Religions

The Divine Gate, established during the Divergence, is a powerful barrier between the Material Plane and the divine realms. The Divine Gate sealed away both the Betrayer Gods and the Prime Deities within their respective domains in hopes of salvaging the new age and preventing another God Wars. If the Divine Gate were to be destroyed by the unanimous effort of the Prime Deities, all powers would be unleashed, threatening armageddon. Thus, the gods patiently watch their creations from beyond the veil, lending what small power they can send through the gate to aid the goals of their faithful. In the absence of the gods, lesser entities seek to gain power and influence, making pacts with mortals and offering their own gifts in exchange for favor, worship, or deeds done in their name.

The circle of Prime Deities includes the leaders and luminary creators that battled the Primordials and instigated the Founding, forging the mortal races of the Forgotten Realms. They represent a spectrum of light, protection, love, death, and all other facets of freedom and life in the world. While some gods may disagree and squabble, they exist in a subtle alliance to maintain the sanctity of life and their respective creations.

The Prime Deities are:

• Avandra, The Change Bringer
• Bahamut, The Platinum Dragon
• Corellon, The Arch Heart
• Erathis, The Law Bringer
• Ioun, The Knowing Mentor
• Kord, The Storm Lord
• Melora, The Wild Mother
• Moradin, The All-Hammer
• Pelor, The Dawn Father
• Raei, The Everlight
• The Raven Queen, Matron of Death
• Sehanine, The Moon Weaver

The Prime Deities are often at war, or pushing influence back and forth, with the Betrayer Gods