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Guide to Minor Deities - '''Seraphina Dawnshroud'''
 
Guide to Minor Deities - '''Seraphina Dawnshroud'''
  
'''Almos''', known as The Hidden
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'''Almos''', known as The Hidden. Twinned with Mara due to the intertwined nature of both Dreams and Nightmares.
  
He is not known to be one of those who ascended as per the known history of Velandor. It is therefore theorised that he is older than our world.
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He is not known to be one of those who ascended as per the known history of Velandor. It is believed that he pre-dates this event, though little is known about this.  
  
  
 
'''Mara''' who is known to have been associated with Asmodeus, Supreme Master of the Nine Hells.
 
'''Mara''' who is known to have been associated with Asmodeus, Supreme Master of the Nine Hells.
  
It is believed that he dras his power from the continued nighmare of all beings. From their fears, their phobias and the irrational.  
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It is believed that he draws his power from the continued nightmare of all beings. From their fears, their phobias and the irrational.  
  
 
Those who are rumoured to be his most devout followers and supporters are often haunted by waking nightmares, voices calling to them, bouts of madness and accounts of unimaginable, indescribable horrors.
 
Those who are rumoured to be his most devout followers and supporters are often haunted by waking nightmares, voices calling to them, bouts of madness and accounts of unimaginable, indescribable horrors.
 
 
Who is this God person anyway - '''Oolon Colluphid'''
 
 
As per the history of Velandor, our gods ascended from our people by means of absorbing the raw energy of creation. Why would such power be shared amongst others? Why would someone not wish to
 
  
 
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===Zanotah===
 
===Zanotah===
  
*Planar Theory (3rd Edition) - '''Archanist''' '''Xiveus'''
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*Planar Theory (3rd Edition) - '''Arcanist''' '''Xiveus'''
 
*It has in the past been proven that, outside of the Material Plane and within the vast expanse of the Astral Sea there are a number of other planes of existence. Adjacent to the Material Plane you will find the Feywild and Shadowfell. Deeper into the Astral Sea you find the Elemental Planes of Air, Water, Fire and Earth. It is known only to few that within adjacent planes there exists Demiplanes. Whilst there are tales of so called Dread planes, filled with countless horrors there is little is known about them and little more is known about their existence nor how to traverse to such realms. Logically speaking should there be such Demiplanes adjacent to the Shadowfell, there may well be such planes adjacent to the Feywild to ensure a cosmic balance. Based upon this assumption, it is here that the Demiplane where Almos resides and rules over.
 
*It has in the past been proven that, outside of the Material Plane and within the vast expanse of the Astral Sea there are a number of other planes of existence. Adjacent to the Material Plane you will find the Feywild and Shadowfell. Deeper into the Astral Sea you find the Elemental Planes of Air, Water, Fire and Earth. It is known only to few that within adjacent planes there exists Demiplanes. Whilst there are tales of so called Dread planes, filled with countless horrors there is little is known about them and little more is known about their existence nor how to traverse to such realms. Logically speaking should there be such Demiplanes adjacent to the Shadowfell, there may well be such planes adjacent to the Feywild to ensure a cosmic balance. Based upon this assumption, it is here that the Demiplane where Almos resides and rules over.
  
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*Dream Interpretation for the Uninitiated - '''Vessel of the First Seer'''
 
*Dream Interpretation for the Uninitiated - '''Vessel of the First Seer'''
*To truly interpret the dreams of others, one must ask for guidance from Almos. It is from him that our hopes and dreams are provided, it is through his power that dreams come to us, to soothe us in our time of need. He guides all and grants us safety from nightmares. Without him, we could not hope or dream, and without hopes and dreams he would not be.
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*To truly interpret the dreams of others, one must seek guidance from Almos. It is from him that our hopes and dreams are provided, it is through his power that dreams come to us, to soothe us in our time of need and grant us safety from our nightmares. Without him, we could not hope or dream, and without hopes and dreams he would not be.
 
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==The King's Plan==
 
==The King's Plan==
  
*As you enter the palace, you notice a stronger presence than previous. The guard has doubled, you see with every few guard patrols there is now a mage keeping a watchful eye.  
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*As you enter the palace, you notice a stronger presence than previous. The guard has doubled, you see with every few guard patrols there is now a mage keeping a watchful eye.
 
*Plan
 
*Plan
 
**Protection of his family
 
**Protection of his family
***This is in hand, more guards, all vetted and with contingencies.  
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***This is in hand, more guards, all vetted and with contingencies.
***The king and family can escape at a moments notice and the High Priestess has instructions to continue  
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***The king and family can escape at a moments notice and the High Priestess has instructions to continue
  
  

Revision as of 23:15, 20 March 2024

Recap

  • Visited the tailor and placed your orders
  • Visited an Inn.....
  • Concluded research within the Grand Archive

Research

Djinn

Guide to Minor Deities - Seraphina Dawnshroud

Almos, known as The Hidden. Twinned with Mara due to the intertwined nature of both Dreams and Nightmares.

He is not known to be one of those who ascended as per the known history of Velandor. It is believed that he pre-dates this event, though little is known about this.


Mara who is known to have been associated with Asmodeus, Supreme Master of the Nine Hells.

It is believed that he draws his power from the continued nightmare of all beings. From their fears, their phobias and the irrational.

Those who are rumoured to be his most devout followers and supporters are often haunted by waking nightmares, voices calling to them, bouts of madness and accounts of unimaginable, indescribable horrors.

Zanotah

  • Planar Theory (3rd Edition) - Arcanist Xiveus
  • It has in the past been proven that, outside of the Material Plane and within the vast expanse of the Astral Sea there are a number of other planes of existence. Adjacent to the Material Plane you will find the Feywild and Shadowfell. Deeper into the Astral Sea you find the Elemental Planes of Air, Water, Fire and Earth. It is known only to few that within adjacent planes there exists Demiplanes. Whilst there are tales of so called Dread planes, filled with countless horrors there is little is known about them and little more is known about their existence nor how to traverse to such realms. Logically speaking should there be such Demiplanes adjacent to the Shadowfell, there may well be such planes adjacent to the Feywild to ensure a cosmic balance. Based upon this assumption, it is here that the Demiplane where Almos resides and rules over.


Elswith

  • Dream Interpretation for the Uninitiated - Vessel of the First Seer
  • To truly interpret the dreams of others, one must seek guidance from Almos. It is from him that our hopes and dreams are provided, it is through his power that dreams come to us, to soothe us in our time of need and grant us safety from our nightmares. Without him, we could not hope or dream, and without hopes and dreams he would not be.


The King's Plan

  • As you enter the palace, you notice a stronger presence than previous. The guard has doubled, you see with every few guard patrols there is now a mage keeping a watchful eye.
  • Plan
    • Protection of his family
      • This is in hand, more guards, all vetted and with contingencies.
      • The king and family can escape at a moments notice and the High Priestess has instructions to continue


High above the city square

Globes of light float in mid-air

Higher still, against the night

Clockwork angels bathed in light