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== Hierarchy of Gods == | == Hierarchy of Gods == | ||
==== The Origin ==== | ==== The Origin (CR ∞) ==== | ||
"The Origin" is the most mysteries and rarely devoted to group of gods known to existence. Members of the Origin need no devotion to exist for existence is a fact. The intention of "The Origin" is impossible to read. It stands for "Creation" in the truest sense of the word. The term "creation" has been adapted by other gods but true creation is bound to "The Origin", a force that came out of nothingness and created the pillars of existence. True Followers of this path are older then dragons, giants, Devils, Demons, Angels and most individuals that claim to be old. The only followers known to modern history seem to be Arnem and Ishnar, the Snake Twins (Yuan-Ti). | "The Origin" is the most mysteries and rarely devoted to group of gods known to existence. Members of the Origin need no devotion to exist for existence is a fact. The intention of "The Origin" is impossible to read. It stands for "Creation" in the truest sense of the word. The term "creation" has been adapted by other gods but true creation is bound to "The Origin", a force that came out of nothingness and created the pillars of existence. True Followers of this path are older then dragons, giants, Devils, Demons, Angels and most individuals that claim to be old. The only followers known to modern history seem to be Arnem and Ishnar, the Snake Twins (Yuan-Ti). | ||
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Ao - The Creator | Ao - The Creator | ||
==== Pillars of Existence ==== | ==== Pillars of Existence (CR ∞) ==== | ||
The Pillars of Existence describes gods that are seen to be base of existence, working with each other, willingly or not, to create the canvas that everything is painted on. They literally are seen as the base of existence and if even one of them would be missing existence would end. | The Pillars of Existence describes gods that are seen to be base of existence, working with each other, willingly or not, to create the canvas that everything is painted on. They literally are seen as the base of existence and if even one of them would be missing existence would end. | ||
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[[Vitalis]] - God of Life and recreation. | [[Vitalis]] - God of Life and recreation. | ||
==== Major Gods ==== | ==== Major Gods (51+) ==== | ||
Major Gods are beings able to change the rules of existence to a limited extend. | Major Gods are beings able to change the rules of existence to a limited extend. | ||
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[[Io/Asgorath]] - God of Dragons | [[Io/Asgorath]] - God of Dragons | ||
==== Gods ==== | ==== Gods (CR 31-50) ==== | ||
These are the gods that are the most powerfull representation of the current state of the word and are able to enforce them to a high extend. They stand fore broad domains and thus draw power from many sources. | These are the gods that are the most powerfull representation of the current state of the word and are able to enforce them to a high extend. They stand fore broad domains and thus draw power from many sources. | ||
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Persephone - God of Eternal Bliss | Persephone - God of Eternal Bliss | ||
==== Minor Gods ==== | ==== Minor Gods (CR 21-30) ==== | ||
Minor Gods are representatives of specific domains. | Minor Gods are representatives of specific domains. | ||
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Demigods are beings with godly powers without being gods themselves. They don't rely on but can be empowered by it nonetheless. They can be greatest supporter of the pantheon or the greatest threat. By being unbound this way, the pantheon never will be save and thus can change. Thus this is the place to include any kind of fiends like devils and demons. | Demigods are beings with godly powers without being gods themselves. They don't rely on but can be empowered by it nonetheless. They can be greatest supporter of the pantheon or the greatest threat. By being unbound this way, the pantheon never will be save and thus can change. Thus this is the place to include any kind of fiends like devils and demons. | ||
==== Demigod ==== | ==== Demigod (CR 28+) ==== | ||
Demigods are on the verge of becoming gods, having godlike features, powers and resistances and are able to disturb the the order of the pantheon in a major way. Even though they are listed beneath the pantheon they can be more powerfull than gods themselves without the downsides. They tend to be immortal or at least seem to be. | Demigods are on the verge of becoming gods, having godlike features, powers and resistances and are able to disturb the the order of the pantheon in a major way. Even though they are listed beneath the pantheon they can be more powerfull than gods themselves without the downsides. They tend to be immortal or at least seem to be. | ||
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[[Asmodeus]] - Prime Archdevil, Lord of Hell (Devil) | [[Asmodeus]] - Prime Archdevil, Lord of Hell (Devil) | ||
Mephistopheles - Chief Devil, Hell's greatest Wizard (Devil) | |||
[[Monoris]] - Daughter of Death, Goddess of Souls, Creator of the Soul Plague. (Celestial) | [[Monoris]] - Daughter of Death, Goddess of Souls, Creator of the Soul Plague. (Celestial) | ||
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Pale Knight - Mother of Demons | Pale Knight - Mother of Demons | ||
==== High Servants ==== | ==== High Servants (21 - 27) ==== | ||
Any Archdemonon | Any Archdemonon | ||
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[[Garshon]] - King of Ignetia (Devil) | [[Garshon]] - King of Ignetia (Devil) | ||
[[Celthintiallore]] - Black Great Wyrm (Dragon) | [[Celthintiallore]] - Black Great Wyrm (Dragon) | ||
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Da-Kuris - Devil of swallowing Light (Devil) | Da-Kuris - Devil of swallowing Light (Devil) | ||
==== Striving ==== | ==== Striving (16 - 20) ==== | ||
[[Ocard]] - Fallen Gold Dragon of Bahamut (Dragon) | [[Ocard]] - Fallen Gold Dragon of Bahamut (Dragon) | ||
Revision as of 17:21, 27 September 2025
The Pantheon
The Pantheon basically is a list of gods that are known, listed in a hierarchy based on the interpretation of power/influence of conscious beings.
