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


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.
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 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 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.


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.
Across the history of Elanthia, many other beings have been worshipped as gods as well. Some are still Arkati, though not of the two main pantheons. Others are local spirits, or even mortals who have achieved godhood by various means.


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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== Divine Magic ==
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== Arkati and Lesser Spirits ==


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Spiritualism, also known as [[spiritual magic]], is the magic that gods grant to their followers. It is one of the three acknowledged spheres of magic, along with [[elemental magic|elementalism]] and [[mental magic|mentalism]]. Of the adventurer professions, [[Cleric]]s, [[Paladin]]s, and [[Ranger]]s employ spiritual magic, while [[Empath]]s and [[Sorcerer]]s draw upon it partially. Several other professions have access to a Minor Spiritual circle of spells.
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!Deity!! Classification !! Domain(s) !! Symbol(s) !! [[Smite/Bane (302)|Smite/<br>Bane]] !! [[Holy critical|Critical]] Type

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In archaic lore, the spiritual spellcaster "channels" the power of their god. For lesser feats this may be done without a god's direct attention, but nevertheless the magic comes solely from the divine source and the spiritualist would not have any power without it. Moreover, such magic is only effective within a [[sphere of emanation]] corresponding to the god's influence. The influence of the major pantheons extends over the entire world, while a weaker divine spirit would only be able to affect a small region.

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These limits are not explicitly stated in current lore, but neither has it been contradicted. Some scholars, particularly among the Faendryl elves, have [[History of the Faendryl#Faendryl Religion|argued]] that spiritual magic can be worked without the gods at all, though this is not widely believed and others consider this to be either trickery or evidence of more insidious influences among the dark elves.

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== Worship and Theology ==

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Ancient elves in the age of dragonkind worshipped the Arkati as gods and protectors. Some time after the [[Ur-Daemon War]], many elves came to follow the teachings of the shaman [[Yadzari]], who argued that the Arkati were not truly gods, but powerful yet still mortal beings who bore responsibility for opening the veil to the Ur-Daemons. The corpse of a dead Arkati was purportedly discovered by [[Amas]], who disposed of it before the evidence could be widely seen. Elves of the modern era mainly view Arkati as patrons and exemplars and build temples to honor them, but few worship the gods as they once did, save for the sylvankind.

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Legends tell of other Arkati who are thought to be dead: [[Origin of Mularos|Maigra]], [[Origins of Cholen and Tilamaire|Tarandel]], [[L'Naere]].

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

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== Game Mechanics ==
{{main|CONVERT (verb)}}

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[[Player character]]s can align with one of the gods using the {{mono|CONVERT}} command.

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For most adventurers, ''this is a '''one-time choice'''.'' While it is possible to convert to a different god later through [[Intercession]], the process is difficult and potentially very expensive.

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[[Cleric]]s and [[Paladin]]s, as primary users of spiritual magic, receive additional benefits from conversion, and the choice affects the type of [[holy critical|critical damage]] dealt by their spells.

