Religion

Pantheon-style gods and goddesses. They all gather in The Garden, a mystical place shrouded from the normal world where few chosen dead are granted entry. They are largely indifferent and unsympathetic with whatever is going on with the world, as they have their own feuds to deal with. Consists of Greater Goddesses and Demigods. When the Greater Goddesses choose to show themselves to mortals, they have a marbled statue-like appearance, without pupils. Demigods appear as what their followers envision them to be, creating many shapes and sizes. Because of this, their power is also determined by how many followers they have.

## **Greater Goddesses**

### **Sibyl**

> The Clairvoyant - Goddess of Knowledge
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Sibyl is the first of the Greater Goddesses, as well as the main Goddess worshipped by the Humans. She is seen as a figure of intelligence and illumination. It was for this reason that her symbol is that of a bright, burning star. A common phrase among the humans is, "Her light will shine on, giving perspective to what hides in the darkness." Originally, this was a phrase used by adventurers to justify their never-ending search for the secrets and treasures of the world. However, more recently this phrase has been used in the violent crusade led by the Kingdom of her namesake -- in an effort to snuff out Weavers. Due to the recent climate of The Garden, Sibyl is unaware of this crusade and the numerous deaths that have been carried out in her name.

Many human stories describe Sibyllian Sunburns, a playful explanation for the rashes you can get from too much time in the sun. Sibyllian Sunburns specifically are sunburns conned by Humans that they receive when they spend too much time outside, and not enough time cataloguing their research or studying. Yet this too has been misappropriated by the crusades, as a name the Zealot King uses for the large pyres in which he punishes his victims. The other Human Kingdom of Nula still respects Sibyl's original titles, hoping to honor her by continuing to preserve them.

As the original Greater Goddess, she holds the most power of all the deities. It is because of this, however, that she chooses to not intervene with any of the incidents on the planet, be them good or bad. She believes that it would cause more harm than good, and tries to hold the other deities to the same standard. Despite this, Sibyl is coincidentally not very good at time management and finds herself too busy to dole out punishments for disobeying her wish. Not much is known about what she has been too busy with, and either way the other deities have been too caught up in their own quarrels to care. It was because of her poor time management that she created her daughter, Zonne, in order to help her watch over her creation.

Her visage is dazzling; light-tanned skin donned in a cream-white and mahogany colored robe, with bronze bracers and greaves. Framing her head is a crown, shaped like the rays of the sun, which seems to float around her long, wild hair. She is radiant, always smiling. Despite this she is tired, and wishes that she had never set out on her momentous task, though it is not like she had much of a choice.

### **Theia**

> The Moon - Goddess of Death | Patron of the Arts
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Theia has been viewed as a spiritual force ever since the Dwarves first turned their eyes upwards. As they are seekers of great riches, they believe the Moon to be a treasure trove larger than anyone could ever fathom. They also believe that they are related to the moon, because to them that is the only explanation for their yearning to reach that sacred place. Ironically enough, they are not too far off from the truth.

Similar to how a painter swipes their brush across a canvas, Theia is responsible for the movement of the tides and currents around the world. Their patterns are largely up to her moods, which have seemingly become more erratic lately. Some see the moon as an omen, a sign of what the world is to become if there is not enough of a balance between civilization and nature.

A shameful prank was played on Theia, which resulted in her losing her left eye. From this eye the Demigod Zitón was born, as well as the Critheis Canyon. This incident is the primary reason for her foul moods. While she doesn't necessarily mean ill intent for the lifeforms below, these negative emotions have caused floods, hurricanes, and monsoons, resulting in many deaths. It is for this reason she was dubbed The Goddess of Death.

Her visage is bewitching; grayish skin donned in a night-blue and white robe, with cloth draped around her forearms and a long trailing train. Atop her head, wrapped around her silk white hair, is a circlet made of silver with a mysterious blue gem in the center. Her gaze is striking, namely because she only requires the one eye to register fear in your heart. Behind her chilling glare however is a hint of sadness and grief. The eye she still possesses is an amber color, with a dark brown ring around the iris.

### **Drullum**

> The Molder - Goddess of Crafting
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Soon after Sibyl formed the world, she placed two Goddesses upon it. One of these was Drullum, the Goddess of Crafting. Drullum was tasked by Sibyl with forming the islands and continents, as well as the mountains and hills to put on top of them. She completed this task alongside her friend and lover, Aeirdr, whom she pulled with her along the way. Drullum is the main Goddess of the Högg, who believe they were crafted out of the muddy footprints she left on the planet as she danced around it.

Being created alongside Aeirdr, the two became quick friends. They quickly got to discussing their tasks, contemplating how each of them should be carried out. It was during these discussions that the two grew fond of each other, eventually concluding that they will work together to create a beautiful planet designed to exhibit their love for one another. Being the more vigorous of the two, Drullum took the lead in their waltz. Their first timid steps formed the islands, whereas the long swings made the continents. The rivers and lakes were created by the sweat that dripped from their bodies, and the hills and mountains from their rumbling laughter and joy.

In a final eruption of their love, the Demigod Vondur Kletter was born. In a cruel twist of fate, this child was nothing like its mothers, instead taking to mischievous and rude acts. It was sometime after this child's birth that Drullum's disposition changed from a lively and boisterous one, to a withdrawn and aggravated one.

Her visage is well-formed; dark skin donned in a black robe with a rust-colored trim. On her muscular arms and legs are guards made of steel, with rubies embedded in them. She has dark-red, curly hair, cut into a bob. She is typically shown as a kind god, however many Högg believe her mood has changed as of late, causing many of the earthquakes felt around the world.

### **Aeirdr**

> The Wind - Goddess of Time
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Alongside Drullum was Aeirdr, tasked with creating the clouds and wind that travel across the world. She maintains a more wistful and repressed nature, preferring to float by and deal with things as they come. This personality is what caused Sibyl to appoint her as the Goddess of Time, as she too believes that one should really just, "go with the flow," and take things one step at a time.

It did not take long into her friendship with Drullum for her to become enamored with her go-getter attitude and confident mannerisms. She was the first to admit her love while they undertook their project, in a hopes to surprise Drullum and illustrate an admiration for the personality that won her over. As the partner in the creation, Aeirdr simply followed the steps of Drullum, creating the wind to mimic the pattern of their dance. When they rested, Aeirdr would create the clouds for them to gaze at, often making silly shapes in order to compel Drullum to laugh. Drullum's laughter created the hills and mountains, while Aeirdr's laughter caused the feathers on her back rustle and fall, creating the Voliere.

Her visage is delicate; white skin donned in a sky-blue robe, with opaque ribbons tied or floating around her person. On her back are dark gray wings, with feathers which break off every so often and lazily float down. She is often levitating on her back, so lightly that it seems a breeze could blow her away. Sometime after the birth of her child, she became somber and heartbroken, occasionally lashing out at others, causing thunderstorms and tornadoes.

## **Demigods**

### **Zitón**

> The Shooting Stars - God of Riches
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In the early ages, while the land was being formed, Vondur Kletter played a despicable prank on Theia, causing her to lose her eye. Soaring through the skies, her eye finally plummeted down into the ground, crashing and forming the Critheis Canyon. The heat and dust, mixed with the mystical properties of Theia, formed the Demigod Zitón.

Zitón is the source of all the minerals in the world, which are mostly focused around the end of the canyon.

### **Zonne**

> The Sunflower - Goddess of the Harvest
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### **Vondur Kletter**

> The Volcano - God of Disaster
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### **Feuervogel**

> The Phoenix - God of Rebirth
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### **Virtue**

> The Island - God of Virtue
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