Demi-gods

Quasi-divine beings who either serve, or are aspects of the full gods as avatars, manifestations, or masks. There are dozens of these, some only existing for a short time or a limited purpose, before rejoining their gods. All are immortal and of immense power, some have worshipers and may grant divine spells. Some demi-gods are former mortals elevated to divinity by a god for great virtue or service. This class of beings is called Heroes.


Some of the better known demi-gods include:

Lemminik

Demi-god of wisdom, guidance, and conscience (Hephemia): the small voice urging to do the right thing, providing good advice. Appears as a kindly old man of the viewer's race. His symbol is the glowing candle.

Dimmu

Demi-god of protection and defense (Desdera): stands up for the weak and innocent, protecting against bullies, abusers, and aggressors. Appears as a towering knight in plate mail with a massive sword and shield. His symbol is the golden shield.

Cuda

Demi-goddess of beasts (Matemator): defends animals against overuse and abuse, and encourages their flourishing. Appears as a lithe young woman of the viewer's race, wearing a robe of grass and surrounded by small animals. Her symbol is the raised paw.

The Old Mother

Demi-goddess of time and ageing (Raketra): watches over the flow of time and the ageing of beings, protecting the elderly. Appears as an ancient crone of the viewer's race in a worn black hooded robe. Her symbol is the gnarled walking stick.

Brak

Demi-god of violence and aggression (Hrux): force of gratuitous destruction, ruin, and brutality, encourages beings to solve problems with violence. Appears as a huge, ugly young male of the viewer's race with spikes sticking out of His flesh. His symbol is the spiked gauntlet.

Xaaxx

Demi-goddess of disease and injury (Ikbrix): spreader of plagues, prolonger of illness, preventer of healing. Appears as a tall, emaciated, diseased, and wounded female of the viewer's race. Her symbol is the suppurating wound.