June 2023
This post is about the BrDim pantheon of deities, who exist but aren’t largely fleshed out lore-wise—as in: they do not have fully developed mythos on the level of, say, the Greek pantheon. There is some general lore covered below, but mostly what’s important for the historical formation of the Broken Dimensions universe (and [ x ] specifically).
Important reference material: "The Timeline" (UNPUBLISHED)
The Eternal Gods
Solorana — mother goddess, creator of all life and eternal source of light, counterpart to the Eternal Darkness. Created the physical universe as its inhabitants know it, starting with earth, as a combined effort with her sibling, Andareis.
Common depictions include: an inhumanly tall woman (ranging from 8’ to 20’ depending on culture and context) with thick, coily hair made of sunlight and fire. Her eyes are said to blaze like a white-hot sun, and tattoos of pure light cover her body and glow with the same intensity.
Won the War for Balance and had to destroy her sibling and oldest friend, as per the conditions of war
The Eternal Darkness (Andareis) — darkness given sentient form, came into being simultaneously with Solorana. Holds as much significance to the creation of the universe as Solorana, but is regarded as the harbinger of darkness and death.
Often described as a void of darkness, but when they are given a face they are usually shown as a tall being (on par with Solorana) with sleek, white hair and eyes that are actual gateways to the Void.
Name was stricken from record and forbidden from use, but there is no penalty associated with violating that prohibition. It’s what you do and what happens to you after learning it that comes with consequences.
Lost the War for Balance in Era 1 (the Creation Era). Was banished with great sorrow and had their physical form obliterated
First-Generation Gods
Created by Solorana and TED before the War for Balance, the first-gen gods are regarded as individuals and not siblings, nor do they themselves identify as siblings, but they do recognize themselves as a family... of sorts
Xellarian — god of time, first created sentient to ever exist after Solorana and TED
Created the goddesses Ialu and Meyaa, and helped create Eiro and Svaine
Virri — god(dess) of Life, also called Mother Nature, Gaia, Vitalia Cari (“Vital Craft” in the Forgotten Language), the Maker, and others
Created Waulfend, Viabolt, and Kirida, and helped create Eiro
Morsanna — goddess of Death, the one and only.
Helped create Eiro and Maikoa
Cor — goddess of creativity and philosophy
Created Trefas and helped create Hekata and Zarris. Split and/or merged with Litero to create Jacinthe, Arric, Lio, and Iya.
Litero — god of debate, conflict, and Ultimate Truth. Former judge of the afterlife
Helped create Maikoa and Zarris. Split and/or merged with Cor to create Jacinthe, Arric, Lio, and Iya.
The Fate Council
Ialu, Meyaa, Virri, Morsanna, (formerly) Xellarian, and (presently) Altairis
current judges of the Afterlife
Don’t see all of the future, dictate the flow of time, or decide the fate of the multiverse. Instead try to watch the flow of events and decipher Ialu’s prophecies. (Xellarian is largely forbidden and incapable of telling the exact events of the future to anyone, including his prophetic daughter (except for, secretly, Andareis TED).)
Altairis and Xellarian have the ability to travel through time briefly and can (sort of) mind meld with Ialu to see her visions and prophecies clearer, but they’re still only partial and without full context.
The only beings in the entire multiverse to know that Wayfinder (the observatory deity of the whole timeline) truly exists, and know the true nature of the War for Balance (and what exactly happened to Andareis TED when they were banished), save for Solorana.
Second-Generation Gods
Some were born before the war for balance, others after. Only four were created by the rift-battle between Cor and Litero, which ended in their deaths.
Ialu — goddess of dreams and prophecy, created by Xellarian
usually takes the form of a woman whose hair is described as looking like a shattered galaxy, an allusion to the fractal nature of the meaning of dreams and the interpretation of prophecy.
known to be reserved and prone to passive observation of both the goings on of the mortal and immortal realms and the imaginative realm of dreams
Meyaa — goddess of the Void and memory, created by Xellarian
often described as the twin of Ialu, when in reality they are often visual opposites. Meyaa’s defining physical feature is stark, bright hair like her creator
frequently takes a mortal-appearing form and walks among the mortal realms like Ialu, but is more prone to interference, suggesting things forgotten (or that people pretend to forget), or making a show of dissolving into the Void
while Maikoa is regarded as the protector of the remains and physical ties of TED, Meyaa is regarded as the protector of what they became: the Void itself, which some claim has sentience
Eiro — god of technological advancement, created by Xellarian and Morsanna
created the Twin Gods of Innovation and Inspiration, Likero and Tyrani*
eclectic and intelligent in the ways of how things work, from living beings to mechanical mysteries, but is notably bad with social norms and is often identified purely because they seem “plucked out of time” and aloof. Notably always wearing goggles, eye protector, or visual aids of some kind
Waulfend — god of animal life, protector of the wild, created by Virri
often mistaken for a man of the wild, which isn’t too far off the mark. Wears rustic clothing intended to be worn around animals or while exploring the wilderness depending on the circumstances.
mixes with the mortals well, and provides sanctuary for beings of all kinds, but after a few eras, he is decidedly done being a part of the gods’ drama
Mystery husband: a whimsical man no one can quite pinpoint the identity of. Is either a demigod offspring of Trefas (the god of music) or is the god himself. Walf has never acknowledged the rumors.
