God's & Daerlin

Aalynor, True God.
Lord of Dawn, Lord of Life, Lord of the Light.
Aalynor is active in the realms.
Lucis the Keeper of the Light, who is to retire soon, is Aalynor's emissary.
Vesper the Child of the Light and Kenlokerai are his replacements.
Aalynor's symbol is the head of a unicorn against a flame and crossed by a ribbon of cerulean blue.
Aalynor's sacred stone is the Sapphire.
The Lord of Light, as he was known while Tilnar was in Shadow, has reclaimed his title of Lord of Dawn. While there are still those who refer to him as the Lord of Light, his church is slowly phasing out this title. Aalynor is the embodiment of goodness, and from him flows half of the life-force of the Realms. Aalynor's portfolios include: Light, Life, and because of circumstances, Forgiveness. Of all the Gods, Aalynor is considered the most wise, and he is rarely seen in the mortal realms, relying instead on subtle omens and portents, as well as his mortal followers and angelic messengers. At this time, Aalynor has no mortal Avatar, and his church (the largest following in Nexus save Pandora) is led by the Cleric Lucis, the Keeper of the Light, who grows close to retirement, and Tilnar's Touch. Lucis has been grooming the Paladin Vesper, known as the Child of the Light and the Cleric Kenlokerai as his replacements.

Andaras, Daer'lin Goddess.
Lady of the Arts, Mistress of the Arts, Mistress of Beauty.
Andaras is active in the realms.
Zharina the Priestess and Gift of Inspiration is Andaras' emissary.
Andaras' patron race is Humanity.
Andaras' symbol is a Three Pointed Star.
Andaras' Sacred Stone is the Opal.
The Mistress of Arts is one of the Daer'lin ascended into Godhood following the Great Council which led to the creation of the Races. Andaras brought about the creation of humanity, for Andaras, even as a Daer'lin, was the greatest artist to have lived. Her race, humanity, was the last one created by the Council...Andaras spoke last, and took from all the other races, claiming that most of the other races lacked versatility, and therefore, their views (and thus, their art) would be limited. Unlike most other races, humans bore little special love for their patron, as their very versatility caused them to gravitate toward whichever god best matched their unique personalities. Andaras' portfolio is the arts, as such, she is often revered by bards. Her secondary portfolio is beauty, which, of course causes Andaras to dabble in the affairs of love, as well as hear the prayers of the vain, or those who cannot see the beauty within their physical shells. Not surprisingly, Andaras was not much of a warrior, and, as such, was slain by Vrackon in the Godswar. Andaras was recently resurrected, and seems to have remained quite herself, despite the somewhat twisted power that reforged her godsaura. Her faithful are skilled artisans, be they storytellers, painters, sculpters or poets. As such, Andaras is revered by all the races, though the elves and dwarves seem to bear special love for her.