== Sortable List of Elanthian Deities ==

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!Name !! Class !! Pantheon !! Domain(s) !! Symbol(s) !! [[Smite/Bane (302)|Smite/<br>Bane]] !! [[Holy critical|Critical]]<br>Type
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| [[Charl]] || Arkati || Liabo || sea, storms || an emerald trident on a field of blue || Bane || [[Electrical critical table|Electrical]]
| [[Koar]], King of the Gods || Pantheon of Liabo || justice, loyalty, law, mana, rulership || a golden crown (usually on a field of white) || Smite || [[Electrical critical table|Electrical]]<sup>1</sup>
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| [[Cholen]] || Arkati || Liabo || humor, festivals, performing arts || a crimson lute on a field of gold || Smite || [[Puncture critical table|Puncture]]
| [[Lumnis]], Queen of Enlightenment ||Pantheon of Liabo || wisdom, knowledge, magic || a golden scroll overlaying five conjoined circles || Smite || [[Acid critical table|Acid]]
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| [[Eonak]] || Arkati || Liabo || labor, craftsmanship, triumph over adversity || a golden anvil on a field of brown || Smite || [[Disruption critical table|Disruption]]
| [[Ronan]], Lord of Dreams || Pantheon of Liabo || night, dreams || a black sword with a silver edge on a field of black || Smite || [[Fire critical table|Fire]]
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| [[Imaera]] || Arkati || Liabo || healing, autumn, nature,<br>plants, animals, harvest || a golden sheaf of grain on a field of green (farmers)<br>a brown doe on a field of green ([[Sylvankind|Sylvans]]) || Smite || [[Puncture critical table|Puncture]]
| [[Lorminstra]], the Gatekeeper || Pantheon of Liabo || death and rebirth, deliverance, winter || a golden key (usually on a field of black) || Smite || [[Plasma critical table|Plasma]]
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| [[Jastev]] || Arkati || Liabo || visual art, prophecy, poetry || a black artist’s brush on a field of grey <br> a silver crystal ball on a field of grey || Smite || [[Steam_critical_table|Steam]]
| [[Imaera]], Lady of the Green || Pantheon of Liabo || healing, autumn, nature,<br>plants, animals, harvest || a golden sheaf of grain on a field of green (farmers)<br>a brown doe on a field of green ([[Sylvankind|Sylvans]]) || Smite || [[Puncture critical table|Puncture]]
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| [[Kai]] || Arkati || Liabo || strength, athletic prowess, skill at arms || a silver arm with fist clenched on a field of crimson || Smite || [[Crush critical table|Crush]]
| [[Phoen]], the Sun God || Pantheon of Liabo || sun, summer, fatherhood || a golden sunburst on a field of blue || Smite || [[Fire critical table|Fire]]
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| [[Koar]] || Arkati || Liabo || justice, loyalty, law, mana, rulership || a golden crown (usually on a field of white) || Smite || [[Electrical critical table|Electrical]]
| [[Kai]], Master of Battle || Pantheon of Liabo || strength, athletic prowess, skill at arms || a silver arm with fist clenched on a field of crimson || Smite || [[Crush critical table|Crush]]
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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]]
| [[Oleani]], Mistress of Adoration || Pantheon of Liabo || love, spring, fertility, halflings || a red heart with a budding flower growing from it || Smite || [[Fire critical table|Fire]]
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| [[Lumnis]] || Arkati || Liabo || wisdom, knowledge, magic || a golden scroll overlaying five conjoined circles || Smite || [[Acid critical table|Acid]]
| [[Jastev]], the Soothsayer || Pantheon of Liabo || visual art, prophecy, poetry || a black artist’s brush on a field of grey <br> a silver crystal ball on a field of grey || Smite || [[Steam_critical_table|Steam]]
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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]]
| [[Eonak]], Master of the Forge || Pantheon of Liabo || labor, craftsmanship, triumph over adversity || a golden anvil on a field of brown || Smite || [[Disruption critical table|Disruption]]
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| [[Phoen]] || Arkati || Liabo || sun, summer, fatherhood || a golden sunburst on a field of blue || Smite || [[Fire critical table|Fire]]
| [[Tonis]], the Fleetfooted, King of Thieves || Pantheon of Liabo || speed, travel, thieves || a golden pegasus on a field of blue || Smite || [[Vacuum critical table|Air]]
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| [[Ronan]] || Arkati || Liabo || night, dreams || a black sword with a silver edge on a field of black || Smite || [[Fire critical table|Fire]]
| [[Cholen]], the Jester || Pantheon of Liabo || humor, festivals, performing arts || a crimson lute on a field of gold || Smite || [[Puncture critical table|Puncture]]
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| [[Tonis]] || Arkati || Liabo || speed, travel, thieves || a golden pegasus on a field of blue || Smite || [[Vacuum critical table|Air]]
| [[Charl]], Lord of the Seas || Pantheon of Liabo || sea, storms || an emerald trident on a field of blue || Bane || [[Electrical critical table|Electrical]]<sup>1</sup>
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| [[Gosaena]] || Arkati || neutral || death || a silver or grey sickle on a field of green || Bane || [[Cold critical table|Cold]]
| [[Zelia]], Keeper of the Moons || Pantheon of Neutrality || moons, insanity || a silver crescent moon on a field of black || Smite || Random
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| [[Zelia]] || Arkati || neutral || moons, insanity || a silver crescent moon on a field of black || Smite || each cast <br> is random
| [[Gosaena]], Mistress of Eternity || Pantheon of Neutrality || death || a silver or grey sickle on a field of green || Bane || [[Cold critical table|Cold]]
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| [[Andelas]] || Arkati || Lornon || felines, hunting || a black cat's head on a field of red || Bane || [[Slash critical table|Slash]]
| [[Fash'lo'nae]], the Grandfather || Pantheon of Lornon || magic, libraries, forbidden knowledge || a yellow, slit-pupiled eye on a field of grey || Smite || [[Slash critical table|Slash]]
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| [[Eorgina]] || Arkati || Lornon || domination, darkness, tyranny || red, stylized flames on a field of grey || Bane || [[Fire critical table|Fire]]
