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Deities

Introduction to the Deities of Aetheria

In Aetheria, the gods do not reign—they survive. Once allies and equals to the dragons, the divine now cower in the shadows, hunted by their former brethren. The Sundering’s chaos set the stage for harmony, but a catastrophic act of magic, the casting of the first 10th-level spell, turned balance into betrayal. This spell, known as The Devourer’s Binding, forever altered the dragons’ nature. No longer sustained by mortal prey or elemental energy, they were cursed to draw their strength from consuming gods.

The fallout was swift and brutal. Faced with starvation, dragons turned on their celestial kin, beginning a relentless hunt for divine sustenance. Now, the gods of VeilRift live in hiding—some buried deep within the earth, others shrouded in veils of secrecy, gathering small bands of devoted followers. Faith survives only in whispers, and worship is a dangerous act of defiance.

But the rifts, seeking to prevent the collapse of Aetheria, intervene in their own enigmatic way. They have been drawing gods from other realms for centuries, casting them into the dragons’ web like flies to a spider. Some gods adapt, rallying mortal resistance and forging new domains in VeilRift. Others fall, consumed by the dragons or lost in the chaos.

Faith in a Fractured World

Faith in Aetheria reflects the fractured nature of the realm itself:

  • Worship of Dragons: For much of the population, the dragons are the true divine, their overwhelming power leaving little room for rival faiths.

  • Casual Devotion: Deities are honored in passing—for safe passage, a bountiful harvest, or protection in desperate times—but few mortals place them above the dragons.

  • The Devout Few: True worshippers of the gods are rare but unshakable. Often driven underground, these zealots cling to their faith, spreading their cause in defiance of the dragons’ hunger.

The Dragons' Dominance

Dragons are not just predators; they are deities in their own right, though unwilling ones:

  • Sustenance of Divinity: Dragons survive only by consuming gods, a bitter reality that fractures their once-majestic unity.

  • The Hunt: Relentless and cunning, dragons employ loyal followers, arcane spells, and raw power to track down hidden gods.

  • Rivalries of Survival: Even among dragons, alliances are fleeting, as competition for divine prey forces them into conflict.

Aetheria’s Fragile Balance

The interplay between gods, dragons, and mortals shapes the fabric of Aetheria. Dungeon Masters can explore:

  • Divine Resistance: Gods forging secret alliances with mortals to reclaim their power.

  • Draconic Conflict: Rival dragons vying for dominion over divine prey, creating a battlefield of titanic power.

  • Faith in Crisis: Mortals questioning their loyalty to gods or dragons, struggling to find hope in a world of chaos.

"Here, even the divine must adapt—or perish. For in VeilRift, survival is not granted, it is earned."
— Nilander Amig, Lorekeeper of Aetheria

Deities

  • Sylvara, the Verdant Warden – Nature, Balance, Growth

    Kaelun, the Forgefather – Creation, Craftsmanship, Fire

    Nocthera, the Whispering Shadow – Secrets, Stealth, Shadows

    Saarith, the Starweaver – Cosmic Insight, Fate, Stars

    Luminaris, the Radiant Sentinel – Light, Protection, Purification

    Veilora, the Fractured Protector – Sacrifice, Protection, Light and Shadow

    Infernael, the Unbroken Flame – Fire, Ambition, Renewal

    Cryonax, the Frost Guardian – Ice, Preservation, Endurance

    Floragon, the Sylvan Guardian – Earth, Life, Renewal

    Umbraxis, the Shadow Manipulator – Secrets, Fear, The Unknown

    Thyraxis, the Warden of Time – Time, Preservation, Chronomancy

  • Asmodeus – Tyranny, Sin, Devils (Archdevil elevated to godhood)

    Auril – Cold, Winter

    Bahamut – Justice, Honor, Nobility (Dragon God)

    Bane – Tyranny, Fear, Hatred

    Chauntea – Agriculture, Life, Growth

    Corellon Larethian – Art, Magic, the Elves

    Cyric – Lies, Deception, Death

    Eldath – Peace, Quiet, Tranquility

    Helm – Protection, Guardianship, Vigilance

    Ilmater – Endurance, Suffering, Martyrdom

    Kelemvor – Death, Judgement, the Afterlife

    Lathander – Renewal, Birth, Dawn

    Leira – Illusion, Mists, Mystery

    Lolth – Spiders, Drow, Deception

    Malar – Beasts, Bloodlust, the Hunt

    Mask – Shadows, Thieves, Secrecy

    Mielikki – Forests, Rangers, Nature

    Moradin – Creation, Dwarves, the Forge

    Mystra – Magic, Knowledge, the Weave

    Oghma – Knowledge, Invention, Inspiration

    Selûne – Moon, Navigation, Stars

    Shar – Loss, Secrets, Darkness

    Silvanus – Nature, the Wild, Druids

    Sune – Love, Beauty, Passion

    Talos – Storms, Destruction, Chaos

    Tempus – War, Honor, Battle

    Tiamat – Greed, Envy, Dragons (Dragon Goddess of Evil)

    Torm – Duty, Loyalty, Righteousness

    Tymora – Luck, Fortune, Adventure

    Umberlee – Seas, Storms, Wrath

  • Devoured Gods (Confirmed)

    Amaunator (Forgotten Realms) – God of the Sun, Law, and Time.

