Elven pantheon - Revision history

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	Followers of Urusthe are generally looked upon with trepidation, but they are not outright ostracized as his devotees are seen as more dangerous to themselves than to others. They do not widely seek to cause direct harm to their surroundings or to those that do not worship their god, though at times their experiments and drive for knowledge at all costs result in unforeseen and sometimes disastrous consequences.		Followers of Urusthe are generally looked upon with trepidation, but they are not outright ostracized as his devotees are seen as more dangerous to themselves than to others. They do not widely seek to cause direct harm to their surroundings or to those that do not worship their god, though at times their experiments and drive for knowledge at all costs result in unforeseen and sometimes disastrous consequences.

	Urusthe's holy text, the ''Manuscript of the Veil'', survives in its most complete form amongst his followers in the Elven pantheon. Most of the text was lost long ago by those that worship his interpretations in other pantheons. The esoteric and largely incomprehensible text is read and re-read fervently under the belief that it contains buried nuggets of wisdom, available to those that devote themselves enough to its study.		Urusthe's holy text, the ''[[Manuscript of the Veil]]'', survives in its most complete form amongst his followers in the Elven pantheon. Most of the text was lost long ago by those that worship his interpretations in other pantheons. The esoteric and largely incomprehensible text is read and re-read fervently under the belief that it contains buried nuggets of wisdom, available to those that devote themselves enough to its study.

	Urusthe is typically depicted as an empty hooded cloak, held in shape with no visible occupant.		Urusthe is typically depicted as an empty hooded cloak, held in shape with no visible occupant.

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	Many of Celens' clergy fuse their divine magic with skilled use of arcane techniques. Temples to the goddess are often used as both prayer halls and schools of magic, places to instruct new generations of mages in both the teachings of the goddess and proper magical form.		Many of Celens' clergy fuse their divine magic with skilled use of arcane techniques. Temples to the goddess are often used as both prayer halls and schools of magic, places to instruct new generations of mages in both the teachings of the goddess and proper magical form.

	One of Celens' holy texts, ''Magic Under the Stars'', is often believed to have originated in the Elven pantheon before spreading to her faithful elsewhere in the world.		One of Celens' holy texts, ''[[Magic Under the Stars]]'', is often believed to have originated in the Elven pantheon before spreading to her faithful elsewhere in the world.

	Celens is typically depicted dressed in the garb of an elven mage, with most pictures portraying her as in the process of casting an elaborate spell. More stylized depictions sometimes show her as a constellation.		Celens is typically depicted dressed in the garb of an elven mage, with most pictures portraying her as in the process of casting an elaborate spell. More stylized depictions sometimes show her as a constellation.

Gronk at 04:36, 10 July 2024

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	In the Elven pantheon, Thalan takes on the responsibility for families that is typically shared between himself and interpretations of [[Aritimi]] in other pantheons. He aids parents in raising their children and elders in teaching the new generations. In this role Thalan is seen as a strict yet kindly figure.		In the Elven pantheon, Thalan takes on the responsibility for families that is typically shared between himself and interpretations of [[Aritimi]] in other pantheons. He aids parents in raising their children and elders in teaching the new generations. In this role Thalan is seen as a strict yet kindly figure.

	Unusually for interpretations of Thalan across pantheons, his followers in the Elven pantheon do not ascribe particular importance to any holy text. Some teach from ''The Model City'', taken from [[~~Aserdian~~ pantheon\|~~Aserdian~~]] and [[Khapeshan pantheon\|Khapeshan]] influence, but this is seen as much less prescriptive than it is elsewhere. His clergy instead prefer to collect what they call life-tomes, stories of model devotees of Thalan from whom all can glean meaning.		Unusually for interpretations of Thalan across pantheons, his followers in the Elven pantheon do not ascribe particular importance to any holy text. Some teach from ''[[The Model City]]'', taken from more modern [[Chaskan pantheon\|Chaskan]] and [[Khapeshan pantheon\|Khapeshan]] influence, but this is seen as much less prescriptive than it is elsewhere. His clergy instead prefer to collect what they call life-tomes, stories of model devotees of Thalan from whom all can glean meaning.

	Thalan is usually depicted as a humble laborer, dressed in austere clothing as he toils at his work. He is sometimes thought to take such a form to walk the world in order to meet his followers directly.		Thalan is usually depicted as a humble laborer, dressed in austere clothing as he toils at his work. He is sometimes thought to take such a form to walk the world in order to meet his followers directly.

