Gods

The concept of **gods** is vague to say the least. Many people disagree about said concept, scholars think it to be a way people explain the phenomena they witness in their daily lives, while ordinary civilians - typically the elderly - argue that they are living, breathing beings that oversee the mortal world. However, regardless, people agree that gods are a form of higher living beings that govern world aspects. People usually worship these gods and revere them, some out of regard and thanks for their gods' gifts, and some out of the fear of their seemingly coming wrath.

## Concept

As aforementioned above, gods and goddesses, or also called deities, are divine and sacred higher forms of living beings, that govern one, many, or sometimes all of the aspects of the mortal world. These could include natural phenomena, such as rain, earth, even death. It can also include other human concepts, such as time, music, or feelings. Seeing that there are many aspects of the world, different gods can vary in power significantly, ranging from ones who prepare side dishes, to others governing natural disasters, even ones said to have created the universe itself.

## Members

### The Savior

Such is the name of the deity in Athonism and Magdorism. The Savior goes by many names, such as YHWH, ADNI, AHIH, AGLA, and many others, but those are considered sacred and only to be named if necessary. The Savior is the most commonly spoken name in today's standard. The Savior is known as a loving creator-god sky father. It is said the Savior created the universe, and created humanity based on the Savior's picture himself. The Savior embodies all that is good in the world, an cannot be one with darkness and sin. And so, when humanity was very sinful and at its lowest point the Savior sent his son to the mortal world and be sacrificed in order to purge the world of its sin, this is what led the Savior to be called what he's called today.

### Uthar, God of the Seas and Winds

Also known as the Lord of the Waves and Winds, Master of Knowledge, Guardian of the Bright, and Lord of the Red, and patron god of Grevia, Uthar is a god coming from Gruvanian origins. Uthar is the brother of Void, and is a god who wields two main world aspects, that being the waters located in oceans, and the wind movements of air. Depending on your sources, Uthar is sometimes even revered as the creator of Dresanaria and the Nebulon system. Some also say he is responsible for the creation of the natural world phenomena of silent winds.

### Evil Gods Void and Vyra

A couple of evil gods of Gruvanian origin, Void is the God of Carnage, while Vyra is the Goddess of Charm. Depending on your sources, Void and Vyra's relationship can vary from being siblings, to mere acquainted deities, or even as husband and wife. Regardless, Void and Vyra surely have a connection between them. Void is the brother of Uthar, and holds the title of the Lord of Carnage, God of Death and Suffering. He feeds on negativity and seeks to end the race of humanity, filling the world with emptiness, manipulating the wicked into being his vassals of killing. Vyra too has these similar goals, though having a different approach to it. Being the Mistress of Charm, Goddess of Deception and Beauty, Vyra utilizes her charming appearance and persuades people to succumb into doing her bidding.

### Ryeyr, God of the Tree of Fate

Ryeyr goes by many titles, such as the God of Fate, Lord of Trees, Guardian of the Tree of Fate, Master of Time, as well as the patron god of Magdorland. Coming from Magdorlandian origins, Ryeyr is a genderfluid god, possessing the ability to morph into any form of living being he so wishes, though he usually stays in a short, young humanoid male form, covered with a long white cloth with pink and purple hues every now and then. Ryeyr is the god of the Tree of Fate, a cosmic tree said to be septillions upon septillions of light years in length, that controls the flow of time and the fate of all humans across all of space-time. In time, the Tree of Fate greatly lost popularity, as such the power of fate was usually given to Ryeyr himself, earning him the title of the God of Fate.

