Gods

Known as the "Elder God", "One", or simply "God" to many from the time of Their prominence. Hiwa was the incarnate embodiment of Faem's fragment, a phenomenon that is unique to Faem. Originally, Faem did not even have a Material Plane, primarily seating itself in the Outer, Fey, and Shadow planes.

Hiwa's portfolio was existence itself, meaning that when They split due to the Obliteration of Fa'aum, new existence was created and given a home in the newly formed Material Plane in what would become known as the Material Emergence. Unfortunately, Hiwa slowly began to fade and had Their consciousness forever destroyed, remaining only as divine energy that was soon spread across Faem's planes.

The remaining energies of Hiwa became known as vestiture, and its existence within Faem quickly inspired a plethora of aspiring gods to seek out the energies and claim a portfolio, resulting in the Dawn of the Gods which would see all of Faem's vestiture absorbed by the eventual divine pantheons.

Also known as "Kelem" (his devil name) or "The Obliterated", Fa'aum was the eldest of the Sons of Asmodeus and divine heir to Hiwa. Inseminated by Hiwa Themself, Fa'aum is perhaps one of the most powerful beings to ever call Faem its home.

Fa'aum is often cited as the patron god of the Kalashtar and Shadar-kai, having created the races through his experiments with the planes of the Fey and Shadow, often referring to the races as his "descendants" during his time. He is sometimes worshipped but more often seen as a symbol of these races' prolonged and constant discrimination.

Fa'aum is most known for his Obliteration at the hands of Hiwa, when his body and soul were split apart. This caused a schism between the planes that ultimately resulted in his own energy contesting Hiwa's, causing the creation of the Material Plane in what came to be known as the Material Emergence.

Fa'aum was completely destroyed in the Material Emergence.

It is thought that "Faem" derives from the name of Fa'aum.

GOD OF THE HELLS

Asmodeus is the original overseer and Prime Archdevil creator of the Hells of Faem, one of only two devils in Faem to achieve true godhood. Asmodeus is a mystery of a being. He is the father of the three Sons of Asmodeus, a cabal of near-divine devils who have each made their marks on history in profoundly different ways.

Asmodeus worked with the other Origin Gods to try to bring balance to the hells. Upon failure and discovery of the Hells in the fragments beyond Faem, Asmodeus transferred his responsibilities to these other worlds, fostering their versions of the Hells to prevent them from befalling the same fate as the Hells of Faem.

GOD OF KNOWLEDGE & EVOLUTION

Originally an eladrin cleric of Hiwa prior to the Material Emergence, Allas' devotion led to him attempting to assist his immortal master in the Obliteration of Fa'aum. Luckily, his soul was saved by Hiwa's vestiture, which intermingled with his own energies to cause his ascension.

Known as the first post-Material Emergence Faeman god, Allas' portfolio is evolution. He accelerated the biological clocks of the new mortals of Material Faem, transitioning them into their own distinct races and erasing millions of years of normally required evolution. He also helped establish a universal transit system for Fey creatures to transition to the Material Plane through.

In modern times, Allas is not frequently worshipped. Most writings of his deification and his actions during the Material Emergence are no longer existent, causing him to find new ways to bide his infinite time. He is commonly thought to be the "God of Knowledge and Evolution", although many scholars dispute this.

GOD OF DEATH & MEMORY

Progenitor of Purgatory and the Ethereal Plane

GOD OF THE WEAVE

Father of Mystra

GODDESS OF MAGIC

Mystra is one of few Faeman gods that is not only aware of other worlds and fragments, but interfaces between them. She is the daughter of Rav’ariël and the Goddess of Magic.

Fascinated by the strands of magic that connect all worlds and beings, Mystra traveled to other worlds to help progress their magic systems and unify it under the seven standard spellcasting classes.

Mystra is revered by most who practice magic, recognizing her as their patron.

In modern times, Mystra operates mostly outside of Faem, choosing instead to prioritize her role as elder councilwoman of the Fragmented.

GOD OF FREEDOM & LUCK

Patron god of sailors, freedom fighters, pilgrims, adventurers and travelers

GODDESS OF JUSTICE

GODDESS OF LIFE

GOD OF LIGHT

The head of the Lucent pantheon of the island nation of Vicaria, Solatis' portfolio is light. Vicaria is the main domain of worship of Solatis, although he is worshiped elsewhere. It is not known precisely how Solatis achieved godhood, but it is commonly believed that he was one of the few deities of Faem that simply formed from a combination of vestiture and simple belief.

Solatis is rumored to have aided in the creation of the Material Plane, although this is disputed by firsthand accounts of the Material Emergence. He is confirmed, however, to have raised Solstice during the Dark Period. Whatever the truth, it remains fact that Solatis is very powerful, also being the patron god of House Sunweaver.

