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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.
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{{tocright}}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:  
 
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. His symbol is the glowing candle.  
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== Lemminik ==
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Demi-god of wisdom, guidance, and conscience (Hephemia): the small voice urging to do the right thing, providing good advice. 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. His symbol is the golden shield.  
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== Dimmu ==
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Demi-god of protection and defense (Desdera): stands up for the weak and innocent, protecting against bullies, abusers, and aggressors. His symbol is the golden shield.  
  
'''Cuda''', demi-goddess of beasts (Matemator): defends animals against overuse and abuse, and encourages their flourishing. Her symbol is the raised paw.  
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== Cuda ==
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Demi-goddess of beasts (Matemator): defends animals against overuse and abuse, and encourages their flourishing. 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. Her symbol is the gnarled walking stick.  
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== The Old Mother ==
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Demi-goddess of time and ageing (Raketra): watches over the flow of time and the ageing of beings, protecting the elderly. 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. His symbol is the spiked gauntlet.
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== Brak ==
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Demi-god of violence and aggression (Hrux): force of gratuitous destruction, ruin, and brutality, encourages beings to solve problems with violence. His symbol is the spiked gauntlet.
  
'''Xaaxx''', demi-goddess of disease and injury (Ikbrix): spreader of plagues, prolonger of illness, preventer of healing. Her symbol is the suppurating wound.
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== Xaaxx ==
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Demi-goddess of disease and injury (Ikbrix): spreader of plagues, prolonger of illness, preventer of healing. Her symbol is the suppurating wound.

Revision as of 16:15, 3 January 2020

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. 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. His symbol is the golden shield.

Cuda

Demi-goddess of beasts (Matemator): defends animals against overuse and abuse, and encourages their flourishing. 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. 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. His symbol is the spiked gauntlet.

Xaaxx

Demi-goddess of disease and injury (Ikbrix): spreader of plagues, prolonger of illness, preventer of healing. Her symbol is the suppurating wound.