Arkati - Revision history

ZHOUY1: Clarify terminology.

2025-11-03T16:54:37Z

Clarify terminology.

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	The '''Arkati''' are the Gods of [[Elanthia]].		The '''Arkati''' are the [[Gods of Elanthia]].

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	The Pantheon of Liabo is considered "good" or "light" and consists almost exclusively of Arkati that work towards the betterment of the mortal races. Those Arkati considered "of Liabo" viewed the mortals as a trust given to them, and appointed themselves the caretakers of Elanthia.

			== Terminology ==
	The Pantheon of Lornon is considered "evil" or "dark" and consists almost exclusively of Arkati that work towards the betterment of themselves. Those Arkati considered "of Lornon" viewed the mortals as playthings, food, or worse, and considered Elanthia a stage for their own desires.

			The term 'Arkati' refers to the mystical beings wielding power over [[Elanthia]] which have existed since the time of the Great Drakes. Most of the Arkati belong to one of three major pantheons: the [[Pantheon of Liabo]], [[Pantheon of Lornon]], and [[Pantheon of Neutrality]].
	There are a few Arkati who do not fit into either Liabo or Lornon. They instead remain a relative neutral, working towards their own designs with varying regard for the lesser races.

		⚫	There are a number of beings that, while they are not Arkati or are not Arkati of the main pantheons, are worshipped all the same. Their motivations and stories vary wildly, as do their allegiances to good or evil. These are known as the 'Lesser Spirits'.

⚫	There are a number of beings that, while they are not Arkati or are not Arkati of the main pantheons, are worshipped all the same. Their motivations and stories vary wildly, as do their allegiances to good or evil.
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	== Arkati and Lesser Spirits ==		== Arkati and Lesser Spirits ==

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	In the human-dominated [[Turamzzyrian Empire]], worship centers around the [[Church of Koar]], and the elven view of the Arkati is considered a dangerous heresy.		In the human-dominated [[Turamzzyrian Empire]], worship centers around the [[Church of Koar]], and the elven view of the Arkati is considered a dangerous heresy.

	[[Halfling]]s traditionally worship Oleani, while [[dwarves]] revere Eonak. ~~Across the rest of the Elanthian races and cultures, worship is quite varied. The~~ [[Giantman]] clans have many traditions involving worship of the elements or celestial objects rather than the gods, but notable exceptions can be found among the [[Vaikalimara Clan\|Vaikalimara]]. Many gnomes, both of the [[burghal gnome\|burghal]] and [[forest gnome\|forest]] bloodlines, believe that Fash'lo'nae and Imaera had some hand in their creation, but they often choose other gods to follow. [[Erithian]]s hold a similar attitude as the elves, considering the Arkati to be worthy patrons and teachers but not necessarily supernatural.		[[Halfling]]s traditionally worship Oleani, while [[dwarves]] revere Eonak. [[Giantman]] clans have many traditions involving worship of the elements or celestial objects rather than the gods, but notable exceptions can be found among the [[Vaikalimara Clan\|Vaikalimara]]. Many gnomes, both of the [[burghal gnome\|burghal]] and [[forest gnome\|forest]] bloodlines, believe that Fash'lo'nae and Imaera had some hand in their creation, but they often choose other gods to follow. [[Erithian]]s hold a similar attitude as the elves, considering the Arkati to be worthy patrons and teachers but not necessarily supernatural.

	The [[half-krolvin]] have their own names for the gods, which are generally believed to be different aspects of the more familiar Arkati.		The [[half-krolvin]] have their own names for the gods, which are generally believed to be different aspects of the more familiar Arkati.

ZHOUY1: /* Resources */ Link to most of the official documentation along with approximate release dates.

2025-10-30T21:27:10Z

Resources: Link to most of the official documentation along with approximate release dates.

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 === Documentation ===
-*[[The Gods of Elanthia]]
+*[[The Gods of Elanthia]] (1995)
-*[[Official History of Elanthia]]
+*[[Official History of Elanthia|The Official History of Elanthia]] (1995)
 === Other ===

ZHOUY1: Fill out more lore and restore some of the original documentation phrasing as well as the gods' epithets.

2025-10-30T08:44:51Z

Fill out more lore and restore some of the original documentation phrasing as well as the gods' epithets.