### Xiao Rong, God of Mischief

The God of Mischief, Xiao Rong, is a mischievous yet loyal deity who is revered and respected by many people around Dresanaria. Many ancient Tatonese tribes, Xiao Rong can morph into anything it wishes, but usually he takes form of a man that has a striking resemblance to Jefferson Narra in his prime. Xiao Rong is also known for his ability to cast illusions. These illusions can be elaborate and convincing, and are often used to deceive and trick those around him. Xiao Rong is a master of illusion, and is able to manipulate reality and bend the perceptions of those around him to his will. Despite his mischievous nature, Xiao Rong is a deeply loyal god who is always ready to help those in need. He is known for his willingness to go to great lengths to protect those who are loyal to him, and he is not afraid to take risks or make sacrifices in order to defend his followers. To those who have good intent, Xiao Rong may be willing to grant a wish. However, he is also a very selective god, and he will only grant wishes to those who are truly deserving. He is known to be very careful and cautious when considering whether to grant a wish, and he will only do so if he believes that it will truly benefit the person making the request. As the God of Mischief, Xiao Rong is known for his mischievous antics and his love of causing chaos and disruption. He is a playful and energetic god who is always looking for new ways to cause trouble and have fun. Despite this, he is also a deeply loyal and trustworthy god who is always ready to help those in need. Xiao Rong was once praised by the Tatonese as his origins trace to a Tatonese temple built sometime in early AGW. Many people speculate that Xiao Rong can be summoned through a ritual that requires the Super Idol.

### Der Gott, God of Time

Known as the God of Time, Creator of Worlds, and The Time Keeper. Der Gott has been known by Heethamians since ancient times, and also very well known across Puuthimians. In ancient Heethamian logs, Der Gott appearances were recorded many times, but now he is never seen. Der Gott controls Time and Space to his will, creating phenomenons unbeknownst to mankind. Der Gott, although very powerful, does not use his abilities anymore. He is often called as the 'Dead God' or 'Lonely God', as Puuthimians struggle for a means of belief. Although so, it is widely believed that he created Silent Winds itself, along with other galaxies in the universe. In specifics, people cannot really tell if he'd done something. Der Gott can control Time and Space to his will, allowing him to extend possibilities in actions, or change something entirely, meaning the destruction of reality itself could have happened before their eyes and didn't realize.

## Extentions

Most gods do not live in the same dimensional plane of humans. Gods can manifest themselves in a number of ways in the physical world, kind of like a 3D artist making their 2D manifestations as an original characters.

### Shades

Shades are parts of gods that are considered minor gods. Shades are emanations of gods, they exist by default off the existence of their gods and are not created by the will of said gods. The number of shades a god has depends on how powerful the god is. Shades can be a personification of a god's emotions, powers, morality, - or lack thereof - etc. Here are some notable shades.

#### Ryamat, God of Saltwater and Excitement

Ryamat is a shade of the God of the Tree of Fate, Ryeyr. Ancient Magdorlandian and Magdorish texts say that Ryamat was worshipped as the god of saltwater and the embodiment of Ryeyr's easily-excited personality, and his fondness of adrenaline rushes - which are very rare due to his almost limitless knowledge about the mortal realm. Ryamat takes on the appearance of a young humanoid male, similar to Ryeyr although Ryamat is a little taller. However unlike Ryeyr who has pink and purple hues on his outfit, Ryamat has blue hues. Ryamat is said to have a pet sea dragon living in the Abyss Sea capable of flight. Although taller, Ryamat is comparably weaker than Ria. Ryamat is said to be the personification of Ryeyr's masculinity.

#### Ria, Goddess of Emotion and Adoration

Ria is a shade of the God of the Tree of Fate, Ryeyr. Ancient Magdorlandian and Magdorish texts say that Ria was worshipped as the goddess of emotion and the imbodiment of Ryeyr's cheerful emotion and his adoration towards things sweet, cute, and pure. Ria takes the appearance of a young humanoid female about the same height as Ryeyr. She wears a very similar outfit to Ryeyr although his pink-purple hues are purely pink on Ria. Although seemingly younger, Ria controls her powers much more masterfully than Ryamat. Ria is said to be a personification of Ryeyr's femininity.

