The Abanir pantheon (pronounced ah-bah-NEER) is one of the major regional pantheons on Kishar. Most followers of the pantheon live on or near the Aban Steppe, primarily in the lands of Abanir, Yurukhan, Rovakhit, and Kalahan. Its theology focuses far more on personal relationships with the gods over anything codified, and the truly pious are thought to be in direct communication with the divine world.
Overview
Deities
| Name | Alignment | Areas of Concern | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shalk | LG | Resilience, rulership, kinship, creation, birds | |
| Adadan | CG | Travel, magic, souls, death, birth, the sun | |
| Kayash | N | War, strife, horses, hunting | |
| Mhakan | LE | Retribution, punishment, schemes, order | |
| The Nameless | CE | Plague, evil spirits, nightmare, torment, destruction |
Area of worship
Worship of the Abanir pantheon is largely limited to the Aban Steppe. It is the primary faith amongst both the nomadic and settled peoples of Abanir, as well as in Rovakhit to the east and Kalahan to the north. Many elves in Yurukan also venerate the Abanir gods, sometimes exclusively and sometimes in addition to other deities.
Connections to other pantheons
The Abanir pantheon has relatively little similarity to other pantheons, whether regional or ancestral. Its focus on the animistic worship of spirits over gods is unusual compared to other prominent pantheons nearby, specifically the Chaskan and Orcish pantheons. The pantheon also stands out for having relatively few deities.