Tiarnan is rich in gods: almost every region has its own gods and every intelligent people its own pantheon. Some gods are rarely involved in the affairs of mortals and care little for worshipers, instead going their own way. Others pull on the strings of powerful organizations and strive to impose their will on the world. No matter the god, each and every one of them has some worshipers and priests who try to live up to the ideals of their god. The gods are involved in every aspect of life, no matter how trivial it is. Thus, a mortal does well in seeking the approval or support of a god for a venture. Still, no matter the power and influence of a deity, there is always something more powerful: The One Above. The One Above is a mysterious being of whom mortals know little. Some revere him as the One God but they do not know him as other worshipers know their god or goddess. Legends speak of the One Above as being the source of all power, both divine and arcane, and sometimes even as it being the being who created the universe. Though the truth is out there, it is unknown to any but a few gods and some very learned mortals.