Religion of

                Each of the countries of Qur-tayn have their own religious views and typically their own pantheon of dieties. Even within one country, there will often be separation between the pantheons of various races. The piety level in curly brackets signifies the level of piety for said race. See below for descriptions of the piety ratings.

piety rating significance
{1} incredibly unpious populous
(under 20% of the population worships, very few people dedicate themselves to the religion)
{2} unpious populous
(around than 40% of the population worships; only some of the population follows the religion)
{3} moderately pious populous
(around 60% of the population worships; religion plays a significant role in the society)
{4} very pious populous
(around 80% of the population worships; religion is very important in daily life)
{5} incredibly pious populous
(almost 100% of the population worships; religion is politics)



                Below is a list of the 12 countries of Qur-tayn and includes the major races inhabiting the region. Clicking on a country name will zoom down this page to that country's deities. Below this chart is an alphabetical list of all Qur-tayn deities and clicking on a deity name will zoom down to their entry. Alternatively, you can scroll down the page normally.

 

country standard races {piety rating}    country standard races {piety rating}
Arkania White Dragons {1}
& Jarls {4}
Jinatra Gold Dragons {1}
Zlaghinova Silver Dragons {3},
Humans {3} & Gloridians {4}
Murduk Red Dragons {1}, Fire Giants {4},
Ursags {2} & Kobolds {2}
Peneloponaea undead {2} Selentia Blue Dragons {2}, Bugbears {2}
& Hobgoblins {3}
Glenneton Green Dragons {3}
& Gnolls {5}
Viswanathan Rakshasas {1} & Wymics {4}
Gordohemnia Aboleths {1}
& Blues {1}
Vigooria Black Dragons {1}, Nagans {3}
& Trolls {2}
Anaptun Abra Karboten {3} Almaroon Bronze Dragons {3}
& Locathahs {3}

country

standard

races {piety rating}
Konimaru Kenku {4}, Aarakocra {3} & Hobgoblins {1}

 


 

alphabetical list of Qur-tayn's 33 deities
 

name position country domains
Aakrotacca NG Lesser Goddess Konimaru Air / Family / Good / Protection
Akalabeth Huntravit
Kellormenarn
LN Demi-Goddess Jinatra Knowledge / Law / Magic / Planning / Spell
Almarus PN Greater God Almaroon Ocean / Scalykind / Trade / Weather
the Argentum/-a LG Greater God/-ess Zlaghinova Community / Good / Healing / Law / Nobility
Bellistara & Clareford CG Demi-God & Goddess Zlaghinova Chaos / Charm / Good / Trickery
Bistrepid LE Lesser God Murduk Fire / Suffering / Tyranny / War
Bleg-h CE Demi-God Vigooria Chaos / Destruction / Renewal / Tyranny
Enkidu CE Demi-God Anaptun Abra Animal / Chaos / Retribution / Trickery
Euphigyanaea NG Greater Goddess Anaptun Abra Good / Healing / Moon / Renewal
Fjorm Kardas CG Lesser God Arkania Animal / Ice* / Protection / Sun
Glennere LE Greater Goddess Glenneton Destruction / Evil / Family / Plant / War
Heldegaard CG Lesser Goddess Zlaghinova Artifice / Cavern / Craft / Dwarf / Metal 
Heptara LE Lesser Goddess Vigooria Charm / Plant / Scalykind / Suffering
Grimbold LG Lesser God Zlaghinova Air / Moon / Ocean / Strength
Gwynarth NG Lesser Diety Anaptun Abra Air / Luck / Storm / Water
Gwystol CG Demi-God Anaptun Abra Charm / Gnome / Illusion / Luck
Kurnglaaf LN Demi-God Zlaghinova Knowledge / Law / Rune / Spell
Lairien LG Lesser Goddess Anaptun Abra Earth / Law / Nobility / Plant
Maxevrakke NG Lesser God Zlaghinova Luck / Plant / Sun / Water
Nanatsu Ikazuchi LN Greater God Konimaru Law / Nobility / Retribution / Storm / Weather
Nishi Haru LG Lesser God Konimaru Family / Healing / Trade / Travel
Okamular CN Lesser God Anaptun Abra Darkness / Family / Repose / Suffering
Peneloponaea NE Demi-Goddess Peneloponaea Darkness / Hatred / Suffering / Undeath
the Phoenix LN Greater Goddess Murduk Air / Fire / Renewal / Retribution
Sendure CN Demi-Goddess Gordohemnia Creation / Madness / Mentalism / Time
Shika Oyadama NG Demi-God Konimaru Fire / Good / Strength / War
Telegmanae LN Demi-God Anaptun Abra Knowledge / Portal / Trade / Travel
Tinempuaar LE Lesser God Selentia Law / Evil / Scalykind / Storm
Torcca PN Demi-God Konimaru Fate / Repose / Renewal / Suffering
Ur-blujinestra NE Demi-Goddess Glenneton Hatred / Tyranny / War / Water
Uugloomaaah CE Demi-Diety (Selentia) Chaos / Slime / Strength
Watoosee NG Lesser God Viswanathan Fate / Knowledge / Mentalism / Planning
Yip-rata NE Demi-God Murduk Death / Evil / Spider / Trickery