Within the pantheon differences exist. The differences are usually based on Devotion and thus power/influence.
The Pantheon lists gods in a hierarchy, but the hierarchy is imperfect and can be changed, depending on how the story of the world turns out, since the power of a god depends on devotion.
What is a god/goddess?
Description: A God is a supernatural being considered sacred and worthy of worship, often believed to have authority over some aspect/domain of existence.
"God" is a status and a "creature type": It enables limited but hard to overcome immortality, resistance and power, but depends on devotion. Thus this status can be changed, given or taken.
Domain/Aspect: Gods are representatives of physical and mental attributes, patterns of behavior, believes or even the basic principals for existence.
Devotion: Believing, behaving or acting in a way an aspect or domain covers grants the connected god power. The more influential/powerful these influences, believes, behaviors or acts are, the more power is granted to the god of the specific domain. The devotion of a thing is also the source to fuel the godly powers of believers.
Hierarchy of Gods
The Origin (CR ∞)
"The Origin" is the most mysteries and rarely devoted to group of gods known to existence. Members of the Origin need no devotion to exist for existence is a fact. The intention of "The Origin" is impossible to read. It stands for "Creation" in the truest sense of the word. The term "creation" has been adapted by other gods but true creation is bound to "The Origin", a force that came out of nothingness and created the pillars of existence. True Followers of this path are older then dragons, giants, Devils, Demons, Angels and most individuals that claim to be old. The only followers known to modern history seem to be Arnem and Ishnar, the Snake Twins (Yuan-Ti).
The World Serpent
Ao - The Creator
Pillars of Existence (CR ∞)
The Pillars of Existence describes gods that are seen to be base of existence, working with each other, willingly or not, to create the canvas that everything is painted on. They literally are seen as the base of existence and if even one of them would be missing existence would end.
Erit - God of Space and Matter.
Mortis - God of Death and the end.
Tempist - God of Time and Destiny.
Vitalis - God of Life and recreation.
Major Gods (51+)
Major Gods are beings able to change the rules of existence to a limited extend.
Mystra/Mystral - Keeper of Secrets and master of the Ethereal Plane
Annam - All-Father - God of Giants
Io/Asgorath - God of Dragons
Gods (CR 31-50)
These are the gods that are the most powerfull representation of the current state of the word and are able to enforce them to a high extend. They stand fore broad domains and thus draw power from many sources.
Moradin - God of Dwarfs
Corellon Larethia - God of the Elves
Bahamut - God of good Dragons
Tiamat - God of evil Dragons
Primus - God of Judgement
Hades - God of Hopelessness, Apathy and Despair
Persephone - God of Eternal Bliss
Minor Gods (CR 21-30)
Minor Gods are representatives of specific domains.
Othea - Mother of Giants
Maglubiyet - God of Goblins
Gruumsh - God of Orcs
Lasra - God of Righteousness
Baphomet - Lord of Beasts (Demon)
Namtaru - Mother of Spiders
Lasra - God of Righteousness and Retribution
Norlys - Angel of the Northlight
Demigods
Demigods are beings with godly powers without being gods themselves. They don't rely on but can be empowered by it nonetheless. They can be greatest supporter of the pantheon or the greatest threat. By being unbound this way, the pantheon never will be save and thus can change. Thus this is the place to include any kind of fiends like devils and demons.
Demigod (CR 28+)
Demigods are on the verge of becoming gods, having godlike features, powers and resistances and are able to disturb the the order of the pantheon in a major way. Even though they are listed beneath the pantheon they can be more powerfull than gods themselves without the downsides. They tend to be immortal or at least seem to be.
God Avatar - Many Gods have the power to create Avatars of themselves. These are on the Level of Demigods.
Asmodeus - Prime Archdevil, Lord of Hell (Devil)
Mephistopheles - Chief Devil, Hell's greatest Wizard (Devil)
Monoris - Daughter of Death, Goddess of Souls, Creator of the Soul Plague. (Celestial)
Vecna - The Whispered one (Undead)
Tarrasque - High Earth Titan
The World Kraken - High Water Titan
Pale Knight - Mother of Demons
High Servants (21 - 27)
Any Archdemonon
Any Archdevil aside from Asmodeus
Vorlov - Vampire Lord of Klarsen (Undead)
Zariel - Ruler of Avernus (Devil)
Garshon - King of Ignetia (Devil)
Celthintiallore - Black Great Wyrm (Dragon)
The Red Doom - Red Great Wyrm (Dragon)
Da-Kuris - Devil of swallowing Light (Devil)
Striving (16 - 20)
Ocard - Fallen Gold Dragon of Bahamut (Dragon)
Doonstein - Brewer of the end (Humanoid)
Argar - Paladin of the Red Talons (Dragon)
Ignel - Archwizard of the Red Talons (Humanoid)
Morten - Hammer of Vitalis, Druid of the Red Talons (Humanoid)
Yagu - Tireless hunter of the Red Talons (Humanoid)
Eynmana - Snowangel of Tiers and suffering (Celestial)
Imdirion - The Witness (Humanoid)