Alvion: Deities

Strictly speaking, Alvion is home to only two entities which may be considered truly divine: the twins Bahamut and Tiamat, who form the circle of life for all living things. Their great flight through the cosmos causes the world to rotate in the void. However, Alvion is also home to many powerful beings which operate on their own, less-cosmic terms, who are equally capable of providing divine power to their worshippers. Such entities are known as Spirits - they vary widely in power and scope, but typically may influence the world in some limited capacity within their purview.

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Spirits are powerful divine beings who possess a limited presence upon the Material Plane, typically one within their purview. There are both Great Spirits, listed below, as well as lesser spirits which occupy more niche positions in the cosmology of the world. Typically, the weaker and more niche a spirit's purview is, the easier it is for them to personally impose their will upon the Material Plane, rather than have it done on their behalf by mortal followers.

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Often mistaken for Great Spirits themselves, the Guardians are elemental creatures which represent the four basic elements of Fire, Earth, Air, and Water. They are quite powerful in of themselves, and often attract small cult followings depending upon how active they are within the world at a particular time.

The Phoenix is the Guardian of Fire, and is known for its love of mortals and willingness to participate in the world.

The Mammoth is the Guardian of Earth, and is reclusive and isolationist. It is known for its wisdom and eternal patience, and will often work with those who put in the effort to seek it out.

The Whale is the Guardian of Air, and tends to be a fiercely territorial creature. In the elder days, it patrolled the skies of Tir, protecting the people who it saw as its own. Since the death of Pazuzu, the Whale fell into a great despair, and to this day the winds do not blow at more than a whisper throughout Alvion. None are sure if the Whale still lives at all.

The Serpent was formerly a creature of extreme mythology and legend, as it would reside in the deepest places of the world, which not even the Dwarves had reached. In the quakes of The Shattering, and the subsequent pollution of the ocean by the colliding of realms, the Serpent was driven into a mad frenzy, and sweeps through the seas of its former home in a ceaseless rage. Not even the dragons contest the territory of this beast, and its presence has kept boats close to shore for centuries.