Commonly observed designating champions rather than directly intervening in mortal affairs, Solatis seems to be mostly benevolent despite preferring to remain mysterious and hidden away in the Sun Plains.

GODDESS OF LOVE

Sumayeth is Solatis' wife and the goddess with the portfolio of love. She is revered by many Faemans, and it's believed that her existence within the Vicarian pantheon was a later addition thanks to her own pursuit of Solatis.

Many trying parents or new families worship Sumayeth in the hopes of earning her blessing. It is also theorized that the camellia was borne out of her own essence, explaining its properties when mixed into a philter of love.

GOD OF THE FORGE

Scimaru is worshiped by most craftsmen all over Faem, but especially by the Dwarven Vicarian House of Gabrakan. He is said to have ascended from a mortal blacksmith thanks to the divine intervention of Solatis.

He is a god that does not involve himself in the affairs of mortals and prefers to create magical items and weapons that somehow find their way into mortal hands. He is often considered the ideal god for those that do not wish to involve themselves in moral quandaries.

GOD OF TIME

Keyrune holds dominion over the portfolio of linearity, giving him the title of "God of Time". Keyrune is worshiped by scholars worldwide and is revered by many mages, especially those who practice chronomancy.

Unlike most Vicarian gods, Keyrune was able to easily branch out and become a widely worshiped deity thanks to his tampering with the Weave that gave birth to the magical school of chronomancy.

In both the Outer Planes and Astral Plane, Keyrune has established towers and temples of learning that lesser celestials call their homes. Keyrune cultivates these angels and deva, eventually dispatching them as his agents when needed to keep the thread of time intact.

GOD OF NATURE

The Vicarian god of nature is not well known as he does not commune with mortals. It is theorized that his body and soul form the world, itself.

Many druids worship Lierun, even if they do not hail from Vicaria. While certainly a mysterious god, there is much debate as to whether he is even still living.

GOD OF DARKNESS

The god of darkness, shadow, and night; Nekran is also the head of the nebulous pantheon of Vicaria. To outwardly worship Nekran was once a crime in Vicaria, and Nekran's influence only began to truly grow when his avatar, Antiochus, took dominion over the island nation. Worship of Nekran spilled outward into Canara during this time, causing the creation of many cults that even continued worshipping him after his holy artifact-- the Nekramos-- was destroyed.

Most Vicarians see Nekran as Solatis' "brother", but whether or not that is literal is up to much debate. While reverence of Nekran is a door to great power, it is not a door that is easily closed. Darkness exists within the light, and Nekran's followers are very aware of this.

Viewed as the patron god of the lost House Darkrest, Nekran heavily interfered in mortal affairs prior to the destruction of the Nekramos. Any who practiced his rituals were offered vestiges of his power in the form of pacts, and his influence in Faem continues despite his apparent disappearance.

GOD OF DESTRUCTION & WAR

Also known as "Antar", Talos is the domain holder of the portfolio of destruction. He is also seen as the "god of war" and is commonly worshiped by those who seek destruction.

Unlike most gods who might take one champion per age, Talos will take many champions at once with the goal of watching them destroy each other, making whoever is left alive into his avatar. He is worshiped as Antar in the Vicarian pantheon, mostly recognized as the patron god of House Stormbreaker. One common through line for his different pantheons is that all who worship him tend to tread a path of darkness.

Talos is known to directly interfere with world events via the appointing of new champions at times of great strife and chaos.

GODDESS OF TIME

Holding dominion over the portfolio of cyclicity, Erunkay is similar to Keyrune in that she is worshiped as the "Goddess of Time". Her followers tend to be slightly more fanatical, but it is impossible to say whether her own inclinations are "dark" or "light".

Many believe that she is simply a different manifestation or form of Keyrune, and that may be why her worship is more niche within and outside of Vicaria. Whatever the case, it is believed that she is just as important for the upkeep of eternity as Keyrune is, despite being viewed as a "nebulous" goddess by Vicarians.

GOD OF DECAY & UNDEATH

Eyrun is thought to be present wherever there is rot. He deals in matters of decay, especially where the body continues in undeath.

Like his lucent counterpart, he is not present in the dealings of mortals and seems to simply lurk in the background. He is worshipped by many higher undead.

GODDESS OF WINTER

Auril is the goddess of winter and patron goddess of Mereth. She is relatively weak when compared to other Faeman gods, mostly due to the lack of cold and winter within the world. She has a surprising amount of followers in the Undersea, however, which helps bolster her power.

She is similar to Talos in that she takes many champions and avatars rather than directly getting involved in the affairs of mortals. She is known to often commune with her clerics and is noted to have a very cold and uncaring demeanor, matching her portfolio.

Many mages and clerics hailing from Mereth see Auril as their divine inspiration, seeing her as even more important than Mystra.

