Deities of Rene
This deity book is fairly straight forward to read. You'll first be presented with the deities name on the first line, followed by what subjects the deity invests most of their time working toward, or enforcing.
Following this you will have a short description with some flavor text for the deity. Finally you'll see the Allies and Enemies entries. The Allies and Enemies entries are just general knowledge enemies and allies. For example, it is know that Aten has had clashes with Drulzek, while protecting Ilshara. Also since Aten is the god of the sun, healing, and light, that naturally sets him at odds with Malaise, the god of the undeath and disease. However its not hard to imagine that Aten is probaly also doesn't have a good relationship with Gor'duk and Morganna. For the most part though Aten hasn't had a lot of history interacting with these deities as of yet so there is no entry for them as allies or enemies. In summary the allies and enemies are for the most part the known allies and enemies of the deities, its not meant as a set in stone friends and enemies of that particular deity.
When a mortal dies their spirit is naturally drawn to the city of Manifest in the underworld. There they will eventually move on to be judged by their deity. If they have been faithful they will be allowed to resided in the deities place of being. If they have been faithless their spirit are bound to Manifest or to walk the plane of the living as ghosts.
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Not all of this is completely my original material. Some has been imported over and some has been inspired or used from other campagin settings.
Agrestal
Wild Nature, Animals, and Hunting
Tales tell that Agrestal was created by Ilshara herself after Drulzek's defeat in order to help protect both her and the world from harm while she hibernated. It is not known if Agrestal is a true deity or not though such is the power infused to him by Ilshara, certainly can hold his own with them and is treated by the mortal races as one. Agrestal finds himself often at odds with Gor'duk due to his creations constantly deforesting or destroying parts of the world.
Agrestal appears as a huge 60 foot man-like tree covered in moss and housing countless birds and small mammals. He rules all the flora and fauna. Agrestal is said to live in any forest at any given
time and can completely hide himself from most any being. Agrestal is said to appear on Rene where mass destruction or harm on the planet itself is occuring and will defend it until he is fallen. Nym and Agrestal are known to have the same interests and therefore consider each a friend.
Allies: Ilshara, Nym
Enemies: Drulzek, Gor'Duk
Amon
Death, The Dead, Secrets, and Night
Amon is rumored to actually have been around long before Ilshara came to Rene. No one knows Amon's true motives or how and when he arrived. Some think that he was once a lich or demi-lich. One thing that most everyone agrees on Amon is cold and uncaring. He has been known to ally with some of the evil deities on occasion to bring about death. Night creatures known as vampires and such have been known to look to Amon. Recently Amon has taken a special interest in Malaise and has began allying himself with him. Kas being the deity of murder also allies himself with Amon on occaison. Amon hates everything Aten stand for.
Amon appears as a wraith draped in black with multiple ropes appearing to pull on his body and ending in nothingness. Amon's voice sounds like a thousand tortured voices in unison when he speaks.
Allies: Malaise, Kas, Occasionally Morgana
Enemies: Aten
Aten
Sun, Light, Healing, Justice, and Law
Aten stands eight feet tall and has the head of a great regal falcon. He wears a golden breastplate and wields a vorpal bronze scimitar that glows a radiant yellowish white. He holds a strict code of ethics for his followers that embody chivalry and compassion.
Aten often allies with Ilshara and Lady Serena. Myths and tales say Aten first came to Rene when he saw that the defenseless Ilshara was being attacked as she hibernated by the evil Drulzek. Aten interfered on behalf of Ilshara. After fighting off Drulzek with the help of Bahamut, Aten took control of the Sun of Rene to continue to help Ilshara regain her strength. Aten is loyal to his priests and followers and truly tries to answer their prayer and needs. Priest's of Aten pray and do most of their rituals and worship during sunrise.
Allies: Lady Serena, Ilshara, Bahamut
Enemies: Drulzek, Malaise, Kas, Amon
Bahamut
Courage, Valor, Honor, and Strength
Bahamut is the god of the dragons and many dragonborn He represents courage, valor, honor, and strength. Many other races look to Bahamut and some individuals of the other races actively worship him. Bahamut appears a colossal silver dragon with brilliant eyes. His symbol is a sword with Bahamut wrapped around itl
Bahamut arrived on Rene to assist Aten after his brother Drulzek began attacking the world of Rene and Ilshara while she slept. Legend has it that Bahamut is the counterbalance to his brother, and has followed him for ages keeping Drulzek in check.
