Deities of Parallel Planes

The Old Gods are known and worshipped generally by the denizens of all planes, however in certain parts of the universe one or two of them are more prevalent. This has been notated in each case for which it applies. In addition, many parts of the universe have pantheons which developed separately from the subsequent minor deities of Tinekur (the Prime Material). Below are listed those for which this is the case.

Note that deities retain their prowess and power no matter which plane or place in the universe they happen to be in. They are entities in their own right, by the time they reach deity status, so their abilities are not tied to their home planes.

The Shadow Realm
aka the Shadowfell

Major Ruling Deities

 * Siro (Death)
 * Zefari (Life)

Pantheon Heads

 * Mar Gredh - light, the sun, killing heat
 * Ol Yon - moonlight, secrets, love

Children of Pantheon Heads

 * Kha Atar - unseen things, the hidden or invisible, the unknowable
 * Kuv Yal - breath, the soul


 * Ku - corrupted rebirth (undead); mythologically of unknown origin, although the most popular myth states that he arose from the force of anger of Ol'yon at Mar Greth for killing their third child before it could take its first breath

Rulers of the Body

 * Samngi - blood, heartbeat
 * Hua Tath - bone and living marrow
 * Shchii - muscle and flesh

Other

 * I'th'ul - decay
 * Wa Moun - life-warmth
 * Kuh Ram - death-chill

The Feywild
(UNDER CONSTRUCTION)

In the pantheon of the Feywild, all of the Old Gods are given the same weight in following and worship as one another. Beside the Old Gods, the pantheon is comprised of three (formerly two) groups: The Seelie, The Unseelie, and The Fractious. These cam about in the same pre-Planar War time period as the minor deiies of other planes.

Though the terms "seelie" and "unseelie" are typically associate with good/bad alignments, respectively, here they have more to do with concepts such as seasons and times of day. There is a spectrum of alignments in all of the minor deity pantheons.

Each of the minor deities have multiple monikers, and it is assumed that only the most devout of worshippers may know their true names.

The Seelie

 * Sun (aka Bright, Flame, Midday) [Ilyoni]
 * Sanctuary [Miryar]
 * Flora (Flower, Seed, Fruit, Vegetable) [Akana]
 * Fauna (aka Huntress) [Dak]
 * Sunrise/Sunset (a single individual with two shifting aspects) [Marana/Maloni]

The Unseelie

 * Winter (aka King) [Kanus]
 * Evergreen (aka Birch, Oak, Pine, Root) [Ranu]
 * Frost (aka Snow, Ice, Fog) [Tsehon]
 * Storm (aka Rain, Gale, Flood, Lightning) [Kiraku]
 * Rot (aka Moss) [Ilaru]

The Fractious
These are a small subset of unaligned deities who were, at one time, aligned, but "went rogue". Each has its own story as to why it no longer belongs to a former sub-sect, the Seelie or Unseelie, but it is generally accepted that they are loose companions of one another as well as individual agents.


 * Night (aka Shade, Unknown) [Yutsu/Yuzu]

Darkness may be a better Common moniker for Yutsu, whose purview encompasses nocturnality, mysteries and secrets, hidden or unobtainable things, and the night itself. Ritual to Yutsu is primarily centered around the night, especially moonless nights and the Winter Solstice. Common offerings are ice or other frozen things, locks or keys, silver, sharpened metals, and dark objects such as black cloth or stone.

Night was at one time aligned with the Unseelie, and although there are a handful of very short stories that explain their departure, the only thing they tend to agree upon is that Night was somehow lost to the Unseelie, and has never been seen again.


 * Spectacle (aka Song, Drama) [Selyan]

The deity of Spectacle is a widely encompassing concept, with a general focus on performance, especially performance art. Theater, music, and stories are all embodiments of Spectacle, and where she is said to reside and be seen. Many a story exists of meeting a fantastical performer in he wilds, and being spelled by her performance, occasionally to the point of offering things of great personal value in exchange for an encore. It is, in fact, this trait which is said to be her reason for banishment from the Seelie court. Myth tells of her performing a play for the changing of the seasons, the main character of which was Ilyoni, the Sun, himself. Ilyoni was so enraptured by her that he offered her anything she desired in exchange for such a beautiful gift. Rather than maintaining propriety, Spectacle asked for time in Ilyoni's personal company, which the other deities took as an affront, and she was summarily removed from the court and allowed back only once she had apologised, which she never did.

Spectacle is considered the patron of bards, as well as musicians, performers, and courtesans. Some stories also say that, upon their mutual banishment from their respective groups, she and Pleasure took to each other as lovers and constant companions. Offerings and ritual to Spectacle take the overt form of anything to do with performance, including tools of the trade or the performances themselves.


 * Trickster (aka Blarney, Poppycock) [Raniri]

Trickster has always been a bit of a lone wolf, so it was unsurprising when, after a prank gone terribly wrong, he absconded from the Seelie and embarked upon his own adventures. In general, Trickster is considered a fool, rather bumbling and joyful but capable of malice, although it is typically not very well planned. He is also considered flighty and prone to distraction. Frequently he presents in the form of a satyr, moving wildly and with a grin upon his face. It is an image compatible with a great deal of art, and as such reference to Trickster is seen often in prose, poetry, and paintings. Ritual is not generally performed to Trickster, although it is not uncommon to hear him referenced in daily conversation, whether in allegory or insult. Offerings to him include shiny baubles, items used to, or the result of, pranks or joy, toys, and jokes.


 * Pleasure (aka Lust, Desire, Dance) [Karain]

It is a bit difficult to encompass the purview of Karain in the common tongue within a single term. In Sylvan, or Old Elven, the term is akin to 'the ecstasy within movement'. Nor is Pleasure a besmirched or forbidden concept, in fact, it is often considered sacred. Pleasure herself was once counted among the Unseelie, the keeper and performer of their sacred rites of movement, as well as the catalyst for the driving desire of non-deific creatures. It was her meddling in the affairs of the elves which eventually led to her being politely confronted by the others of the Unseelie. Considering the request that she stifle her very self an utter affront, she left the Unseelie and went about as more of a freelancing agent. Since her departure, the Unseelie court is said to have become quite tense and occasionally malicious toward one another and their devotees, as there has been no one to take her place and perform the necessary rites that Pleasure embodies.

Pleasure is often invoked in actions, rather than rituals being structured and performed for her. Active offerings include dance, sex, a difficult confrontation, or the act of physical protection. Physical offerings to Pleasure are by necessity somewhat abstract and rather eclectic. Anything which might relate to or embody her purview is acceptable. Intent is a very important facet of Pleasure and her worship.