out of enemies, and to create peace.

### Katis - Deity of Justice

*Main article: Katis*

Katis is the great balance of the deities. Many who lead the civics of a land worship Katis.

### Tanas - God of Trickery

*Main article: Tanas*

While some think of trickery as purely malicious, Tanas proves that untrue. His followers include musicians, actors, story-tellers, poets, gamblers, and those who are down on their luck.

### Aesis - God of Trade

*Main article: Aesis*

As the god of coin, trade, and travel, Aesis blesses those who venture through the lands of Embrel.

### Oen - God of Knowledge

*Main article: Oen*

Oen, who is fueled by mortals’ wills to learn, oversees curiosity, secrets, and sight. As the God of Knowledge, his followers often are scribes, keepers, and loremasters.

### Efrelyn - Goddess of the Magics

*Main article: Efrelyn*

The only sleeping deity of the Circle of Twelve. It is said that Efrelyn's magics spread out onto the threads of mortals and linger there, still providing her blessings to those she deems fit.

### Palitoma - Goddess of Time and Twilight

*Main article: Palitoma*

Palitoma exists between the moments of time, stitching together past to present, reminding followers that where they have been shapes where they go.

## Atrocity and Gray Gods

### Svsx - The Serpent Queen

*Main article: Svsx*

One of the old gods who was resurrected through sacrifice, Svsx's most loyal followers are blessed with power, often transforming into aberrations who relentlessly follow her.

### Krolevadrek - God of Dragons

*Main article: Krolevadrek*

The lore around Krolevadrek is varied and numerous, but much of it says he is responsible for the Scourge. He seeks followers who want to bring forth a rebirth of dragons.

### Avadon - God of the Hells

*Main article: Avadon*

Avadon was the first mortal gifted the Thread from the gods. Once his followers die, they join Avadon in the Hells.

### Vilithk - Goddess of the Shadowlands

*Main article: Vilithk*

Vilithk oversees pure chaos and pain and does not require sacrifice or service from her worshippers. She feeds directly off of the evil actions of mortals.

### Aergal - God of Slaughter

*Main article: Aergal*

Aergal was created on the day of the first war of mortals. He believes those left standing after the slaughter are meant to be in control of the realms.

### Veyis - Deity of Undeath

*Main article: Veyis*

Veyis was a mortal who, upon their death, fled from the afterlife seeking to reunite with their beloved.

## Demigods

There are beings of incredible power that are not equals of the gods, but tower over mortals. Demigods are beings who were made by the gods themselves or mortals who have ascended to immortality.

The relationships that the gods have with these creations are varied. Some are shunned while others are loyal subjects to the gods who brought them into their fold of celestial power. Very little is known about the subject of Demi-Gods, save for folktales. Anything from the Fey who were first shunned from the world; to Averick, the lone god of a lake that he can’t seem to find.

## Faith in Embrel

### A'lune

People do not typically follow a single deity. Instead, they look to the gods that oversee whatever aspect they desire. If someone is trying for a child, they will pray to Revina or seek out a Sister of her Order. If someone is a sailor, they will tap Luniar's totem at the entrance to the docks while thinking of her, praying for safety at sea. If someone performs for a crowd, they will seek out the blessings of Tanas in the cheering of a crowd and compose a song in his name. If someone sits with their enemy to make them a friend, they will partake in the three bottles of Omos at the table, and will not leave until they are finished. Each deity is connected to the people of the world through an aspect of it.