Arskol, Daer'lin God.
Lord of Knowledge
Arskol was killed in the Godswar, resurrected then touched by Tilnar who absorbed his powers.
Arskol's Patron Race are the Reni.
Arskol's Sacred Symbol is an eye, set against an open tomb.
Arskol's Sacred Stones are Coral, Jade and Slate.
The Lord of Knowledge is one of the Daer'lin ascended into Godhood following the Great Council which led to the creation of the Races, and the only twice- slain god. Arksol's children, the Renis, were the race most like in mindset and lifespan the Daer'lin from which they came, increasing only their curiosity and thirst for knowledge. Therefore, like their patron, the Renis were a scholarly, pacific race. The Renis were charged with mantaining much of the Ancient Knowledges, and to this end, they mantained the Great University in Nexus. Arskol himself was a primarily solitary god, spending more time amongst his strudies than anywhere else, and was often accused of being disinterested in the affairs of the world, except that he could study them. Because of their common interest in knowledge, Arksol was most frequently seen with Maana. Arskol's pacifistic and scholarly life changed, however, with the coming of the War of the Races, and the Godswar. His people nearly extinct, Arksol was quick to join the side of Light in the war, despite his lack of battle skills. Erisar, being a crafty tactitian lured Arskol into his death by using "standard" tactics, the like he knew the Lord of Knowledge would have studied to bait his trap, making Arskol the first of the gods to be slain during the battle. His shade remained in Tilnar's Realm for centuries, and it appeared that the Renis people destroyed completely. Arskol's shade was stolen by Rudestyle along with the souls of the other Daer'lin, and with the creation of Trista during that incident, Tilnar studied it, that he could duplicate the practice and restore Dilanis. Arskol, therefore, was the test subject, Tilnar destroying completely the Lord of Knowledge's Realm, sending the souls of the Lord of Knowledge's faithful into the realms of other gods. Tilnar directed all of this power into Arskol, and the spark was struck Arskol returned to life, though his power, and his sanity was not stable. With their patron's return, the last colony of Renis made contact with the Allied Races, much to the joy of all those in the Realms. Arskol blamed and hated Tilnar for the centuries he had to endure as a shade, and completed his disdain by placing the dagger of Plekto on display in his temple. Arskol then stole the souls of the fallen gods, Dilanis, Erisar and Andaras, from Tilnar's Realm to "liberate" them. Tilnar, remained in his Realm while the othe gods confronted Arskol until Arskol slew Malakai. Tilnar, who was waiting for the soul of a god, and having studied the death of Gods, used his powers to restore Malakai's life, and Touched Arskol as Malakai slew him. There was a great magical backlash, as his Godsaura rekindled life in both Erisar and Andaras. At that time, no one claimed the Portfolio of Knowledge, although Tilnar later revealed that he held this power, upon his return to the Light.

Dilanis, Daer'lin Goddess.
Mistress of Love, Mistress of Peace
Dilanis is active in the realms.
Iona the Mistress and Love's Blessing is Dilanis' emissary.
Oradea is Dilanis' junior emissary.
Dilanis' patron race is the Traenol, or True (Storm) Giants.
Dilanis' symbol is two rings, one gold, one platinum, overlapping on the edge to form the symbol of infinity.
Dilanis' Sacred Stones are Stormstone and Diamond.
The Mistress of Love is one of the Daer'lin ascended into Godhood following the Great Council which led to the creation of the Races. By Dilanis' hands were brought the Traenol from the Daer'lin, the race most commonly referred to as the Storm Giants today. Dilanis was taken by Tilnar's mercy and gentleness, and the two fell in love and were married. When the War of the Races came, Dilanis, like Tilnar, was upset to see the breakdown between the races, the Hatred that had come from what was once love and understanding. When the time of the Godswar came, Dilanis was one of the first Gods who joined Aalynor to do battle against their fallen brethren. While Dilanis' teachings were of Love and Peace, so did she understand that her love for the Realms required her to protect them. Unfortunately for all, Dilanis was slain by Plekto in battle, driving Tilnar over the edge to insanity. It is said that where Dilanis' shade lay, along with the few Daer'lin souls, in Tilnar's Realm, is the single most beautiful place on all the planes of existence. Tilnar sealed Dilanis' Realm after her death, so that it could only be opened by her, were she ever restored. Tilnar had attempted many experiments to resurrect Dilanis, but none of them succeeded, until Tilnar allowed Aalynor to purify him in the Light. The two brothers recreated Dilanis', perfect to the moment of her death, only changed by the centuries as a shade in the realms. With her return, Tilnar embraced the Light. Dilanis found a strong following of mortals who never lost hope in her return, gaining a quick following. Dilanis chose the monk Iona to be her Emissary, the Blessing of Love, and while she leaves the running of the church to Iona, Dilanis is oft on the mortal plane, answering prayers of lovers. It is said that Dilanis has become even more willing to help seperated lovers, due to the centuries she and Tilnar endured just beyond each other's grasp.

Enchantress, Daer'lin Goddess.
Mistress of Greed, Lady of Desire, The Temptress and Mistress of Lust.
Enchantress was touched by Tilnar, who absorbed her powers.
Enchantress' Patron Race are the Goblins.