Viabolt — god of fire, the forge, and smithery, created by Virri
typically a person of solitude, but also of strong opinions and bold laughter. Hair is usually compared to flames or is straight up made of fire
enjoys the company of Eiro immensely, and isn’t bothered by their temerity or lack of social skills. They get along quite well with each other and are often depicted as working together, especially in myths and legends of how new innovations come about
appearance as a man, woman, or otherwise varies
Kirida — goddess of water and water-born natural disasters, created by Virri
easily identified by her thick blue hair, which is usually described as passing her waist in length and often interwoven with seaweed and pinned with coral (varies based on location and bodies of water nearby)
personality is strong and unmoving, yet also able to be swayed with the proper argument. Has a fondness for all things aquatic and enjoys the company of her brother-god, Waulfend.
Svaine — god of healing and medicine, created by Virri and Xellarian
born a war medic, always a war medic. Usually seen wandering between the mortal and immortal/Voidspace planes, phasing in and out as he rambles and works, always trying to solve the mysteries surrounding mortal illnesses (and later, the flagging energy of his colleagues which he never experiences)
is calmed and frequently aided by Kirida, who he considers a close friend, though most would describe their relationship as far surpassing mere friendship
Hekata — god of Magic, created by Cor, Litero, and Virri.
has an important role, and many would be right to say it has gone to his head. Has an ego, and frequently gets it bruised by being arrogant or assuming everyone understands things the way he does (takes after Litero in that sense).
plays an important role in the balance of the universe, and works frequently with Virri and the Fate Council
usually observed wearing flourishy capes and some for of eye protection or visual aid, another god who frequently works with Eiro. Also known for getting dragged into Maikoa’s plots
Maikoa — god(dess) of trickery and protector of Svarenheil and its people (sometimes considered the god of shadows). Created by Cor, Morsanna, and Litero
enjoys intermixing with mortals, but also has their hands too busy to do much more than propose wily plans and deceive people. After they succumb to the Portal of Eternal Darkness, their job frequently involves holding balance and eternally cleaning up the messes that came from their greatest moment of weakness. Harbors a lot of guilt and anxiety, but stands by what they did.
Only becomes the protector of Svarenheil after its formation, and was once the protector of Magic and the Portal of Eternal Darkness. After Svarenheil’s destruction, they become the patron god of the Shades and protector of Void-bound worlds (Darekaeii, later Aetheria and the IAs)
The only known person to ever bring them down from their light-killing panic attacks is Hekata, who has always been their closest companion
Zarris — god of logic, math, and science, created by Xellarian and Litero
greatly resembles a fusion of his creators — white hair, intelligent, near-all-knowing eyes, glowing tattoos
tends to be rather solitary in nature, but thrives among other scholars and innovators in the realms of his favor. Easily distractable, especially by philosophical arguments and new scientific findings (though he always knows which ones are false or only partially correct)
Cerise — goddess of love, emotions, and tactical plans, created by Solorana and Virri
most often seen as a woman, but has been known to take the form of a man should she need to. Frequently in the possession of oranges, known for handing them to people she knows or suspects will get married or otherwise form a union (this is a practice and ability she shares with her priestesses)
pretends to be above the gods’ petty squabbles, but often gets sucked into them anyway
is really very smart and capable in many fields with varying interests, but is often underestimated, being a woman, and brutally uses it to her advantage
cursed so that people see her not as she really is, but as what they desire. Only people who have honest intentions (whether that be in love or life in general) see her true appearance and truly understand her
Trefas — god of music, created by Cor
dear friends with Waulfend and Kirida, who both embody and protect natural forms of music or things that make music naturally (one of his symbols is often some form of song bird or even a siren)
takes many forms, but usually defaults to male
whimsical and aloof in terms of his personality, but can be very practical when he needs to be
Lio — goddess of war and justice, created from the death of Litero and Cor
also attributed as the patron goddess of mothers and daughters, though that usually goes to Virri, Solorana, or Cerise
enjoys presenting herself as unassuming, then taking command when everything falls through. Learns her early tactical skills from Cerise and Zarris, who she eventually grows to be at odds with
Iya — god of peace and negotiation, created from the death of Litero and Cor
Despite his pompous lifestyle and love for attention, he’s one of the most selfless gods and streamlines the profits from his mortal persona as a model straight into the funds of those who need it and is an activist for peace, all through anonymous donation
