Faith & the Divine

The Gods of Dasaria

Religion in Dasaria

The Gods and the Faithful

The people of Dasaria believe that the world was shaped by the struggles and triumphs of the gods. Though kingdoms rise and fall and rulers come and go, the gods remain eternal, influencing the lives of mortals through faith, fate, and divine intervention.

Temples can be found in every major settlement, and even the humblest farmer offers prayers before planting crops or harvesting grain. While some devote themselves entirely to a single deity, most citizens honor several gods throughout their lives depending upon circumstance and need.

Understanding the gods is an important part of understanding Dasaria itself.

The Faithful of Dasaria

Most citizens do not dedicate themselves exclusively to a single god.

  • A farmer may pray to Ea for healthy crops, seek Nanna-Sin's blessing during planting season, and offer thanks to Utu at sunrise.
  • A knight may swear loyalty to Marduk, seek wisdom from Anu, and invoke Girru before battle.

The gods are viewed not as distant rulers, but as powerful forces whose influence touches every aspect of mortal life. To live in Dasaria is to live beneath their watchful gaze.

The Gods of Dasaria — the divine pantheon

The Gods of Dasaria — the divine pantheon — Click to view full size

Anu

Chief God

Anu is responsible for bringing law and order to the chaos that was mankind. Worshipers seek to bring order to all civilized peoples. The chief judge of any major city is often a High Priest of Anu, and his temples serve as both courts and centers of governance. Worshipers hold dragons in great reverence.

Alignment

Lawful Neutral

Domains

War, Strength, Air, Law

Holy Symbol

Gold sun partially blocked by a gray cloud

Favorite Weapon

Heavy Mace

Anshar

God of Darkness, Night, and Magic

Anshar sided with Tiamat during the Creation War. When Marduk triumphed, Anshar escaped through shadow and darkness. Since that day he has plotted the downfall of the gods. Shrines can be found hidden in caves, ruins, and secret chambers. He is worshiped by rogue mages, thieves, and conspirators.

Alignment

Chaotic Evil

Domains

Chaos, Evil, Magic, Earth

Holy Symbol

Black Sphere

Favorite Weapon

Envenomed Dagger

Druaga

God of the Devil World

Druaga sided with Anu, Ea, and Marduk during the Creation War. He was granted dominion over the infernal realms following Tiamat's defeat. Unlike Anshar, Druaga does not seek to destroy the divine order — he seeks to manipulate it, constantly searching for a way to replace Marduk as ruler of the gods.

Alignment

Lawful Evil

Domains

Evil, Law

Holy Symbol

Ruby Mace

Favorite Weapon

Red Heavy Mace

Ea

God of Magic and the Sweet Waters

Ea is the god of magic, wisdom, springs, groundwater, and protection. Through his great knowledge and mastery of the arcane arts, Ea helped preserve the younger gods during the earliest ages of creation. Farmers, scholars, diplomats, mages, and counselors frequently honor him.

Alignment

Lawful Neutral

Domains

Water, Magic, Law, Protection

Holy Symbol

A Well

Favorite Weapon

Sling

Enlil

Lord of Wind and Kings

Enlil is the ancient lord of wind, authority, and kingship. Long before the rise of Marduk, many traditions held Enlil as ruler of the gods. His followers believe that leadership is both a privilege and a sacred responsibility. Kings, nobles, and rulers often seek Enlil's blessing before assuming positions of authority.

Alignment

Lawful Neutral

Domains

Air, Law, Protection, Strength

Holy Symbol

Silver Crown surrounded by swirling winds

Favorite Weapon

Spear

Girru

God of Fire

Girru persuaded Marduk to grant mankind the gift of fire. He serves as a trusted ally and conscience to the King of the Gods. The clerics of Girru are uniquely permitted to advocate on behalf of those accused of crimes before the courts of Anu.

Alignment

Lawful Good

Domains

Fire, Law, Good

Holy Symbol

Fire-Enwrapped Axe

Favorite Weapon

Battle Axe

Ishtar

Goddess of Love and Battle

Ishtar embodies the strongest emotions known to mortals: love, passion, hatred, ecstasy, ambition, and battle fury. Artists, warriors, lovers, and those who live life with intensity are often drawn to her worship. She manifests as a fierce warrior in battle and as a beautiful woman in matters of love.

Alignment

Neutral

Domains

Strength, War, Luck

Holy Symbol

Blue Crystal Rod

Favorite Weapon

Ki

Spirit of Life, the Land, and the Wild

Ancient spirit of life and nature. Ki watches over all living creatures and preserves the balance of the wild places. Druids, rangers, foresters, and guardians of nature honor her presence.

Alignment

Chaotic Good

Domains

Nature, Good, Life, Animal

Holy Symbol

Green Leaf

Favorite Weapon

Shortbow

Marduk

God of Gods

Marduk is king of the gods, creator of the world, and slayer of Tiamat. His victory during the Creation War established the divine order that governs the world today. Warriors, rulers, soldiers, and common citizens alike honor his name. His sacred animals are the horse, the dog, and the dragon.

Alignment

Lawful Neutral

Domains

Strength, War, Law, Air

Holy Symbol

Silvery Net

Favorite Weapon

Bow

Nanna-Sin

God of the Moon

Nanna-Sin is the god of the moon, mysteries, and the tides of fate. His light illuminates the darkness and guides those who travel by night. Sailors, scholars of the arcane, and those who seek hidden truths frequently invoke his name. His clerics are known for their quiet wisdom and patience.

Alignment

Neutral

Domains

Moon, Air, Magic

Holy Symbol

Crescent Moon

Favorite Weapon

Quarterstaff

Nergal

God of the Underworld

Nergal gained dominion over the underworld through cunning, force, and the aid of fourteen demons. He rules over death, plague, pestilence, fire, warfare, and the desert. His worship is feared throughout Dasaria, and necromancers and servants of darkness frequently invoke his name.

Alignment

Neutral Evil

Domains

Death, Evil, Destruction

Holy Symbol

Black Sword and Shield

Favorite Weapon

Longsword

Ramman

Lord of Storms and Rain

Ramman is the god of storms, thunder, lightning, and rain. His favor brings life-giving rainfall, while his wrath unleashes floods and devastation. Farmers, sailors, fishermen, and travelers commonly offer prayers to him. He is respected rather than loved, for all understand that the storm cannot be controlled.

Alignment

Neutral

Domains

Air, Water, Strength, Destruction

Holy Symbol

Silver Thunderbolt over a Black Storm Cloud

Favorite Weapon

Warhammer

Utu

Sun God

Utu is the lord of sunlight, truth, justice, and hope. His light reveals deception, drives away darkness, and illuminates the path of the righteous. Travelers, healers, judges, and those seeking truth frequently invoke his blessing. Many believe that no lie can survive beneath the gaze of Utu.

Alignment

Neutral Good

Domains

Sun, Air, Good

Holy Symbol

Rising Sun

Favorite Weapon

Scimitar

The Faithful of Dasaria

Most citizens do not dedicate themselves exclusively to a single god.

  • A farmer may pray to Ea for healthy crops, seek Nanna-Sin's blessing during planting season, and offer thanks to Utu at sunrise.
  • A knight may swear loyalty to Marduk, seek wisdom from Anu, and invoke Girru before battle.

The gods are viewed not as distant rulers, but as powerful forces whose influence touches every aspect of mortal life. To live in Dasaria is to live beneath their watchful gaze.

Many are worshiped openly. Others hide in shadow. All shape the fate of the world.