The Gods of Tur An Tiel, Part Three: The Sleurithian Pantheon
The Gods of the decadent Sleurithian Empire are strange lot, popular among those who want dieties that don't interfere to much, or those that want a great deal of power for what seems like a little price. Even the best Sleurithian Gods are somewhat self-serving, while the worst are quite bad. It should be noted that Hiddel and Sybal are generally seen as Murelli, and Toreth is occasionally considered among that company as well, though their Sleurithian variants are far more popular.
Toreth, the Seeker of Power, the Dark Star of Heaven
Neutral Evil Greater Power
Head power of the Sleurithian pantheon (mostly because no other power dare challenge him rather than any actual leadership on his part), Toreth is known as the Seeker of Power by his followers--a title that refers to his position of God of Arcane Might. Toreth rules over the gaining of magical power--a position he is well suited for. Toreth seeks to gain magical power through any possible means, no matter how distasteful. Though this has led him to commit numerous acts of villainy, it has also caused him to act against other evil gods when it suited his purposes. He is seen as something of a (rather agressive) national protector by the Sleurithians; the saying "May you fall under the Dark Star" is a rather common curse for them. Toreth is represented as a tall man dressed in black robes, wearing a horned crown.
Immara, Lady of Might and Majesty, the Iron Queen
Lawful Neutral Lesser Power
Toreth's wife, who legend say he sculpted out of iron, and then breathed life into. Immara is a hard and majestic goddess of implacable will, seen as a national protector by the Sleurithians. Immara is the patron of Sleurithian nobles and warriors, a goddess of those higher ones whose augustness allows them to protect the sacred ways of Sleurith. Immara is a god of nobles only, and is not so much worshipped as invoked. She is represented as a tall, stately woman dressed in baroque iron armor.
Karid, the Binder
Lawful Neutral Lesser Power
Toreth and Immara's son, Karid is the god of Sleurithian law and contracts. He is invoked in courts and to make contracts. If anyone swears something on the name of Karid, and then fails their oath in any way it said a horrible (but just) punishment will befall them. Karid is reprensented as a tall man in a purple cloak, who wears a set of linked rings on his right hand.
Hasetha, the Loving Sister, Keeper of the Hearth
Lawful Neutral Lesser Power
Toreth's daughter and Sleurithian Goddess of the family, Hasetha is represented as the model for noble Sleurithian womanhood, and keeper of families. She is usually invoked at weddings, and similar family occasions. Hasetha is more a representation of Sleurithian family togetherness than a greatly worshipped goddess. She is represented as a young woman tending a fire.
Malka, the Purifier, Lady of Discipline
Lawful Neutral Intermediate Power
A young goddess in the Sleurithian pantheon, Malka is none the less a fairly powerful one. Malka is the goddess of purity (a rather nebulous concept as put forth by her priests), and obediance to the law (of Malka). Her priests tend to be quite fervent in their support of her, and quite vicious in their dislike of "mages" (that is to say, anyone who uses arcane magic, and quite a few priests as well). Her popularity in Sleurith wanes and ebbs, though she has recently won the support of the Tyrant of Mathire, and is considered an "acceptable" god by the Archean clergy. Malka is reprensented as a stately woman holding a sceptre and pointing accusingly at those before her.
Khureg, the Taskmaster, Lord of the Chain and Whip
Lawful Evil Lesser Power
Even by the standards of the Sleurithian Pantheon, Khureg is a cruel god. Khureg rules over slavery and forced labor, the god of opression and slave-masters. Khureg's priests and zealots are traditionally slavers, and hold great sway over the ancient Slavers' Guild. Khureg holds that slavery is the proper and just way for those who are priviledged to use the services of those who are not. Khureg's church is closely allied with that of Malka, and like hers, is considered an acceptable faith by the Archean church. Khureg is represented as a huge man wrapped in chains, holding a whip in each hand.
Hiddel, the Fat
Chaotic Evil Intermediate Power
God of greed and merchants, Hiddel's motto is that luck serves those that serve themselves. In Hiddel's creed, he who gives is a fool and he who takes is glorius. Hiddel is well-beloved by greedy merchants who want to avoid pangs of conscience, and has shrines in most Merchants' Emporium halls. He is represented as an immensely fat man, with greedy, cunning eyes.
Taiki, Dame Fortune
Chaotic Neutral Lesser Power
Goddess of good luck and happy occurences, Taiki is worshiped by any who want good fortune. Taiki is seen as a flighty, feckless goddess who deserts those who follow her in a second. She is twin sister to Leuki; the two are usually shown together. Taiki is usually represented as happy young woman with blonde in a yellow dress, smiling broadly.
