The pantheon known to the humans of Cerilia is not the same pantheon recognized by the ancient tribes who came to Cerilia before the War of Shadow. The old gods gave up their existences in order to destroy their evil brother Azrai at Mount Deismaar. Their essences imbued hundreds of champions and common soldiers with the beginning of Cerilia's bloodlines, and have shaped history ever since. More importantly, those mortal champions closest to the old gods inherited the portfolio and powers of their patrons, rising to the heavens in a glorious divine ascension.
At first, the new gods worked closely together, but as centuries passed, rivalries and arguments have divided the Cerilian pantheon. Wars and feuds between their mortal followers have naturally ensued, and the powers work continually to increase the prestige and well-being of their worshipers.
Despite these rifts, all the gods of the new pantheon have held fast to one firm pact: Never again shall the gods battle each other in physical form.
The new powers are known by different names in different parts of Cerilia. Most are worshiped in one aspect or another in several of Cerilia's cultures. For example, Sera is the heiress of the old goddess Brenna, the patron of the Brechts, but she is also revered in Anuire as Sarimie, and in Khinasi as Sarma.
It's important to note that the temples of these gods are not unified. At least ten different faiths devoted to Haelyn exist in Anuire alone, and the rivalry is sometimes fierce.
Deities of Cerilia
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