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The Faith of the Nine

The nine gods of the continent of Aeloria.

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Key gods in the story: Neryssa and Caelum.

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— Neryssa

Goddess of the Moon, Dreams, and Forbidden Desires.

Kingdom of Worship: Druumari.

※ A misty land of shadow wielders, seers, spirits, shamans is naturally tied to Neryssa's domain.

※ The people seek her guidance in dreams, communing with spirits under her crescent moon.

※ Her influence blurs the line between reality and the unseen.

Symbol: A crescent moon wrapped in vines.

Domain: Nightmares and dreams, whispered wishes, and the love that should not be.

Appearance: A dark-haired beauty with silver-streaked eyes, wearing flowing black and indigo robes.

Personality: Playful yet dangerous—she listens to desires and grants them, but always at a cost.

Sacred Places: Midnight festivals, hidden lovers' rendezvous, and anywhere dreams feel real.

Married to Caelum.

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— Caelum

God of Storms, Sea, and Uncontrollable Desires.

Kingdom of Worship: Vyrdantia.

※ A seafaring kingdom would worship Caelum, master of the waves and tempests.

※ Sailors offer tributes before voyages, fearing his wrath and craving his favor.

※ The ruling family believes they descend from his mortal lovers, giving them dominion over the seas.

Symbol: A crashing wave shaped like a roaring lion.

Domain: Tempests, shipwrecks, wild love, and the fury of the sea.

Appearance: A tempestuous man with storm-gray eyes, tangled black hair, and sea-blue robes that shift like water.

Personality: Unpredictable, ruling over both destruction and renewal in love and nature.

Sacred Places: Cliffside temples, storm-battered shores, and anywhere the wind howls.

Married to Neryssa.

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— Zephiran

GodofWar,Honor,andPassion.

Kingdom of Worship: Zorathian.

※ A fierce desert kingdom of warriors and fire mages, Zorathian embodies Zephiran's ideals.

※ Their warriors pray to him before battle, seeking his favor in combat and personal duels.

※ The sultan is believed to have been chosen by fate, carrying Zephiran's burning spirit.

Symbol: A crimson sword with flames licking the blade.

Domain: War, duels, and the fine line between battle and desire.

Appearance: A powerful man with sun-kissed skin, deep red eyes, and an ever-burning golden crown.

Personality: Fierce, passionate, and relentless, both in love and battle.

Sacred Places: Battlefields, arenas, and shrines where warriors swear oaths to their beloveds before war.

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— Mhorgain

Goddess of Death, Rebirth, and Tragic Love.

Kingdom of Worship: Ithralis.

※ A harsh land of glaciers and mountains, where survival is uncertain, aligns with Morghain's domain.

※ The Ithralites respect death and honor their fallen warriors, believing in reincarnation through her.

※ They carve ice shrines to her, whispering the names of the lost into the wind.

Symbol: A black feather and a white lily intertwined.

Domain: Death, the underworld, and love stories that end in sorrow—but sometimes find resurrection.

Appearance: A pale woman with long dark hair, eyes like obsidian, and a dress that looks like shifting mist.

Personality: Melancholic but fair; she mourns for lost loves and sometimes grants second chances.

Sacred Places: Graveyards, winter forests, and riverbanks where lovers once met.

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— Elythia

Goddess of the Harvest, Hearth, and Lasting Love.

Kingdom of Worship: Orvindal.

※ A land of fertile plains and peaceful communities naturally belongs to Elythia.

※ Farmers honor her with harvest festivals, and weddings are blessed in her name.

※ The kingdom thrives on her principles of prosperity, stability, and devotion.

Symbol: A golden sheaf of wheat tied with a white ribbon.

Domain: Marriage, family, home, and the kind of love that endures.

Appearance: A gentle woman with warm brown eyes, honey-colored hair, and simple yet regal garments.

Personality: Kind and nurturing but unwavering in her rules—love must be built, not merely found.

Sacred Places: Hearths, farmlands, and temples where couples wed.

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— Sylwen

GoddessoftheWild,Magic,andTemptation.

Kingdom of Worship: Lirandor.

※ Lirandor's deep forests, druids, and mystics make Sylwen their natural patron.

※ The people honor her in sacred glades and follow her teachings on embracing the untamed power of nature.

※ Sylwen's influence shapes their craftsmanship, herbal magic, and deep connection to the land.

Symbol: A golden apple with a bite taken out of it.

Domain: The primal call of the wilderness, unrestrained magic, and temptations that can't be ignored.

Appearance: A wild-haired woman with glowing amber eyes, bare feet, and a cloak of leaves.

Personality: Seductive, untamed, and utterly free—she teaches lovers to embrace their truest selves.

Sacred Places: Enchanted forests, meadows under full moons, and abandoned temples.

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— Vaelion

God of Fate, Destiny, and Secrets.

Kingdom of Worship: Falanoria.

※ A kingdom obsessed with magic and knowledge would naturally revere Vaelion, the keeper of secrets.

※ Their scholars seek his wisdom in arcane studies, and oracles claim to hear his voice in their visions.

※ The royal family consults his priests before making major decisions.

Symbol: A golden apple with a bite taken out of it.

Domain: The primal call of the wilderness, unrestrained magic, and temptations that can't be ignored.

Appearance: A wild-haired woman with glowing amber eyes, bare feet, and a cloak of leaves.

Personality: Seductive, untamed, and utterly free—she teaches lovers to embrace their truest selves.

Sacred Places: Enchanted forests, meadows under full moons, and abandoned temples.

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— Irina

Goddess of Love, Beauty, and Longing.

Kingdom of Worship: Rhylliss.

※ A kingdom of knights and nobility, where courtly love and honor are paramount, follows Irina.

※ Poets, artists, and lovers pray for her blessings, and noble houses invoke her in marriage alliances.

※ Duels for love and prestige are fought in her name.

Symbol: A silver rose entwined with a golden ribbon.

Domain: Love in all its forms—passionate romance, heartbreak, devotion, and even forbidden desires.

Appearance: A radiant woman with flowing golden hair, deep violet eyes, and a gown that shifts between sunrise pink and twilight blue.

Personality: Warm but capricious; grants love but also tests it with trials.

Sacred Places: Hidden groves, moonlit lakes, and temples where lovers make oaths.

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— Therion

God of Time, Regret, and Lost Love.

Kingdom of Worship: Caldarath.

※ A kingdom of volcanic landscapes and master blacksmiths connects with Therion, god of time and lost love.

※ The people forge weapons that endure centuries, honoring the past with each creation.

※ Their rulers are haunted by old prophecies, believing their fates are bound to his will.

Symbol: An ancient clock with missing hands.

Domain: Time's passage, nostalgia, second chances, and the tragedy of love that was never fulfilled.

Appearance: A weary yet regal figure with silver hair, wearing deep blue robes embroidered with golden stars.

Personality: Gentle but sorrowful—he watches as lovers meet, part, and sometimes reunite across lifetimes.

Sacred Places: Ancient ruins, places where lovers promised to meet again, and forgotten roads.

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