Deva

The Gods of India like to remind the other pantheons that the Deva are still widely worshiped as one of the worlds largest religions; thousands of years after the historic founding of the religion. The Deva strive to achieve enlightenment, attempting to escape the bonds of the universe, and the iron grip of Fate herself.

The Deva believe that all of reality is an illusion, and none of it truly exists which seta them at heavy odds against the rest of the world's Pantheons for their rather unique world view. They manage to maintain a presence in the Divine political scene --despite the Yazata's insistance that the Deva are the true demons -- through their continued massive involvement with the world.

Agni - The twin headed Fire God serves as the messenger of the Deva, and is the conduit in which offerings travel from humanity to the Divine. He embodies both ideals of flame, the fire which consumes and destroys, and also the fire that brings forth creation and desire.

Ganesha - The Elephant God of Obstacles, both the creation and destruction. He is a patron of wisdom, often guiding his followers to solutions they would never have thought of.

Kali - Goddess of Destruction, Kali is a Mother Goddess who is merciless in her protection of her charges. As Shiva's wife, she aids him in matters of destruction, bringing all things to their eventual end, and is one of the most fearsome of her pantheon.

Parvati - The Pinnacle of Motherly Duty, Paravati is whom all Hindu women look to. Devoted and loving, Paravati is the beloved wife of Shiva who offers sweet consul and gentle admonishment when needed.

Shiva - Lord of Destruction and one of the Triumrti, Shiva is the end of all things. With skin dyed white for He has skin dyed white from ashes, and long matted hair, not the most attractive of the Deva, but not as terrifying as his wife Kali. Despite his role as the great destroyer, he is not looked down on, for he is integral in the continuation of the universe.

Vishnu - The God of protection serves as one of the Triumrti as the great maintainer to Brahma's creator and Shiva's destroyer. Vishnu has a colossal personality, and has visited the world many times through his different Avataras.

Brahma - Brahma is one of the Triumrti, Lord of Creation, and is the font from which all things in the universe originate from. Distant from his own Creation, Brahma watches from afar as the universe rotates around him, never-blinking.

Indra - One of the Ancient Kings of the Deva, Indra is a fickle and temperamental Storm God; still resentful over the curse that prompted his abdication of the throne. The fact that he had to be ransomed back to the Triumrti is a sticking point that taints all interactions between Indra and the three to this day.

Lakshmi - Goddess of Wealth, Fertility, and general Success, Lakshmi is the wife of Vishnu and is known to approach her husband and the other Deva on behalf of mortal prayers that are not being heard in a timely manner.

Sarasvati - Goddess of Art, Wisdom, Music, and Inspiration, Sarasvati is a personification of the waters of the universe, the energy that flows from Brahma's thoughts. She has gifted her name to one of India's powerful rivers.

Surya - The God of the Sun and Stars, Surya is at once capable of benevolence and malevolence. From the scorching heat that wilts crops to the gentle rays of the dawn after a dark night.

Yama - God of Death, Yama is diligent in his task of deciding the path of reincarnation for every soul that passes through his realm. It is his review of a soul's worldly deeds that allows ascent or descent among the planes of existence.