Ranks of divine power and Divine Hierarchy

Ranks of divine power Each deity has a divine rank, which determines how much power the entity has, from lowest to highest:

Quasi-deities or hero deities. Beings of this rank are immortal but usually cannot grant spells to worshippers. Demigods. They are the weakest of the deities, and are able to grant spells and perform a few deeds that are beyond mortal limits. Lesser deities. These entities can perform more powerful deeds than demigods can, and have keener senses where their portfolios are concerned. Intermediate deities. These entities control larger godly realms than demigods or lesser gods. Greater deities. These entities typically have millions of mortal worshippers, and they command respect even among other deities. Some rule over pantheons of other deities. Overdeities. These entities are beyond the understanding and knowledge of mortals and care nothing for worshippers. Portfolios Every deity has certain aspects of existence over which it has dominion, power, and control. Collectively, these aspects represent a deity's portfolio.

Domains Each deity that can grant spells has multiple domains that give clerics access to extra spells and abilities from that domain. Which domains are associated with a deity is largely a function of the deity's portfolio.

Divine hierarchy Many deities are arranged in pantheons, which are often led by Greater deities which are their direct superiors. The individual deities in a pantheon may not be forced to obey their superiors, although they typically respect and fear the superior deity.