Religion and the Gods

Religion plays an important part in the lives of many inhabitants of The Azure Sea. Even the most sceptical fisherman will occasionally offer a quick prayer to Procan. Whilst there are a few minor deities specific to small, isolated tribes and settlements, the vast majority of the population worships one of the Major Pantheon.
There are several gods in the world, all representing one aspect or another. They are believed to be corporeal, physically bound entities. They can usually be seen, but are believed to be able to take incorporeal form and to also be "present" in spirit. Whether or not the gods are all knowing is debatable and it varies between faiths and individuals. But it is agreed that the gods are not omnipotent, their power limited in some way. How it is limited also varies with who tells the story, but they are considered to be extraordinarily powerful entities, far beyond that of any mortal, but still limited and unable to perform extreme feats such as moving mountains, draining the seas or even striking individuals dead on the spot.

The Major Pantheon

There are forty-one deities that are generally classed as the Major Pantheon. Of course, there are many other Small Gods, who are worshipped by individuals or small settlements, but do not have a widespread faith. Many of these Small Gods are but avatars or aspects of deities of the Major Pantheon.
Procan is one of the most widely worshipped deities on The Azure Sea. His influence over ocean currents and sea weather mean his name will be uttered on every coast.
Whilst Procan is most widely worshipped, the largest organised church in the lands of The Azure Sea is that of Pelor. The church is based in Keymouth and holds great influence over the politics of the city and the Cerulean Empire. Priests and paladin's of the church are often seen travelling the roads of the empire to proselytize.
Other deities with widespread worship and churches include Atroa, Celestian, Deep Sashelas, Kelanen and Zilchus.

Deity	Alignment	Worshipped By	Domain of Influence
Atroa	NG	All. Farmers and druids.	The Spring. The East Wind. Renewal.
Bahamut	LG	Draconic races.	Metallic Dragons. Wind. Wisdom.
Beltar	CE	Subterranean races.	Malice. Caves. Pits.
Beory	N	All.	The Earth. Nature. Rain.
Blibdoolpoolp	NE	Kuo Toa and Bullywugs.	The Deep. Darkness. Insanity. Rage.
Boccob	N	All. Oracles, seers and mages.	Magic. Arcane Knowledge. Balance. Foresight.
Cegilune	NE	Witches and hags.	Larvae. Hags. The Moon.
Celestian	N	All. Astronomers, astrologers, navigators, and dreamers.	Stars. Space. Wanderers.
Corellon Larethian	CG	Elves. Artisans and mages.	Elves. Magic. Music. Arts. Crafts. Poetry. Warfare.
Deep Sashelas	CG	Elves. Tritons. Sailors and romantics.	Aquatic Elves. Oceans. Knowledge. Beauty. Water Magic.
Ehlonna	NG	All. Hunters, foresters, rangers, Brownies, Elves, Gnomes, and Halflings.	Forests. Woodlands. Flora and Fauna. Fertility.
Fenmarel Mestarine	CN	Outcasts and small tribes of Wild Elves.	Wild Elves. Outcasts. Scapegoats. Isolation.
Garl Glittergold	NG	Dwarves and Gnomes.	Gnomes. Protection. Humour. Trickery. Gem-cutting. Smithing.
Gruumsh	CE	Orcs, Bugbears and Goblins.	Orcs. Conquest. Survival. Strength.
Hextor	LE	All. Warriors and soldiers.	War. Discord. Massacres. Conflict. Fitness. Tyranny.
Ioun	Unaligned	Dragons, scholars and sages.	Knowledge. Prophecy. Skill. Fate.
Istus	N	All. Cynics and philosophers.	Fate. Destiny. Divination. Future. Honesty.
Iuz	CE	All, though normally hidden.	Deceit. Pain. Oppression. Evil.
Kelanen	N	All. Pirates and duelists.	Swords. Sword skill. Balance.
Kord	CG	All. Barbarians and beserkers.	Athletics. Sports. Brawling. Strength. Courage.
Kyuss	NE	All. Necromancers and cultists.	Creation. Necromancy. Control. Undead.
Lendor	LN	All. Sages and the elderly.	Time. Tedium. Patience. Study.
Lolth	CE	Inhabitants of the Underdark.	Drow. Spiders. Evil. Darkness. Chaos.
Maglubiyet	NE	Goblins, Hobgoblins and Bugbears.	Goblins. War. Rulership.
Moradin	LG	Dwarves.	Dwarves. Creation. Smithing. Protection. Metalcraft. Stonework.
Nerull	NE	All. Assassins and evil cults.	Death. Darkness. Murder. The Underworld.
Olidammara	CN	All. Rogues, bards, beggars, thieves and bon vivants.	Music. Revels. Wine. Rogues. Humour. Tricks.
Orcus	CE	Necromancers and the Undead.	The Demon Prince of the Undead.
Panzuriel	NE	All. Assassins and evil sea creatures.	Murder. Confusion. Subversion.
Pelor	NG	All. Philanthropists.	The Sun. Light. Strength. Healing.
Pholtus	LG	All. Paladins and templars.	Light. Resolution. Law and Order.
Procan	CN	All. Sailors, fishermen and smugglers.	Seas. Sea Life. Salt. Sea Weather. Navigation.
Quorlinn	N	Kenku. Thieves, burglars and conmen.	Ravens. Trickery. Disguise. Thievery.
Ralishaz	CN	All. Gamblers, drunks and madmen.	Chance. Ill Luck. Misfortune. Insanity.
Sekolah	LE	Sahuagin and Carcharions	Sahuagin. Plunder. Hunting. Tyranny.
Semuanya	N	Lizardfolk	Lizardfolk. Survival. Propagation.
Tharizdun	NE	Evil cults.	Eternal Darkness. Decay. Entropy. Malign Knowledge. Insanity.
Tiamat	LE	Draconic races.	Chromatic Dragons. Conquest. Greed.
Yondalla	LG	Halflings.	Halflings. Protection. Family. Diplomacy. Wisdom. The Cycle of Life. Tradition. Community.
Zilchus	LN	All. Merchants and politicians.	Power. Prestige. Money. Business. Influence.