full list of Qur-tayn deities, ordered by county and position

* note that the Jinatran historian of the Citidel of Akalabeth, Lord Adregdonegs (a Gold Draconian-Human sage), has summarized excerpts listed here from his tome entitled 'Religion in Qur-tayn: a comprehensive study'

* APA ("ante-praesens annus" in Karboten) is the number of years before the current year
          (this is the common way to keep year dates in Qur-tayn)



Arkanian dieties


name:   Fjorm Kardas (CG Lesser God)
titles: the Shining Ice, the Wolf Herder
symbol: a harnessed white wolf sitting on a snowy plain under the shining sun
weapon: the Sharphalla (wooden staff with a bulbous, knotted head)
domains: Animal / Ice* / Protection / Sun
worshippers: Arkanian Jarls (Frost Giants)
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Fjorm Kardas was a Jarl hero who lived thousands of years ago. In Jarl culture, he is credited with initially taming the cunningly vicious white wolves, which were previously the Jarls' biggest threat. Devotees of Kardas' Ice domain are rumored to actually be healed by frost/cold magic. Later, when the roving undead of Peneloponaea began to head north into the Jarl Steppes, the mythology of Fjorm Kardas evolved to include legends of his smiting undead with bright snow-reflected light.




Zlaghinovan dieties


name:   the Argentum/-a (LG Greater God/-ess)
titles: King/Queen of the Silver Dragons, the Perfect Form, the Perfect Silver Age, the Son/Daughter of Saphurm
symbol: a silver star on a black background (the Zlaghinovan standard)
weapon: the Blade of Saphurm (silver longsword)
domains: Community / Good / Healing / Law / Nobility
worshippers: Zlaghinovan Silver Dragons, Gloridians & Humans
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
The king or queen of Zlaghinova is referred to as the Argentum or Argenta, respectively. The people of Zlaghinova (especially the Silver Dragons) worship this person as a deity, and in this position, they do exhibit god-like powers. To achieve this position, a Silver Dragons must occupy the "Five Places of High Esteem." These are: 1) trust; 2) healing; 3) excellence; 4) wisdom; and 5) love.

(see historical entry on Zlaghinova for more information)

 

name:   Heldegaard (CG Lesser Goddess)
titles: Mof Mining, the Digging Wench, the Spade of Lairien
symbol: a pick in the mouth of a dark cave
weapon: the Spade of Lairien (heavy pick)
domains: Artifice / Cavern / Craft / Dwarf / Metal
worshippers: Zlaghinovan Gloridians & Humans (especially miners & smiths)
Lord
Adregdonegs
( Akalabeth
historian):
Heldegaard is an ancient Dwarven Goddess, and thus it is no wonder that metal working and refining has remained an important aspect in Gloridian culture. Followers of Heldegaard are usually in some way involved with the mining, refining or working of metal ores, but rarely wear large symbols representing their patron Goddess. She teaches that wealth is something one must work hard for, but that safety should never be sacrificed.

 

name:   Grimbold (LG Lesser God)
titles: the Heavenly Mariner, Sailor of the Skies
symbol: an airboat sailing through the clouds
weapon: Grimbold's Hammer (a throwing hammer)
domains: Air / Moon / Ocean / Strength
worshippers: Zlaghinovan Humans & Gloridians (esp. sailors & fishermen)
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Grimbold was originally a diety from Dwarven mythology, the protector of the skies. Over the millenia, however, his importance in Dwarven culture has waned. Since he represents the ocean, winds, moonlight and strength required to endure the northern storms, Grimbold has since evolved to be an important holy figure for the riparian Human communities of NWern Zlaghinova. Prayers are often made in his name by sailors and fishermen alike but cities like Lashalle and Airenaeus have impressive processional ceremonies in Grimbold's name.