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	!Name		!Name
	~~!Alignment~~
	!width="20%"\|Areas of Concern		!width="20%"\|Areas of Concern
	!width="80%"\|Description		!width="80%"\|Description
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	\|[[Aritimi]]		\|[[Aritimi]]
	~~\|NG~~
	\|Dreams, visions, lucid dreaming		\|Dreams, visions, lucid dreaming
	\|'''Aritimi''' {{Pronunciation\|arr-ih-TEE-me}} is a goddess of dreams and visions, worshiped in hope that she will grant vibrant, lucid, and insightful dreams. Followers of Aritimi often seek to influence the path of their visions; many view the events and places they see in them as no less real than their waking hours.		\|'''Aritimi''' {{Pronunciation\|arr-ih-TEE-me}} is a goddess of dreams and visions, worshiped in hope that she will grant vibrant, lucid, and insightful dreams. Followers of Aritimi often seek to influence the path of their visions; many view the events and places they see in them as no less real than their waking hours.
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	\|[[Ais]]		\|[[Ais]]
	~~\|NG~~
	\|Curiosity, art, music, invention, protection, warding		\|Curiosity, art, music, invention, protection, warding
	\|'''Ais''' {{Pronunciation\|ICE}} is the foremost goddess in the Elven pantheon, not only the patron of artists and inventors but also the deity that ensures the continued existence of the universe. As the main protector against the great beast [[Voltumna]], Ais is responsible for the defense of the world and the cosmos. Her followers believe they have a divine commandment to outpace Voltumna's endless destruction by continually creating new art and seeking new inspirations. Ais is seen as a goddess of protection, and many of her faithful in the Elven pantheon imbue their works with warding magic to shield those around them.		\|'''Ais''' {{Pronunciation\|ICE}} is the foremost goddess in the Elven pantheon, not only the patron of artists and inventors but also the deity that ensures the continued existence of the universe. As the main protector against the great beast [[Voltumna]], Ais is responsible for the defense of the world and the cosmos. Her followers believe they have a divine commandment to outpace Voltumna's endless destruction by continually creating new art and seeking new inspirations. Ais is seen as a goddess of protection, and many of her faithful in the Elven pantheon imbue their works with warding magic to shield those around them.
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	\|[[Nethans]]		\|[[Nethans]]
	~~\|CG~~
	\|Travel, storytelling, air, storms, flight		\|Travel, storytelling, air, storms, flight
	\|'''Nethans''' {{Pronunciation\|NETH-anz}} is a goddess of travel, stories, the air, and flight. As a goddess of flight she is seen as closely connected to the [[Aerolith\|aeroliths]] and those living on them. Among followers of the Elven pantheon, her worship was once much more widespread, but today she takes a relatively minor role. Many [[Redemptionists\|Redemptionist]] elves still pray to Nethans, however, as they wish to one day return en mass to her aerial embrace.		\|'''Nethans''' {{Pronunciation\|NETH-anz}} is a goddess of travel, stories, the air, and flight. As a goddess of flight she is seen as closely connected to the [[Aerolith\|aeroliths]] and those living on them. Among followers of the Elven pantheon, her worship was once much more widespread, but today she takes a relatively minor role. Many [[Redemptionists\|Redemptionist]] elves still pray to Nethans, however, as they wish to one day return en mass to her aerial embrace.
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	\|[[Celens]]		\|[[Celens]]
	~~\|LN~~
	\|Arcane magic, writing, history, research, investigations, education		\|Arcane magic, writing, history, research, investigations, education
	\|'''Celens''' {{Pronunciation\|CELL-enz}} is a goddess of magic first and foremost. In the stories of the Elven pantheon she taught the first wizard the secrets of arcane magic, and prospective elven wizards are still often instructed by clerics of Celens. Since the end of the era of the [[Aerolith\|aeroliths]] and the abandonment of [[Eita]], Celens has additionally gained importance as a goddess of history, particularly amongst [[Redemptionists\|Redemptionist]] elves.		\|'''Celens''' {{Pronunciation\|CELL-enz}} is a goddess of magic first and foremost. In the stories of the Elven pantheon she taught the first wizard the secrets of arcane magic, and prospective elven wizards are still often instructed by clerics of Celens. Since the end of the era of the [[Aerolith\|aeroliths]] and the abandonment of [[Eita]], Celens has additionally gained importance as a goddess of history, particularly amongst [[Redemptionists\|Redemptionist]] elves.
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	\|[[Thalan]]		\|[[Thalan]]
	~~\|LN~~
	\|Cities, trade, families, laborers		\|Cities, trade, families, laborers
	\|'''Thalan''' {{Pronunciation\|THAY-lan}} is a god of cities, trade, families, and laborers. He is the patron of those that work for an honest living as well as those that toil for a greater purpose. Thalan's aspect as a deity of cities is also important to followers of the Elven pantheon.		\|'''Thalan''' {{Pronunciation\|THAY-lan}} is a god of cities, trade, families, and laborers. He is the patron of those that work for an honest living as well as those that toil for a greater purpose. Thalan's aspect as a deity of cities is also important to followers of the Elven pantheon.
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	\|[[Satres]]		\|[[Satres]]
	\|N
	\|The moon, tides, judgement, souls, the dead		\|The moon, tides, judgement, souls, the dead
