Gods

**God, or Gods,** are a species that exist in all forms of life and existence. They are the most powerful beings in existence and exist to create and preserve, with each god simply being an embodiment of the thing they create or are created from, and are generally lites, with some exceptions of demigods and their non-god parent.

## Overview

Gods are usually created, not born (although they can have parents which they are created from). Usually, with the exception of the Heavenly Trio, whom were given their power by the two first creation deities, Iranami and Iranagi, gods cannot make other gods, unless their power and embodiment is entirely creation. The most powerful deities do not have true physical forms from their souls, and instead conjure illusory forms to be seen by others, and their true forms are incomprehensible or simply the thing they embody.

Gods contain powerful magic which can only be rivaled by other gods, however this magic has little reach to the physical world. To remedy this, an external power source, called Praise, allows them to have physical reach, but it can only be acquired by mortals giving them offerings, prayers, and appreciation for their creation and gifts, which means that gods that do not offer something acceptable in turn for their worship are often weak, and gods who embody things necessary for life are incredibly powerful.

Some gods compete for worship, as well as attempted reach to the physical world, but since the War for Arth and Kumari's words of Law, gods have been unable to do so and resorted to sending visions, dreams, and other spiritual messages.

## List of Gods (Oneto)

### Main Gods

#### Heavenly Trio

The three first children of Nami and Nagi. These three gods are in charge of the Celestial Millenium, and contain incredible powers of creation and powerful magic of their own. They have had the most influence in the story's history.

*In Order from Eldest to Youngest:*

**Sihranui/Amanareth-**Goddess of the Sun, Empress of the Celestial Millenium, and Mother to all that is good and bright. Depicted with dark skin, golden eyes, and red markings, one in the shape of a simple circle alongside her long, wavy white to black ombre hair and a large white and red kimono with a ball gown like skirt. She is one of the tallest gods in the pantheon and the strongest of all after her father stepped down and made her leader. Once known as a male god named Sihranui, Amarenth would be considered transgender in human terms, and she does not have any children.

**Tsuruname**-God of the moon, night, stars, and King of the Celestial Millenium, and father to Kumari. He is depicted as a god with pale, moon-like shades of skin, dark blue markings with one shaped like a crescent moon on his forehead, and long hair alongside clothing in many shades of dark blue in a general androgynous appearance and the shortest of the trio. Over ten thousand years ago, he was possessed by the Miasma and became Father Night, where he was swiftly banished to the moon by Amanareth, separating night and day. He is the keeper of dreams, painter of the night, and is responsible for the movement of the tides and moon itself, meaning many water based deities are under his control and rule.

**Surano-o-**God of thunder, storms, wild seas, marriage, military victory, and General of the Celestial Millenium. He is depicted as the youngest in the trio, with electric blue eyes, tanned skin, and wild long brown hair, with grey markings and two scars on his body. Being the military aspect of the Celestial Family, he often wears military gear such as armor and carries around his sacred sword, and often is depicted with storm clouds/and or his many children.

#### Celestial Family

These are members of the family, while important, are not the main trio of gods.

* **Uzyora**- goddess of the dawn, consort to Amanareth and mistress of joy, mirth, and parties. Often depicted naked with a female body, but gender neutral face and flowers covering her body.
* **Ceraz**- Genderfluid god of agriculture, fertility, and creator of kitsune and the Vulpan Star System.
* Omoei- God of knowledge, wisdom, equitation, and scholars. Often seen riding a horse, and is the sibling of Kazesari.
* **Lutiin**- Goddess of fortune, work, and artisans and merchants.
* **Kuramen**-God of rivers, roadways, and travel.
* **Ditepha**- Goddess of love, dusk, beauty, sex, and jubilation. Twin sister to Uzyora
* **Kasugari**-God of mist, drunkards, wine, youth, and the 9th child of Surano-o. Depicted with/as her sacred animal of the sheep, and a large jug carved from a gourd filled with Ambrasia Sake, which contains a powerful liquor that is able to turn mortals immortal or even into gods, but makes gods inebriated.
* **Kumari**-Goddess of dragons, magic, and much more.
* **Tachihari**-Goddess of swords, weapon, swordsmen, and the 2nd child of Surano-o. Often depicted with/as her sacred animal, the mouse, and a giant sword compared to her small body.
* **Yomijari**-The god of restoration, healing, arts, and age, and the 1st child of Surano-o. Depicted with/as his sacred animal, the Nogoron, he also wields a large ink brush painting as a cape, and a pattern of winding river on his chest and two orbs often held in his hand.
* **Michinare**- A trio of three gods who are the collective gods of guidance.
	+ The eldest, Michio is the god of listening and noise.
	+ The middle child, is Michia, goddess of touch and sensation.
	+ And finally, the youngest, Michie, the god of seeing and eyes.
	+ All three of them when combined, create the power of guidance which aids others.
* **Raiha**- Goddess of maidenhood, virginity, domination, and the only god known to be "dead" as she was the antagonist against the rebellion and enslaver of humanity for the War for Arth. Daughter of Surano-o, since modern times and due to her death, her worship has diminished and even been mocked at times, but some draconian noble houses still hold her as a patron of virgins, specifically virgin women.

