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This page provides lists of known deities in Ancerra. These tables contain a deity’s basic disposition on the cosmos, iconography that their worshipers might use, and the divine icons to which they give you access if you are a cleric who worships that deity.
This page provides lists of known deities in Ancerra. These tables contain a deity’s basic disposition on the cosmos, iconography that their worshipers might use, and the divine icons to which they may give you access if you worship, barter with, or steal power from that deity.


Most of the following pantheons are generally known throughout Ancerra, but some (like the Cyoth) are cryptic and almost entirely unheard of by layperson and scholar alike..
Most of the following pantheons are generally known throughout Ancerra, but some (like the Cyoth) are cryptic and almost entirely unheard of by layperson and scholar alike.


== Archfae Deities ==
== Archfae Deities ==
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'''Leitspina'''. Incarnations of the six humanoid senses: sight, smell, taste, touch, hearing, and instinct. The Leitspina Conclave tends towards chaos, often creating whimsical alliances with the Stravon just to cause trouble.
'''Leitspina'''. Incarnations of the six humanoid senses: sight, smell, taste, touch, hearing, and instinct. The Leitspina Conclave tends towards chaos, often creating whimsical alliances with the Stravon just to cause trouble.


'''Pashak'''. Archfae from the Pashak Conclave are exemplars of the plant kingdom. The Pashak Conclave is fiercely pacifistic and tries to maintain cordiality between all other conclaves.
'''Pashak'''. Archfae from the Pashak Conclave are exemplars of the plant kingdom. The Pashak Conclave is fiercely pacifistic and tries to maintain cordiality between all other conclaves.  


'''Shibmar'''. Archfae from the Shibmar Conclave are exemplars of the animal kingdom. While the Shibmar Conclave tends towards maintaining law, they are also usually more aggressive than the Ashyidir.
'''Shibmar'''. Archfae from the Shibmar Conclave are exemplars of the animal kingdom. While the Shibmar Conclave tends towards maintaining law, they are also usually more aggressive than the Ashyidir.
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'''Stravon.''' Incarnations of the various primal emotions and combinations thereof. The Stravon Conclave generally acts in chaotic and short-sighted fashion, causing endless frustration for the other courts.
'''Stravon.''' Incarnations of the various primal emotions and combinations thereof. The Stravon Conclave generally acts in chaotic and short-sighted fashion, causing endless frustration for the other courts.


