Nor Galad (4e Campaign Setting)/DM Pantheon

DM Pantheon Information
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Gods in the realm of Nor Galad are not actually "gods" per se. Gods in NG are merely beings that have transcended mortality, and descended into a state of ultimate power. Gods and Spirits also do not control everything that is happening on the world- a storm that is happening is more likely the result of weather pattern than the angry wrath of a being of the seas. Gods in Nor Galad however vie for power, and in return give strength to worshipers-a farmer worshiping the god of harvest may in fact receive a better harvest- but this is directly related to the good will of the god- unless the god is extremely malevolent (and gods who meddle like this usually don't last long)- the god will not negatively influence a harvest, and let nature take it's course (part of their agreement with the primal spirits of the world). Of course, most of the time, "gods" do not look after these matters--the nature spirits, who help guard the world, and human beings in the course, do- but gods provide a beacon of hope, healing, and community on the planet of Sentia.

In NG there are five main types of beings with god-like power that could be considered to be part of the Pantheon:The Demons and Devils, The Gods and Primordials, and the Spirits.


 * The Demons have a limited hierarchy, based on carnage and warfare, with "The Destroyer" as the top demon, capable of godlike power. The Destroyer would be Chaotic Evil.
 * Devils have a strict hierarchy, with an empire, and civilization, interacting with other creatures through the Devil City, which is in the first layer of hell. Asmodeous is a powerful, cunning ruler at the top of the hierarchy: he would be considered Lawful Evil.
 * The Gods are what most people in the campaign consider to be the only true gods. These include the Sky Dragon, god of the sky, caretaker of the sun, "father" of the Dragonborn race (also known as the Platinum Dragon, comparable to Bahumat) Slegor, god of the earth and mountains, creator of the dwarves (comparable to Moradin) Wind-Gwendalin, goddess/patron of wind, trade, travel, luck: from her thoughts sprung the Halfings, comparable to Avandra) and many more.
 * Many "gods", "demons", and "devils" are in fact members of the race known as "The Ancients" ([immenssly] powerful god like beings that are a recuring theme and mythos in all my stories) --many gods do not even understand their history and background themselves. Devils and Demons are almost directly related to the "Asmodouns" (for lack of a better term), as wel as Taerora's power--the Asmodeouns themselves were a branch of the Ancients. 

Demons
The demonic hierarchy is very simple. It's based on who's the strongest. Some demons are very intelligent, working with other demons and lesser demons to create armies, and others are volatile and dangerous. Despite the power struggles that go on between the demons, the Destroyer rules over them all.

The destroyer is (or rather, was) an ancient "diety", a god who once held the title of Asmodeous.

History of the Destroyer: The Destroyer was part of an ancient band of warriors on a forgotten planet that was destroyed a struggle between many powerful races. At this point in time, the destroyer, was named asmodeous, which was the title of the strongest warrior on the planet, and the planet' s name as well. Asmodeous was somehow infected with a virus designed only to wipe out mechanical life forms, which was tainted with dark magic. This rest of his team was killed by powerful combatants of one of the warring races. Asmodeous went mad with grief, and the dangerous virus designed only to destroy the planet infected him as well. This planet was much older than Sentia. The floating "demons" that the creator diety Found were the torn, floating form of the Destroyer, containing all the essence of the beings of his planet, a power that only those who held the title of Asmodeous (and only a few) posses. As he came back into existence, the destroyer resurrected his planet (albeit, with the same curse he had) in the newly created abyss. The destroyer was so powerful that when he was transferred to the he abyss, he single handedly defeated a handful of the primordials who tried to reclaim the area.-and of course the later wars. The tieflings are descendant from Asmodeous- the first Tiefling was the son of Asmodeous, who was in conception when the planet was destroyed. He eventually came into being from his Resurrection by the Destroyer. He was not infected with the strange mechanical virus, and led a group of warriors in a new direction. The Destroyer is immensly intelligent, and revels in blood shed- the only thing that can keep his mind sated, and away from the ironic "inner demons" he posses.

Devils
Unlike the demonic hierarchy, the devil hierarchy is extremely complicated. The devil hierarchy is ruled by Impron, who holds the title Asmodeous. Impron was one of the "early people" (related to the Tieflings) who was alive during the creation of Sentia by the creator Goddess. At this time, he was comparable to modern day Imps, with all the stealth and cunning to go with it. Using these skills, Impron stole part of the sun, gaining immense power and unleashing heat and flame onto Sentia. The creator goddess was still much more powerful, and banished Impron and his followers to the place now known as the Nine Hells. Impron and his followers became the modern day devils that exist today.

Things that are different...
Devils in Nor Galad are more much hospitable than their more Blasphemous counterparts in other campaigns...but still just as devious. The first layer of hell is open to all travelers, and his a huge trading city rivaling even the famed City of Brass.

The Gods (Immortals)
Immortals is the term used to refer to Angels, and the pantheon of Gods and Goddesses that live in the Astral Sea that they serve and protect. For those who have played DnD before, this is a very familiar Pantheon setup. They are called Immortals (and not "Gods) by scholars because although they are powerful, they are not true Gods (there are no true gods in Nor Galad), they are merely beings heightened beyond mortal existence, that care to focus on the humble planet of Sentia. For all practical purposes however, the Immortals are Gods, and are known as Gods to the majority of people on the planet.

What are they?
The term "Ancients" refers to a large group of extremely advanced beings. The true "Ancients" have evolved beyond mere mortal comprehensions. The lowest tiers (such as gods, devils, demons) are deities on planets throughout the world. Theoretically, the Elder Dragons had power comparable to some Ancients. The "Necromancer" responsible for the Elder's demise may have been an higher level Ancient one.

Main Types

 * Gods, demons, devils, dragons
 * The "Uknown" ones
 * The Sup-Humans

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