comes off as an asshole but is just really blunt. Pretends to be clueless, uses the underestimation to his advantage (which he learned from Cerise)
Jacinthe — god(dess) of creativity and true self, created from the death of Litero and Cor
pronouns, appearance, and preferences of all sorts change on the regular and in regards to who exactly needs their help realizing themselves (all about relatability and what people need to see/hear/be inspired by). Often misidentified as a lesser trickster god
cursed similarly to Maikoa in the sense that both of them are forever chasing something—for Maikoa: redemption, for Jacinthe: stability of self
gives good advice but can never seem to take any of it
Arric — god of apathy and laziness, created from the death of Litero and Cor
appearance varies based on culutral perception of laziness. As a result, each person is likely to see a different person when they look at him, but they will always be put off by what they see (“wow, this guy really doesn’t care about anything”)
is quite close to Jacinthe and Maikoa, because while he is the god of apathy and not caring, that means he most frequently follows those who are apathetic and/or lazy, which means he sees a lot of complacency and bad in the multiverse. It has the effect of making him rather apathetic as well—”no one wants to change, they’re all bad”—and turns to people who show him the better side of things, the people who make change
has a shifting reputation, much like his visage, even among the gods, and very few see him as he really is (like with Cerise, they only see what they want to see)
Born BEFORE the War for Balance (Crisis 1): Ialu, Meyaa, Waulfend, Kiridia, Viabolt, Hekata, Maikoa
Born AFTER the War for Balance (Crisis 1): Eiro, Zarris, Cerise, Trefas, Lio, Iya, Jacinthe, Arric. Svaine created during the war.
Third-Generation Gods, Near-Gods, and Disciples of the Gods
Altairis — son of two middle-class Darekaeiins, locked himself in his satellite dimension when he froze it in time. Was alone for centuries in a world where he was the only one truly “alive,” where he was eventually recruited to replace Xellarian in Era 10. Became the new god of time in 2049 E-10.
Heathera (He’tara) — born to a demigod and a follower of Waulfend in a tiny fusion satellite of [ x ], Feldspar, and Tartarus. Became goddess of plant life and research circa. 8,372 E-9 when she tracked down and revitalized Waulfend himself and was rewarded with godhood.
Runs the Gardens of He’tara, a memorial garden created while she was lost searching for Waulfend, which has since become the most well-known botanical research facility and flora sanctuary in the multiverse.
The Death Mage Order — technically classified as demigods. Death Mages were specially-appointed workers who aided Morsanna in working as Death. Each received a Death Scythe and a Separator (a scythe that could temporarily separate the soul from the body) and was given a set amount of souls to reap before their allotted time as a Death Mage (or “Reaper”) was up. The Order was done away with after and the Era 4 disaster that resulted in the massacre of an entire town in the late Second American Republic at the hands of a Death Mage who went rogue and later kept the town's souls captive.
Before Morsanna did away with the Order, the members once formed a gestalt-god (a merged group) to save her from destruction—then, after the dissolution of the order, another group did the same in an attempt to destroy her. After this, she reluctantly stripped the remaining Death Mages of their abilities and power, and even took the lives of some of them herself.
Ciar Eagriss — although he never accepted the title, Ciar Eagriss (born in late Era 9) was offered a spot at Morsanna’s side as her Reaper (a companion, similar to a Death Mage but with more prestige and less of a formality divide). He denied the position, having known more about the old Death Mage Order than anyone else in his time, but he was always reserved that spot; Morsanna has always considered him worthy. His status as “unofficial Death Mage” has earned him a unique award of immortality, given out of righteous judgement.
Unless he falls into the same dark ways as his younger sister Adira, he will remain unchanged by time and will be impossible to kill (though that doesn’t mean he can’t be pushed to the brink). Ciar Eagriss cannot die because Morsanna will not take his life. No one is aware of this outside the Fate Council and Morsanna herself.
Jade Masirii — goddess of stone, jewels, and mining, protector of miners and metalworkers and other related creeds. Appointed by Viabolt and Virri in Era 5 and was prompted to lead a miner uprising in her birth dimension. (Note: has a grudge against Darekaeii, where her homeworld’s slavers originated.) Ascended slowly over time, and realized her uniqueness when her body failed to age. Questioned Viabolt and Virri, and was finally awarded her official title.
One of the more solemn gods, and one of the few who walked among mortals even after the death of Xellarian in Crisis 8. She has become more of a recluse since then, but it is suspected her descendants are now in charge of Feldspar, Ferrish, and Khoshi Major, the homeworld of Adri Zariah-Eagriss, and that she maintains contact with them. The Zariah family and the heads of two Feldsparian districts are recorded as her direct descendants.
