It has been the nature of mortals to tell stories since the days of their creation. The most common topics, with the possible exception of tales of love, are stories about the deities. Mortals have always personified their gods, attributing to their forms that are similar to their own. Even the most unusual of deities is described in a way that relates easily to the humanoid form.
As Scholars of the Planes, our research has brought us in contact with tales of these beings. Many of these tales share a theme and specific elements in common. We have created a list of the deities and described them using these common elements and themes.
It is however, important to note that there were also tales that varied wildly from the norm. While it was important for this particular work that we cast aside these variant tales, they should not be ignored entirely. Mortals of Ventus have had direct contact with a few beings that appeared to be deities. Each of these creatures has, from what we understand, been very similar to the common description attributed to that god. But those experiences have been limited in nature and may not be representative of the whole.
As observers of the nature of mortal worship, we have come to wonder about the nature of these deities. Are we made in their image, or do we create their appearances based on our needs?
The goal of the following text is simply to describe the commonly accepted attributes of the beings we worship. Hopefully this will provide a foundation for discussion of any deeper truths about the deities, rather than a statement of fact about creatures we may never be able to fully understand.
As Scholars of the Planes, our research has brought us in contact with tales of these beings. Many of these tales share a theme and specific elements in common. We have created a list of the deities and described them using these common elements and themes.
It is however, important to note that there were also tales that varied wildly from the norm. While it was important for this particular work that we cast aside these variant tales, they should not be ignored entirely. Mortals of Ventus have had direct contact with a few beings that appeared to be deities. Each of these creatures has, from what we understand, been very similar to the common description attributed to that god. But those experiences have been limited in nature and may not be representative of the whole.
As observers of the nature of mortal worship, we have come to wonder about the nature of these deities. Are we made in their image, or do we create their appearances based on our needs?
The goal of the following text is simply to describe the commonly accepted attributes of the beings we worship. Hopefully this will provide a foundation for discussion of any deeper truths about the deities, rather than a statement of fact about creatures we may never be able to fully understand.