Erisar, Daer'lin God.
Lord of the Hunt, Lord of Battle.
Erisar is active in the realms.
Aragon the Ranger and Emissary of the Hunt, Florian the Ranger and Fury of the Hunt and Jim the Berserker and Savant of Battle are Erisar's emissaries.
Erisar's Patron Race are the Orcs.
Erisar's Sacred Symbol is a Longbow diagonally over a vertical Claymore.
Erisar's Sacred Stones are the Bloodstone and Garnet.
The Lord of Battle is one of the Daer'lin ascended into Godhood following the Great Council which led to the creation of the Races. Erisar viewed the greatest flaw of the Daer'lin to be their immortality, and so, thought that a greater sense of urgency was needed. Therefore, by Erisar's suggestions came about the Orcish race, with their short life spans, and intense passions. As each God was responsible for their children, Erisar, himself embodyied the passions of the Orcs as his powers defined him. Erisar was most revered amongst the Orcs, although his followers stratched across all the races, his battle-skill a blessing to the Trollish, Dwarven and Ogrish races, while his skills as a woodsman made him propular to the Elves and humanity. Erisar was a strong and passionate god, strong without being cruel, and caring intensely not only for his child-race, but for all the peoples of all the races. This all changed, however, when Enchantress decided that she needed a general for her armies in the War of the Races, and the Godswar. She used her powers to seduce Erisar, and began studying him, finding ways that she could direct his passions to her purposes. Eventually, she won Erisar's aid, and so, launched the War of the Races, in violation of the Rules of Free Will, thus causing the Godswar. Erisar was held back in the battle, at first, acting as a general even in that, directing the Gods of Darkness, his directions slaying Arskol and Andaras quickly. Erisar, the obvious threat, became the primary target for the Gods of Light, and it was Maana who slew him, firing raw mana at him and continuing the stream as she weakened, while the other gods protected her. Erisar was recently resurrected, and having had centuries of existance to consider what happened, his own guilt tearing at him all that time, he was, in mind in spirit a more careful and caring God, despite even the twisted powers that reformed his Godsaura. As before, Erisar's greatest following is amongst the Orcs, who, as a people, mourned his death, many of whom remained loyal to his memory. Erisar is also very popular amongst Rangers of all races, for his skills as a Hunter and as a Warrior. Erisar's return, in fact, became a matter of joy for most members of the Allied Races, for they believed, and still do, that Erisar will aid them in the battles to come. Based on the gains made by Nexus' army and the Allied Races, this may, in fact, be the case, as Erisar answers the prayers of the Faithful. In fact, the second-in-command of the Allied Forces after Fariol is Kriden, a Dwarvish Cleric of Erisar. Erisar's refounded church in Nexus is quite unstructured, and he has chosen two Emissaries on the Mortal Plane, the Ranger Aragon to represent the Hunt, and the Barbarian Jim to represent Battle.