Leuki, Lord Mishap
Chaotic Neutral Lesser Power
God of Misfortune and ill luck, Leuki is worshipped by people with grudges and those who wish to ward him off. Leuki is seen by some as spiteful and malevolent, by others as dutiful and just. He is Taiki's twin brother; the two are usually shown together. He is usually represented as a young man with red hair, in a red shift, smiling amusedly.
Sybal, Queen of Secrets, Mistress of Deceit
Neutral Evil Greater Power
The Queen of Secrets and Deceit is a great power in Sleurith, and indeed elsewhere, for lies and intrigue hold much power in the world. A cunning and deceptive goddess, Sybal always has a scheme hatching, and a plot in the works. Sybal's priests are a dangerous, deceptive lot, always ferreting out secrets and plotting. Most in authority try to stay friendly with them, rather than risk their anger. She is a sister to Toreth, though the two are rivals, as are their priesthoods. Sybal also faces a rival in Malka, who seems opposed to her cult's secretive and devious ways. Sybal is usually represented as an attractive woman white on one side, black on the other.
Whisper, the Silent, Lady of Thieves
Chaotic Evil (Neutral) Lesser Power
Goddess of Thievery, Whisper is a goddess of dark alleyways and soft boots. Whisper delights in skilled thefts and clever robberies--the more elaborately planned the better. She will steal anything, and doesn't really care much about its worth. Whisper's cult is small, but growing. She is usually represented as a pair of eyes, and grasping gloves--Whisper is a skilled shapeshifter, and her followers consider it a crime to represent her in an unchanging form.
Tulk, King of Beggers
Chaotic Good Demipower
God of all beggers and mendicants, Tulk implores the fortunate to share with the unfortunate. He has a small following, but quite devoted. His priests are beggars themselves, and usually give what help they can to their brethren. Tulk is usually represented as a clever-looking man in rags with a begging bowl.
Ulea, Lady of Evening
Chaotic Neutral Demipower
Ulea is goddess of those women who work at night. Another way of puting it is that she's goddess of prostitutes. Ulea's cult is small, but she is...well-beloved by many. I'll leave it at that. She is usually represented as a beautiful, and scantily clad woman.
Hesi, Lord of Art
Chaotic Neutral Demipower
Toreth's youngest son, Hesi is something of a disapointment to his father. Hesi is god of art and artists. His cult is small, but growing. His priests often make great works of art using magical aid. Hesi is usually shown as a young man, dressed exquisitely well, holding a brush in one hand, and a quill in the other.
The Gods of the decadent Sleurithian Empire are strange lot, popular among those who want dieties that don't interfere to much, or those that want a great deal of power for what seems like a little price. Even the best Sleurithian Gods are somewhat self-serving, while the worst are quite bad. It should be noted that Hiddel and Sybal are generally seen as Murelli, and Toreth is occasionally considered among that company as well, though their Sleurithian variants are far more popular.
Toreth, the Seeker of Power, the Dark Star of Heaven
Neutral Evil Greater Power
Head power of the Sleurithian pantheon (mostly because no other power dare challenge him rather than any actual leadership on his part), Toreth is known as the Seeker of Power by his followers--a title that refers to his position of God of Arcane Might. Toreth rules over the gaining of magical power--a position he is well suited for. Toreth seeks to gain magical power through any possible means, no matter how distasteful. Though this has led him to commit numerous acts of villainy, it has also caused him to act against other evil gods when it suited his purposes. He is seen as something of a (rather agressive) national protector by the Sleurithians; the saying "May you fall under the Dark Star" is a rather common curse for them. Toreth is represented as a tall man dressed in black robes, wearing a horned crown.
Immara, Lady of Might and Majesty, the Iron Queen
Lawful Neutral Lesser Power
Toreth's wife, who legend say he sculpted out of iron, and then breathed life into. Immara is a hard and majestic goddess of implacable will, seen as a national protector by the Sleurithians. Immara is the patron of Sleurithian nobles and warriors, a goddess of those higher ones whose augustness allows them to protect the sacred ways of Sleurith. Immara is a god of nobles only, and is not so much worshipped as invoked. She is represented as a tall, stately woman dressed in baroque iron armor.
Karid, the Binder
Lawful Neutral Lesser Power
Toreth and Immara's son, Karid is the god of Sleurithian law and contracts. He is invoked in courts and to make contracts. If anyone swears something on the name of Karid, and then fails their oath in any way it said a horrible (but just) punishment will befall them. Karid is reprensented as a tall man in a purple cloak, who wears a set of linked rings on his right hand.
Hasetha, the Loving Sister, Keeper of the Hearth
Lawful Neutral Lesser Power
Toreth's daughter and Sleurithian Goddess of the family, Hasetha is represented as the model for noble Sleurithian womanhood, and keeper of families. She is usually invoked at weddings, and similar family occasions. Hasetha is more a representation of Sleurithian family togetherness than a greatly worshipped goddess. She is represented as a young woman tending a fire.
