Gods of Aina

The Gods of Zerthia

 

Zerthia

  Earth: Zerthia, House Major Aranon.   • Language Equivalent: Arthurian • Original Pantheon: 22 • Cultural Base: Late Rome, Dark Age Catholicism, & the Inquisition. The Elven power centers resemble Michael Moorcock’s Immyr.
 
 

Aranon – The High God

  House Domain: Earth and Strength Aranon embodies concepts central to mortal existence:
  • Body
  • Action
  • Health
  • Work
  • Fertility
  • Agriculture
  • Family
  • Marriage
  • Childbirth
  • Hunting
  • Acts of War
  • The Zersiran Cycle (Spring to Harvest)
  Seat of Power: Alvardis, Helebost.  
 

The Pantheon

 

Thiana:

High Goddess of Earth, sister to Ardenas.  

Ardenas:

God of Subterra and Mountains; Patron of Dwarves.
  • Died: In the Black Fire War II.
  • Successor: Enonta, God of Zervesines (High Elves of Earth) and Plains.
 

Alamont:

Successor to Enonta, ruler of lowlands.  

Arneth:

God of Deserts; Ice God of the Southern Pole.  

Kudram:

God of Mines and Precious Metals.
  • Domain: Mining, Wealth, Precious Metals.
  • Symbol: A pickaxe crossed with a chisel, encircled by precious gems.
 

Nolavor:

God of Deciduous Forests.
  • Successor: Lorboraden – God of Renewal.(Later Gartrin)
  • Symbol: A budding oak leaf encircled by a wreath of vine.
 

Liet-Nom:

Goddess of Evergreen Forests.
  • Successor: Liet-Birans – Goddess of Resilience. (later Boria)
  • Symbol: A snow-covered pine tree with a strong, sturdy trunk.
  • Notable Site: The Evergreen Shrine, encircled by eternal trees radiating divine energy.
 

Ere Lethia:

Goddess of Forest Harmony and Unity; wife of Liet-Nom.
  • Domain: Forests, Harmony, Unity.
  • Symbol: Intertwined deciduous and evergreen trees.
 

Narelia:

Goddess of Jungles and Vitality.
  • Domain: Jungles, Vitality, Regeneration.
  • Symbol: A vibrant coiled vine with a blooming flower at its center.
  • Husband: Rabel – God of Swamps.
 

Rabel:

God of Swamps, Protector of the Wilds.
  • Successor: Rabe-Tolos.
  • Symbol: A crocodile’s head emerging from murky waters.
  • Sacred Site: Monument of his petrified corpse surrounded by treacherous swamps infused with potent energy.
 

Sofian:

Goddess of Flora in Sunlight (Sanül wife of Sitive.
  • Successor: Anorelin.
  • Symbol: A blossoming flower bathed in sunlight.
  • Sacred Site: Sunlit Grove, anchored by a colossal crystalline Amber Tree.
 

Shaelria:

Goddess of Zerthian Fauna.
  • Sacred Site: The Fauna Shrine, protected by eternal animals imbued with her essence.
  • Symbol: An intricate ivory statue of Shaelria surrounded by thriving fauna.
 

Thoman:

God of the Northern Pole.
  • Domain: Ice, Snow, Cold, Endurance.
  • Symbol: A snowflake with a radiant star at its center.
  • Dead God Site: The Frozen Maelstrom, a vortex of eternal ice and snow haunted by malevolent forces.
  • Successor: Piados.
 

Te Maum:

God of Cities and Roads.
  • Domain: Urban Growth, Safe Travel.
  • Sacred Site: Eternal City's Remains, infused with volatile magic and enduring divine presence.
  • Successor: Tercen Maum.
 

Ailath:

Patron of Gnomes; God of Luck.  

Wi-Barin:

God of Insects.  

Sinoda:

Goddess of Coasts.
  • Successor: Evinoda.
 

Thronon and Etroma:

Gods of the Great Earth Beasts.
  • Successor: Mirnaus.
 
 

This sacred pantheon shapes the heart and soul of Zerthia, intertwining divine essence into every corner of the realm.

   

The Pantheon of Malondria

 

Malondria

  Fire: “Malondria”, House Major Aejeon.   • Language Equivalent: Midnight • Culture Archetype: Egyptian, Mesopotamian, & Sumerian • Original Pantheon: 19 • Domains: House Aejeon governs the concepts of Fire & Passion:
  • Love
  • Sex & Lust
  • Intentions of War
  • Ambition
  • Revelry
  • Earthquakes
  • Volcanic Activity
  • Forging & Smithing/Metalworking
  • Disease
  • Death
  • Competition
  • SummerMalosiran (summer)
 
 

The Deities of Fire

 

Aejeon:

High God of All Fire.  