'''Vertumna.''' Incarnations of the four seasons, their symbolic representations. The Vertumna Conclave is generally unconcerned with day-to-day affairs but applies pressure to the cosmic scales when any one deific faction grows too powerful or threatening. They don’t believe in Good or Evil, but just try to keep all planar and deific entities roughly equal in scope of power.
'''Vertumna.''' Incarnations of the four seasons, their symbolic representations. The Vertumna Conclave is generally unconcerned with day-to-day affairs but applies pressure to the cosmic scales when any one deific faction grows too powerful or threatening. They do not believe in Good or Evil, but just try to keep all planar and deific entities roughly equal in scope of power.
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|'''Sharyd''' (SHAHR-ed)
|'''Sharyd''' (SHAHR-ed)
|''Cultivation, Order, Love''
|''Cultivation, Love, Order''
|Wet clay
|Wet clay
|They adore any form of creative outlet, moving from one hobby to another with dizzying speed.
|They adore any form of creative outlet, moving from one hobby to another with dizzying speed.
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|''Freedom, Love, Wrath''
|''Freedom, Love, Wrath''
|Crashing water
|Crashing water
|She holds a strong will and is incredibly emotional, prone to bouts of rage however, she also cares for those close to her with unmatched passion.
|She holds a strong will and is incredibly emotional, prone to bouts of rage; however, she also cares for those close to her with unmatched passion.
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|'''Vishyyr''' (Vish-EAR)
|'''Vishyyr''' (Vish-EAR)
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|''Freedom, Hedonism, Love''
|''Freedom, Hedonism, Love''
|Exploding steam
|Exploding steam
|Love and pleasure are all that really matter in life. He believes that as lon as your actions hurt nobody, do whatever brings you joy.
|Love and pleasure are all that really matter in life. He believes that as long as your actions hurt nobody, do whatever brings you joy.
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|''Knowledge, Light, Wisdom''
|''Knowledge, Light, Wisdom''
|Eye
|Eye
|It’s important to keep your eye on the big picture. He is constantly vigilant and always trying to consider the grand plan.
|It is important to keep your eye on the big picture. He is constantly vigilant and always trying to consider the grand plan.
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|'''Rosfa''' (ROSS-fuh)
|'''Rosfa''' (ROSS-fuh)
|''Salvation, Nature, Serenity''
|''Nature, Salvation, Serenity''
|Nose
|Nose
|Sometimes, memory can hold more truth than plain fact. She finds both sentiment and formative experiences to be absolutely foundational to existence.
|Sometimes, memory can hold more truth than plain fact. She finds both sentiment and formative experiences to be absolutely foundational to existence.
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|'''Augustan''' (ah-GUST-un)
|'''Augustan''' (ah-GUST-un)
|''Ambition, Salvation, Light''
|''Ambition, Light, Salvation''
|Sequoia
|Sequoia
|Take measures to ensure that your legacy casts a long shadow, as it is all that will remain of you once you are gone.
|Take measures to ensure that your legacy casts a long shadow, as it is all that will remain of you once you are gone.
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|''Cultivation, Love, Serenity''
|''Cultivation, Love, Serenity''
|Fern
|Fern
|Tend to your own comfort and needs, and the needs of those you love, provided that you don’t hurt others to do it.
|Tend to your own comfort and needs, and the needs of those you love, provided that you do not hurt others to do it.
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|'''Okart''' (OAK-ert)
|'''Okart''' (OAK-ert)
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|''Cultivation, Salvation, Wisdom''
|''Cultivation, Salvation, Wisdom''
|Tree nut
|Tree nut
|Patience pays. Sometimes, you don’t see the fruits of your labor for years or even decades.
|Patience pays. Sometimes, you do not see the fruits of your labor for years or even decades.
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|'''Relustin''' (rel-UST-en)
|'''Relustin''' (rel-UST-en)
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== Avatar Deities ==
== Avatar Deities ==
Avatars are a small group of fundamental entities that might also be categorized in any of the other major pantheons. They perpetuate a recurring cycle that can lead to the creation or destruction of entire worlds. The most powerful archfae, the leaders of the celestials, and the strongest fiend lords could be considered avatars. There are also a handful of avatars more powerful than all other pantheons. These avatars follow the model of the six creators, rarely involving themselves in direct happenings in the cosmos, instead guiding the other pantheons with a light touch.
Avatars are a small group of fundamental entities that might also be categorized in any of the other major pantheons. They perpetuate a recurring cycle that can lead to the creation or destruction of entire worlds. The most powerful archfae, the leaders of the celestials, and the strongest fiend lords could be considered Avatars. There are also a handful of Avatars more powerful than all other pantheons. These Avatars follow the model of the six creators, rarely involving themselves in direct happenings in the cosmos, instead guiding the other pantheons with a light touch.
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== Cyoth Deities ==
== Cyoth Deities ==
Beings of absolute and uncaring law, they seek to preserve the existence of spacetime over the existence of life. In certain instances this has led to them carrying out mass exterminations when necessary and creating entire races when needed. They are even more cryptic and unknowable than the ancient avadri, and virtually no mortal has ever heard of them.
Beings of absolute and uncaring law, they seek to preserve the existence of spacetime over the existence of life. In certain instances this has led to them carrying out mass exterminations when necessary and creating entire races when needed. They are even more cryptic and unknowable than the ancient avadri, and virtually no mortal has ever heard of them.
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