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(Created page with "This appendix 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. == Major Pantheons == 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 =...")
 
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!Personality, Beliefs, and Tenets
!Personality, Beliefs, and Tenets
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|'''Aeshir'''AY-sheer
|'''Aeshir''' (AY-sheer)
|''Cultivation, Freedom, Light''
|''Cultivation, Freedom, Light''
|Raging fire
|Raging fire
|She recognizes that time is finite, so you should do what you can while you draw breath. Sometimes that means knocking things down to make something new.
|She recognizes that time is finite, so you should do what you can while you draw breath. Sometimes that means knocking things down to make something new.
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|'''Aevis'''AY-ves
|'''Aevis''' (AY-ves)
|''Austerity, Freedom, Love''
|''Austerity, Freedom, Love''
|Swirling winds
|Swirling winds
|They are accommodating of many viewpoints, for truth can be found anywhere if you look hard enough.
|They are accommodating of many viewpoints, for truth can be found anywhere if you look hard enough.
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|'''Aya'''AY-uh
|'''Aya''' (AY-uh)
|''[[Decay]], Fate, Serenity''
|''[[Decay]], Fate, Serenity''
|Blanket of ash
|Blanket of ash
|She believes that the aftermath of utter annihilation is utterly fascinating, and it is where true growth can occur.
|She believes that the aftermath of utter annihilation is utterly fascinating, and it is where true growth can occur.
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|'''Gaarh'''GAHRD
|'''Gaarh''' (GAHRD)
|''Order, Serenity, Wisdom''
|''Order, Serenity, Wisdom''
|Sturdy rock
|Sturdy rock
|[[Actions]] are dangerous. He believes in careful consideration and deliberation before any significant action.
|[[Actions]] are dangerous. He believes in careful consideration and deliberation before any significant action.
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|'''Gaesh'''GAYSH
|'''Gaesh''' (GAYSH)
|''Light, Wrath, Wisdom''
|''Light, Wrath, Wisdom''
|Bubbling lava
|Bubbling lava
|He thrives on conflict, seeing it as a chance to prove one’s might and worth.
|He thrives on conflict, seeing it as a chance to prove one’s might and worth.
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|-
|'''Gaevid'''GAY-ved
|'''Gaevid''' (GAY-ved)
|''Austerity, Fate, Freedom''
|''Austerity, Fate, Freedom''
|Shifting sand
|Shifting sand
|She acts as an intermediary, trying to smooth over conflict whenever it might arise. The happier everyone is, the happier she is.
|She acts as an intermediary, trying to smooth over conflict whenever it might arise. The happier everyone is, the happier she is.
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|'''Sharyd'''SHAHR-ed
|'''Sharyd''' (SHAHR-ed)
|''Cultivation, Order, Love''
|''Cultivation, Order, Love''
|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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|'''Sheryn'''SHEHR-en
|'''Sheryn''' (SHEHR-en)
|''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)
|''Austerity, Order, Serenity''
|''Austerity, Order, Serenity''
|Icy glacier
|Icy glacier
|They believe that emotion leads to rash decisions with terrible consequences, and emotion has no place in a mature person.
|They believe that emotion leads to rash decisions with terrible consequences, and emotion has no place in a mature person.
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|'''Yasheri'''yash-EHR-ei
|'''Yasheri''' (yash-EHR-ei)
|''Freedom, Hedonism, Love''
|''Freedom, Hedonism, Love''
|Exploding steam
|Exploding steam
|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.
|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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|+Letspina Conclave
!Deity
!Icons
!Symbolism
!Personality, Beliefs, and Tenets
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|'''Aralunsi''' (ahr-ahl-UN-see)
|''Hedonism, Knowledge, [[Salvation]]''
|Tongue
|Enjoy the finer things in life, for you will not live forever. He finds great purpose in eating, singing, and conversing.
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|'''Daropmet''' (DAHR-oph-met)
|''[[Darkness]], Knowledge, Wrath''
|Ear
|Be patient and understand what someone else is really trying to say. They are deeply fulfilled through conversation and contemplation.
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|'''Etaluna''' (et-ahl-UN-uh)
|''Fate, Nature, Wisdom''
|Raised heckles
|Sometimes, you just have to trust your gut. She embodies the elusive “sixth sense” and the simple but undeniable feeling when something is wrong.
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|'''Patyra''' (pat-EER-uh)
|''Hedonism, Love, Nature''
|Hand
|They are completely focused on the present. You never know what tomorrow holds, so why bother fretting?
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|'''Latisk''' (LAT-isk)
|''Knowledge, Light, Wisdom''
|Eye
|It’s 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)
|''Salvation, Nature, Serenity''
|Nose
|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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