Other Deities
Elio
An alternate self of Tirial, the Light, who was brought into existence once Marcus’s path diverged so strongly from Tirial’s ideals that his champion’s blessing manifested as a new being. Though they represent different approaches and aspects, Tirial and Elio both ultimately embody the Light, an unprecedented scenario that defies the nature of the pantheon; two gods cannot represent the same concept. In the end, one of the two will have to fade out of existence.
I cannot say I involve myself in Godly and Deity-related topics but that little light we met certainly had the Presense of one. Their kind words were appreciated and ill be curious to see how their dilemma works out…
,from a distance ; ain't my game to involve myself in.
-Avenue, reflecting on their surprise meeting with Elio
“Still reeling from the fact that there was just…a whole-ass god sitting in Icarus' house? Fucking wild. I still don’t know how to feel about it. Even after meeting…shit, three gods now, I still don’t know. They didn’t do anything for me when Nasmed vanished, no matter how fucking hard I prayed.”
“…But is that really their fault? One got stuck in an infinite torture crystal…shit, the others might’ve been occupied. I don’t fucking know. It doesn’t affect me anyways. Faith’s for other folks.” - Except from Xena’s journal.
The Ivory Mirror
They/Them
The deceased deity of the Ninth Warren, whose bones remain beneath the community and serve as a proving ground for the traditional trials of the society. Despite having passed away long ago, the Ivory Mirror is able to manifest in a physical form, resembling a young white-furred member of the ratfolk, and communicate directly with those who brave their trials. Their ability to peer into the hearts of living beings allows them to judge intents and commitments, deciding who is worthy of joining the Ninth Warren’s esteemed community of masterclass artisans.
They acknowledge that their original name was Yulane, but treat it almost as another life, preferring to be known simply as the Ivory Mirror.
"Oh yeah, the second god I met! They...well, doing their trial and meeting them has, uh, helped me for the better. They helped get me a sick-ass gunblade AND bonebuddy!" -Xena
"We'll see about getting that number down from one hand to one digit." -Chase, looking to get a high score on Ivory Mirror trial completions
Excerpt from Kayde’s Notes:
It was this goal I spoke of to the Ivory Mirror. I used to be pursuing freedom from Baphomet so that I could stand on my own, without being indebted to the power he granted me. That's changed though. I still want to break this pact so that I can be free - but now, it's not only for myself; it's also for those I now care about. I want to strive towards my best self so that I can support them as they have supported me. And this dragon, this old deity of the Second Warren, is my best shot at getting there. I wouldn't have ever realized this without taking on this trial and experiencing what the Ivory Mirror wanted to show us.
“Someday I’ll return to the Warren and thank them properly. I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for the blessing they gave me. Maybe when I find a proper purpose for myself, I’ll go and see them. Someday. Even if that purpose is just…live my best life.” -Excerpt from the final entry in Xena’s second journal.
Kaia
She/Her
One of the two moons in this land, given a mind and godhood by the Mana's scorn as they ascended. She is the goddess of gentle moonlight.
The Mana's resentment gave her form and being. In response to this, she wept. Her tears gave birth to the Caeloraan - inheritors of the realm left behind by the Firstborn. In contrast to the Mana, the Caeloraan chose to embrace their mortality and connected to the ordinary beings and shared their knowledge.
Due to the damage done to the land by the Mana's ascension, many beings were lost as the land split. The lack of enough believers to sustain her led to her death, and the moon she was born from shattered.
Etched in heavy markings on the inside of the front cover of Vex's private journal:
KAIA
DON'T FORGET
The Sun Spirit
While their origins and nature are not fully known at this time, the Sun Spirit is a divine entity that resides in and protects the floating land of Helios. Throughout the city’s history, they have manifested as a given vessel. Worship of the Sun Spirit is led by clergy of the Meridian Faith, whose temple is bathed in constant sunlight even during Quietus.
The current incarnation of the Sun Spirit, Siebel, found himself stifled by the nonstop lessons and reverence of the Meridian Faith, and chose to defy longstanding tradition, becoming a Stormchaser instead of remaining in the temple. Members of the Meridian Faith do not hide their frustration with him, but believe he will someday change his mind and return to full-time duties.
Ninty’s hammer, which Tirial faintly recalled wielding in the past, was allegedly the chosen weapon of the first Sun Spirit.