	\|'''Satres''' {{Pronunciation\|SAH-trees}} is a god of the moon, the tides, judgement, souls, and the dead. Their domain over the moon is thought to be their most important aspect, through which they control the regular cycles of the lunar phases and the tides. Through the moon Satres provides a light to guide the deceased into their next life, a belief curiously similar to those of the gnolls of the [[Urra Highlands]] and otherwise absent from the other major pantheons.		\|'''Satres''' {{Pronunciation\|SAH-trees}} is a god of the moon, the tides, judgement, souls, and the dead. Their domain over the moon is thought to be their most important aspect, through which they control the regular cycles of the lunar phases and the tides. Through the moon Satres provides a light to guide the deceased into their next life, a belief curiously similar to those of the gnolls of the [[Urra Highlands]] and otherwise absent from the other major pantheons.
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	\|[[Hurtate]]		\|[[Hurtate]]
	\|N
	\|Nature, water, wildfires, hunting, cultivation		\|Nature, water, wildfires, hunting, cultivation
	\|'''Hurtate''' {{Pronunciation\|hur-TAH-tay}} is a goddess of nature, water, wildfires, hunting, and cultivation, the patron both of the natural world and of those that take their food from it. She keeps the world bountiful though wildfires, which are seen as her divine gifts, burning away the old in favor of something new. Worship of Hurtate is especially important to [[Wild Ones]]. Many of her followers gently aid in the growth of natural places as a form of prayer and meditation, tending to groves of trees and other sites to ensure they can thrive.		\|'''Hurtate''' {{Pronunciation\|hur-TAH-tay}} is a goddess of nature, water, wildfires, hunting, and cultivation, the patron both of the natural world and of those that take their food from it. She keeps the world bountiful though wildfires, which are seen as her divine gifts, burning away the old in favor of something new. Worship of Hurtate is especially important to [[Wild Ones]]. Many of her followers gently aid in the growth of natural places as a form of prayer and meditation, tending to groves of trees and other sites to ensure they can thrive.
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	\|[[Vanth]]		\|[[Vanth]]
	~~\|NE~~
	\|Nihilism, catharsis, blissful ignorance		\|Nihilism, catharsis, blissful ignorance
	\|'''Vanth''' {{Pronunciation\|VANTH}} is a relatively minor figure in the Elven pantheon, a goddess of nihilism, catharsis, and blissful ignorance. She is seen as the patron of those that choose to ignore the world in order to remain content. Unlike those that follow her interpretations in other patheons, worshipers of Vanth often live in poverty or squalor, eschewing any trappings of material comfort that would require effort to maintain. Vanth is typically seen as more neutral than evil. She has few clergy, as most of her followers see little use for notions like religious authority or guidance.		\|'''Vanth''' {{Pronunciation\|VANTH}} is a relatively minor figure in the Elven pantheon, a goddess of nihilism, catharsis, and blissful ignorance. She is seen as the patron of those that choose to ignore the world in order to remain content. Unlike those that follow her interpretations in other patheons, worshipers of Vanth often live in poverty or squalor, eschewing any trappings of material comfort that would require effort to maintain. Vanth is typically seen as more neutral than evil. She has few clergy, as most of her followers see little use for notions like religious authority or guidance.
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	\|[[Voltumna]]		\|[[Voltumna]]
	~~\|CE~~
	\|Destruction, chaos, invisibility, meteors, comets		\|Destruction, chaos, invisibility, meteors, comets
	\|'''Voltumna''' {{Pronunciation\|vole-TOOM-nah}} is the Great Beast, a divine entity who would destroy the cosmos. He is a god of destruction and chaos in the Elven pantheon, like his other interpretations are elsewhere, opposed by [[Ais]] as he ceaselessly attacks the universe. Voltumna continually chips away at the edges of creation, causing stars to go dark and the heavens to slowly but inexorably shrink.		\|'''Voltumna''' {{Pronunciation\|vole-TOOM-nah}} is the Great Beast, a divine entity who would destroy the cosmos. He is a god of destruction and chaos in the Elven pantheon, like his other interpretations are elsewhere, opposed by [[Ais]] as he ceaselessly attacks the universe. Voltumna continually chips away at the edges of creation, causing stars to go dark and the heavens to slowly but inexorably shrink.
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	\|[[Urusthe]]		\|[[Urusthe]]
	~~\|CE~~
	\|Madness, forbidden magic, dangerous secrets, mysteries of outer space		\|Madness, forbidden magic, dangerous secrets, mysteries of outer space
	\|'''Urusthe''' {{Pronunciation\|ur-OOS-thay}} is a god of madness, forbidden magic, dangerous secrets, and the mysteries that lie in outer space. In the era of elven history during which the [[Aerolith\|aeroliths]] were constructed, some cults to Urusthe set off into the darkness of the cosmos in search of the secrets shrouded there. Today worship of Urusthe tends to be stronger amongst [[Redemptionists\|Redemptionist]] elves than in other movements, but it remains fringe in all communities.		\|'''Urusthe''' {{Pronunciation\|ur-OOS-thay}} is a god of madness, forbidden magic, dangerous secrets, and the mysteries that lie in outer space. In the era of elven history during which the [[Aerolith\|aeroliths]] were constructed, some cults to Urusthe set off into the darkness of the cosmos in search of the secrets shrouded there. Today worship of Urusthe tends to be stronger amongst [[Redemptionists\|Redemptionist]] elves than in other movements, but it remains fringe in all communities.

