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Folder: Religions
Title: The Pantheon of Ashenveil
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# The Pantheon of Ashenveil
## Overview
The dominant religion throughout Ashenveil recognizes a pantheon of divine beings collectively known as the Nine Lights.
Rather than ruling over every detail of mortal life, each deity represents ideals, responsibilities, and natural forces that guide civilization.
Most people honor several gods throughout their lives rather than worshiping only one.
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## The Nine Lights
• Aureon — Light, Justice, Leadership
• Lysara — Life, Healing, Mercy
• Tharos — War, Courage, Honor
• Sylvaine — Nature, Seasons, Wildlife
• Neris — Sea, Storms, Travel
• Vesper — Knowledge, Wisdom, Discovery
• Morvain — Death, Memory, Rest
• Kaelis — Trade, Craftsmanship, Prosperity
• Nyra — Moon, Fate, Dreams
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## Worship
Different professions naturally favor different deities.
Farmers often pray to Sylvaine.
Sailors honor Neris.
Scholars seek Vesper.
Knights swear oaths before Aureon.
Healers devote themselves to Lysara.
Nearly everyone offers prayers to Morvain when loved ones die.
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## Unity
Although disagreements exist between temples, the Nine Lights are considered parts of a single divine order.
Rejecting one god entirely is uncommon.
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## Related Pages
• Temples
• Festivals
• Funeral Rites
• Ancient Faiths