Taernil

Raelvo is a land of endless horizons and beckoning skies, where Taernil reigns as the Primal Deity of Exploration and Settlement. This deity embodies the essence of discovery and the bravery needed to forge new paths under the ever-watchful expanse of the Open Sky. Taernil's realm encapsulates the spirit of adventurers and settlers, who look to the limitless heavens for inspiration and direction.   Taernil's emblem, an otherworldly compass with a moving needle that unfailingly directs towards fate, is emblazoned upon the hearts of their followers. This symbol not only navigates the physical landscape but also leads the souls and passions of those brave enough to venture into unexplored territories. It stands for the divine guidance that guides explorers through unfamiliar lands and serves as a guide for settlers marking their new homes in the horizon.   Taernil’s influence permeates the fabric of societies that thrive on the frontiers of the known world. In the bustling ports where ships laden with hopeful souls set sail towards new continents, and in the quiet villages that gradually rise from the wilderness, the deity’s presence is a comforting and stabilizing force. Temples dedicated to Taernil are often located on high mountain peaks or upon large hills, where the sky meets the land—a literal and figurative reminder of the union between exploration and settlement.   Rituals in honor of Taernil involve the release of sky lanterns, symbolizing the ascent of hopes and dreams, alongside the laying of foundation stones that affirm the settlers' commitment to their new land. These ceremonies remind the faithful that every journey, be it a voyage across the vastest ocean or a modest hearth's construction, begins with a single step, an act of will, an embrace of the unknown.   There has been evidence, located within ruins across the continent of Kho'as, that Taernil was once widely worshiped within the ancient lands of the continent. This evidence also shows that worship of Taernil tapered off after a certain point leading scholars to speculate that, once the land was settled in its entirety, the worship of Taernil was seen as redundant. This theory has also led many to speculate if the same situation has already played out within the old world as well.    In the current age, as the people of the old world push further into the recently discovered continent of Kho'as, Taernil’s worship has seen a resurgence. Explorers invoke the deity for protection and guidance, while settlers pray for stability and prosperity in their new homes. The deity’s symbols—compasses and maps, intertwined with images of the sky—are common talismans among these modern adventurers and pioneers.   In this way, Taernil stands as a symbol of the unwavering determination to explore and the everlasting search for a sense of home upon the expansiveness of the land ,and beneath the unrelenting sky.