She, along with Viabolt, Virri, and Hekata, are responsible for the race known as the Star Souls (and Fire Souls, their Tartarun descendants). Legends say it was a defensive act of creation meant to provide mortals with indestructible defenders in the gods’ absence, but in reality, the five of them got drunk one night and decided to give stars souls and pack the power of a small sun into a 6-7-foot tall humanoid. (Circa. late Era 5)
The Aracane Brothers — Felixis, Kireesi, and “Arcanis”
Kireesi Aracane — god/dess of fertility, created by Virri and Cerise in Era 4 along with his brothers. Changes forms as they please, but bears the same curse as Cerise with one twist: honest intentions must be accompanied by a genuine desire to know Kireesi in his entirety, which none outside of their family has yet accomplished. Only his brothers know what he really looks like
They’re a huge advocate for proper sex education and are credited as being the god of gender-affirming transitions. (Jacinthe is credited as being the god of coming out/finding yourself, and they and Kireesi get along well because of their intertwining purposes)
Felixis Aracane — god of luck and (mis)fortune, triplet brother of Kireesi and Arcanis. Works tangentially with Maikoa, as they are both trickster gods, and Ialu (to better ascertain a person’s fortune). Ostracized himself from the other gods following Nathan Shasear’s uprising and eventual rebellion, and he took several centuries to search things out for himself before tentatively realigning with the gods. Keeps in touch with his brothers and Maikoa more than any others.
Is known for being able to see the Three Void Gods when they roam between worlds/visible planes. The Chronicler’s circle has invited him for tea many times, but he continues to refuse.
Has a non-mortal boyfriend who he refuses to give the identity of, but most suspect to be the would-be god of shapeshifting who keeps evading the Fate Council’s official appointment to godhood
“Arcanis” — minor god of music, triplet brother of Kireesi and Felixis. Counted as one of the muses of Trefas despite his own personal rebellion against the gods. He too ostracized himself after Nathan Shasear’s rebellion, choosing to live amongst the mortals and fight for them when the gods clearly wouldn’t. As a result of his radical, punk rock starting point, he became a pop culture legend. He now leads the immortal band “Lampshade Hero,” which resurrects music from the Time Vortex archives and remasters it (they make their own music, but it’s about 80/20. Arcanis is a huge music history nerd and two of his bandmates majored in it, and one other is another former muse with a history of anarchy and punk obsession).
He’s proud of his bandmates, and he’ll do anything to keep them safe, including standing up against Adira Eagriss and the Godhunter respectively, multiple times. While he may not align himself with the gods, save for Maikoa and his siblings, he has yet to turn against them.
Phantasma — not a god, but might as well be. Former student of Nathan Shasear who first bastardized defensive control magic. Controls multiple dimension quadrants by sheer force of will using complex, terrifying, and addictive mind control methods. Has a corporeal form still, but only barely (no one has seen him in person for millennia).
If he were a god, he’d probably be a part of a select destruction pantheon, most of which would be made up of Nathan Shasear’s former students.
Serra Tyrannis — not a god, shouldn’t be. Also known as “the godhunter” or simply “Godhunter,” Serra Tyrannis is a person of official "myth" status. A former Death Mage who is permitted to still wield the Scythes; dead-set on killing the gods for what they did to the mortals, to him, and to Nathan Shasear. Only respects Morsanna, and is on surprisingly good terms with her despite her alliance with the remaining gods as of Era 10.
Born in Era 2. Very close in age to Nathan Shasear, although they only met around the end of Era 3.
Nathan Shasear — if anyone should have been a god, it’s him. Nathan Shasear is responsible for all the contents of the first three Hekatan Guild Tomes – that is: the first records and dissection of magic, created that magic could be used and learned properly instead of smashing runes together and praying to Hekata you didn't explode. Nearly everything “magic” published after the Era 3 Revival was written, developed, studied, or co-created by him.
Died defending Ialu in the early days of the Revival Era and was brought back with the resurrection rune that eventually became the VDR.
Is not a void demon. Nathan is completely immortal and truly, he’s tested that to the limit. He cannot die. Whether it’s because of how and why he was made immortal or if Ialu and Morsanna refuse to let him die or claim his soul is... unclear.
Was originally left in charge of the pantheon Guilds (and, technically, all of mortal existence) when the gods left in Era 5. Was not made aware beforehand that that was in his job description. Tried his best, tried to teach civilians self-defense in an era of war and moral depravity, and ended up cultivating the most sickening, vile, powerful rulers in existence. Whoops. Promptly Went on the run from the gods, and has been running ever since.
Caused Crisis 8 because he was trying to make up for things and save his new home (Era 8 Imperial Aetheria), and maybe kill himself in the process. Got 3 things instead: 8+ magical crowns from the former Imperial heads of state and military, more trauma (physical and mental), and a formal disownment ceremony from the gods.
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