After pushing back Drulzek, Bahamut created the dragons and dragonborn races. It is his hopes they will act nobly and conduct themselves with honor and valor.
Allies: Aten, Ilshara
Enemies: Drulzek, Kas
Drulzek
Storms, Anger, Destruction, and Natural Disasters
Whereas Bahamut could be called the god of Good Dragons, Drulzek could be caled the god of the evil Dragons. Drulzek rules over and prizes destruction, anger, and disasters. Drulzek inspires his followers to take what they want from other lesser races, and loves to interfere with Bahamut and the races he created. Drulzek is said to have been the second deity to arrive on Rene. He began attacking a weakened Ilshara to destroy her, create his own race and rule over the world as the singular god. Aten and Bahamut were able to intervene bfore this happened. In the past Drulzek would always create havoc from one place to another then Bahamut would always show up and ruin his plan. Drulzek has decided however that Rene will be the last stand between him and his brother and he doesn't plan on leaving Rene. Drulzek is the creator of the evil dragons.
Drulzek appears as a colossal greenish blue dragon with furious eyes. He loves to intimidate others. Drulzek also delights in turning the good dragons and dragonborn away from Bahamut. When he's not doing that it is said he flies around the heavens and wherever he flies over a disaster is sure to follow below.
Allies: Kas, Gor'duk on occasion
Enemies: Aten, Bahamut, Ilshara.
Gor'duk
Ruler of the Savage Races (Ogres, orcs, gnolls, goblins, giants etc...), and Primal Instincts.
Gor'duk was one of the latter deities to arrive on Rene. While Aten, Bahamut, and Drulzek were battling each other, and the other deities were busy adding in their own apsects to the world. Gor'duk silently began creating the savage races. Gor'Duk firmly believe in brawn over brains and as such created the ogres, giants, orcs, and goblins. Gor'duk erringly believed his races would overwhelm with weaker races with their strength and numbers. He underestimated their resolved however and so far his creations have been kept in check.
Gor'duk appears as a massive 16' giant purple skinned ogre . In addition to ruling the savage races he also controls the primal instincts and has been able to instill them into every race. He is often seen with a tree sized club in each hand. Most of the civilized races consider him and his creations enemies.
Allies: Drulzek on occasion, Kas
Enemies: Nym, Skarni, Krom, and Agrestal
Ilshara
Agriculture, Seasons, and Weather
Ilshara was the first deity to discover the desolate planet. When she found it it was a barren wasteland. She used her power and over time was able to rejuvenate the planet and make it hospital to mortal life again. By doing this though, she used most all her power and thus her spirt retired deep into the world to hibernate and recover. After awhile however she was attacked by Drulzek while she slept. Still weakened from expending her power on the planet it looked like Drulzek was certain to usurp her world. It was then Aten and Bahamut came to her defense fighting back Drulzek. Seeing that these beings did not wish harm upon the planet she up part of her responsibilities to them while she went back into rest. Legend has it her very spirit lies deep within Rene hibernating. Her priests and followers believe she can still attend to them even in her sleep. Farmers, and all types of people pray to her for good crops and weather.
Ilshara appears as a beautiful nude female with long multicolored hair. Her hair is so colored to represent the seasons.
Allies: Bahamut, Aten
Enemies: Drulzek
Kas
Betrayal, Murder, and Deceit.
Kas appears as a tall lithe individual dressed in dark garb. His crimson colored hair can leave no doubt to what this deities rules over. Kas is responsible for betraying and murdering the original goddess of remorse, his mother Lady Teresa. Kas wanted his mother out of the way as she was able to mostly foil him and his plots. His sister Serena has since forgiven Kas and wishes a reconciliation, however Kas wants no part of it. Since his mother has been out of the picture many more of Kas' schemes have come to fruition.