Dralida:

God of the Fire Rivers (Magma), Husband of Satromi.
  • Successor: Thrond
 

Altabar:

First of the Four Air Eaters, Fire Elemental lords of the Surface world. The Air Eaters served as Generals of the Black Fire during the first war, under the command of Aejeon & his son Malovatar.
  • Successor: Varuldruk
 

Anvirthiel:

Second of the Four Air Eaters. Wife of Aejeon. Slain by Lavos.
  • Successor (Good): Thodrim
  • Successor (Evil): Maratman (as a Black Fire general)
 

Draleba:

Third of the Four Air Eaters. Slain by Lavos.
  • Successor (Good): Lorak
  • Successor (Evil): Mazamata (as a Black Fire general)
 

Lavos:

Fourth of the Air Eaters. Betrayed the divine order by seeking control of the Black Fire.
  • Imprisonment: Guarded by a legion of Phaethons deep within the Core.
  • No Successor.
 

Hareshana:

Goddess of Lust Demons and fertility, a life-giver. Matron of Love, Sex, & Fertility.  

Orvleni:

God of Lust Demons.
  • Successor: Thashand
 

Satromi:

Goddess of Earthquakes & tectonics.
  • Successor: Thortharg
 

Nomeadoth:

Goddess of Lightning. Mistress of Naretal.
  • Heir: Sharlgorn
 

Tamman:

Goddess of Volcanoes.  

Aedemen:

God of Volcanoes.  

Iadnan:

Goddess of Hydrothermal Vents (volcanoes in the ocean floor).
  • Successor: Todruk-Berthad
 

Atphan:

God of Hydrothermal Vents.  

Anicul:

First of the Three Masters of Fire Beasts & Rabble Races.
  • Successor: Imgard
 

Ranul:

Second of the Three Masters of Fire Beasts & Rabble Races.
  • Successor: Ogor-Thad
 

Rethul:

Third of the Three Masters of Fire Beasts & Rabble Races.  
 

This sacred pantheon governs the flames of passion and fury, embodying the essence of Malondria with detailed reverence for its divine players.

 

The Pantheon of Marenwē

 

Marenwē

  Water: “Marenwē”, House Major Dāéranon   • Language Equivalent: Sindarin • Culture Archetype: Atlantean/Technology base, under divine rule. • Original Pantheon: 20 • Domains: House Dāéranon governs the concepts of Water & Purpose:
  • Commerce
  • Wealth
  • The Intentions of Agriculture
  • Ownership
  • Travel
  • Rain & Storms
  • Gersiran (winter)
Seat of Power: Merr, Metrianus
 
 

The Deities of Water

 

Daéranon:

High God of All Water.  

Saenea:

High Goddess of All Water.  

Eadrasa:

God of the Merrvesines, High Elves of the Sea, and Patron of the Aquaopolis: Merr-Metrianus.
  • Successor: Gwarion
 

Nolavir:

God of Lakes and the Lake Elves.  

Nalsiana:

Goddess of Storms, wife of Nothnorom.  

Mesephelia:

Goddess of the Lake Elves.
  • Successor: Astalfol
 

Suegea:

God of the Coasts, husband of Sinoda.
  • Successor: Irdas
 

Dienean:

First of the Three Lords of the Fauna of the Deep, except for the pits and the coasts.
  • Successor: Malthil
 

Baera Flanis:

Second of the Three Lords of the Sea Fauna.
  • Successor: Moged Henron
 

Dralibas:

Third of the Three Lords of the Sea Fauna.
  • Successor: Ara Vurfir
 

Selicha:

Goddess of the Sea Flora, wife of Enral.
  • Successor: Aglalthrol
 

Enral:

God of the Sea Flora, husband of Selicha.
  • Successor: Ungalathod
 

Asral:

River God, including its Flora & Fauna.  

Aidyl:

Goddess of the Great Pits.
  • Successor: Digulal
 

Talorcus:

God of the Great Sea Beasts, creator of humans.  

Sirtana:

Goddess of Lakes, wife of Nolavir.
  • Successor: Aeldanimin
 

Nomran:

God of the Swamps, husband of Noemis.  

Nenius:

God of the Sea Ports. Patron of Sea Commerce.  

Nulebin:

God of the Tides and the Currents of the Sea.
  • Successor: Gondaech
 

Croleti:

Rain God, a brother of the House of Nothnorom.  
 

The Pantheon of Marenwē shapes the waters of the world, weaving divine purpose into every current and tide.

