Within Eslia there are 3 types of deities or otherworldly beings that grant power and receive devotion.
Major deities.
Major deities represent one of the 9 sides of the lawful-chaotic, good-evil axis and 3 domains. There's always a god on each of the nine spots and although the powers of one can be greater than their peers if one of the nine dies or disappears the most powerful lesser god of the appropriate alignment at that moment would ascent and take control of the left over spot. This deities cannot enter the material plane directly or alter it outside of their followers receiving their power directly through clerical abilities. They usually don't grant power to warlocks directly although many of them do so through a minor deity or patron at their service.
Minor deities.
Minor deities represent 2 domains, they are usually followed by less people than major deities although that's not a requirement, some minor deities have bigger followings than some major deities and they can even have more power than major deities. They can interact with the material plane in a more direct way by powering warlocks or through their faithful clerics. But they cannot enter or directly alter the material plane.
Lesser deities and patrons.
Lesser deities and patrons are beings with up to 1 domain, they can enter the material plane if they were born within it or via avatars, taking control of a mortal soul and living through their body the rest of the mortals life. They can also grant power to patrons and followers alike.
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