Deity
The Deities are powerful entities with the ability to greatly influence ordinary individuals, but who may or may not actually care to. They are not omnipresent and can be killed (though the exact methods for doing so are hard to carry out and vary between individuals.) Their numbers are extensive, but only a handful are widely known. Many others choose to remain unknown and unseen.
They are classified into one species not by their appearance, which varies widely, but by their long lifespans, ability to heal from wounds that would be mortal to other creatures, and secluded place of origin within Higher and Lower Shenzala.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Typically bipedal (but not always.) Though they have a tendency to mimic other intelligent races in appearance, some can embody entirely different species or conform to no set species standards at all.
Genetics and Reproduction
Some are of a discernable sex, but many others are not. They are not known to be able to reproduce.
Growth Rate & Stages
All currently-existing Deities came into existence fully-formed at the moment the Age of Balance began. They don’t age, but they can be permanently injured, infected by potent diseases, or even killed, albeit only by the most extreme measures.
Ecology and Habitats
They typically create floating islands of their own design within Higher and Lower Shenzala. These islands may take on any concievable form, from natural to hand-built. A few Deities at most will inhabit any specific location. It's common for them to reside alone.
Dietary Needs and Habits
They don't always need to eat, but may choose to do so for pleasure's sake.
Behaviour
Though none have Boons, they do have the ability to peer into the Realms closest to their home plane. Deities from Higher Shenzala can see into the Middle Realm, the Higher Realm, and High-To-Low Selsya. Deities from Lower Shenzala can see into the Middle Realm, the Lower Realm, and Low-To-High Selsya. No deities are able to see into either Higher Midway or Lower Midway.
Some deities demand to be worshiped, others accept worship, and some outright reject it.
Lifespan
Theorized to be infinite
Geographic Distribution
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