 

name:   Maxevrakke "MAX-eh-vra-keh" (NG Lesser God)
titles: the Harvester, Farmer of the Heavens
symbol: a bushel of wheat
weapon: a sickle
domains: Luck / Plant / Sun / Water
worshippers: Zlaghinovan Humans & Gloridians (esp. farmers)
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Maxevrakke is said to be a friendly god, always willing to help those who work in his name. As the 'Farmer of the Heavens', he sees to the fields of wheat in the afterlife and bolsters the food of the gods. Many festivals and rituals take place in Maxevrakke's name in Zlaghinova to celebrate or pray for a good harvest. One can rarely find priests fully devoted to Maxevrakke, however. Instead, nearly everyone in a farming village will pay homage to him.

 

name:   Kurnglaaf "KURN-glaf" (LN Demi-God)
titles: the Runecaster, Scribe of the Gods, Ink of the Ages
symbol: a black on tan Dwarven rune (character) for 'inscribe'
weapon: Quill of the Ancients (adamantine spear)
domains: Knowledge / Law / Rune / Spell
worshippers: Zlaghinovan Gloridians (usually only runecasters)
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Kurnglaaf was the founder of magical runecasting which can have a number of useful effects. It has since been developed to the point where it is almost a religion in itself. The secrets of Kurnglaaf and the modern day runecasters are as closely guarded as the Karboten Demi-God of runegates (magical portals), Telegmanae.

(Runecaster prestige class appears on page 51 of the Forgotten Realms campaign setting text)

 

name:   Bellistara & Clareford (CG Demi-God & Goddess)
titles: the Lovers, the Young Lovers
symbol: a motif of a young Human couple's embrace
weapon: a shortbow
domains: Chaos / Charm / Good /  Trickery
worshippers: Zlaghinovan Humans & Gloridians (esp. youths)
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
This couple actually existed a couple hundred years ago and have now become part of the Zlaghinovan mythology. They were young Human lovers who defied their parents who said they were too young (only 13) to be together. Bellistara convinced Clareford to run away from home and they headed east from their mountain home of Hedormel. From here, their adventures just began, as they found ways of helping Zlaghinovans in need. Throughout their journeys, the principle of courageous youth remains a constant theme.

Today, the stories of Bellistara and Clareford are taught to children to encourage a sense of justice and service with a healthy tint of rebellion which young people can strongly relate to. Because of this, however, open worship of these two as deities is often looked down upon by the Silver Dragons. 




Peneloponaean dieties


name:   Peneloponaea (NE Demi-Goddess)
titles: the Wicked Pride, the Dark Mage
symbol: an eclipsed teal moon in a pitch sky (see the Peneloponaean standard)
weapon: a skull-headed sceptre
domains: Darkness / Hatred / Suffering / Undeath
worshippers: sentient undead in the land of Peneloponaea
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Peneloponaea was an incredibly powerful Karboten mage who lived about 3,500 APA. Her power was so great that she is rumored to have rivalled the power of the gods. As someone who gave religion little concern or attention, some of the gods became outraged. The Phoenix, in particular, challenged her and said that she would immolate all of Anaptun Abra if her challenge was not accepted. The proud Peneloponaea, who loved her country dearly, met the Phoenix in battle north of the Karboten lands and was annihilated. But her spirit and power were too strong to send into the afterlife, and her soul remained.

As an embittered spirit, she tried to return to her homeland and was chased out by a people who had secretly begged forgiveness of the Phoenix and promised to forever shun Peneloponaea. Peneloponaea's already twisted soul transmogrified into a foul and wicked thing, and now she is but a symbol of hatred and death, sitting in her country of sentient undead who are also unwilling to leave this world. They remain behind only to torture the living who possess what they can never again attain -- mortality.