    • Devoured in a desperate battle against Emberon, the volcanic dragon.

    Tharizdun (Greyhawk) – God of Eternal Darkness, Destruction, Entropy.

    • Consumed by a coalition of dragons who feared his growing influence over the Rifts.

    Vaprak (Forgotten Realms, Monster Deities) – God of Ogres and Trolls.

    • Slain and devoured by Cyclonix during a storm over the Aether Streams.

    Loviatar (Forgotten Realms) – Goddess of Pain and Torture.

    • Trapped and consumed by Cryonax, who turned her screams into icy winds.

    Erythnul (Greyhawk) – God of Slaughter.

    • Defeated by the combined might of Geonid and Floragon in a trap set amidst shattered islands.

    Jergal (Forgotten Realms) – Former God of Death and Order.

    • Sacrificed himself to shield mortals from Umbraxis’s wrath, devoured in the process.

    Fenmarel Mestarine (Forgotten Realms, Elven Deity) – God of Outcasts and Isolation.

    • Lured by Sylvara to an ambush and consumed by the forest dragons.

    Hruggek (Forgotten Realms, Monster Deities) – God of Bugbears.

    • Hunted and consumed by Kaelun's elemental forges in a fiery clash.

    Vecna (Core D&D) – God of Secrets and Necromancy.

    • Outmaneuvered by Nocthera, then delivered to the dragons as a bargaining chip.

    Ghaunadaur (Forgotten Realms, Drow Deity) – God of Slime, Oozes, and Destruction.

    • Engulfed and devoured by Floragon in a battle of overwhelming natural forces.

    Missing Gods (Status Unknown)

    Bhaal (Forgotten Realms) – God of Murder.

    • Last seen during a massive Rift anomaly, his fate remains a mystery.

    Hlal (Dragonlance, Draconic Deity) – Goddess of Humor and Storytelling.

    • Believed to be in hiding, crafting tales of resistance against the dragons.

    Auppenser (Forgotten Realms) – God of Mentalism and Psionics.

    • Vanished in a mysterious Rift collapse, suspected to be wandering the Aether Streams.

    Ilsensine (Greyhawk, Monster Deities) – God of Mind Flayers.

    • Rumored to have been trapped in an endless mental duel with Saarith.

    Laogzed (Core D&D, Monster Deities) – God of Hunger and Rot.

    • Disappeared after attempting to consume Rift energy, its outcome unknown.

    Mystryl (Forgotten Realms) – Original Goddess of Magic.

    • Her fragmented essence is believed to linger as anomalies across VeilRift.

    Zehir (Core D&D, Nentir Vale) – God of Darkness and Poison.

    • Fled into the Veil but has not been seen in centuries.

    Bastet (Historical Pantheon) – Goddess of Cats, Protection, and Pleasure.

    • Rumored to lead a small underground resistance against the dragons.

    Shargaas (Forgotten Realms, Monster Deities) – God of Night and Stealth.

    • Rumored to be plotting revenge from deep within a hidden cavern.

    Vhaeraun (Forgotten Realms) – God of Male Drow.

    • Disappeared after a disastrous attempt to rally Rift anomalies for power.

    Legends of the Lost (Mythic or Questionable Status)

    Takhisis (Dragonlance) – Queen of Darkness.

    • Her presence is whispered in the Aether Streams, though she has not been seen.

    Kas (Core D&D) – God of Treachery.

    • Rumored to have vanished after a battle with Vecna, his fate uncertain.

    Moander (Forgotten Realms) – God of Decay.

    • Lost in a collapsing floating isle, his remnants rumored to empower a new faction.

    Bane (Revenant) (Forgotten Realms) – An avatar of Bane believed to still wander VeilRift.

    Myrkul (Forgotten Realms) – Former God of Death.

    • Last seen drifting into a Rift anomaly, leaving no trace.

    Auril (Forgotten Realms) – Goddess of Cold and Winter.

    • Her icy presence is felt in the north, but no one knows if she remains whole.

    Yeenoghu (Core D&D, Monster Deities) – Demon Prince of Gnolls.

    • Vanished after his forces were overwhelmed in VeilRift’s wilderness.

    Primus (Core D&D) – God of Law and Order.

    • Dissolved into VeilRift’s chaos, his followers maintain hope for his return.

    Savras (Forgotten Realms) – God of Divination and Fate.

    • Lost while attempting to predict the outcomes of VeilRift’s anomalies.

    Blibdoolpoolp (Greyhawk, Monster Deities) – God of Kuo-Toa.

    • Rumored to have been drawn into an underwater Rift anomaly, her fate unknown.

  • The Draconic Feast

    Divine Fallout

    Echoes of Divinity

    Mortal Faith and Survival

    The Cycle of Power