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	\|Nature, water, wildfires, hunting, cultivation		\|Nature, water, wildfires, hunting, cultivation
	\|'''Hurtate''' {{Pronunciation\|hur-TAH-tay}} is a goddess of nature, water, wildfires, hunting, and cultivation, the patron both of the natural world and of those that take their food from it. She keeps the world bountiful though wildfires, which are seen as divine gifts ~~from Hurtate~~, burning away the old in favor of something new. Worship of Hurtate is especially important to ~~Wilds~~ Ones. Many of her followers gently aid in the growth of natural places as a form of prayer and meditation, tending to groves of trees and other sites to ensure they can thrive.		\|'''Hurtate''' {{Pronunciation\|hur-TAH-tay}} is a goddess of nature, water, wildfires, hunting, and cultivation, the patron both of the natural world and of those that take their food from it. She keeps the world bountiful though wildfires, which are seen as her divine gifts, burning away the old in favor of something new. Worship of Hurtate is especially important to [[Wild Ones]]. Many of her followers gently aid in the growth of natural places as a form of prayer and meditation, tending to groves of trees and other sites to ensure they can thrive.

	The priesthood of Hurtate can be found both in larger settlements and in the less developed parts of the world. Though they often teach methods of cultivation and hunting that minimally disturb the surrounding landscape, some of their other religious practices can be far less hands-off. In particular, Hurtatean clergy will sometimes intentionally start plain- or forest-fires, ritually allowing their goddess to bring new life into being from the ashes.		The priesthood of Hurtate can be found both in larger settlements and in the less developed parts of the world. Though they often teach methods of cultivation and hunting that minimally disturb the surrounding landscape, some of their other religious practices can be far less hands-off. In particular, Hurtatean clergy will sometimes intentionally start plain- or forest-fires, ritually allowing their goddess to bring new life into being from the ashes.

Gronk at 19:32, 29 December 2023

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	\|CG		\|CG
	\|Travel, storytelling, air, storms, flight		\|Travel, storytelling, air, storms, flight
	\|'''Nethans''' {{Pronunciation\|NETH-anz}} is a goddess of travel, stories, the air, and flight. As a goddess of flight she is seen as closely connected to the [[Aerolith\|aeroliths]] and those living on them. Among followers of the Elven pantheon, her worship was once much more widespread, but today she takes a relatively minor role. Many Redemptionist elves still pray to Nethans, however, as they wish to one day return en mass to her aerial embrace.		\|'''Nethans''' {{Pronunciation\|NETH-anz}} is a goddess of travel, stories, the air, and flight. As a goddess of flight she is seen as closely connected to the [[Aerolith\|aeroliths]] and those living on them. Among followers of the Elven pantheon, her worship was once much more widespread, but today she takes a relatively minor role. Many [[Redemptionists\|Redemptionist]] elves still pray to Nethans, however, as they wish to one day return en mass to her aerial embrace.

