Steeldragon's World of Orea Pantheon
(As a general rule, though exceptions certainly happen, Clerics of a particular deity are almost always the same as the deity's alignment but may be within one step away on either the ethos [L/N/C] or moral [G/N/E] continuum, but not both.)
[EDIT] It should also be noted that this pantheon is not universally accepted or revered in all areas of Orea. Some religions and/or deities are held in higher regard in some realms than others. Some religions are interested in subsuming -or annihilating- others. Also, in many cases, different cultures (and species) have different names and/or titles for the same entity. Astar, the Celestial Sovereign, "King of the Gods" in the kingdom of Grinlia, is hailed in the desert empire of Thel as the supreme divinity, "Arsha." Theli religion accepts a host of additional lesser deities, demons, and divine entities (none of whom bear the names listed below), though only 4 are collectively worshiped (as the secondarily most powerful) in the hopes they will then entreat Arsha -who is so great [it is believed in Theli religious mythology] as to be beyond interaction with mortals- on one's behalf. Whether or not the Gorunduun clans' totemic spirit-animals are, in fact, animistic aspects of these deities or their own spiritual entity is a matter of sparkling debate among priests and sages of spirituality. And so forth.
For another [cross-species] example, the mining & smith god, Dunric is widely revered by human commoners and non-agrarian laborers of all sorts, but doesn't hold a particularly high position in the hierarchy -either celestial or worldly political influence- of the larger churches. Among dwarves, however, where he is called "Duor, the Great Hammer," he is among their top three most powerful and revered. For gnomes, he appears in the aspect of "Gnizberlious," a jeweler and silversmith of the highest skill, producing potent magical devices of unearthly beauty. Again, one of gnomes' most revered deities (though they have very few).
The reverse is true for the mighty goddess of life and healing, Gilea. In multiple human cultures, Gilea's temple is one of the largest and most widespread. The Sacred Daughters of Gilea (yes, an all female order) are recognized -and valued- the world over for their healing magics. Her church's more martial branch, the Whitethorn Protectresses, [devoted to Gilea and Physha of the Flaming Hair] are the woe of many an evil. Among the daelvar, Gilea is relegated to a secondary role behind their primary matron, the Hillmother, Faerantha (an aspect, it is believed by some, of a halfling incarnation of Sylari). For daelvar, she is "Gaela/Auntie Gaela" - Faerantha's sister, in their mythology - a lesser goddess of the hearth and home who, like her human aspect, also handles such areas as herbalism/medicine and midwifery.
So, while this is a lengthy list, it is by no means complete nor intended to be read as a singular worldwide universally accepted group.[/EDIT]
Aishapra: LE, Demi-god; the Scourge, the Demon Godson.
Portfolio: alleged son of Karos, dark magic, use of magic for evil purposes, conquest, treachery.
Arinane: NG, Elder goddess; Mother of Stars [/the Gods], the Night Queen, the Silver Moon.
Portfolio: the silver/"greater" moon (larger of Orea's 2 moons), the night sky and stars, astrology/astronomy, protection at night, revelations, also often associated and attributed with power over sleep and dreams. (one of the few entities revered by elves)
Astar: LG, Greater god; the Celestial Sovereign, King of the Gods & God of Kings, the Shining Knight, the North Star.
Portfolio: civilization, law, justice, benevolent rulership, light, the general forces of Good and Order.
*Paladinic order available, the Celestiens, must be LG or LN.
Bentier: LN, Lesser goddess; the Holy Enforcer, the Silver Scales.
Portfolio: Law and justice in the formal Legal/Criminal Justice system sense, Truth, judgement, fair dealings, also associated with trade.
* Paladinic order available, the Bentieri [Justiciars], must be LN.
Bysdan: CN, Lesser god; Minstrel of the Gods, the Twilight Prince, the Copper Bard.
Portfolio: Music (particularly stringed instruments, primarily the lap harp) & song, revelry, trickery, cleverness, patron of bards, and the season of autumn (a major deity among satyrs, gnomes, and daelvar).
Celradorn: LG, Greater god; the Golden Defender, the Lightlance, the Crimson Star.
Portfolio: Battle skill, guardianship, protection, integrity & honor, the red star, sometimes associated with lightning/thunderstorms.
*Paladinic order available, the Redstar Knights, must be LG.
Desri: N, Elder goddess; the Grey Lady, Judge of Souls.
Portfolio: Death, judgement of souls, prophecy, wisdom, sometimes associated with the passage and keeping of Time, and believed to hold some sway over one's fate.
Djarthoon: LE, Greater goddess; the Temptress, Mother of Monsters.
Portfolio: corruption, temptation, the creation of numerous monstrous beings and chimeric creatures, also associated with nightmares (the corruption of Arinane's dreams).
Doam: LE, Lesser god; the Dark Lord, the Black Knight.
Portfolio: power, supremacy.
*Paladinic Order available, the Iron Gauntlets, must be LE.
Dunric: N, Lesser god; Smith of the Gods, the Divine Artisan, the Earth Lord.