Glenneton dieties


name:   Glennere "glen-AIR-eh" (LE Greater Goddess)
titles: the Grand Mother, the Dragon Queen, the Brood Queen
symbol: a Great Green Wyrm in the forest surrounded by wyrmlings
weapon: a greataxe (as on the Glenneton standard)
domains: Destruction / Evil / Family / Plant / War
worshippers: Glenneton Gnolls (almost all) & Green Dragons (only politically)
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Glennere is a powerful Green Dragon-turned-goddess who created the Gnoll race long ago in a long-forgotten land. Glenneton was founded in her name, and all of its people show fear (if not reverence) to her. Glennere's prime principles are simple: the strongest stock (physically and/or intellectually) should breed more, one must work hard for the benefit of the country, and one must expand the kingdom of Glennere until it covers the world. 

name:   Ur-blujinestra "urrr-BLU-zhin-es-tra" (NE Demi-Goddess)
titles: "Great Slayer of Gold Dragons", the Dark Wave, the Sparkling Whirlpool, the Dragonslayer
symbol: a large wave about to envelope a Gold Dragon
weapon: the Dark Wave (heavy flail)
domains: Hatred / Tyranny / War / Water
worshippers: Glenneton Gnolls & Green Dragons (especially in southern Glenneton)
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Since their unsuccessful attempt to overtake the Jinatrans around 3000 APA, the Glennetons have increasingly grown to loathe their southern Gold Dragon neighbors. This hatred has become so strong that a new set of myths developed of a hero who was able to single-handedly take down even the oldest Gold Dragons from the sky. The followers of Ur-blujinestra also head the words of Glennere, but focus on the eventual southward-assualt on Jinatra.




Gordohemnian dieties


name:   Sendure "sen-DYOU-ray" (CN Demi-Goddess)
titles: the Wild Psion, the Ripple in Time, the Mad One
symbol: psychic waves moving out from an unseen point (Gordohemnian standard)
weapon: a light crossbow
domains: Creation / Madness / Mentalism / Time
worshippers: Gordohemnian Blues (but very few)
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Little is known about Sendure, the 'Mad One', mainly because no one has ever recorded a conversation with one of her followers. The stark secrecy of the Blues make finding out about this little-known aspect in their society nearly impossible. I theorize that this goddess is a means by which the psionically-active Blues can pray for greater focus and strength in their mental abilities.




Anaptun Abra dieties


name:   Euphigyanaea "you-FIDGE-an-eye-a" (NG Greater Goddess)
titles: the Healing Mother, Light of the Night, the Blue Moon
symbol: a bright blue moon (known as Jerik in the far West)
weapon: a blue-stoned gada (stone-headed heavy mace)
domains: Good / Healing / Moon / Renewal
worshippers: Anaptun Abra and Zlaghinovan Karboten, Humans and Gloridians
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
The main theological mother-figure of the matriarchal Karboten race, Euphigyanaea is the most commonly prayed-to deity in all of Anaptun Abra. They say that the blue moon which is always visible on clear nights is actually the pupil of one of Euphigyanaea's eyes, constantly looking to see how things are going. The soft bluish light can "set someone at peace, and through peace, all wounds may heal. Euphigyanaea shines upon the night world at rest, and all are renewed." These are the words of the Karboten priests and priestesses of Euphiguanaea, who can found in any Anaptun Abra city or village. 

name:   Lairien "LIE-ree-en" (LG Lesser Goddess)
titles: the Earth Mother, Mother of Earth, the Fair Land & Sturdy Ground
symbol: a large stone slab with short vibrant grass atop it
weapon: a warhammer
domains: Earth / Law / Nobility / Plant
worshippers: Anaptun Abra and Zlaghinovan Karboten, Gloridians and Humans
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Lairien was the original name for the world, as given by the ancient Terran Gnomes. Many ancient Dwarves (who also lived underground) also revered the Earth Mother, but now, few remain who do. The original followers of this kind of earth-mother deity have split to follow others. The Zlaghinovan Humans who farm now pray to Maxevrakke, who is said to be one of Lairien's children. The Zlaghinovan Gloridians who spend more time underground in the silver and iron mines pray to Heldegaard. The Karboten farmers tend to favor Gwynarth over Lairien. There are no longer priests and clerics specific to Lairien within Qur-tayn, but she still remains a solid part of the Karboten pantheon. 

name:   Okamular "oh-KAH-myoo-lar" (CN Lesser God)
titles: Death, Collector of Souls
symbol: a spirit drifting toward a void
weapon: Cloak of the Afterlife (net)
domains: Darkness / Family / Repose / Suffering
worshippers: Anaptun Abra Karboten
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Though there are not many who specifically follow the Karboten God of Death, Okamular, he is an important figure in Karboten figure. The ritual for sending the soul of the dead into the afterlife is a long and complicated one in which priests of Okamular will beg him to escort the spirits away from Peneloponaea's grasp. Indeed, reverance for Okamular has steadily increased since the fall of Peneloponaea (3,500 APA) as Karboten dead will often return to haunt the living under Peneloponaea's control if this ritual is not performed.