	It is traditional to give a small offering to local birds, seen as Nethans' emissaries, before one sets out on a long or possibly dangerous journey. Doing so ensures they will watch as one travels, passing knowledge of any potential threats or hazards to Nethans so that she can divert them from the path.		It is traditional to give a small offering to local birds, seen as Nethans' emissaries, before one sets out on a long or possibly dangerous journey. Doing so ensures they will watch as one travels, passing knowledge of any potential threats or hazards to Nethans so that she can divert them from the path.
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	\|Arcane magic, writing, history, research, investigations, education		\|Arcane magic, writing, history, research, investigations, education
	\|'''Celens''' {{Pronunciation\|CELL-enz}} is a goddess of magic first and foremost. In the stories of the Elven pantheon she taught the first wizard the secrets of arcane magic, and prospective elven wizards are still often instructed by clerics of Celens. Since the end of the era of the [[Aerolith\|aeroliths]] and the abandonment of [[Eita]], Celens has additionally gained importance as a goddess of history, particularly amongst Redemptionist elves.		\|'''Celens''' {{Pronunciation\|CELL-enz}} is a goddess of magic first and foremost. In the stories of the Elven pantheon she taught the first wizard the secrets of arcane magic, and prospective elven wizards are still often instructed by clerics of Celens. Since the end of the era of the [[Aerolith\|aeroliths]] and the abandonment of [[Eita]], Celens has additionally gained importance as a goddess of history, particularly amongst [[Redemptionists\|Redemptionist]] elves.

	Many of Celens' clergy fuse their divine magic with skilled use of arcane techniques. Temples to the goddess are often used as both prayer halls and schools of magic, places to instruct new generations of mages in both the teachings of the goddess and proper magical form.		Many of Celens' clergy fuse their divine magic with skilled use of arcane techniques. Temples to the goddess are often used as both prayer halls and schools of magic, places to instruct new generations of mages in both the teachings of the goddess and proper magical form.
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	\|Madness, forbidden magic, dangerous secrets, mysteries of outer space		\|Madness, forbidden magic, dangerous secrets, mysteries of outer space
	\|'''Urusthe''' {{Pronunciation\|ur-OOS-thay}} is a god of madness, forbidden magic, dangerous secrets, and the mysteries that lie in outer space. In the era of elven history during which the [[Aerolith\|aeroliths]] were constructed, some cults to Urusthe set off into the darkness of the cosmos in search of the secrets shrouded there. Today worship of Urusthe tends to be stronger amongst Redemptionist elves than in other movements, but it remains fringe in all communities.		\|'''Urusthe''' {{Pronunciation\|ur-OOS-thay}} is a god of madness, forbidden magic, dangerous secrets, and the mysteries that lie in outer space. In the era of elven history during which the [[Aerolith\|aeroliths]] were constructed, some cults to Urusthe set off into the darkness of the cosmos in search of the secrets shrouded there. Today worship of Urusthe tends to be stronger amongst [[Redemptionists\|Redemptionist]] elves than in other movements, but it remains fringe in all communities.

	Followers of Urusthe are generally looked upon with trepidation, but they are not outright ostracized as his devotees are seen as more dangerous to themselves than to others. They do not widely seek to cause direct harm to their surroundings or to those that do not worship their god, though at times their experiments and drive for knowledge at all costs result in unforeseen and sometimes disastrous consequences.		Followers of Urusthe are generally looked upon with trepidation, but they are not outright ostracized as his devotees are seen as more dangerous to themselves than to others. They do not widely seek to cause direct harm to their surroundings or to those that do not worship their god, though at times their experiments and drive for knowledge at all costs result in unforeseen and sometimes disastrous consequences.

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	The '''Elven pantheon''' is one of the major ancestral pantheons on [[Kishar]]. Followed primarily by elves and half-elves around the world, this pantheon's theology revolves around a constant struggle to maintain the current state of existence.		The '''Elven pantheon''' is one of the major ancestral pantheons on [[Kishar]]. Followed primarily by [[Elf\|elves]] and half-elves around the world, this pantheon's theology revolves around a constant struggle to maintain the current state of existence.