#### Yaoyan, The Goddess of Illusion

Yaoyan is the goddess of illusion and is said to be a shade of Xiao Rong, the God of Mischief. According to legend, Yaoyan is a powerful and enigmatic figure who is able to manipulate reality and create intricate illusions that are almost indistinguishable from the truth. Those who believe in Yaoyan say that she is a master of deception and trickery, and is able to bend the perceptions of those around her to her will. Some say that she is able to create elaborate hallucinations that can deceive even the most skeptical of minds, while others claim that she is able to manipulate the very fabric of reality itself. Despite her reputation for deceit and trickery, Yaoyan is also said to be a goddess of creativity and inspiration, and is revered by many as a source of artistic inspiration. Some believe that she is able to grant her followers the ability to see the world in new and exciting ways, and to discover hidden truths that were previously hidden from view.

#### Zheng Wu, The God of Desire

Zheng Wu is a friendly deity who is said to be the god of desire and is also a shade of Xiao Rong, the God of Mischief. According to legend, Zheng Wu is a benevolent and compassionate deity who is able to fulfill the deepest desires of those who seek his help. Those who believe in Zheng Wu say that he is a kind and generous god who is always willing to listen to the needs and wants of his followers. He is said to be able to grant wishes and fulfill desires, and is revered by many as a source of hope and inspiration. However, he tends to be naive and gullible, leading to many criminals tricking Zheng Wu to grant their wishes, usually his mistakes are fixed by Xiao Rong. Despite his reputation for being a friendly and compassionate deity, Zheng Wu is also said to be a master of illusion. Some say that he is able to manipulate reality and create elaborate illusions that are almost indistinguishable from the truth. Others claim that he is able to bend the perceptions of those around him to his will, leading many to believe that he is a deity of both desire and illusion.

### Avatars

Avatars are physical incarnations of gods, mostly featuring a body identical to that of a human's. Unlike shades, avatars are willfully made by the powers of the gods. Gods can place their avatars in the mortal world through childbirth, choosing an already living mortal as their avatar, or make them simply appear out of thin air. These can appear as any age, look, height, width, anything the gods want. A god can transfer their consciousness onto one of their avatars to interact with the mortal world. As avatars, they can still use their powers and are even immortal, although, the longer they stay in their avatars the more they lose their identity.

#### Kelvin Luckmore

Kelvin Luckmore is speculated to be an avatar of Ryamat, the god of saltwater. Everytime Kelvin were to visit the ocean, or a saltwater lake, the tides would calm. However, the same cannot be said when Kelvin visits a freshwater body.

#### X.R

There is a theory that suggests X.R is the Avatar of Xiao Rong, the God of Mischief. According to this theory, X.R possesses the power and abilities of Xiao Rong, and is able to use them to evade detection and accomplish his goals. Those who subscribe to this theory believe that X.R is a highly skilled and cunning individual who is able to use his powers to shape-shift and become almost invisible to those around him. They also believe that he is able to conjure weapons and other objects out of thin air, much like The Guardian is said to be able to do. While there is no concrete evidence to support this theory, many people find it to be a compelling explanation for the mystery surrounding X.R and his powers. Some believe that he is a reincarnation of Xiao Rong, or that he has been chosen by the god to serve as his avatar in the mortal world.

## Terminology

Over time, the presence of worshipped gods became more frequent. To understand all of them, mythologists figured out a way to categorize them, using **archetypes**. Archetypes are models of which a similar deities are patterned. An example of this would be the Sky Father archetype, in which a male creator-god - typically one that embodies the skies and and heavens - governs the world as the one true cosmic sovereign, sometimes with an Earth Mother archetypal wife goddess. Gods that follow the Sky Father archetype are Uthar and the Savior, although the Savior also follows the Savior archetype, hence his name. Other archetypes include the Void God archetype, demonic gods seeking for the death of humanity, sometimes as revenge toward another god, other times for the sake of the rivalry between good and evil. These include the dark gods Void and Vyra. The Judge and Overseer archetype, which Ryeyr follows. The Judge and Overseer archetype usually include neutral gods who are typically introverted, and immensely powerful. They usually reign over what their mythology's Sky Father doesn't want to reign over, such as the underworld or human fates. Despite their powers, Judge and Overseer archetypal gods' judgement are usually enough to stop a crusade against their fellow gods.