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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. | + | {{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. | ||
| − | + | == 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. | ||
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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.
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.
