Death and LossLady DeathFavored Weapon: ScytheHoly Day: None Armadel plays her role only when needed. She cares less for the feelings or thoughts of others than about her workings. Her avatar is often portrayed as a beautiful pale skinned female dressed lightly in flowing reds or blacks. People both fear and love her. She is …
Tag: Religion
Ashton
Life and RebirthBringer of LifeFavored Weapon: StaffHoly Day: May 2: Ash Day Ashton enjoys seeing the people of Xadune alive and moving. At times of an important birth, it is rumored that he is present. Almost always kind-hearted and cheerful, these priests seem to always look to the brighter side of life, even in the …
Cheva
Art, Bards, and InspirationLord of TalentFavored Weapon: Thrown DaggerHoly Day: July 7; Cheva’s Twilight Inspiration is said to have been given out by Cheva, Lord of Talent. Also referred to as the Muse of Man, Cheva is at the heart of every musician, artist, poet, storyteller, and the like. Priests usually are the most influential …
Cobanoglu
Cold, Winter, and WaterThe Ice KingFavored Weapon: JavelinHoly Day: December 17; Night of a Billion Chills As the title he is given states, Cobanoglu brings winter and cold nights to Xadune. He is also lord over the fringed murky depths. Some say he is secretly in love with Armadel, thus is the rumor to why …
Dew
Nature and DruidsAlias: The Green MotherFavored Weapon: ClubHoly Day: May 23; Flora Day It’s whispered that Dew brought the gift of grass and trees to Xadune. Before her there was none. She works hand in hand with her twin sister, Tinder. As one might imagine druids are the main priest types for Dew, however they …
Echpen
Poison and SufferingLord of PainFavored Weapon: PoisonHoly Day: September 28; Echpen’s Suffer It is said that Echpen touched water and turned it into the toy Armadel enjoys so much in times of hate. He loves to see others in pain, and is said to be a rival to Cobanoglu for Armadel’s heart. Echpen priests can …
Everglave
Knowledge and PityThe All-KnowingFavored Weapon: PolearmHoly Day: December 25; Day of Records Calm and compassionate, Everglave is often known as the wisest power. Many come to him when questions arise. He is also known to keep a running history of the world, and thus is often referred to as “the Historian”. Priests are regarded as …
Filter
Purity, Law, and InnocenceAlias: Lady in WhiteFavored Weapon: Long SwordHoly Day: August 10; Night of the Chaste Filter works alongside Ashton. She is said to give all new life a clean slate to start with. She is the youngest of the sisters. Priest are polite, clean spoken, and often the final word. Priests of Filter …
Gallo
Stars, Space, and NavigationAlias: Maiden of the HeavensFavored Weapon: Morning StarHoly Day: January 18; Night of a Billion Stars The oldest of the Five Sisters, men lost at sea often go to Gallo for help, and more often than not she is a kind and caring one making sure the lost find their way home. …
Goddamas
War and MadnessThe God of WarFavored Weapon: Axe and SwordHoly Day: March 4; Ides Conflict and battles are the joy of this Power. It is said Armadel is joyous to watch this man work, while Ashton only weeps. Goddamas, God of War, enjoys most of all to see people insane from war or over abuse …
Grim
Murder, Tyranny, and DiscordAlias: Lady in RedFavored Weapon: KrisHoly Day: October 31; Grim’s Delight Second born, Grim is often regarded as evil’s best friend. This lovely lady enjoys seeing senseless bloodshed and chaos. Some priests are cold blooded killers, others are calculated murders, while some are agents of unrest and in a constant state of …
Jamileveka
Deception and LiesLord of LiesFavored Weapon: Hand CrossbowUp until AFS 138, the Power Jamileveka was counted among the 13 Lesser Powers. However, rumors of his demise have been spreading. Due to the secretive nature of His followers, it is difficult to decide whether He is truly gone, or if it is yet another lie spread by …
Latansee
Luck and MoneyLady LuckFavored Weapon: Short SwordHoly Day: February 29: Day of Fortunes She is known as Lady Luck, she is known to all, and is often known as the most random of all the Powers. Often called upon in times of “trouble” or monetary distress, Priests are often kind and will give a listening …
Neltēveye
Peace and LoveLord of TranquilityFavored Weapon: QuarterstaffHoly Day: February 14; Lover’s Day Hate and bloodshed are the last thing Neltēveye wants to see. He is known to be one of the harder workers of all the Powers. He weeps when he looks upon Xadune, but he and his followers never lose hope. Neltēveye often takes …