GOD OF THE DEEP

Once known as the Triton hero Ri'dea'prasa, Persana has dominion over the portfolio of the deep. He is often seen as a neutral and just god and is worshiped as the savior and progenitor of the modern Triton race, as it was very different before he ascended to godhood.

Worshipers of Persana include Tritons, water genasi, grungs, and most other intelligent races that live in the Undersea. Persana promotes balance, honor, and justice among his followers and even ruled over the entirety of the Undersea as a benevolent king during the Dark Period.

Persana mostly withdrew to the Outer Planes alongside the other gods, but he still often appears as a Triton avatar to the disparate kings of the Undersea, taking a special interest in House Stormblessed.

GODDESS OF THE TEMPEST

Also known as the "Bitch Queen" or the "Wavemother", Umberlee has dominion over the portfolio of the tempest. Unlike Persana, she is a chaotic entity in similar fashion to Auril. Where Persana sees opportunity for growth and progress, Umberlee only sees opportunity for destruction.

Once known as the Undersea queen Ri'dea'brela, she ascended shortly at the tail end the Dark Period, when her kingdom was virtually wiped off the map to supply her with the energy and devotion needed to ascend to godhood.

Nowadays, Umberlee is mostly worshiped by evil-inclined sea creatures and some pirates.

GOD OF CATS

Kendra is the only true son of Fa'aum and is thousands of years older than his uncles. Kendra is the only Faeman fiend besides his grandfather Asmodeus to achieve true godhood, having dominion over the portfolio of the beast.

Kendra is the originator of the Rakshasas through breeding with tieflings. Rakshasas are beastlike creatures that retain their fiendish heritage and operate as devils, themselves. Kendra, however, also originated the Tabaxi race through breeding with humans. Tabaxi have almost no connection to their fiendish heritage and are mortal in all but ancestry.

Kendra is a morally neutral godfiend, usually only taking a truly "good" role when it comes to defending his people. Legend says that he specifically sanctioned the Broken Isles for habitation by beastfolk, which is why those lands remain entirely occupied by beastfolk to this day. Kendra is also worshipped by many Undersea creatures, especially those with the ability to live on land.

Kendra's bloodline can be identified in both Rakshasas and Tabaxi through the use of the surnames "Kinta" and "Kendra".

GODDESS OF THE MOON

Lythara is a corrupted goddess who ascended during the Dark Period. She was originally a mortal werewolf queen in Jahimire, ruling amidst godly wars. She achieved godhood through a series of blood sorcery rituals under each blood moon within a year, causing her to claim the lunar dominion. She is also known as the "Queen of the Crimson Hunt" and "Goddess of Lycanthropes".

Lythara is the originator of were-like humanoids throughout Jahimire, typically known as "aboriginals" or "the lokah". The lokah are savage packs that retain a twisted hunger for life's essence, operating as permanently beast-like nomads with enhanced and ritualistic transformations during full moons.

Lythara is a chaotic neutral goddess, often embodying feral destruction but adopting a protective stance toward her followers. Legend claims she cursed Jahimire as a sanctuary for lycanthropes, where blood sorcery and lunar magic flow unchecked. Lythara is also revered by nocturnal predators, chaotic rangers, and blood sorcerers.

Lythara's bloodline can be identified in Lokah clans through the use of the surnames "Lyth" and "Sara".

FATHER OF DRAGONS

Founder of the Mat’Suzeran. Bahamut is a chaotic god, serving primarily his own interests. All dragons are descended from him and his mistress, Tiamat.

MOTHER OF DRAGONS

Wife of Asmodeus. Thought to be permanently sealed in The Abyss. Her tryst with Bahamut created the dragon race.

ASTRAL SERPENT

The only primordial known to have ascended to godhood. Asgorath was a dragon formed from the energies of the Astral Plane itself, raised to godhood nigh-immediately upon creation of the Material Plane. It is said that he protects the fabric of the planes.

LORD OF THE STORM

It is said that the first storm giants were formed from the Allfather's lightning as it collided with the Destiny Ocean.

LADY OF THE FIRE

It is thought that the first fire giants were birthed from the magma of Faem's first volcano, known simply as "The Mother".

LORD OF THE CLOUDS

The first cloud giants were believed to have formed from the breath of Sprin, multiplying by the hundreds much like his many faces.

LORD OF THE HILLS

Hill giants are connected to mountain and hills by the stones they rose out of in the beginning of the Material. It is thought that many giantkin and even orcs are connected in much the same way.

LORD OF THE FROST

Frost giants rose out of the snow with the express purpose to build Jotunheim, serving Loki and his whims. His brother, the Allfather, cast him out. Frost giants remain as nomads to this day as a result.

LADY OF THE STONE

Just as stone awaits and never changes, so do the stone giants. It is believed that Kamenna has lived longer than all giant gods, resting in her halls undisturbed and unchanged, weathered only by time.