###### Elemental Gods

* **Kazesari**-God of the wind, equines, and mirth of the breeze and the 7th child of Surano-o . Often depicted being able to turn into a horse, statues of them are often humanoid, with horses beside them. They also are a popular god among children due to their depiction and offerings include things like pinwheels, fans, and banners, with children painting their names on banners when being made as a request for luck from the god.
* **Moetari**- God of fire. The 8th child of Surano-o and often depicted with his sacred animals of roosters and phoenixes, as well as smoking a large, laquered wood smoking pipe, and can transform into his sacred animals.
* **Suimizune**-Goddess of water and embodiment of the sea. She holds the Womb of the Sea and has created all sea life that lives in the ocean. Often depicted with a mermaid-like lower body with a snake tail and white scales, holding a gold gilded, spherical bottle near her womb, holding the purest water with various sea life inside of it. She can transform into a snake or betafish, her sacred animals.
* **Itegari**- God of ice, blizzards, snow, and the freezing of anything and the 11th child of Surano-o. Depicted as riding (as well as the ability to transform into) his sacred animals, the water buffalo or ox, he also carries a conch horn, as he is also a watchmen for invaders, using this horn to warn of invaders or the sign of destruction and rebirth.
* **Gekiyari**-God of thunder, lightning, and the 10th child of Surano-o. Depicted being able to transform into his sacred animal, the tiger, he is also depicted with an arrow that has the ability to shoot lightning bolts, or sacred arrows that have the speed of lightning. He is very similar to his father, and therefore one of the most passionate and aggressive gods.
* **The Hanapari Trio**- A trio of three nature gods.

###### The Manmare Authority

A group of four gods with great influence in the Celestial Family.

* Gekiyari
* Moetari
* Itegari
* Kumari

## Gods (Kumaic Order)

While the Kumaic Order interlaps with Oneto at times, some gods only exist or are depicted differently in this religion. Gods are also referred to as "Emir". During the War for Arth, some gods (or versions of them) sided with Kumari against Raiha, and continue to do so, believing that one day Raiha's father, Surano-o, will engage battle against his siblings, and have created their own realms in preparation. While these realms exist on the Celestial Plain, they also possess unique properties to each of them, and are essentially like pocket dimensions.

* **Kumari**- Main deity and founder of the pantheon, as well as it's first prophet. Goddess of many things, Kumari's realm is known as "Dominus", and is believed to be the most magical place in the multiverse, where magic exists in every corner of it's lands. It is a sprawling kingdom made of beautiful metals and crystals where it is also the birthplace, and future resting place of Anaxul.

* Aurzur-the Emir of the dawn, light, and the gentle aspect of brightness. Is theorized to be the Kumaic version of Tsuruname, but is debated by scholars as Aurzur presents as female, but the viewing of their face is forbidden. In the Plain, their land is known as "Moors of Cockcrow", a water dominated place where silver, especially star silver, flows like water and her patrons in death become her servants, blessed with gentle golden or silver skin.
* Sofic- Emir of wisdom, gifts, deals, and destiny. She is depicted as a woman completely overtaken by nature, with roses covering her eyes, while her body is a pillar-like dress. Sofic is considered one of the kindest and most beloved gods, and her realm, "Dianthea", is a place where nature cannot be harmed. It is believed that Sofic bestowed Succubi with the ability to perform Pretamorphosis, as the transformation is very nature inspired.