Kyorl, Daemon God.
Lord of Hatred, Lord of Lies, Lord of Lust, Lord of Greed, Lord of Desire, Lord of Pain, Lord of Chaos.
Kyorl is active in the realms.
Lother the Theif and Speaker of Truths and Izra the Prophetess and Purveyor of Truths are Kyorl's emissaries.
Kyorl's Patron Races are Goblins, Drow, Chromatic Dragons and Daemons.
Kyorl's Sacred Symbol is an angel in silver robes placing a golden crown on his head, with the hand holding the crown scaled and Daemonic.
Kyorl's Sacred Stones are Black Tourmaline and Cernelian.
The Lord of Lies is, in fact, the antithesis of the rest of the gods. Kyorl was created by Tilnar, infusing a God's Aura into what was the leader of his daemons in his Dark Realms. Tilnar, to power the god's aura, gave Kyorl of his own powers. Tilnar infused Kyorl with the powers and responsibilities of Hatred, Desire, Greed, Lust and Lies, portfolio which seemed to integrate well with the daemon's personality. As he was never Daer'lin, Kyorl seems to operate on different rules. For example, his power seems to grow at his porfolios are used - every lie told, every flash of lust that is acted upon, all of these things seem to increase his power. In addition to this, Kyorl seems to have retained the Daemonic ability to feed from negative emotions, making him stronger. As such, Kyorl used this ablity to "feed" while Tilnar was rejecting several of the powers of Darkness, causing Kyorl to become far stronger than he had been before, and giving him new portfolios to enjoy, although they were twisted by the process. Kyorl is now considered the Embodiment of Evil, and his followers left Nexus to join the Goblin Hoardes, who faithfully renamed their unique powers in his honor. Kyorl took the patron races from Tilnar, happily accepting into his fold the Drow, Daemons and Dragons who did not wish to "return to the Light" when their Lord did, which grants Kyorl a large and powerful following. As stated, the rules and limitations of Kyorl's powers are unknown, and it is believed that his unique nature and power may make him a match for even the Brothers, easily exceeding the strength of the Ascended Daer'lin. The only known limitation of Kyorl is the Law of Free Will, which while he will bend it greatly, going so far as to attempt to convince, cajole, persuade and bribe mortal beings to act, he still must have the action come from them in order to feed. Kyorl's mortal church is led by the thief Lothar, the Speaker of Truths. It seems unlikely, however, that Kyorl would part with enough power to create an Avatar, although with his new-found strength, the possibility cannot be dismissed.

Maanaa, Daer'lin Goddess.
Mistress of Magick
Maanaa was touched by Tilnar, who absorbed her powers.
Maanaa's Patron Race are the Dragons.
Maanaa's Sacred Symbol is a Crescent Moon wrapped around an 8-pointed star, with the star's four primary points extending past the crescent.
Maanaa's Sacred Stones are the Aldan, Quartz Stone and Orichalcum.
The Mistress of Magic is one of the Daer'lin ascended into Godhood following the Great Council which led to the creation of the Races. By Maana's hands were brought the Dragons from the Daer'lin. Maana was primarily a solitary goddess, although she was often seen with Arskol, sharing a similar interest: knowledge. The Brothers created the magical weave, however, it was Maana that maintained it, carefully nurturing the weave so that it would grow. Maana stood on the side of the Gods of Light in the battle of the Godswar, and was an instrumental factor during the battle. In the aftermath, Maana sought to use her magic to heal Tilnar's pain, but Tilnar, consumed by his madness, did not know who or what approached him, and Touched her, slaying her. Maana's destruction reshaped her children, and from the magical backlash in the weave were formed many sub-races, so now there are the Chromatic and Metallic dragons. Many attribute Maana's slaying to the creation of many other races, including the Drow, the split Giant races, and other such things. Following her death, the weave began to unravel, which is the reason for the banning of the spell "fly". Since then, the weave was brought under control. Maana's memory is still revered by magi, and by the dragons, although the Dragons have since pledged themselves to Tilnar. Maana's Realm still exists, a tribute maintained by Tilnar's guilt in having slain an ally.

Malakai, Daer'lin God.
Lord of Justice, Malakai the Cruel.
Malakai was touched by Tilnar, who absorbed his powers.
Malakai's Patron Race are the Ogres. Malakai's Sacred Symbol is a set of unbalanced scales.

Novind, Daer'lin God.
Lord of Chaos and Stormreaver.
Novind was Touched by Tilnar, who absorbed his power. For a time, Tilnar's madness and the Power of Chaos "re-created" a Novind, as a Drow, but this was only an extension of Tilnar's madness.

Novind's Patron Race is the Gnoll.

Paelina, Angel Goddess.
Lady of Honor, Lady of Valor, Lady of Duty.
Paelina is active in the realms.
Anterio and Valena are Paelina's emissary.
Paelina has no patron race.
Paelina's Sacred Symbol are Crossed Swords, one of Steel (Valor), one of Silver (Honor).
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