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The God of Volcanoes. He is worshipped especially by the Dwarfs although many races and peoples pray for his protection and benevolence. He has close association with Atlan the Messenger of the Gods, after whom the spectacular volcano of Atlantis was named.
He is also believed to have an association with Iatro, the Goddess of Healing due to the powers of healing associated with volcanic soil. He is a powerful elemental God and is considered to be one of the Greater Gods. He is the son of Throff and Filash and brother to Verlang.
The Patron of Metalworkers. He is the brother of Lorodil and the son of Throff and Filash. The Dwarfs, for whom he is a chief deity, know him as Durevendil. He is considered one of the Greater Gods his gift to Titan being that of Metals and Metalwork.
Known as 'The Creator'. This is because of his role as the creator of orcs, trolls and goblins, all of whom revere him. As to which order he made these beings is a subject that is violently debated by the races. At the time of this creation he was a servant of Throff although his exact relationship to her and the other Gods is unknown. It should also be noted that he is not an Evil God. His creations were subverted by the forces of Evil due to his naivety not due to his intentions.
He is often depicted as an ugly humanoid, because of the association with the goblinoids, however, as a God he may take many forms. For instance he has been depicted as a tattooed man with wild hair.
The Patron of Mariners. Scholars believe this deity to be the son of Atlan, the Messenger of the Gods, hence the connection with his patronage. He is the brother of Fulkra, the Patron of Travellers. He has strong connections also with Hydana, Sukh and Pangara.
Near the harbour of almost every port there will be a small shrine or temple to this God where sailors will seek his blessing. Invariably there will also be a small shrine to Solinthar on most large ships.
Patron of Travellers. Scholars believe this deity to be the son of Atlan, hence the connection with his patronage. He is also known as Kibestos, Patron of Adventurers, particularly in Lendleland. In this land the people treat an adventurer who rises from the common folk as a grand hero. To do this, he must sever all ties with his family and pay a heavy tax to the patron of adventurers, Kibestos. Lendlemen who do not appease the God will suffer nothing but misery in their new career.
Near the gates of most cities and towns there will be at least a small shrine to this God so as travellers and adventurers may seek his blessing before embarking on the journeys that lay ahead of them. He is brother to Solinthar, the Patron of Mariners.
This is a minor agricultural female deity worshipped in Khul. Farmers seek the blessing of this deity for good harvests. It is possibly the Khulian name for the Ploughman. Although the genders differ it is not unknown for this to happen elsewhere in the worship of the Gods across Titan. The Ploughman is strongly associated with Galana, the Goddess of Plants and Fertility and farmers venerate him. It is possible that rather than being a child of Galana, this God is a minor deity under her protection. Alternatively, Cholumbara may be another servant of the Goddess Galana.
The Patron of Shepherds. He is closely associated with the Goddess Galana. It is possible that rather than a child of Galana, this God is a minor God under her protection. Farmers and shepherds alike worship him.
She is known as the Mistress of Sukh's Tower. It is believed that the name she uses for the purposes of communicating with mortals (i.e. Thyra Migurn) is of Elven origin.
Her elemental power manifests itself in lightning and there is a strong argument for believing that she is the Goddess of lightning itself. When she describes herself as the Mistress of Sukh's Tower some scholars have argued that the Tower she refers to is not an actual tower or mountain but Lightning itself. If this were the case then she would be the Mistress of Lightning (although, of course, subservient to the power of Sukh himself).
She is a certainly a powerful servant of Sukh. Given that her true form is too much for mortals to fully comprehend it is almost certain that she is a Goddess and not a mortal raised to the demi-God status. Many races inhabiting the areas surrounding the High Mountain Peaks of Northern Allansia know of her and believe her to be one of the daughters of Sukh.
When she does wish to be seen by mortals in a comprehensible form her appearance is that of a tall woman in bright silver armour with long silver hair. She has a silver sword sheathed in lightning. She is known to dislike Dwarfs and she hates Dark Elves. Adventurers should be most careful when in her presence because she has a legendary temper that is all too easy to ignite.
Oiden has been termed as the God of Battle Rage. However, he was originally thought of as the God of Victory and hence prayed to for the ability and the wisdom to win. This was corrupted to Battle Rage as many followers associated this with the means to victory. He was originally seen as the master tactician of the Gods. He is still worshipped in Khul, although even there very rarely now.
The Talisman of Loth is a God-forged Talisman, made by Verlang at the request of Oiden. Its original name is uncertain for it was called the Talisman of Loth due to the name of its first mortal bearer, Loth. This Talisman blinds and befuddles enemies, although it would destroy its wearer were he or she to look in a mirror whilst wearing it.
He is strongly associated with Telak, the God of Courage, due to the links with battle. However, it is thought that his father may even be Hamaskis, God of Learning. The reason is that Oiden's gift was that of wisdom in competitive matters, particularly war, so that the path to victory would be assured. For although courage is certainly needed in battle, tactics are essential.
An immortal servant of the Gods. As to which one she is aligned precisely is unknown.
This is the name for the demi-God of gambling in Khare. The gambling halls in that Cityport have a giant bronze golem dedicated to his honour. The demi-God himself is known throughout Titan in those cities where the practice of gambling is prevalent, although his name may differ from region to region.
He is thought to be one of the Tricksters. There is also a strong argument to suggest that Vlada is related to Sindla, the Goddess of Luck and Fate.
The statue of this God was found in the ruins of the ancient Djaratian capital in the Desert of Skulls. As to which God this image relates to is unknown. Almost certainly it is not Harrun. The ancient Djaratians gave animal heads to all of their Gods and this did not necessarily imply that the Gods were members of the Animal Court. In fact in most cases it did not. Seket is an exception to this rule (the equivalent of the Goddess Meerar, creator of cats.)
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