Gods & Religion
There are nine major gods on Pyraas, one for each of the primary alignments, as shown below.
| |
Lawful |
Neutral |
Chaotic |
| Good |
Arinus |
Melenna |
Al'loboss |
| Neutral |
Keldaraan |
Estahl |
Raughoth |
| Evil |
Nalfaszil |
Velahn |
Neskaar |
In the earliest days of Pyraas, before even the first appearance of man, the gods of good and evil struggled for control
of this new world (naturally, the neutral gods refused to get involved). Eventually, the gods of good triumphed, and sealed
away the dark gods forever.
Or so they thought....
During the Shattering, they escaped from their prison. It is unknown whether this was merely some opportune time for them,
or if their escape was directly facilitated by the supernatural chaos brought down by N'aitar when he broke the seal of magic.
While they are not widely worshipped, openly or not, their influence is spreading. Only time will tell what effect this new side
will have on an already broken land's struggle.
Specific Information:
Arinus
Lord of the Light
Holy symbol: Sunbeam
Favored weapon: Mace
Domains: Good, Law, Protection, Strength, Sun, War
The most widely worshipped god in the world, Arinus is the symbol and protector of the now-broken Darksbane Empire.
Melenna
Goddess of Healing
Holy symbol: Open hand
Favored weapon: Quarterstaff
Domains: Air, Good, Healing, Protection
Another very popular religion, priests of Melenna are the typical 'party healers.'
Al'loboss
Lord of the Hunt
Holy symbol: Bow & arrow
Favored weapon: Longbow
Domains: Animal, Good, Plant, Travel
Revered primarily by the wood elves, Al'loboss also watches over the farthest wildlands of Pyraas.
Keldaraan
God of the Forge
Holy symbol: Anvil
Favored weapon: Warhammer
Domains: Earth, Fire, Law, Protection
Sometimes referred to as the Lord of Creation, it is said that he shaped the raw energy of Pyraas into the world that exists today.
Estahl
Lord of Knowledge
Holy symbol: Scroll
Favored weapon: Dagger
Domains: Travel, Knowledge, Magic
Perhaps the best known of the gods after Arinus, the Library of Erandor was consecrated to him.
Raughoth
Lord of Battle
Holy symbol: Sword
Favored weapon: Greatsword
Domains: Chaos, Destruction, Luck, Strength, War
Also known as the Lord of Luck, his past followers include many great generals and warrior-priests.
Nalfaszil
Lord of Darkness
Unholy symbol: Fang
Favored weapon: Dagger
Domains: Death, Evil, Knowledge, Law
The lurker in the shadows delights in slowly poisoning things from the inside out.
Velahn
Goddess of Temptation
Unholy symbol: Serpent
Favored weapon: Whip
Domains: Evil, Magic, Trickery, Water
The Corrupter, the Temptress, She of Many Faces... no other god has as many names as this eater of souls.
Neskaar
Lord of Chaos
Unholy symbol: Shark's tooth
Favored weapon: Flail
Domains: Chaos, Destruction, Evil, Trickery, War
Delighting in sheer destruction and utter chaos, Neskaar is the flip side of Nalfaszil's subtlety.