Balearic Pantheon
In the beginning there was nothing, but the Hidden One grew tired of the emptiness of his existence so he set about creating life, Auril the First Goddess was created by the energies he unleashed she was radiant and beautiful and embodied all that is good, she molded the rest of the energies into the earth. When the task was finished Jannath the Earth Mother was born she who looked upon the earth and was saddened, their was no life on the earth and Jannath begged Auril to grant her world warmth and light so life might flourish upon it.
Auril relented, igniting the sun and placing it high above the world, the Hidden One watched all of this fascinated by what his creation had accomplished in her short life but doubts begun creeping into his mind perhaps he missed his solitude the peace and calm of nothingness, but from his thoughts and worries a new being was born. Tiamat, who took the form of a many-headed serpent, she represented everything that was evil in the universe Hatred, Fear, Pain, disease and Loss. Tiamat is consumed by the need to return the flawless void and darkness that was erased at the beginning of time by an uncaring deity, she looked upon Jannath and Auril as they sculpted the landscape of Earth creating rivers, planting trees, raising mountains she was outraged and launched herself at Auril.
Auril was no match for her tormented sister who tore her asunder, elated by her bloody victory she was already turning her attention to Jannath but the godly energies that had created Auril burst from her corpse deeply wounding Tiamat and creating the stars and the moon so even at night there is light Tiamat suffers because she shrives in darkness, a part of the godly Aura that came from Auril continued its assault upon Tiamat and took two separate forms Savros lord of nature and Garagos the god of war, they drove the wounded Tiamat into the shadows but could not slay her, there she licked her wounds but vowed to destroy them like she did Auril.
The other gods came into being shortly after Tiamat was driven away, Savros assumed leadership and he gave every god their powers and overseered the construction of the Crystal Spire where all the gods but Jannath and Tiamat dwell. The Hidden One was stricken by grief for inadvertently causing the bloody death of his daughter and for bringing to life another who hates her own existence, so he hides himself away from the others hoping he doesnt cause more pain, only Tiamat knows of him for she is racked by all his emotions grief, loss, hate and his thoughts and plots to rid herself of these maddening feelings, these voices and return to the calm nothingness.
The Gods
Savros lord of cycles is the leader of gods controls the weather and seasons
Garagos god of war Second only to Savros fights many battles against Tiamat but succumbs more and more to bloodlust and mindless fury to defeat her
Church of Garagos
Garagos does not win battles, he helps the deserving warrior win battles. War is fair in that it oppresses and aids all equally and that in any given battle, a mortal may be slain or become a great leader among his companions. Remember the dead that fell before you. Defend what you believe in, lest it be swept away. Disparage no foe and respect all, for valour blazes in all regardless of age, sex, or race. Garagos looks favourably upon those who acquit themselves honourably without resorting to craven tactics tricks as destroying homes, family, or livestock when a foe is away. Consider the consequences of the violence of war and do not wage war recklessly. The smooth tongued and fleet of feet that avoid all strife and never defend their beliefs wreak more harm than the most energetic tyrant or raider.
Grimgnaw Smith King The Father the Tireless smith of the gods creating the weapons of war, after he constructed the Crystal Spire her molded we humans we are his finest creations, his weapons to fight the power of Tiamat we must spread our culture, law and order to combat Tiamats corrupting influence over the world
Taimat nemesis of the gods maiden of pain mistress of disease Pain, strife, hatred, fear, murder, deception, darkness, chaos, bloodlust, loss, betrayal, cruelty, greed, agony and disease. She controls and feels all of these, she corrupts mortals with her mere existence and gods by physical presence having particular effect on Garagos and Umberlee, but she only intends to destroy them not corrupt.
all foriegners are assumed to corrupted by Tiamat in some way or worship her openly.
Bane loyal fury the Guardian Bane represents duty, loyalty, obedience the son of Savros and Jannath he was given the duty to protect Earth from Tiamat and has served diligently for no attack of Tiamats has ever reached earth, but whenever there is a storm or lighting strikes those are the sounds of battle between Bane and Tiamat.
Church of Bane
Salvation may be found through service. Every failure of duty diminishes bane and every success adds to his lustre. Strive to maintain law and order. Obey your masters with alert judgement and anticipation. Stand ever alert against corruption. Strike quickly and forcefully against rot in the hearts of mortals. Bring painful, quick death to traitors. Question unjust laws by suggesting improvement or alternatives, not additional laws. Your threefold duties are to faith, family and masters.
Jannath earth mother the second oldest god the wife of Savros she bore him two children Bane and mielikki, she is the god of agriculture leaving the wilder aspect of nature to her daughter.
Church of Jannath
Growing and reaping are a part of the eternal cycle and the most natural part of life. Destruction for its own sake and levelling without rebuilding are anathema. Let mo day pass in which you have not helped a living thing flourish. Nurture, tend, and plant wherever possible. Protect trees and plants, and save their seed so that what is destroyed can be replaced. See to the fertility of the earth but let human womb see to its own.
Sharess Sharess is the goddess of love, she inherited Auril beauty and enjoys meddling in the affairs of mortals.
Mielikki Forest Queen The goddess of nature, she protects the wilds and dislikes the encroachment of civilization.
Umberlee ***** queen she controls the seas but by helping Bane drive off Tiamat on numerous occasions she has been driven mad.
Church of Umberlee
The Sea is a savage place and those that travel it had best be willing to pay the price for challenging umberlees domain. All should know the ***** queen and fear her, for the wind and wave can reach everywhere if sufficiently angered. Fair offerings bring fair winds to sea travellers, but those that do not pay their respects will find that the sea is as cold as Umberlees heart
Balpheron judge of the damned he makes the decision which souls joins the gods in the Crystal Spire or which Tiamat digests for all eternity.
Searinox master of vengeance Mites out punishments and grants mortals requests for vengeance