Allies: Drulzek, Gor'duk, Malaise
Enemies: Lady Serena, Aten, Bahamut
Krom
Metals, Rage, and Strength
When Gor'duk's goblins, gnolls, orcs, and other savages became too numerous for Agrestal and Nym to contain with their own races they held a meeting with the other good deities. After seeing how thin they were being stretched it was agreed upon to find a mortal for help. The gods called upon help from a human that resided on Rene named Krom. His ferocity, might, and victories over the savages were well noted. In exchange for Godhood, he would be required for his people to live in the wilderness and help keep back the savages. Krom accepted and was elevated to a deity. There he chose the biggest and strongest humans and seperated them from their own clans and united those he had chosen as the humans who would never see a civilized life.
Krom is respected for his strength, fury, and skill with metals among the barbarian tribes. Krom appears as a large human barbarian with thick black hair and muscular features. He wields a large magical greatsword. Krom is called upon and praised before a raid begins.
Allies: Nym, Agrestal
Enemies: Gor'duk
Malaise
Undeath, Disease, Necromancy, and Secrets
Malaise was originally the apprentice of Myrdinn. It came about that Kas had whispered to Malaise who then was not a deity but more of a celestial servant that he could have both Myrdin's power and his lover Morganna. These first attempts by Kas were rejected, but slowly through years of persuasion Malaise felt that he did deserve more in the grand cosmos and finally set to the task of killing Myrdin. However, it was Kas's mother Lady Teresa who had found out and warned Myrdin of the plot from her son and Malaise. Being ready for Malaise and being a deity at that, Myrdin utterly destroyed Malaise.
After Morganna and Myrdin parted ways, Morganna called for the spirit of Malaise and offered him a part of her own power to become a deity if he would ally with her against Myrdin. Malaise accepted. Something had happened however neither Morganna nor Malaise expected. Raising one to the level of a deity even if the being was already a celestial spirit was no small task. Since Morganna had given only part of herself to an already dead being, Malaise was raised only partially alive as the God of undeath. Malaise was the first being of his kind. Through experimenting with his new found powers he found that he could raise the dead back to a life of sorts,
and control them. Malaise also found almost anything that he touched be it clothes, items, or mortals would rapidly wither away. As centuries went by and mortals, also wanting this knowledge began to worship him, Malaise became a full fledged deity.
Malaise appears as a skeletal being with some rotted flesh left intact. He still keeps the dagger he tried to use against Myrdin, as he still plans on fulfilling its original purpose.
Allies: Morganna, Kas, Amon
Enemies: Myrdin, Aten
Myrdin
Magic, Knowledge, Lore, Medicine, and Truth
Myrdin appears as an old and wise man with long white hair and a black robe. He is the ruler of wisdom and is frequently worshiped by scholars and those that seek knowledge. He is the creator of and the father of truth. tales say that he is the father of the human race. Myrdin is looked to by a variety of races for his wisdom, and his magical nature. Myrdin is considered the most intelligent of the gods.
Allies: Bahamut, Aten
Enemies: Kas, Malaise, Morganna.
Morganna
Darkness, Gloom, Despair, Greed, and Lies.
Morganna was once the lover of Myrdin. After seeing the power they could possess
together with their combined mastery of magic she tried to convince Myrdin to join forces with her and over throw the other deities. Myrdin would not have it, and the two had a terrible battle in the heavens that left the people of Rene without the benefit of magic for sometime and created the ocean goddess Osprem. After years of battle Myrdin finally defeated Morganna. In rage, she tore away cursing him as a fool. Now her and her minions work to bring the world to darkness and make her the sole controller of the Magic domain. Some tales giver her credit as the mother of the human race.
Morganna appears as tall pale and athletic woman in scant leather armor, with a black cape.
She is mostly revered by evil wizards and especially warlocks.
Allies: Kas, Malaise, Gor'duk on occasion.
Enemies: Myrdin
Nym
Elven Chief God, Nature, Hunting, and Speed
Nym is the chief God of the elves and eladrim. It is he who created the elven and eladrin race and oversee them. He has on many occasions teamed with Agrestal against Gor'duk. Besides elves, and eladrin in general, other races that become rangers and druids also look to him for guidance. He does not distinguish between elves, and other races that genuinely look to him for guidance.
