Beliefs

The Drinae
Drinaes are colossal beings made of primordial lifeforce that have been thought to create many aspects of the universe. Drinaes are also the hardest to come in contact with through natural means, as of their apparently cosmic nature. Teiron is suspected to be viewed by the other Drinaes as a figure of leadership. The origins of Drinaes are unknown, and such knowledge may remain unknown, unless achieved through unnatural means. Drinaes are also attributed with the creation of all Merithian gods, using the primordial lifeforce was left from the soul wheel in. All Drinaes are thought to stand in a place named Urdrassul, the center of the known universe.

Teiron
Teiron is known as the Drinae that formed the stars and consellations of the universe, depicted as a figure of leadership to the Drinaes. Teiron is depicted as a bulky man with a braided beard, wearing a set of light armor of an unknown material, surrounded by a certain cosmic energy.

Daimas
Daimas is thought to be the champion of the Drinaes, tasked with defending the Urdrassul from any unknown being. She is depicted as a woman with a long brown hair in a full set of heavy armor, wielding a greatsword with a blue glowing blade, also surrounded by that unknown cosmic energy.

Aera
Aera is thought to be the creator of realms disconnected with the universe. She is known by creating the concept of dimensions and also the great beyond. She is depicted as a tall woman with a blonde long hair, a white robe,with blue details and pauldrons resting atop her shoulders, surrounded by the same cosmic energy.

Auralus
Auralus is known as the Drinae that formed many worlds, including Merithia itself. Auralus is depicted as a tall man with a white long hair. He is depicted as wearing smith-like clothing, with a long loincloth and cuisses, also surrounded by the cosmic energy.

The High Pantheon
The High Pantheon is formed by grand gods that represent many core elements of Merithia. They do rarely come in contact with other people, as such is believed to require very deep devotion.

Kerlothas
Kerlothas is thought to be the god of justice, knowledge and memories, being by far the most complex god of all. It is said that her worshippers are often very charismatic and excel at body language reading, being able to see traits many can't in other people. Her worshippers are often kings, judges, librarians or hermits. It is said Kerlothas is given minor control of the soul wheel, being able to decide when one may reincarnate or remain dead, giving or not the soul to Ceranos. She does also store all memories of every living being into the Hall of Evocation, accessible by every god. She is depicted as a blind old woman with a very short chestnut hair, wearing a long golden-colored ornate robe and having a bronze crown ontop of her head.

Kerlothas is viewed as the top of The High Pantheon's hierarchy, being able to maintain most gods in control. She is known as a balanced being, prefering to be in neutralism regarding some existing concepts.

Ceranos
Ceranos is known as the god of life and nature, meaning that he may be the creator of the concept of life, capable of manipulating anything within its realm. He is often attributed to the creation of every being and every green horizon of Merithia. His worshippers are often healers and monks, as his image is often attributed to peace. He is often depicted in culture/religious interpretations as a very tall leafy-skinned man with thorns sprouting out of the top of his head, holding a blue orb.

Ethas
Ethas is said to be the god of death, famine. Although he's hated by most people of Merithia, most of them do believe in his existance and power. The reason of this hatred is because of the fact that they think he is the creator of witchcraft, a type of sorcery that many suspect to have caused the cataclysm. He is depicted as tall man with a full black steel armor and a skull-shaped horned helmet, while wielding an ice-bladed longsword, sitting on a cold throne.

Groelum
Groelum is viewed as the god of greed, riches and luck. He's seen as the one who brought such concept of greed to the world, which leads many to believe that civilization would have not been the same without this concept, as it is a requirement for great achievements and competition. His worshippers are normally those who strike deals, those who live as a merchant or a mere peasant desiring to someday become a rich noble. He is depicted as a tall golden-skinned bald man with many worn valuable jewelry.

Waeros
Waeros is known to be the god of blight, corruption, plague and atrophy. He is known to have corrupted living beings into beasts and monsters, which caused many to avoid his worshippers. He's also attributed with bringing deadly diseases to Merithia. Those who are seen worshipping Waeros are often chased and killed, as they are suspects of purposefully bringing a disease. He is depicted as a zombie-looking fish-like man with seaweed hanging from his arms.

Teliath
Teliath is known by most as the goddess of fear, manipulation and charm. Her worshippers are most of times sorcerers who seek to manipulate, persuade or cause terror. She is depicted as a woman with a very, very dark skin, wearing a monocle and an ornate crimson long coat.

Cultural Folklore
Cultural Folklore is formed by the most commonly worshipped of all the gods in Merithia. They are not quite proven to be real, as many people claim to have seen them in the world before but could never actually prove it. These gods are worshipped by certain cultures, religions and kingdoms.