 

name:   Gwynarth "gwy-NARTH" (NG Lesser Diety)
titles: the Easterly Wind, the Stormbringer
symbol: a dark, quickly moving cloud
weapon: Whistling Lightning (shortbow)
domains: Air / Luck / Storm / Water
worshippers: Anaptun Abra Karboten (especially farmers & anti-Selentine militia)
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Originally an aspect of Lairien, Gwynarth eventually evolved into a deity in itself. It is called the Easterly Wind and Stormbringer, and farmers all across Anaptun Abra pray to it/her/him for the heavy rains required to begin the growth of the spring crops. Gwynarth is in many ways similar to the Zlaghinovan deities Maxevrakke the Harvester and Grimbold the Heavenly Mariner, and I am currently focusing my research on determining the relationship these religions have had on each other. 

name:   Enkidu "EN-ki-dyoo" (CE Demi-God)
titles: the Beast, the Beastmaster, the Shapeshifter
symbol: a line-drawing motif of a fierce-looking bear or owlbear with arms/wings raised
weapon: Blade of the Beasts (glaive)
domains: Animal / Chaos / Retribution / Trickery
worshippers: Anaptun Abra Karboten barbarians in the Evylfar (Badlands Forest)
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Thought to inhabit Evylfar (Badlands forest), Enkidu is rarely worshipped. Though not illegal, supplication to Enkidu is strongly looked down upon in Karboten culture. Still, some Karboten living in rural areas may give offerings to Enkidu to ward off roaming beasts. Enkidu is often portrayed as an owlbear, and may be responsible for the evolution of this breed of beast.

The Karboten do their best to steer clear of the Evylfar, from which a great many strange and powerful beasts derive to terrorize the countryside. 650 APA was a year which saw a great massacre of Karbotens who rallied together to clear the forest of evil beasts. None returned.

 

name:   Telegmanae "te-LEG-men-eye" (LN Demi-God)
titles: the Gate Keeper, the Traveller
symbol: a large runegate archway
weapon: a kukri
domains: Knowledge / Portal / Trade / Travel
worshippers: Anaptun Abra Karboten (only gatekeepers)
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Gnomes have been intrigued by (and therefore gifted in) magic since the dawn of time. The Karbotens, who are descendants of the ancient Terran Gnomes, brought the secret of the runegate with them. (A runegate is a magical portal through which one may travel between two places instantly.) This magical 'technology' is incredibly powerful and would mean disaster if it fell into the wrong hands. Indeed, the Rakshasas among others are constantly trying to discover how to make runegates for themselves.

This is where the followers of Telegmanae come in. Telegmanae was the supposed inventor of the runegate, and in his name, this secret cult does their absolute best to protect the runegates. 

name:   Gwystol "GWY-stul" (CG Demi-God)
titles: the Illusionist
symbol: a well-cut shining sapphire
weapon: the Giant Hornet (dart)
domains: Charm / Gnome / Illusion / Luck
worshippers: Anaptun Abra Karboten
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Gwystol was a popular Tinker Gnome hero who is said to have been a perfect example of your average Tinker Gnome. Though the Tinker Gnomes died out many thousands of years ago with the rise of Ko the White (the spider fatima which was bolstered by the denizens of the underdark), their patron remains a part of Karboten mythology. Wizards in general tend not to be interested in the goings-on of the heavens, but it's not uncommon for a Karboten mage to thank Gwystol for the success a powerful spell.




Jinatran dieties


name:   Akalabeth Huntravit Kellormenarn (LN Demi-Goddess)
titles: the Golden Spire, the Golden Apple, the Spellseed, the Gleaming Tome
symbol: golden arrows pointing towards the heavens (the Jinatran standard)
weapon: the Defender of Knowledge (ranseur)
domains: Knowledge / Law / Magic / Planning / Spell
worshippers: Jinatran Gold Dragons
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
The Gold Dragons of Jinatra are not a very pious people, and have but one deity they revere. Akalabeth Huntravit Kellormenarn was a Gold Dragon who lived some 15,000 years ago and called together her Gold Dragon relatives to create the Citidel of Akalabeth. This citidel is a great tower of a gold-alloy which reaches up miles into the sky. It is a place of knowledge and learning, and most of the Gold Dragon population of Qur-tayn lives there.