   

The Pantheon of Thiandalune

 

Thiandalune

  Light: “Thiandalune”, House Major Thianon.   • Language Equivalent: Quenya • Culture Archetype: Greek/Roman Mythos • Original Pantheon: 19 • Domains: House Thianon governs the concepts of Light & Knowledge:
  • Education
  • History
  • The Acts of Music
  • The Acts of Art
  • The Acts of Science
  • Language
  • Overseers of the Seasons
Seat of Power: Sañul, the Sun
 
 

The Deities of Light

 

Thianon:

High God of All Light.  

Beryl:

Goddess of All Light, wife of Thianon. Matron of History.  

Otsmani:

God of the Thiavesi, the High Elves of Light, and later of the Otaru, the fallen Thiavesi.  

Acteon:

God of the Sun City Aristil. Patron of Education.  

Emuen:

God of the Sun City Narustil. Patron of Art.
  • Successor: Silirinwë
 

Sae Suel:

Goddess of the Sun City Tulpirion. Matron of Language.  

Theliarhere:

Goddess of the Sun City Ilmoleril. Matron of Science.  

Sisechal:

God of Ganur, the Greater Moon. Overseer of Gersiran (winter).
  • Successor: Yanderel
 

Ainocal:

Goddess of Ganur, Overseer of Thiasiran (spring).  

Aecidoal:

God of Grana, the Lesser Moon. Overseer of Autumn.
  • Successor: Yanderel
 

Taveliom:

Goddess of Grana. Overseer of Malosiran (summer).
  • Successor: Melmanondë
 

Sitive:

A Life Giver, wife of Shaelria.  

Aralal:

Goddess of Night, the Upper Atmosphere.  

Sigune:

Goddess of the Great Beasts of Heaven.
  • Successor: Tarmaralda
 

Songsten:

God of Day; the Upper Atmosphere.  

Rendwor:

First of the Four Watchers of the Ord Maada.  

Stewenon (Volendil):

Second of the Four Watchers of the Ord Maada.
  • Successor: Cindárië
 

Neisana:

Third of the Four Watchers of the Ord Maada.  

Sesyom:

Fourth of the Four Watchers of the Ord Maada.  
 

The Pantheon of Thiandalune illuminates the world with wisdom, artistry, and the order of the celestial heavens.

   

The Pantheon of Gerlandria

 

Gerlandria

  Air: Gerlandria, House Major Phin Mahr   • Language Equivalent: Westron • Culture Archetype: Celtic, Druidic, Dark Age West Europe • Original Pantheon: 20 • Domains: House Phin Mahr governs the domains of Air & Wisdom:
  • Fortune
  • Planning
  • The Intentions of Music
  • The Intentions of Art
  • The Intentions of Science
  • Flight
  • Sorrow
  • Patience
  • Understanding
  • Compassion
  • Weather
  • Messengers
  • Wind
  • Autumn
Seat of Power: Gertasa, Chief of the Cloud Cities
 
 

The Deities of Air

 

Phin Mahr:

High God of All Air.  

Diume Diar:

Wife of Phin Mahr. High Dragon Goddess of All Air.  

Mautosus:

Master of the Ice Dragons. Patron of the Polar Regions. Husband of Tae Tuerel.
  • Successor: Hlothran
 

Or Drianor:

Master of the Dreaming Dragons. Husband of Anayaran. Master of Dreams.  

Lilia:

First of the Three Mistresses of Birds. Mistress of Messengers.  

Sunia:

Second of the Three Mistresses of Birds. Mistress of Song.
  • Successor: Banur
 

Nialia:

Third of the Three Mistresses of Birds. Mistress of Flight & Travel.
  • Successor: Bana
 

Nothnorom:

High Master of Rain, Storms, Clouds, Wind, & Patron of the Cloud Cities. Most powerful of the Houses Minor. Includes gods from other realms.  

Naretal:

God of Thunder & Lightning, brother of Nothnorom.
  • Successor: Garnâtha
 

Etsnell:

Goddess of the Flying Insects.
  • Successor: Bophîn
 

Ageliend:

God of the Temperate Climes.
  • Successor: Zagamba
 

Tae Tuerel:

Goddess of the Polar Climes.  

Triptole:

Goddess of the Tropical Climes.
  • Successor: Bralda
 

Anayaran:

Goddess of the Great Air Beasts.  

Loromein:

Goddess of the Nothnorom, wife of Croleti.  

Redgantan:

God of Overland Storms, a Duke of Nothnorom.
  • Successor: Nakil-Nar
 

Enutana:

A Life Giver. Husband of Lea Faer.
  • Successor: Pûta-Zîn
 

Sromarges:

God of the Flying Insects.
  • Successor: Basi-Cûn
 

Tazan Aibaron:

Patron of Musicians.
  • Successor: Raza-Batta
 

Sonimon:

God of Sleep & Dreams.  
 

The Pantheon of Gerlandria soars across the skies, embodying the wisdom, fortune, and freedom of the realms of air.

Type
Religious, Pantheon

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