Templis Religion

Deities that are worshipped as the protectorate of the Infintana Crystal in ancient myth. Religion is primarily focused on Infintanan culture; and has pressurised other planets of taking up the religion over time.

## Origin

There has been variations on the religion throughout time; with various cultures/planets adapting the religion depending on their own history. The visuals of each deitiy will change depending on the planet species

The Crystal was formed with the primordial chaos of the universe before existence itself. Over time this energy condensed into the Crystal proper and in its own creation, produced a collection of deities that would both protect it and enact its bidding (as a natural, primordial and unthinking source of power).

**Mooala**, the Goddess of Dawn, Birth was produced first. The Goddess of Birth saw her own birth and the dawn of the crystal in one moment. Shortly after, her twin was birthed into existence. is almost plain-looking, with fair skin, shoulder length, curly dark brown hair, and eyes the color of fallen leaves. She is surprisingly short and slightly plump, and almost never frowns. She usually wears armor dyed pale violet.

She is also associated with fertility, poetry and courtesans. She is often worshipped by nobles. Her many followers can be primarily distinguished by their daily prayers. There are many temples to her in cities. There are many myths involving her unhappy relationship with Crainon. She is the  twin of Kreyran. She is known to occasionally mislead virtuous mortals.

**Kreyran**, the God of Life and Time was produced next. His arrival created the concept of time and when the twins became aware of each other; history started to be written. is surprisingly plain, with fair skin, shoulder length, red-gold hair, and eyes the color of deep pools. He is very tall and somewhat muscular, and is usually smiling. He usually wears a cloak dyed tan.

He is also associated with agriculture. He is often worshipped by nobles. His many followers can be primarily distinguished by their hairstyle. There are a respectable amount of offerings to him in the foothills of mountains. There are many myths involving his ill-fated romance with certain mortals. He is the twin of Mooala. He is known to give advice to mortal magic-users.

The twins existed together and developed a growing galaxy, starting by producing a planet each (Undrusa and Inti respectively). Soon their attentions wavered as they wanted more; with Kreyran encouraging Mooala to birth companions for them each. Mooala agreed and gave birth to

**Ilivah**, the Goddess of Good, Balance and ,

is divinely beautiful, with ashen skin, long, red-gold hair, and eyes the color of dark earth. She is very tall and very slender, and is usually laughing. She usually wears rich robes dyed light green.

She is also associated with names and lust. She is often worshipped by warriors. Her large numbers of followers can be primarily distinguished by the rites they perform. There are a small number of temples to her at crossroads. There are many myths involving her unhealthy relationship with certain mortals. She is known to sometimes hinder wicked mortals.

And in time, Ilivah and Kreyran produced a son named

**Umbris**, the God of Crossroads and Evil, and would grow to become the tempestuous partner of Mooala

is surprisingly ugly, with tanned skin, long, wavy red-brown hair, and eyes the color of bright emeralds. He is medium height and muscular, and is usually laughing. He usually wears light armor dyed dark violet and beige.

He is also associated with hunting and fate. He is often worshipped by nobles. His almost fanatical followers can be primarily distinguished by their daily prayers. There are a small number of statues of him near rivers. There are many myths involving his tempestuous relationship with Mooala.  He is known to have relationships with charismatic mortals.

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The two couples would eventually produce their own children -

Mooala & Umbris -

**Aeloinath**, the God of Strife, Power,

is almost plain-looking, with bronzed skin, long, swirling light brown hair, and eyes the color of garnets. He is tall and very slender, and almost never smiles. He usually wears formal attire dyed dark green.

He is also associated with law, seduction and diplomacy. He is often worshipped by youths. His many followers can be primarily distinguished by the symbols they wear. There are widespread shrines to him near rivers. There are many myths involving his wild romance with Drair. He is known to challenge great mortal heroes.

**Oraes**, the God of Travel, Courage, Challenge

is surprisingly plain, with tanned skin, short, flowing flaming red hair, and eyes the color of banked coals. He is tall and of hearty build, and is usually smiling. He usually wears a tattered cloak dyed bright blue and bronze.

He is also associated with arrogance, birds and gambling. He is often worshipped by women. His few followers can be primarily distinguished by their secret language. There are many shrines to him in small villages. There are many myths involving his many adventures with Desko. He is known to occasionally mislead mortals seeking vengeance.

**Crainon**, the God of Battle and Inspiration,

is somewhat plain, with fair skin, shoulder length, wavy cinnamon hair, and eyes the color of spring greenery. He is very tall and very slender, and generally appears mischievious. He usually wears a hooded cloak dyed blue-green and blue-violet.

He is also associated with astronomy. He is often worshipped by the elderly. His large numbers of followers can be primarily distinguished by their tattoos. There are many offerings to him in cities. There are many myths involving his friendship with Mooala. He is known to give help to great mortal heroes.

**Massav**, the Goddess of Destruction, Disease, Renewal, Decay

, is almost plain-looking, with very pale skin, shoulder length, flowing russet hair, and eyes the color of dark rubies. She is average height and slightly plump, and seldom smiles. She usually wears peasants' clothes dyed dark gold and blue-black.

She is also associated with gambling, good and water. She is often worshipped by men. Her surprisingly few followers can be primarily distinguished by the ritual greetings they use. There are a large number of depictions of her in cities. There are many myths involving her friendship with certain mortals. She is known to challenge random mortals.

Kreyran & **Ilivah -**

**Thydenus**, the God of Trade, Community, Protection

is unusually beautiful, with fair skin, long, rippling dark red hair, and eyes the color of jade. He is surprisingly short and of average build, and sometimes seems very sad. He usually wears formal attire dyed golden-brown.

He is also associated with flowers and mercenaries. He is often worshipped by lawbreakers. His few, but dedicated followers can be primarily distinguished by the holidays they observe. There are numerous sacrifices to him at crossroads. There are many myths involving his mercurial relationship with Massav. He is known to give aid to great mortal leaders.

**Drair**, the God of Water, Marriage,

is very beautiful, with ebony skin, long, flowing pale red hair, and eyes the color of black opals. He is medium height and of average build, and often appears angry. He usually wears elegant clothing dyed blue-violet.

He is also associated with shadows. He is often worshipped by clerics. His many followers can be primarily distinguished by the charms they carry with them. There are a small number of carvings of him near bridges. There are many myths involving his unhappy relationship with Desko.  He is known to sometimes place obstacles in the way of mortals seeking vengeance.

**Desko**, the God of Healing

is almost plain-looking, with ebony skin, long, red-gold hair, and eyes the color of amethyst. He is average height and muscular, and is always smiling. He usually wears little clothing, dyed dark bronze and bright scarlet.

He is also associated with dawn. He is often worshipped by warriors. His few followers can be primarily distinguished by the ritual greetings they use. There are many shrines to him near rivers. There are many myths involving his tempestuous relationship with Janae. He is known to send dreams to mortal magic-users.

**Adouxo**, the God of Wisdom, Science

is eerily beautiful, with fair skin, waist length, swirling dark golden hair, and eyes the color of purple flames. He is very tall and of hearty build, and generally appears mischievious. He usually wears rich robes dyed dark brown.

He is also associated with night and the undead. He is often worshipped by merchants. His many followers can be primarily distinguished by the rites they perform. There are a large number of temples to him near lakes. There are many myths involving his lustful relationship with Drair. He is known to give aid to peasants who ask for aid.