Allies: Agrestal, Krom
Enemies: Gor'duk
Osprem
Oceans, Sea, Sailors, and Sea Creatures
Osprem is the goddess of the oceans, seas, sailors, and marine life. According to the tales of men, during the battle between Myrdin and Morganna Osprem was created by great clash of divine magics. Osprem is said to have both the best part of Myrdin and the worst parts of Morganna and most consider her highly temperamental. Sailor's say you can tell what mood she is by the watching the seas and oceans. When shes angry the sea and ocean toss back and forth with storms. When she is calm the oceans and seas are likewise so. People who travel by ship say that Osprem loves gems and jewels and will generally throw some of these into the ocean or sea and say a prayer for safe passage.
Osprem generally doesn't make herself known. She generally stays in her spirit form, or as part of the water itself. When she does appear to man she appears as either a giant female in the form of continuously flowing water or as a tall beautiful siren with coral and shells in her her red hair. Occasionally she will have differences with Drulzek when he tries to cause Tsunamis, or other things that disturb the ocean but for the most part Osprem is generally content to stay out of the affairs of the other deities.
Allies: Osprem has no dedicated allies, though she is on good terms with most deities.
Enemies: Drulzek on occasion.
Polan and Pirin
Chief Halfing Deities, Luck, Charm, Travel, Freedom.
Polan and Pirin are the chief deities and creator of haflings and are usually revered together.
Halfling by nature aren't normally known for their piousness.
A halfing prayer might go something like this “Polan and Pirin bring me luck!”
Polan and Pirin appear like the halflings they rule over, much like children. They are a happy go lucky couple and do not care for much for work, or strict rules. They emphasize community above all else.
Gor'duk seems them as weaklings, but Polan and Pirin have proved time and time again that they are anything but weak. Polan and Pirin have had clashes with Gor'Duk in the past both personally and between their created races. Skarni and Nym have intervened on occasion to help out Polan and Pirin when Gor'Duk and other deities have allied against them and he has also had his dwarves help do defend the halflings in the past.
Allies: Skarni, Nym
Enemies: Gor'Duk
Sera
Goddess of Love, Seduction, Romance, and Beauty
Sera stands six feet tall and has long wavy read hair past her knees. She is the most beautiful of the gods, and to see her is to fall hopelessly in love with her. It is unknown how or when Sera came to Rene. Some say it is because the newly created mortal races were incapable of love and new nothing but war, she she arrived to teach them how to love. Other's say she is Ilshara's sister and came to Rene to aid her sister in recovery. Sera's priestess burn candles and rose pedals along with their prayers as a form of worship. At one point Kas tried to force Sera's love for him, but she would not have him. This has caused a split between the too. Sera secretly loves Aten, and rumor has it he returns her love.
Allies: Ilshara, Aten, Lady Serena
Enemies: Kas
Lady Serena
Compassion, Remorse, Repentance, and Forgiveness
She appears as a beautifully soft but sad looking woman. She is the ruler of compassion and repentance. Lady Serena is worshiped the world over by many different races. Serena is the daughter of the former goddess of remorse and repentance, Lady Teresa who was killed by Serena's brother Kas. She wishes to forgive and reunite with Kas as her mother had wanted but she is also weary and vowed not to be duped by him like her mother was. Paladins are rare among Lady Serena's followers as most of her priest and priestess prefer nonviolence.
Allies: Sera
Enemies: Kas
Skarni
Chief Dwarven Deity, Strength, Honor, and Law
Skarni is the chief God of the dwarves. He is known for his exceptional strength and kind and merciful heart. Skarni appears clad in full plate armor, shield, and with a heavy warhammer, all in the color of copper. Skarni considers Ilshara a friend and also Polan and Pirin.
Gor'duk and Skarni have had many battles, and their created races also have nothing but hatred for each other.
Allies: Ilshara, Polan and Pirin
Enemies: Gor'duk
Turil
Song, Art, Entertainment, Poetry, Risks, and Luck
Turil appears as a woman dressed in entertainers garments or fanciful performing clothes. Her songs are so beautiful and captivating that no one can resist their lure. Tales say she is even able to calm Gor'duk with her song and voice. She is the master of music and poetry, luck, and risks. Many bards and thieves worship or at least say a prayer to her. Turil is said to have brought music and art to the world of Rene.
Turil is very good at staying out of trouble and enjoys having a good time. She delights in playing her music for other gods and goddesses.
Allies: None known
Enemies: None known.