Nild
Nild is known by Goblin and Dwarven societies to be the god of craftsmanship and building. He is said to grant pious worshippers with the talent or aspiration for engineering, building and stone masoning. It is also said that he built the great halls in the great beyond for all of the gods. He is depicted as a small, bulky and shirtless long-bearded man wearing a horned helmet and wielding a great hammer.

Senson
Senson is known to be the the god of war and revenge of the Asahini culture. He is depicted as a warmongering and zealous samurai, known to grant warmonging aspirations to those who deeply worship him, making them almost fearless. He is seen as a middle-aged male with a scruffy beard and messy hair, and often is depicted wielding two wakizashis. Behind him lays a dragon, his fidel companion that was once a beast, tamed by Senson's through courage and pride.

Heiwan
Heiwan is known to be the god of peace and absolution in the Asahini culture. They are regarded as a prophet and charismatic monk, known to give valuable boons with deep meanings to the weak and poor dedicated worshippers. No one knows the true identity of Heiwan, and many do not even know this god is a man or a woman, Heiwan rarely gives boons to anyone, but some that have been given are simply things that would help them in life or perhaps a calming melody to those who have been injured by war.

Brinomvunk
Brinomvunk is known by Orcish societies to be the god of order, pride and conquest. Many Orcish societies worship him, and not doing so is a crime punishable by humiliation and death. Brinomvunk's deepest worshipers are often fearless warriors and daredevils, a result of deep devotion. He is depicted as a tall muscular Orc wielding two battle axes and wearing steel cuisses with a long leather loincloth.

Tyrin
Tyrin, the Sky Father, the warrior-king of the heavens and is the Greldynsorii god of obedience, selflessness, honesty and vigilance. He is depicted as a human clad in heavy armor and a feathered helmet whilst wielding a halberd. Soldiers often pray to Tyrin before a battle, asking for strength and protection. Tyrin resides in the Tower of Heaven, a large tower situated on a floating island high above the clouds. From here, he oversees the defense of the mortal realm from evil intruders and watches over the people of the land.

Saffra
Saffra, the Earth Mother, the Greldynsorii god of the earth, harvest and fertility. Her followers promote the values of compassion, kindness and humility. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman wearing a white robe and a crown of grass whilst holding a wooden staff. Farmers often come to her temples and shrines praying for good harvest and health. According to the tomes of old, deceased men and women would come face to face with Saffra who would accompany them to the realm of the dead, Astromeria.

Known Demons
Demons are essentially otherwordly beings who manipulate existing creatures and objects of the world. Demons have limitations, such limitations being influenced by how much worshippers they mantain in the entirety of Merithia. They reside in their own realms, created by either other gods, demons or themselves. Although they are not often living in the same realm, demons can communicate with each one through the use of Telyscinia, an inter-realm type of communication that uses worshippers as messengers.

Merphelyn
Merphelyn is barely known by the population of Merithia, as her believers and worshippers often reside in deep secluded places, performing otherwordly and gruesome rituals. Those who betray her zealotry mysteriously disappear after some time. Although she has not acquired many worshippers, her limitations are almost non-existant. It is not known whether she wants to influence the surface world or not, and her origin is unknown. Merphelyn is often told to be in the top of the demonic hierarchy, having grand influences on the actions of many demons.

Her titles can come as: Mother of the Fallen, Daughter of Demise, Fiend Queen

Kruzurker
Kruzurker is a name only heard of in legends. Tales tell of a fallen High Pantheon god with the capability of destroying entire civilizations. Tales also tell he was cast out due to his cruel methods of toying with the races of Merithia. He is depicted as having enchanted stone skin and being clad in Divine Steel armor, his eyes are said to have a glowing orange hue which strikes fear into any he faced.

Great Warlocks
The Great Warlocks are known to be masters of witchcraft, known to have been the true creators of the undead horde. Their locations or realms are completely unknown, and therefore they have no appearance depictions, although their existance is told through tales and legends. They are also thought to have an extremely long life expectancy, for unknown reasons.

Huzatha
Huzatha is a warlock that is suspected to specialize in the stealing of souls and making sure the gods don't see them by putting up a powerful curse that hides them from the pantheon completely. This warlock is thought to take the souls of the dead and steal them, unable to let the body rest. This leads to undead creatures rising and wandering the world without purpose or reason, unless commanded by a greater being.

Drahzkur
Drahzkur is a warlock suspected to specialize in being the brute force for the other witches. Usually depicted as wielding a large twisted black staff. They go and curse many people of Merithia with rituals, making it easier for the other warlocks to capture and sacrifice them.

Mulrasa
Mulrasa is the warlock suspected to specialize in sacrifices to an unnamed greater being. When they do so, they believe they gain the support of this being and it allows them infinite lifeforce and immortality, possibly converting and killing for such being.