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This page lists the Lesser Gods and Idols in Gaia.
The Lesser Gods and Lesser Idols
The Lesser Gods and Lesser Idols
The Lesser Gods in Gaia are mighty heroes or leaders that, through their actions and sacrifices, have ascended to lesser godhood. Being a lesser god simply means that you are immortal, however, not all-powerful. In fact, most lesser gods derive their powers from Gods and Goddesses as payment for their unending servitude to them and are often considered to have a microcosm of their master's true power. Additionally, Lesser Gods cannot pass the Divine Gates and are bound to the non-Divine planes of existence.
The road to becoming a Lesser God is not a direct one, and it is very difficult to achieve as many have tried and failed to ascend. Once ascended though, it is possible, albeit very, very difficult, to continue ascension into actual godhood. There has only ever been one (rumored) case of this, and that is with the Raven Queen. As a Lesser God, it is common to gain a following, and once this following grows in size enough, then the Lesser God can attempt ascension by overthrowing his or her master.
Lesser Gods are fairly common in Gaia and are worshiped in many different facets across the continents. Some hold more of a cult-like following, while others follow much of the practices of a standard religion. Clusters of their followers may exists sporadically across the world, and need not be located in one, single area. In general, believing in these beings is not looked at very positively, and in some cases, worship has been made illegal; they often get the rep of being more of a cult leader than a form of a god or goddess.
In any case, it cannot be denied the power these beings hold, especially in recent times since society is slowing moving away from religion and more towards magic and technology.
Before the Reckonings, eight of the Deities of Chaos each forged a sentient weapon using the life force of a greater fiend and gave the weapon to a chosen champion in Gaia to use to defeat the Deities of Order. These weapons are worshiped as idols of death and war.
A single creature of many minds, Ceratos reveled in chaos. Ceratos tells their followers that chaos brings clarity and destruction begets rebirth.
Deisrat, the Twilight Phoenix, is a giant purple bird with fire-like wings and three eyes of onyx. She is worshiped by many nomadic and primitive societies in Gaia and is largely considered to be a the deity of light and trickery. She now speaks to the minds of those who lie spurned and angry at night, calling them to unlock their inner flame and let Desirat aid them in their vengeance.
Naviask is the deity of nature and life. He and his followers currently seek to heal the devastation and ruin that still plague the world leftover from the Reckonings.
Quajath was either created or birthed by Torog, and acted as his scout during the battles of the Great Reckonings. Quajath is the deity of nature and war.
The Hag Mother is the deity of knowledge and trickery. She wanders the land, making deals with people in dire straits, offering the power to save themselves in return for their service.
The Luxon is believed to have came to Gaia when it was a cold, dark, empty world, before the other gods existed. Alone, it embraced the lifeless place, destroying its own body. Its destruction brought light and life to the world and gave birth to the elements.
The Traveler finds enjoyment in mischief and pranks, but rarely seeks genuine harm. He is the deity of trickery and joy.
Uk'otoa is an emotionally manipulative deity with the driving goal of having the three seals holding him captive unlocked. He is the deity of knowledge and tempest.
Uk'otoa is an emotionally manipulative deity with the driving goal of having the three seals holding him captive unlocked.
Xalias is the deity of life and light. Xalias is the right hand of the Arch Heart and wanders Gaia to make up for the sins of the Reckonings and prevent another devastating war. Her followers attempt to heal war-scarred lands and repair the natural world.
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