The Giving Pantheon
Aoalani
The Divine Light, The Spark of Creation
Domain: The Sun, The Spark of Life Energy
When Those That Were Lost created the convergence, they ignited a force to bring it life. The spark they lit became Aoalani. The Light of Creation. The Living Energy. Most commonly known as The Divine Light, Aoalani is one of the main deities in the world. They take the prominent position in regards to worship. They are warm and loving, but fiery and passionate. Forever enduring and idealistic. The overseer of the world. Connected romantically with Yesanith, The Moon, in Folklore. They are the Hunter and Yesanith is the Hunted. Associated with the Sun, Gold, Diamonds, Citrine, Dawn, Light, Creation, Hunter, Warm
Yesanith
The Pursued, The Next Light
Domain: The Moon, Death
To The Giving Pantheon, the notion of a life span was an unknown concept. Throughout their existence, the life energies that sustained them had been self perpetuating and in abundance. While understanding and heeding the governance of time, it presented no hinderance to their livelihood. When drawing of themselves to breath new life upon the convergence, they found that once their energies were parted from them, they slowly withered over time. Eventually all life upon the convergence came to an end. At first The Pantheon attempted to return the spent energies to their source, but found that they were unable to reunite with the pieces of themselves. Where will these energies go if not back to their source? It was in this moment that Yesanith, The Next Light knew their purpose.
When one’s time in the convergence comes to an end, their energies do not cease to be. They simply travel to the next phase of existence. One’s Living Energies depart The Convergence and travel to The Next Realm. Where they are looked after by Yesanith, The Next Light. Yesanith is the cool headed counterpart to Aoalani. Understanding and supportive. Loving, but realistic. They are most associated with the Moon, Death, Silver, Sapphires, Cold, Deer, and Antlers.
Hymnis
The Comfort in the Moment
Domain: Escort to the next realm
When living energy departs this world, they are set to undertake a journey to The Next Realm. Hymnis is the knowing guide ready to provide a loving escort. The offspring of Aoalani and Yesanith, Hymnis chose to take neither’s side when Yesanith departed for The Next Realm. Instead she serves as the link between the two planes. Comforting those who depart The Convergence and bringing them safely to their next destination. They are the hand that holds you in the moment of your death. The Comfort in the moment. Escort to the next life. They are the one who bridges the gap between this life and the next. They are the hand on your cheek to quench your fears. They are most often associated with the colors black, Purple and silver. Onyx stones and purple amethyst are used in ceremony and prayer. Some cultures depict her with wings, hands outstretched to the recently deceased.
Svaern
The Lord of Storms, The Sky Warden, Guardian of the Roiling Expanse
Domains: The Sky, Storm, Lightning and Thunder
When Those That Were Lost decided to create the world, it is said that they gripped the edge of each plane of existence and stretched their energies across the void. Drawing the essence of each realm towards an inevitable nexus point. The planar energies roiled and swirled across the expanse. Upon reaching the point of impact, they crashed into each other. Lightning swirled and thunder rolled. When these energies receded, what was left behind was a new land. A new plane of existence that bridged the gap between all facets of existence. This plane became known as The Convergence, and the energies that created it became the great seas. It is said that when the oceans rolled and tumbled into each other, a being was born in their midst. Those That Were Lost knew that these new bridges of existence needed a protector. An ever watchful guardian. So they turned to the one created in the mists and charged them with this task. In this moment, Svaern The Lord of Storms, Guardian of the Roiling Expanse and Warden of the Skies came to be. The world of Kul De’Has is a land bordered on all sides by these vast oceans. There are many who have sailed them attempting to voyage past the realms of man and into other planes of existence. They say it is Svaern who decides who succeeds in crossing The Roiling Expanse and who meets their end in the attempt.