(I, Lord Adregdonegs, live here, too, and if you ever happen to stop by, please look me up. I always have time to greet a fan.)




Murduk dieties


name:   the Phoenix (LN Greater Goddess)
titles: the Firebird, the Shooting Star
symbol: a large bird of prey, wreathed in flames (Murduk Fire Giant standard)
weapon: the Sunflare (flaming morningstar)
domains: Air / Fire / Renewal / Retribution
worshippers: Murduk Fire Giants & Red Dragons and Zlaghinovan Gloridians (few)
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
In the lands of Qur-tayn, the Phoenix is the only known 'fatima'. A fatima is a living fate, or a mortal deity. The Phoenix does not take shape and appear to mortals but is of flesh and blood... and fire. No one knows whether the Phoenix is male or female, and she is commonly referred to as female. She lives inside an impossible huge volcano in the middle of Murduk, and is seen emerging every few days. When she takes to the sky, no Red Dragons can be found, and it is believed by the Fire Giants that they are her prey. The Red Dragons, however, revere/fear her as a powerful creature and avoid her fiery wrath (to which even Red Dragons are not immune). The Phoenix was also seen as a patron of the Red Dwarves who lived far to the west, and the Gloridians, who are their modern ancestors, still pay her hommage.

The Phoenix rarely speaks, even to her most devout followers, and thus her motives are not truly understood. Perhaps she sees herself as the Justiciar of the Gods, and this may explain her strongy involvement in heavenly affairs. (see Peneloponaea)

 

name:   Bistrepid "bis-TRE-pid" (LE Lesser God)
titles: Lord of Fire, the Fire Spitter
symbol: a demon spitting a fireball
weapon: the Fiery Spit (flaming mace and chain)
domains: Fire / Suffering / Tyranny / War
worshippers: Murduk Fire Giants
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
According to followers of Bistrepid, he was the bastard child of the Phoenix and a mortal man. He is also thought to be the father of all Fire Giants, and is highly revered by them. Bistrepid is a god of conquest, but the Fire Giants prefer to remain near their geothermally active homeland. Raids in his name are sometimes made upon the Rakshasa city-state of Shaadi Karke, but the Fire Giants are easily repelled by the Rakshasa's unmatched magical ability.

There is some animosity between the Fire Giant followers of Bistrepid and the Phoenix, and there appears to have been a gradual shift towards following Bistrepid. This may, at some point, represent another shift from the Phoenix's followers, again causing its retribution. (see Peneloponaea)

 

name:   Yip-rata "yip-RAH-tah" (NE Demi-God)
titles: the Spider Lord
symbol: a white spider
weapon: Yip-rata's Fang (light pick)
domains: Death / Evil / Spider / Trickery
worshippers: Murduk Kobolds
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Yip-rata is undoubtedly a throwback to the worship of Ko the White some 10,000 years past. The Kobolds (who live under the eastern mountains of Murduk) only have him to worship. The Kobolds, like the Jinatrans, also tend to favor arcane magic over divine magic, however, and Yip-rata tends to play but a minor role in their society.




Selentine dieties


name:   Tinempuaar "tin-EM-pyoo-are" (LE Lesser God)
titles: the Great Blue Wyrm, the Dragon Moon
symbol: the bright blue moon (known as Jerik in the far west)
weapon: the Blue Spark (lightning javelin)
domains: Law / Evil / Moon / Scalykind / Storm
worshippers: Selentine Hobgoblins, Bugbears & Blue Dragons
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Is it perhaps due to the fact that both the Selentines and Karboten claim the blue moon as their own unique deities which has given rise to the fierce animosity between these two people. Tinempuaar was Blue Dragon king of ancient times (6,000 APA) who began a conquest against the neighboring Copper and Brass Dragons, and almost caused the two races to be completely wiped out. Upon his death from old age (he was said to have lived for 10,000 years), his soul travelled up into the sky and became the blue moon, which is always looking down upon the Selentine Empire.