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FIRENSIA: /* Resources */ added link to Arkati box article under Resources

2021-04-02T06:05:45Z

Resources: added link to Arkati box article under Resources

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	*[[CONVERT (verb)]]		*[[CONVERT (verb)]]
	*[[Elanthian Gems]]		*[[Elanthian Gems]]
			*[[Arkati box]]
	*[http://youtu.be/wfqE9PLRi4o Arkati illustrated by Tisket]		*[http://youtu.be/wfqE9PLRi4o Arkati illustrated by Tisket]
	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Arkati%20and%20Other%20Spirits/view Officials folder: Arkati and Other Spirits]		*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Arkati%20and%20Other%20Spirits/view Officials folder: Arkati and Other Spirits]

GS4-XERAPHINA: /* Resources */ changed divination saved post (redirect) link to official documentation page on divination

2020-04-04T16:53:19Z

Resources: changed divination saved post (redirect) link to official documentation page on divination

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	*[[The Gods of Elanthia]] (Official Documentation)		*[[The Gods of Elanthia]] (Official Documentation)
	*[[Deity messaging]] - Deity-specific messaging for applicable spells		*[[Deity messaging]] - Deity-specific messaging for applicable spells
	*[[A Comprehensive Guide ~~to Divination in Elanthia (saved post)~~]]		*[[Divination: A Comprehensive Guide]]
	*[[CONVERT (verb)]]		*[[CONVERT (verb)]]
	*[[Elanthian Gems]]		*[[Elanthian Gems]]

GEHAYI: /* Sortable List of Elanthian Deities */

2020-02-16T22:05:41Z

Sortable List of Elanthian Deities

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	\| [[Arachne]] \|\| spirit \|\| neutral \|\| spiders, betrayal \|\| a black widow on a field of red \|\| Bane \|\| [[Unbalance critical table\|Unbalance]]		\| [[Arachne]] \|\| spirit \|\| neutral \|\| spiders, betrayal \|\| a black widow on a field of red \|\| Bane \|\| [[Unbalance critical table\|Unbalance]]
	\|-		\|-
	\| [[Ghezresh]] \|\| spirit \|\| neutral \|\| \|\| a chelioboros (an eel devouring itself) \|\| Bane \|\|		\| [[Ghezresh]] \|\| spirit \|\| neutral \|\| deceit, intimidation, manipulation \|\| a chelioboros (an eel devouring itself) \|\| Bane \|\| [[Disintegration critical table\|Disintegration]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|data-sort-value="Huntress"\| [[The Huntress]] \|\| spirit \|\| neutral \|\| vengeance, hunting \|\| an eight-pointed silver star on a field of black \|\| Bane \|\| [[Slash critical table\|Slash]]		\|data-sort-value="Huntress"\| [[The Huntress]] \|\| spirit \|\| neutral \|\| vengeance, hunting \|\| an eight-pointed silver star on a field of black \|\| Bane \|\| [[Slash critical table\|Slash]]

MOURNE: /* Sortable List of Elanthian Deities */ - updated wording of Lumnis's symbol to remove 'olympic rings' reference. It's conjoined circles, which is not by definition the same imagery.

2019-04-30T18:38:39Z

Sortable List of Elanthian Deities: - updated wording of Lumnis's symbol to remove 'olympic rings' reference. It's conjoined circles, which is not by definition the same imagery.

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	\| [[Lorminstra]] \|\| Arkati \|\| Liabo \|\| death and rebirth, deliverance, winter \|\| a golden key (usually on a field of black) \|\| Smite \|\| [[Plasma critical table\|Plasma]]		\| [[Lorminstra]] \|\| Arkati \|\| Liabo \|\| death and rebirth, deliverance, winter \|\| a golden key (usually on a field of black) \|\| Smite \|\| [[Plasma critical table\|Plasma]]
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	\| [[Lumnis]] \|\| Arkati \|\| Liabo \|\| wisdom, knowledge, magic \|\| a golden scroll ~~with~~ ~~olympic~~ ~~rings~~ \|\| Smite \|\| [[Acid critical table\|Acid]]		\| [[Lumnis]] \|\| Arkati \|\| Liabo \|\| wisdom, knowledge, magic \|\| a golden scroll overlaying five conjoined circles \|\| Smite \|\| [[Acid critical table\|Acid]]
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	\| [[Oleani]] \|\| Arkati \|\| Liabo \|\| love, spring, fertility, halflings \|\| a red heart with a budding flower growing from it \|\| Smite \|\| [[Fire critical table\|Fire]]		\| [[Oleani]] \|\| Arkati \|\| Liabo \|\| love, spring, fertility, halflings \|\| a red heart with a budding flower growing from it \|\| Smite \|\| [[Fire critical table\|Fire]]

MOURNE: /* Sortable List of Elanthian Deities */ - updated Jaston critical column