Duty and Vigilance are two virtues heralded above all by Svaern. They the duties assigned to them by Those That Were Lost. As a result, they have become known for being cold and stern. Svaern has never been a social entity. They prefer to carry out their duties in solitude. This has not, however, thrown them into complete obscurity. When the time came to bring life to The Convergence, Svaern provided a careful balance of rain and sunshine to nourish the new vegetation created by Faelwin, The Keeper of the Green. For this Faelwin has always held a special place in their heart for Svaern. An affection that Svaern has always, in his own way, returned. They are most often associated with rain, whirlpools, waves, aquamarine, blue agates, weathered wood, anchors and rope.
Faelwyn
The Harvest Bringer, The Essence of Fertility, The Keeper of the Green
Domains: Fertility, Harvest, Forests and Wildlife
When The Giving Pantheon decided to bring life to The Convergence, they gave of themselves. This process was extremely taxing and they knew it would not be sustainable. So they gave their creations the power of propagation. As the forests grew and life became abundant, The Giving Pantheon noticed a governing entity guiding its path of self creation. The Pantheon approached and were greeted by Faelwyn, The Keeper of The Green. The Essence of Fertility. When The Pantheon inquired of Faelwyn’s origin, the explanation astonished them. In the moment where the first life was conceived, Faelwyn came to be. As the world began to grow, so did Faelwyn’s power. They found themselves not just overseeing and blessing moments of conception, but also guiding the expansion of the forests. The Giving Pantheon was amazed with this unanticipated manifestation and gladly opened their arms and welcomed Faelwyn into the fold.
Kordin
The Maker, The Hammer of Creation
Domains: Crafts, Construction
When Those That Were Lost created The Convergence they gripped the edges of the surrounding plains and stretched them across the expanse of the void. The energies of the plains smoked and surged. Billowed and flashed. In these moments, a shadow appeared against the backdrop of this energetic discharge. A being, wielding hammer, seemed to be lending aspects of itself to the task at hand. Giving of themselves, but in the same moment drawing from the energies of creation. When the task was complete and The Convergence manifested, the dust and smoke cleared away to reveal an entity formed and forged in the essence of creation. This is how Kordin the Maker was revealed to the world.
When one creates from nothing, Kordin is there guiding their hands. When a master craftsman’s gaze falls on his project and all else disappears, Kordin is there to provide that focus. Simultaneously, fueling and being fueled by the act of transforming raw materials into the vision of a skilled craftsmen.
Kordin has always valued focus and creativity. Dedication to the task at hand and the creation of something new. It is said that when you look into the eyes of Kordin, he does not look at you, but through you. To the metal of your creativity.
Hester
The Master of Magics
Domains: Arcana, Astrology
In the world we live there are phenomena that the human mind simply cannot place into context. Miraculous feats of creation and manipulations that defy our understanding of the world. This is how it has always been. Every entity looks upon their creators and lacks the understanding of their methods and motivations. It is then in their nature to define these methods within the confines of their own parameters. Thus the idea of “Magic” arrived into the minds of the world, and it was within this idea that Hester The Master of Magics was born.
If you were to ask The Giving Pantheon of his origins, they would say Hester has always been. Gliding in and out on the periphery of existence. Keeping the great record of understanding of all that is not understood with in the mystical realms and guiding those who seek enlightenment on their journey to comprehend the powers of manipulation that defies definition.
There are those that have sought out Hester and their knowledge. Like minded individuals have even grown together and become acolytes of The Great Mystic. Dedicating themselves to the search of knowledge and understanding. Many took up the mantle to protect the knowledge of Hester from those who would seek to use it for nefarious gains. These individuals became know as Battle Mystics and were devout followers of Hester.
Throughout the ages, Hester is often depicted as an elderly man. Wise, if not slightly unhinged. Good natured and laughing, but often easily lost in thought. Due to their nature, many entities throughout time have taken it upon themselves to watch over the old man. Vallen the Trickster sought him out for his guidance. Hester was attracted by their jovial energies and took Vallen under their wing as their apprentice. Even Illuvian have been known to join him in his study. As the keeper of all knowledge, They have always shared a kinship with The Great Mystic. Often sharing their hearth in silence. Both enraptured by one tomb or another.
Vallen
The Trickster
Domains: Mischief, Laughter, Merriment
offspring of Faelwin. Immaculately conceived. Apprentice to Hester.