Lore
The Prime Pantheon consists of the 12 chief deities who rose to power through the faith and belief of their followers. These gods are credited with freeing the world from the tyranny of
The Ascended during
The God War. Though they have retreated from the world, their influence can still be felt, and in times of great peril, they have been known to intervene. The Prime Pantheon is widely worshipped, but countless other gods are revered on a regional or racial basis.
Divine Origins
In the age of darkness,
The Ascended ruled over the world with cruelty and malice. Individuals, livestock, villages, and even entire nations were sacrificed to feed the power and whims of these overlords. The newer gods of the Prime Pantheon, granted power through the faith and belief of their followers, took pity on the suffering of the world.
Talthos, one of the chief deities, declared he would no longer stand by and allow the world to suffer under the tyranny of the Ascended. His defiance sparked
The God War, during which other gods joined him, including his wife,
Mearea, and daughter,
Attia.
Mearea struck at the Ascended, while
Attia protected the new gods. The war was fierce, involving both divine and mortal combatants. In the end,
Mearea devised a strategy to cast the Ascended into the
The Far Realm, leading to their defeat.
The Retreat and the Divine Barrier
After their victory, the Prime Pantheon walked among the races of the world, aiding them in rebuilding. However, to avoid becoming tyrannical themselves, the gods eventually retreated from the world and constructed the Divine Barrier to separate the mortal realm from the divine. Now, the Prime Pantheon can only exert limited influence on the world, but their presence remains strong through their followers' faith.
Members of the Prime Pantheon
Attia – Life
Dyara – Knowledge
Gien – Trickery
Lelo – Nature
Mearea – War
Morkral – Forge
Sarus – Knowledge
Siarin – Tempest
Talthos – Light
The Witness – Grave
Theorr – Nature
Ziva – Tempest
Influence and Worship
The Prime Pantheon, despite being distant from the material plane, remains central to worship across various cultures and races. Each deity represents fundamental aspects of life and nature, and their followers sustain their faith through rituals, prayers, and festivals. Temples and shrines dedicated to these gods are widespread, serving as hubs for spiritual guidance and cultural traditions. Religious practices often align with natural cycles, celestial events, and the moral teachings of the deities.
Followers of the Prime Pantheon actively oppose the influences of
The Ascended and
The Outsider Deities. Their teachings discourage any form of worship or practices associated with these groups. Devotees are vigilant, seeking to suppress any cults or sects that honor these entities.
By upholding the divine order established by the Prime Pantheon, their followers strive to maintain harmony in the world. This unity and dedication to the gods' principles help preserve the balance and reinforce community bonds, ensuring that the faith of the Prime Pantheon remains a guiding force in their lives.
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