The Pantheon

[Wake]

This thread is dedicated to the different gods mentioned in the roleplay. Anyone that wants to expand further on the god(s) their monster race worships can make a more detailed post here. This thread is mostly used as a reference for me since I'll be acting as GM for the monster races and will be managing the Dungeon lords for the most of the rp.

To start with I've made three classification types that the dungeon lords believe are for the monster gods.

Elder Gods: The gods which had a hand in shaping the world itself. These gods are more symbolic and represent concepts such as celestial bodies, elements or natural laws. Examples would be a god of time or the god of stone. These gods sometime have a hand in creating a few of the species of Eldrath, but creation of creatures are usually left to the Progenitor Gods.

Progenitor Gods: This type of god is responsible for the creation of a certain race, usually considered the "first" of a species. Progenitor gods are often the patron deities of a particular race, but can some times be worshiped by other races depending on what that god is associated with.

Ascended Gods: These are a special case among the gods. Ascended gods are usually believed to have once been mortals who, through some circumstances, became immortal and "ascended into the heavens" to embrace god hood. These gods are normally associated with parts of civilization or culture, such as gods of art or law, but can be simply the patron of a particular race. Not all of these types of gods were mortal though, some can form when concepts or practices are introduced into the world.

SPECIAL NOTICE

A second half will be added to this first post later once other people have submitted their information and will mostly hold important points about the dungeon lords. This will include their methods of worship, what parts they were they became responsible for looking after in certain ceremonies and what ever "Prophecies" they foretold.

Anyone can feel free too make suggestion for any additions or changes to this second half at anytime during the roleplay.

[Scumbag_Brain]

The One - The human God is considered by believers to be the one true deity, creator and ruler of the cosmos. All other Gods are looked upon as Demons or fictions. The existence of the One was first revealed to the prophet Calum during the darkest days of the Dragon Wars. According to the Iluth, the Holy book of the faith, Calum and his people were freed by God and lead out of the Dragons' slave camps. With the One at their side they mounted a resistance and drove the Dragons from the Old World. Or so the story goes.

In the Iluth little detail is given to the One and his personality varies. At some times he is a wrathful God, at other times serene and peaceful. Although assumed to be male by modern clerics, the Iluth never mentions God's gender nor appearance. In the few instances the One reveals himself to Calum, he does so in the form of a blinding light.

Most theologians have agreed that the One has withdrawn from the world, though, God's reasons for doing this differ in most accounts. Many Clerics claim that the One values free will and remains at a distance so than men will be forced to find their own way. Others say that it is to instill faith in humanity, but a few fear that something man did so offended God, that he abandoned them.

Shining Host (Sidreon, High Elves) - The elven royal family are considered Gods by their people, the so called Shining Host. Their deified status was secured long ago in the mists of prehistory and is verified by the arcane power which flows through their veins. Where as other elves must study magic, the royals are born with an innate arcane instinct. Although there is no quantifiable difference in the magic they practice, their talents allow them to cast spells at the flick of the finger and master complex arts beyond even the most learned wizards.

By the law commoners may not look upon the Sidreon and they travel under veil to avoid this eventuality. Should someone of low birth catch an unlawful peek at a noble's true features, immediate execution is certain. Other high born families, some of whom attend and guard the royals, are exempted from this law, but must still show deference to the Shining Host at all times.

Since in myth the first High Elf was a women, the throne falls to the eldest female in the line. This matriarch will rule until she grows weary, she then passes on the throne to her daughter and enters a deep magical slumber. Preserved by enchantment, immortal and ever-dreaming, she is entombed in a grandiose mausoleum along with her ancestors.

[Bromander Shepard]

Ogre Religion

Ogres have strong religious beliefs. One such example is the ritualistic burial grounds called the Hollows, where the skulls of their ancestors are displayed to remind them of "where we all come from, and where we all go." The Hollows are as sacred as any Ogre place can be, and violence there is forbidden. "The Void" is the Ogre version of the afterlife. The only Deity Ogre are known to pray to is Okeer, believed to be the first Ogre. Though Ogres do recognize other deities whom they call "The Old Gods".

The Hollows

The Hollows is the most sacred location of the Ogre horde. Its a dark and ancient place. Once home to a massive tree that has long since died and rotted away into the dirt the land is now a massive maze of tunnels and caves left behind by the tree's enormous roots. The expansive and endless root-ways of the Hollows is dotted with firelight from hundreds upon hundreds of torches. The Bones of Ogre's Battle Masters and champions long since dead are displayed with honor within the Hollows.

The Void

Little is known is known of the mysterious afterlife Ogres believe is waiting for them once they die. Not even the long memories of the Ogre Shaman's can shed much light on the matter. What is accepted is that The Void is thought to be a very peaceful and dark place where the souls of the dead can finally rest from their life of hardship and war.

Okeer

Believed to be the first Ogre Okeer is one of the many race progenitor's who have ascended into Godhood. The God's life before his ascension is shrouded in mystery and there is little about him that is firmly accepted as fact. Ogre's being great story tellers there are countless tales of the Ogre's life a deeds that regail listeners with awe inspiring examples of his might, ferocity and skill in battle yet no Shaman will ever be able definitely say what is fact and what is fiction. What is known is that as God Okeer values strength, military prowess and loyalty. He also of course favors Ogre kind. Ogre's are known to call upon him in times of need or thank him in times of rejoice.