2019-04-16T05:25:22Z

Sortable List of Elanthian Deities: - updated Jaston critical column

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	\|data-sort-value="Huntress"\| [[The Huntress]] \|\| spirit \|\| neutral \|\| vengeance, hunting \|\| an eight-pointed silver star on a field of black \|\| Bane \|\| [[Slash critical table\|Slash]]		\|data-sort-value="Huntress"\| [[The Huntress]] \|\| spirit \|\| neutral \|\| vengeance, hunting \|\| an eight-pointed silver star on a field of black \|\| Bane \|\| [[Slash critical table\|Slash]]
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	\| [[Jaston]] \|\| spirit \|\| Liabo \|\| air, birds, the four winds \|\| a white feather on a field of green and white \|\| Smite \|\| [[Vacuum critical table\|~~Air?~~]]		\| [[Jaston]] \|\| spirit \|\| Liabo \|\| air, birds, the four winds \|\| a white feather on a field of green and white \|\| Smite \|\| [[Vacuum critical table\|Vacuum]]
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	\| [[Kuon]] \|\| spirit \|\| Liabo \|\| herbs, flowers \|\| a gold leaf on a field of brown \|\| Smite \|\| [[Crush critical table\|Crush]]		\| [[Kuon]] \|\| spirit \|\| Liabo \|\| herbs, flowers \|\| a gold leaf on a field of brown \|\| Smite \|\| [[Crush critical table\|Crush]]

ZHOUY1: Change wording to clarify that First Age history is considered in-universe legend rather than fact.

2018-05-22T23:09:04Z

Change wording to clarify that First Age history is considered in-universe legend rather than fact.

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	The '''Arkati''' are the Gods of [[Elanthia]].		The '''Arkati''' are the Gods of [[Elanthia]].

	A ~~hundred~~ ~~thousand~~ ~~years~~ ~~ago,~~ in ~~the~~ ~~first~~ ~~age~~ of ~~the~~ ~~world~~, [[drakes\|dragons]] ruled ~~Elanthia~~. The Arkati were servants of the dragons, residing on the two moons [[Liabo]] and [[Lornon]]. They were known to take humanoid forms and protect the lesser races from their masters' wrath.		Legends tell of a First Age of Elanthia, over a hundred thousand years ago, when [[drakes\|dragons]] ruled the world. The Arkati were servants of the dragons, residing on the two moons [[Liabo]] and [[Lornon]]. They were known to take humanoid forms and protect the lesser races from their masters' wrath.

	The rule of dragonkind was broken in the [[Ur-Daemon War]]. In the aftermath, the Arkati rose to become the primary powers of the world. Factions formed out of the conflicts between them. The Arkati of Liabo became known as the Gods of Light, for their role as caretakers of Elanthia and the mortal races. Those of Lornon became the Gods of Darkness, concerned more with their own power and pursuits. The two factions have never come into open war, but throughout the ages there have always been smaller battles.		The rule of dragonkind was broken in the [[Ur-Daemon War]]. In the aftermath, the Arkati rose to become the primary powers of the world. Factions formed out of the conflicts between them. The Arkati of Liabo became known as the Gods of Light, for their role as caretakers of Elanthia and the mortal races. Those of Lornon became the Gods of Darkness, concerned more with their own power and pursuits. The two factions have never come into open war, but throughout the ages there have always been smaller battles.

VANKRASN39: /* Resources */ add links

2018-05-09T18:07:50Z

Resources: add links

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	*[[The Gods of Elanthia]] (Official Documentation)		*[[The Gods of Elanthia]] (Official Documentation)
	*[[Deity messaging]] - Deity-specific messaging for applicable spells		*[[Deity messaging]] - Deity-specific messaging for applicable spells
⚫	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Arkati%20and%20Other%20Spirits/view ~~Official~~ ~~Forums~~: Arkati and Other Spirits]
	*[[A Comprehensive Guide to Divination in Elanthia (saved post)]]		*[[A Comprehensive Guide to Divination in Elanthia (saved post)]]
	*[[CONVERT (verb)]]		*[[CONVERT (verb)]]
	*[[Elanthian Gems]]		*[[Elanthian Gems]]
	*[http://youtu.be/wfqE9PLRi4o Arkati illustrated by Tisket]		*[http://youtu.be/wfqE9PLRi4o Arkati illustrated by Tisket]
		⚫	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Arkati%20and%20Other%20Spirits/view Officials folder: Arkati and Other Spirits]

			**[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Arkati%20and%20Other%20Spirits/Announcements/view Announcements]
			**[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Arkati%20and%20Other%20Spirits/General%20Discussion/view General Discussion]
			**[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Arkati%20and%20Other%20Spirits/Other%20Spirits%20and%20Religions/view Other Spirits and Religions]
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