Reglaity
Torture and HurtThe Screaming ManFavored Weapon: Cat of Nine Tails*Holy Day: August 4; Day of Torture Known commonly as Echpen’s right hand man, Reglaity is cold and merciless. It is rumored that he is the helping hand that pushes people to cause agony.Priests are often male, although there has been the occasional female that could …
Relanegī
Fire and DestructionBurning RageFavored Weapon: FireHoly Day: June 25; Night of a Billion Flames Often referred to as Goddamas’ lover, Relanegī is actually much calmer then her title leads people to believe. But those that are led astray by her often calm greeting find themselves in a horrible position in the end. Eccentric, loud, emotional; …
Religions
The Planet of Xadune is polytheistic. The Powers have all at some point interacted with and walked amongst the people of Xadune in living memory, and as such, there is no doubt of “belief”. Most folks have a healthy respect for each Power, some have a Power whose dogma aligns with their own values, and …
Reyka
Undead, Rot, and DecayWayward LadyFavored Weapon: ScalpelHoly Day: October 9, Rotten NightReyka is a very, very new Power whose presence has only been felt for a few years, but she is worth noting. A small following has sprouted on the Island and their Miracles are worthy of a place in the Pantheon. According to her …
Riot
Many of the Greater Powers found Riot as a deity that couldn’t handle her power and responsibilities; thus they split her in two. Both look and act very similar, and are in many ways the same entity. Mischief and StormsThe Lost OneFavored Weapon: SpearHoly Day: April 1; Day of Tricks In love with playing with …
Sawa
TimeThe Sweeping MaidenFavored Weapon: WandHoly Day: January 1; Sacrifice of Time The Holder of Time, much about Sawa is a secret. It is said she takes the form of a young girl, though few have seen her. Having only one domain, she is a Demi-Power; however, that does not make her any less powerful than her counterparts. …
Selita
Farms, Agriculture, and EarthMother EarthFavored Weapon: SickleHoly Days: March 18; Seeds Day. October 18; Harvest’s End The one that taught man to raise food from the earth and Mother to those that dwell in the ground. Farmers pray to her each morning to keep their crops safe and protected, even through the long cold winter …
Sēv
Darkness, Night, and ThievesMaiden of DarknessFavored Weapon: DaggerHoly Day: September 12; Day of Darkness Bringer of night, this lovely Lady enjoys working alone and she encourages her followers to do the same. She looks over her flock and shrouds them in darkness as they go about their way. These dark and mysterious priests are almost …
Sonla
Energy and MagesLord of MagesFavored Weapon: MagicHoly Day: April 20; Day of the Magi The watchdog over energy and watcher over mages of all aptitude, he is often said to be working closely with Riot. Sonla is key in the workings of magic and the power which makes it work. Proud and often a little …
Supralitize
Dreams, Nightmares, and the WindThe Dream WalkerFavored Weapon: Bow and ArrowHoly Day: November 6; Night of Dreams The bringer of dreams, he is the one that brings us our visions as we slumber. Traveling upon the silent wind, Supralitize takes a stance on people’s actions based on how he feels at the time. Often visualized …
Tinder
Forest and RangersAlias: Maiden of the WoodsFavored Weapon: AxeHoly Day: July 23; Fauna Day Twin to the Green Mother, they are the middle children. She prefers to look over the large forests and those who seek to protect them. Like the druids of Dew, the Rangers of Tinder are often loners and only associate with …
Trom
Loyalty, Protection, and SunThe Day LordFavored Weapon: MaceHoly Days: June 21 and December 21; Summer and Winter Solstices Bringer of daylight, warmth, and truth, Trom, The Day Lord, is the “good guy” of the Powers. He represents loyalty and protection at their most base meaning and is often seen as the Power that resides over …
Utilī
Construction and CraftsThe Mother of InventionFavored Weapon: HammerHoly Day: November 20; Day of the Artificer Mother of Invention and bringer of great ideas; many believe Utilī is the reason technology is where it is today. She is also known as the Forgebringer, and every ring of a blacksmith’s hammer is a call to her. Followers …