Malka, the Purifier, Lady of Discipline
Lawful Neutral Intermediate Power
A young goddess in the Sleurithian pantheon, Malka is none the less a fairly powerful one. Malka is the goddess of purity (a rather nebulous concept as put forth by her priests), and obediance to the law (of Malka). Her priests tend to be quite fervent in their support of her, and quite vicious in their dislike of "mages" (that is to say, anyone who uses arcane magic, and quite a few priests as well). Her popularity in Sleurith wanes and ebbs, though she has recently won the support of the Tyrant of Mathire, and is considered an "acceptable" god by the Archean clergy. Malka is reprensented as a stately woman holding a sceptre and pointing accusingly at those before her.
Khureg, the Taskmaster, Lord of the Chain and Whip
Lawful Evil Lesser Power
Even by the standards of the Sleurithian Pantheon, Khureg is a cruel god. Khureg rules over slavery and forced labor, the god of opression and slave-masters. Khureg's priests and zealots are traditionally slavers, and hold great sway over the ancient Slavers' Guild. Khureg holds that slavery is the proper and just way for those who are priviledged to use the services of those who are not. Khureg's church is closely allied with that of Malka, and like hers, is considered an acceptable faith by the Archean church. Khureg is represented as a huge man wrapped in chains, holding a whip in each hand.
Hiddel, the Fat
Chaotic Evil Intermediate Power
God of greed and merchants, Hiddel's motto is that luck serves those that serve themselves. In Hiddel's creed, he who gives is a fool and he who takes is glorius. Hiddel is well-beloved by greedy merchants who want to avoid pangs of conscience, and has shrines in most Merchants' Emporium halls. He is represented as an immensely fat man, with greedy, cunning eyes.
Taiki, Dame Fortune
Chaotic Neutral Lesser Power
Goddess of good luck and happy occurences, Taiki is worshiped by any who want good fortune. Taiki is seen as a flighty, feckless goddess who deserts those who follow her in a second. She is twin sister to Leuki; the two are usually shown together. Taiki is usually represented as happy young woman with blonde in a yellow dress, smiling broadly.
Leuki, Lord Mishap
Chaotic Neutral Lesser Power
God of Misfortune and ill luck, Leuki is worshipped by people with grudges and those who wish to ward him off. Leuki is seen by some as spiteful and malevolent, by others as dutiful and just. He is Taiki's twin brother; the two are usually shown together. He is usually represented as a young man with red hair, in a red shift, smiling amusedly.
Sybal, Queen of Secrets, Mistress of Deceit
Neutral Evil Greater Power
The Queen of Secrets and Deceit is a great power in Sleurith, and indeed elsewhere, for lies and intrigue hold much power in the world. A cunning and deceptive goddess, Sybal always has a scheme hatching, and a plot in the works. Sybal's priests are a dangerous, deceptive lot, always ferreting out secrets and plotting. Most in authority try to stay friendly with them, rather than risk their anger. She is a sister to Toreth, though the two are rivals, as are their priesthoods. Sybal also faces a rival in Malka, who seems opposed to her cult's secretive and devious ways. Sybal is usually represented as an attractive woman white on one side, black on the other.
Whisper, the Silent, Lady of Thieves
Chaotic Evil (Neutral) Lesser Power
Goddess of Thievery, Whisper is a goddess of dark alleyways and soft boots. Whisper delights in skilled thefts and clever robberies--the more elaborately planned the better. She will steal anything, and doesn't really care much about its worth. Whisper's cult is small, but growing. She is usually represented as a pair of eyes, and grasping gloves--Whisper is a skilled shapeshifter, and her followers consider it a crime to represent her in an unchanging form.
Tulk, King of Beggers
Chaotic Good Demipower
God of all beggers and mendicants, Tulk implores the fortunate to share with the unfortunate. He has a small following, but quite devoted. His priests are beggars themselves, and usually give what help they can to their brethren. Tulk is usually represented as a clever-looking man in rags with a begging bowl.
Ulea, Lady of Evening
Chaotic Neutral Demipower
Ulea is goddess of those women who work at night. Another way of puting it is that she's goddess of prostitutes. Ulea's cult is small, but she is...well-beloved by many. I'll leave it at that. She is usually represented as a beautiful, and scantily clad woman.
Hesi, Lord of Art
Chaotic Neutral Demipower
Toreth's youngest son, Hesi is something of a disapointment to his father. Hesi is god of art and artists. His cult is small, but growing. His priests often make great works of art using magical aid. Hesi is usually shown as a young man, dressed exquisitely well, holding a brush in one hand, and a quill in the other.
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