 

name:   Uugloomaaah "UHH-gloo-MAHH" (CE Demi-Diety)
titles: the Great Ooze, the Changing One, the Seeping
symbol: a multi-colored ooze
weapon: a club
domains: Chaos / Slime / Strength
worshippers: Selentine Hobgoblins
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
A now nearly forgotten deity, Uugloomaaah was formerly the patron of the Hobgoblins who occupied the island off the east coast of Selentia. Since the Hobgoblins were enslaved by the Blue Dragons, open worship of Uugloomaaah has been all but abolished. There are still some devout followers of this strange deity hidden in metropolitan pockets of the Selentine Empire, however, but the cult's true motives remain unknown.

It is currently theorized that before their encounter with the Blue Dragons, the Hobgoblins had in fact been enslaved by this strange deity and with their lack of sophistication, took Uuloomaaah as their overlord. No records have been found from that date (circa 2500 APA), however, and the followers of this ethos still keep no records even today.




Viswanathan dieties


name:   Watoosee "wa-TOO-see" (NG Lesser God)
titles: the Seer, the Soothsayer, the Blind
symbol: a withered and worn walking stick
weapon: a withered shortstaff (two-handed club)
domains: Fate / Knowledge / Mentalism / Planning
worshippers: Viswanathan Wymics
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
When the Wymics far southwest of Qur-tayn were abducted by the Rakshasas, they brought with them their reverence for Watoosee. Watoosee was a blind Wymic seer whose portents of the future were unmatched. Hundreds of years after his death, one of his final predictions came true. "A god-like race of magical beings will come forth and adbuct us. We must not rebel. We cannot rebel. We will forever be slaves to these beings but forever be strong."

It is only because of this that the Rakshasa have allowed the Wymics to continue their worship. Some Rakshasas, too, who wish to gain more popular favor, also pay lip service to Watoosee, a man who was said to have been temperate and wise.




Vigoorian dieties


name:   Heptara "hep-TA-ra" (LE Lesser Goddess)
titles: the Six-Headed Snake, the Snake Charmer, Six Venoms
symbol: a six-headed cobra
weapon: the Serpent's Tongue (forked spear)
domains: Charm / Plant / Scalykind / Suffering
worshippers: Vigoorian Nagans
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Followers of Heptara claim that she created both the Naga and Nagan races, though my research has found that this is not true. The first records of Heptara are long after the earliest Naga records which were collected by their conquerors, the Rakshasas. It is also rumored that she is a living goddess, who travels between the Vigoorian Nagan cities, but this is also probably not true.

It is ironic (to say the least) that this goddess represents charisma and is followed by one of Qur-tayn's least charismatic people. Little else is really known about the inner workings and politics of this deity, as her followers are xenophobic in the extreme and rarely accompany trade expeditions along the sealines.

 

name:   Bleg-h (CE Demi-God)
titles: the Great Arm
symbol: a detached Troll arm
weapon: the Great Arm (Troll arm as a maul)
domains: Chaos / Destruction / Renewal / Tyranny
worshippers: Vigoorian Trolls
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Bleg-h was a Troll hero who discovered the use of weapons. In a great battle long ago, his arm was chopped off in combat with a group of strange humanoid creatures. His normal attacks could not penetrate the army of his assailants and so he picked up his detached left arm and flailed about with it wildly until they had been beaten into a pulp.

This is not the kind of legend the Black Dragons want the Vigoorian Trolls to follow, as it encourages them to abandon all attempts at using tactics on the battlefield. Nonetheless, if you're a Troll, this is quite an effective tactic.




Almaroon dieties


name:   Almarus "all-MA-rus" (PN Greater God)
titles: the Wave and Wind, the Dragon's Wings, the Great Sea
symbol: a Dragon or galley being hurled through the skies or waves
weapon: a crossbow
domains: Ocean / Scalykind / Trade / Weather
worshippers: Almaroon Bronze Dragons & Locathahs (esp. fishermen & traders)
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Almarus is the Bronze Dragon god of the seas, and was almost immediately adopted by the Locathah's when these two races met milennia ago. Since that time, however, the portfolio of this god has changed to include trade, which the Almaroons have used to become a strong nation. Almarus is said to look upon the world as a hobby by his followers, and rarely chooses to intercede in the affairs of human- and dragon-kind. That said, one should be wary of the power of an Almarus priest defending his ship on the high seas.