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==

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	\|Madness, forbidden magic, dangerous secrets, mysteries of outer space		\|Madness, forbidden magic, dangerous secrets, mysteries of outer space
	\|'''Urusthe''' {{Pronunciation\|ur-OOS-~~thi~~}} is a god of madness, forbidden magic, dangerous secrets, and the mysteries that lie in outer space. In the era of elven history during which the [[Aerolith\|aeroliths]] were constructed, some cults to Urusthe set off into the darkness of the cosmos in search of the secrets shrouded there. Today worship of Urusthe tends to be stronger amongst Redemptionist elves than in other movements, but it remains fringe in all communities.		\|'''Urusthe''' {{Pronunciation\|ur-OOS-thay}} is a god of madness, forbidden magic, dangerous secrets, and the mysteries that lie in outer space. In the era of elven history during which the [[Aerolith\|aeroliths]] were constructed, some cults to Urusthe set off into the darkness of the cosmos in search of the secrets shrouded there. Today worship of Urusthe tends to be stronger amongst Redemptionist elves than in other movements, but it remains fringe in all communities.

	Followers of Urusthe are generally looked upon with trepidation, but they are not outright ostracized as his devotees are seen as more dangerous to themselves than to others. They do not widely seek to cause direct harm to their surroundings or to those that do not worship their god, though at times their experiments and drive for knowledge at all costs result in unforeseen and sometimes disastrous consequences.		Followers of Urusthe are generally looked upon with trepidation, but they are not outright ostracized as his devotees are seen as more dangerous to themselves than to others. They do not widely seek to cause direct harm to their surroundings or to those that do not worship their god, though at times their experiments and drive for knowledge at all costs result in unforeseen and sometimes disastrous consequences.

Gronk at 18:13, 3 August 2023

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	\|Cities, trade, families, laborers		\|Cities, trade, families, laborers
	\|'''Thalan''' {{Pronunciation\|THAY-lan}} is a god of cities, trade, families, and laborers. He is the patron of those that work for an honest living~~, a god who watches over~~ those that toil for a greater purpose. Thalan's aspect as a deity of cities is also important to followers of the Elven pantheon.		\|'''Thalan''' {{Pronunciation\|THAY-lan}} is a god of cities, trade, families, and laborers. He is the patron of those that work for an honest living as well as those that toil for a greater purpose. Thalan's aspect as a deity of cities is also important to followers of the Elven pantheon.

	In the Elven pantheon, Thalan takes on the responsibility for families that is typically shared between himself and interpretations of [[Aritimi]] in other pantheons. He aids parents in raising their children and elders in teaching the new generations. In this role Thalan is seen as a strict yet kindly figure.		In the Elven pantheon, Thalan takes on the responsibility for families that is typically shared between himself and interpretations of [[Aritimi]] in other pantheons. He aids parents in raising their children and elders in teaching the new generations. In this role Thalan is seen as a strict yet kindly figure.

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	\|The moon, tides, judgement, souls, the dead		\|The moon, tides, judgement, souls, the dead
	\|'''Satres''' {{Pronunciation\|~~SAT~~-~~rees~~}} is a god of the moon, the tides, judgement, souls, and the dead. Their domain over the moon is thought to be their most important aspect, through which they control the regular cycles of the lunar phases and the tides. Through the moon Satres provides a light to guide the deceased into their next life, a belief curiously similar to those of the gnolls of the [[Urra Highlands]] and otherwise absent from the other major pantheons.		\|'''Satres''' {{Pronunciation\|SAH-trees}} is a god of the moon, the tides, judgement, souls, and the dead. Their domain over the moon is thought to be their most important aspect, through which they control the regular cycles of the lunar phases and the tides. Through the moon Satres provides a light to guide the deceased into their next life, a belief curiously similar to those of the gnolls of the [[Urra Highlands]] and otherwise absent from the other major pantheons.

	Though Satres is a god of judgement, they are not a judge of the dead - in the beliefs of the Elven pantheon, the dead have already chosen their own afterlife through their actions in life. Instead, Satres is concerned with matters of fairness and justice, and many law-speakers are also priests of Satres who entreat their god to provide them guidance on how to resolve ambiguous or unusual situations. Temples to the god are places where disputes can be arbitrated in front of a neutral party that is sworn to ensure equitable outcomes.		Though Satres is a god of judgement, they are not a judge of the dead - in the beliefs of the Elven pantheon, the dead have already chosen their own afterlife through their actions in life. Instead, Satres is concerned with matters of fairness and justice, and many law-speakers are also priests of Satres who entreat their god to provide them guidance on how to resolve ambiguous or unusual situations. Temples to the god are places where disputes can be arbitrated in front of a neutral party that is sworn to ensure equitable outcomes.