Order of Codite

The prominent religious belief within Mundi. The Order of Codite is a pantheon of ten different Gods, each with a domain that the Mundians value. Worship of these Gods are rarely singular, and it is expected that every Mundian of the faith prays to every one of the Gods at least once a year. That being said, many Mundians will prioritise one or two of these deities depending on their personal views and lifestyle. There are many stories and myths associated with these Gods within the scripture of the Order of Codite that inform the personalities, powers and what they value out of their worship.

Codite

Codite, God of Governance (he/him) is the Father of the Gods. He is often invoked during times of mass political strife or rampant chaos in an attempt to quell these disruptions. However, he can also be called on in a Mundian's personal life when there are times of domestic or interpersonal unrest. He is a stoic figure that is often looked to as a source of wisdom from mortals and Gods alike. Politicians and those in a position of leadership are amongst Codite's most loyal followers, and the High Priests of Codite tend to have the most religious and political weight of all Mundian priests.

Azrasil

Azrasil, God of Home (she/her) is the Mother of the Gods. She is celebrated and thanked by Mundians in times of peace and stability. However, during periods of unrest and sadness she can also be invoked when reflecting on better times. She is seen as a caretaker and the force that sustains eras of wellness and comfort. Where Codite creates peace, she maintains it. She is a kind and maternal figure who is looked to for support, and is often prayed to by those who must care for others or by those who wish to be cared for.

Gedos

Gedos, God of Funerals (he/him) has domain over deceased and departed Mundians. He is believed to shepard wayward souls to the afterlife and to organise the structures and systems of the Land of the Dead. He must be prayed to and offered reverence during funerary ceremonies if the deceased Mundian is to be taken to the Land of the Dead, as it is believed that praying to Gedos in such an event summons him. He is often depicted as a distant figure in mythology, rarely appearing in tales unless they depict a 'hero's death' in which he is seen as a guiding hand. Other than funerals, he is prayed to when remembering the dead, and he acts as a conduit when one attempts to communicate with or send a message to the deceased.

Buarus

Buarus, God of Dreams (they/them) is a trickster God and twin to Eher. They command dreams both in the sense of sleep and of goals. It is believed that they determine what Mundians dream of and the fate of the goals that they strive for. However, they are a deeply whimsical God whose motivations are unknown, with many concluding that they have no true allegiances or aims. Those who pray to them are either arrogant enough that they believe their words can sway Buarus, or desperate enough that they are not bothered by the repercussions.

Lovros

Lovros, God of Beginnings (he/him/she/her/they/them) is the youngest member of the pantheon. While almost all of the Gods are children of Codite and Azrasil they are often given the title of Child, Son, or Daughter. They represent new phases of life and civilisation, and are often prayed to in the lead up to marriages and childbirth. Some also pray to Lovros before they go to sleep wishing for a good next day, or on the eve of the new year for a similar purpose. Despite being thousands (if not millions) of years, they are always visually depicted as a child around 7 to 11 years of age within the mythos of the Order of Codite. Their gender representation is fluid, and often shifts depending on the needs of the story.

Imir

Imir, God of Forgiveness (he/him) is a God of compassion and healing. He is the eldest son within the pantheon and is often seen as the right hand to Codite during negotiations. He is often beseeched by those who wish to mend wounds, both emotional and physical. All of the temples to Imir are hospitals that accept anyone and heal them at no material cost, and many staff pray to Imir daily. He is also invoked by those who seek redemption for past sins, though some are known to pray to him prior to willfully committing an act that would be considered harmful. Traditionally speaking, faithful Mundians believed that if you sought forgiveness from another and they would not grant it to you, a strong enough devotion to Imir would abscond you of your sins and he would forgive you in their place. However, this belief has been criticised in recent years.

Khinaos

Khinaos, God of War (she/her) is a God of tactical wit and bloody battle. The mythology that surrounds her is some of the most contradictory within the Order of Codite as her personality often oscillates between a wise and cunning God that swiftly deals with enemies and a bloodthirsty, savage God who is without mercy or kindness. She is often prayed to by those who are preparing for confrontation, violent or otherwise. This can be done in an attempt to obtain strength so that one can overcome upcoming challenges, or so that they can have a keen enough mind to avoid direct conflict. These days her most noteworthy followers are athletes and soldiers.

Ebium

Ebium, God of Soil (she/her) is a God of farms and plenty. She is seen as the most humble of the Gods, and throughout the Order's mythos she would often visit mortals in the material plane and help them on their journeys. She is primarily prayed to by farmers and construction workers, but is a central figure to all Mundians as she is believed to be the one who enriched the World Trees that the Mundians worship and the forrests that they live in. However, in recent years the faithful have grown increasingly concerned for her wellbeing and presence due to the threat that Hemlock has on the natural world.

Dhydarr

Dhydarr, God of Knowledge (she/her) is a God of understanding and information acrewal. She is a divine scholar, often seen as a wise and impartial force within the pantheon, and acts as the left hand of Codite. Within the Order's tales, Dhydarr was always a source of knowledge and has very few stories that centre her. She is often prayed to by scholars, historians, economists, students and scientists; therefore, she is potentially the most popular God for upper class Mundians. Despite Mundian society being at the most advanced point in their history, many public commentators believe that reverence and respect to both Dhydarr and knowledge is at an all time low.

Eher

Eher, God of Destiny (they/them) is considered the most powerful deity of the Mundian pantheon and is the twin sibling of Buaras. They command the course of fate for the entire universe and are in direct conflict with Temult. They are the most esoteric God in the pantheon, and as such they are rarely prayed to. It has always been preached that Eher's machinations go beyond the individual level, and to ask them to change personal fates is a selfish desire. The only day in which Eher is prayed to by the masses is on a holiday held on the 1^st day of the 10^th month: Children of Destiny. On this day, adults pray to Eher to guide the youths of Mundi in their future. The only people who frequently pray to Eher are their priests.

Temult

Temult (they/them) is not a God and not a member of the pantheon, but rather is seen more as a spirit or a force of nature that opposes the Gods and mortals throughout Mundian mythos. They are an antagonistic being that is generally at fault for the majority of conflicts within the Order of Codite's text either directly or indirectly. They often have beings other than themselves acting out their will, providing foes for the heroes within the Order's scripture that they can conceivably beat in conflicts. They represent chaos and disorder, and thus no self-respecting Mundian would worship them; however, there are some cults that venerate this being at the confusion of larger Mundi.

Type

Religious, Pantheon

Notable Members

• High Priest Cherryfang