Konimaru dieties


name:   Nanatsu Ikazuchi "na-NA-tze ee-ka-ZOO-chee" (LG Greater God)
titles: the Seven Thunders, Unending Storm, Gates of the Heavens
symbol: dark clouds with fierce wind & lightning
weapon: a katana or naginata
domains: Law / Nobility / Retribution / Storm / Weather
worshippers: Konimaru Kenkus & Aarakocras living in Kenku society
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Nanatsu Ikazuchi is currently the prime deity in Konimaru, a land with a history which dwarfs that of Qur-Tayn. Hundreds of gods and goddesses have disappeared throughout the history of Konimaru, apparently, and only three remain. Prayers to Nanatsu Ikazuchi are made during the course of any ceremony, and being a ritualistic people, one might hear His name a hundred times in a day. Priests of Nanatsu Ikazuchi hold the highest political positions in Kenku communities, and all of their efforts are aimed at securing a place in Konimaru for future Kenku generations -- often through offensive measures against the Konsetsuborra (Eastern Demons). 



name:   Nishi Haru "NEE-shee ha-ROO" (LG Lesser God)
titles: the Western Spring
symbol: sakura blossoms in a breeze
weapon: war fan
domains: Community / Healing / Trade / Travel
worshippers: Konimaru Kenkus (almost everyone, but especially traders, sailors & healers)
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Unlike the other two Kenku deities, Nishi Haru has a much more peaceful profile. He looks over those who make the long journeys to trade with Almaroon to their west, and heals those ravaged by Konsetuborra attacks at home. Healers tend to revere Nishi Haru above even Nanatsu Ikazuchi, but the highly structured theological community of the Kenkus teaches that Nanatsu Ikazuchi's powers are greater.



name:   Shika Oyadama "SHEE-ka oy-ya-DA-ma" (NG Demi-God)
titles: the Deer-Headed, Oni-Kirikorosu ("Demon Slayer")
symbol: a Peryton with a fierce grin
weapon: a tanso (longspear)
domains: Fire / Good / Strength / War
worshippers: Konimaru Kenku warriors & war clerics
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
One of the most common Konsetsuborra (Eastern Demons) in Konimaru is the Peryton, a large black-feathered eagle with a purple stag head. These are creatures of pure malice, and they only feast upon the hearts of sentient beings. Shika Oyadama was, in fact, a Peryton some 10,000 years ago, but unlike her demonic kin, she turned from the path of corruption and began to fight with the Kenku and Aarakocra against the other Konsetsuborra. It is believed that when Shika Oyadama ascended into the heavens, Nanatsu Ikazuchi (the Seven Thunders) granted her with the powers of fire, and sent her to continue in the fight against the Eastern Demons plaguing Konimaru since the dawn of time.



name:   Aakrotacca "AK-row-TA-ka" (NG Lesser Goddess)
titles: the Great Defender, the Protectress
symbol: a nest of eggs
weapon: javelin
domains: Air / Family / Good / Protection
worshippers: Konimaru Aarakocras
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Totems are often carved of Aakrotacca of the various fine trees to be found in Konimaru. Redwood and cedar are the preferred brands of wood because of their rich color and fresh spring-like scent, respectively. These totems are crafted to closely resemble an Aarakocran mother defending her egg-full nest. Among Aakrotacca's teachings, the strongest principles are that of good and unity -- "as a family works together through adversity, so must all beings word together to overcome adversity." In this respect, Aakrotacca acts as a voice of hope for the Aarakocra, who are on the brink of extinction.  



name:   Torcca "TOR-ka" (PN Demi-God)
titles: the Hereafter, Death, Beak of the Void
symbol: a dark agape beak
weapon: a damascus kama
domains: Fate / Repose / Renewal / Suffering
worshippers: Konimaru Aarakocras (usually only those involved in burial rituals)
Lord
Adregdonegs
(Akalabeth
historian):
Totem representations of Torcca are almost only made from dark woods like ebony, walnut, oak or mahogany. In other forms of art, he is often portrayed as a black-feathered Aarakocra with an oversized beak. A set of bas relief tablets are in the Citidel's collection depicting Torcca facing a group of famous Aarakocran heroes who have just died -- they are walking toward Torcca who has beams of darkness eminating from his mouth. (At this time, unfortunately, no other details are known about this deity.)



 

Last Update:
Jan. 31th, 2005

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