Portfolio: blacksmithing, masonry, mining and metallurgy, engineering and invention, craftsmanship in general, crafts of all kinds including the distilling of alcohol, sometimes associated with mountains and the general element of Earth/Stone.
Endore: NE, Lesser goddess; the Plague Mistress.
Portfolio: disease, decay, the undead, poison, also associated with swamps, hags, and evil witches.
Faerantha: NG, Lesser goddess; the Hill Mother, the Holy Matron. (worshiped by daelvar only)
Portfolio: the "Mother Nature" goddess figure of the daelvar (halflings), matron of the [small] divine clan of halfling deities, creator, protector, and final arbiter of all elements of daelvar life.
Gilea: LG, Greater goddess; the Merciful Mother, the White Rose.
Portfolio: Life, healing and the healing arts, compassion, fortitude (particularly in the face of adversity), also associated with midwifery and motherhood.
Goran: CE, Greater god; the Marauder, the Dripping Blade.
Portfolio: war, murder, violent death, violence in general, bloodlust, ferocity, a favorite deity among orcs.
Irion: CG, Greater god; the Crusader, the Questing Knight.
Portfolio: the sun, the day, traveling and travelers, specifically the protection of travelers, the active destruction of darkness and evil (especially anything undead).
Jasralne: CN, Lesser goddess; Magnificata, the Spring Maiden.
Portfolio: Love, beauty, dance & the visual arts, and the season of spring.
Karos: CN, Elder god; the Chaosbringer, the Burning One, the Demonlord.
Portfolio: destruction, demons, the element of fire in its the destructive uses, the forces of Evil and Chaos.
Manat: N, Greater goddess; the Blue Star.
Portfolio: Arcane Magic, the study/pursuit of wizardry, and all related topics/areas of study.
Physha: LG, Demi-goddess; of the Flaming Hair, the Whitethorn, the First Protectress.
Portfolio: Sainted Daughter [priestess] of Gilea, purity in one's ideals and the courage to defend them, patron of the warrior-priestess branch of Gilea's church [generally pacifist healers] -the Protectresses.
Saeanni Thallaii (say-AH-nee tall-AY-ee): NG, Lesser goddess; the Bright Wind, Queen of Air, the Lady of the Mist (worshiped by elves, daelvar, and zepharim only)
Portfolio: the element of air, wind, clouds, rainbows, weather and light to a lesser extent, also associated with magic use to specifically produce/influence air/weather and illusion.
Unique to the typically irreligious elves of Miralosta (and especially popular among their ShiCynallae cousins) is a devout following for this particularly magical goddess of air and weather. While Arinane, Sorilore, and other deities for areas of elvish interest elicit reverence and/or may attract small enclaves or individual devotees, Saeanni Thallaii is a distinctly elvish entity, believed by some to be an avatar of magic or a noble elemental. Others say she was a mythic elvish sorceress who ascended to divinity. Whatever her origins, Saeanni Thallaii enjoys a near universal reverence among good and neutral elves with a structured religious hierarchy throughout Miralosta and clerics found in many other elfin realms. She also counts among her worshipers most of the winged zepharim and some daelvar (usually those living in close proximity to elves). The latter entreating Saeanni as a specific weather deity to benefit their agriculture (in concert with Faerantha, of course).
Seris: NE, Lesser god; the Shadow Lord.
Portfolio: shadows, spying, greed, self-interest, patron of evil thieves and assassins, also often associated with serpents.
Sorilore: N, Elder god; the All Knowing, Scribe of the Gods, the Emerald Eye [/Moon].
Portfolio: Knowledge, history, language & writing, the mind, the green/"lesser" moon (Orea's smaller moon), inspiration, and said to be the source/cause and patron of psychic powers.
Syar: CG, Lesser god; the Stag Lord, the Green Horn, the Summer Prince.
Portfolio: forests/woodlands, animals, untamed nature, the hunt, woodcraft, also associated with fertility, patron of rangers, hunters, and those who make their lives in/around forests, and the season of summer.
Sylari: NG, Greater goddess; the Green & Gold, the Harvest Queen, Mother of Seasons.
Portfolio: nature -particularly the beneficial aspects, useful or cultivated nature, agriculture, growth (in general), also associated with weather (though along the coasts and at sea her sister Tyris holds the reins).
Than: NG, Demi-god; the Red Falcon.
Portfolio: half-mortal (now ascended) son of Celradorn, valor, honor, physical strength, patron of swordsmen and heroes.
Toralon Kor: LG, Greater god; the Great Anvil, the Thundering Mountain. (worshiped by dwarves only)
Portfolio: the "All Father" figure of dwarves, dwarven law, dwarf-kind, and greatest in all things dwarf.
Tyris: CG, Greater goddess; Lady of Seas & Storms, the Deep.
Portfolio: the Seas, the coastlines (particularly coastal and marine weather), the element of water in general, marine/aquatic creatures, hidden deeps/guarded information, patron of fishermen and sailors.
Wyslia: CE, Lesser goddess; the Weeping One, the Winter Maiden.
Portfolio: Despair, hopelessness, strife, and the season of winter.