| [[Eorgina]], Queen of the Dark || Pantheon of Lornon || domination, darkness, tyranny || red, stylized flames on a field of grey || Bane || [[Fire critical table|Fire]]
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| [[Fash'lo'nae]] || Arkati || Lornon || magic, libraries, forbidden knowledge || a yellow, slit-pupiled eye on a field of grey || Smite || [[Slash critical table|Slash]]
| [[Sheru]], Bringer of Terror || Pantheon of Lornon || night, nightmares, insanity, terror || a black jackal's head on a field of gold<br>(and sometimes crimson) || Bane || [[Crush critical table|Crush]]
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| [[Ivas]] || Arkati || Lornon || desire, lust, passion || a stylized, green wisp of smoke on a field of red || Bane || [[Grapple critical table|Grapple]]
| [[Luukos]], Eater of Souls || Pantheon of Lornon || lies, undeath, death || a green serpent on a field of brown || Bane || [[Puncture critical table|Puncture]]
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| [[Luukos]] || Arkati || Lornon || lies, undeath, death || a green serpent on a field of brown || Bane || [[Puncture critical table|Puncture]]
| [[V'tull]], the Berserker || Pantheon of Lornon || bloodlust, combat || a black scimitar on a field of red || Bane || [[Slash critical table|Slash]]
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| [[Marlu]] || Arkati || Lornon || demonic summoning, destruction, power || a star of six black tentacles on a field of grey || Bane || [[Acid critical table|Acid]]
| [[Mularos]], the Suffering || Pantheon of Lornon || suffering, torture || a dagger-pierced heart on a field of white || Bane || [[Slash critical table|Slash]]
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| [[Mularos]] || Arkati || Lornon || suffering, torture || a dagger-pierced heart on a field of white || Bane || [[Slash critical table|Slash]]
| [[Ivas]], the Seductress || Pantheon of Lornon || desire, lust, passion || a stylized, green wisp of smoke on a field of red || Bane || [[Grapple critical table|Grapple]]<sup>1</sup>
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| [[Sheru]] || Arkati || Lornon || night, nightmares, insanity, terror || a black jackal's head on a field of gold<br>(and sometimes crimson) || Bane || [[Crush critical table|Crush]]
| [[Marlu]], the Destroyer || Pantheon of Lornon || demonic summoning, destruction, power || a star of six black tentacles on a field of grey || Bane || [[Acid critical table|Acid]]
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| [[V'tull]] || Arkati || Lornon || bloodlust, combat || a black scimitar on a field of red || Bane || [[Slash critical table|Slash]]
| [[Andelas]], the Cat || Pantheon of Lornon || felines, hunting || a black cat's head on a field of red || Bane || [[Slash critical table|Slash]]
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| [[Aeia]] || spirit || neutral || earth, gardens, [[River's Rest]] || a white lily on a field of green || Smite || [[Acid critical table|Acid]]
| [[Niima]], the Wavedancer || Lesser Spirit || water, sailors, sea life || a dolphin on a field of blue || Smite || [[Impact critical table|Impact]]
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| [[Amasalen]] || spirit || Lornon || sacrifice || a two-headed purple serpent <br>wrapped around a crimson hand || Bane || [[Slash critical table|Slash]]
| [[Aeia]], the Mother || Lesser Spirit || earth, gardens, [[River's Rest]] || a white lily on a field of green || Smite || [[Acid critical table|Acid]]<sup>1</sup>
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| [[Arachne]] || spirit || neutral || spiders, betrayal || a black widow on a field of red || Bane || [[Unbalance critical table|Unbalance]]
| [[Leya]], Master of Martial Arts || Lesser Spirit || amazons, martial arts || an ivory-hilted dagger on a field of blue || Smite || [[Puncture critical table|Puncture]]
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| [[Ghezresh]] || spirit || neutral || deceit, intimidation, manipulation || a chelioboros (an eel devouring itself) || Bane || [[Disintegration critical table|Disintegration]]
| [[Tilamaire]], the Lithe || Lesser Spirit || music, dance || a yellow note on a field of blue || Smite || [[Disruption critical table|Disruption]]
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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]]
| [[Laethe]], the Lovelorn || Lesser Spirit || lost love, young love || a black rose on a field of purple || Smite || [[Fire critical table|Fire]]
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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|Vacuum]]
| [[Voaris]], the Charming || Lesser Spirit || forbidden love, young love || a yellow rose on a field of red || Smite || [[Fire critical table|Fire]]
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| [[Kuon]] || spirit || Liabo || herbs, flowers || a gold leaf on a field of brown || Smite || [[Crush critical table|Crush]]
| [[Kuon]], the Green || Lesser Spirit || herbs, flowers || a gold leaf on a field of brown || Smite || [[Crush critical table|Crush]]
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| [[Laethe]] || spirit || Liabo || lost love, young love || a black rose on a field of purple || Smite || [[Fire critical table|Fire]]
| [[Jaston]], the Windrunner || Lesser Spirit || air, birds, the four winds || a white feather on a field of green and white || Smite || [[Vacuum critical table|Vacuum]]
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| [[Leya]] || spirit || Liabo || amazons, martial arts || an ivory-hilted dagger on a field of blue || Smite || [[Puncture critical table|Puncture]]
| [[Voln]], the Paladin || Lesser Spirit || destruction of undead || a white shield on a field of black || Smite || [[Fire critical table|Fire]]
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| [[Niima]] || spirit || Liabo || water, sailors, sea life || a dolphin on a field of blue || Smite || [[Impact critical table|Impact]]
| [[Arachne]], the Betrayer || Lesser Spirit || spiders, betrayal || a black widow on a field of red || Bane || [[Unbalance critical table|Unbalance]]<sup>1</sup>
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| [[Onar]] || spirit || Lornon || homicide, assassination || a broken white skull on a field of black || Bane || [[Puncture critical table|Puncture]]
|data-sort-value="Huntress"| [[The Huntress]] || Lesser Spirit || vengeance, hunting || an eight-pointed silver star on a field of black || Bane || [[Slash critical table|Slash]]
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| [[Tilamaire]] || spirit || Liabo || music, dance || a yellow note on a field of blue || Smite || [[Disruption critical table|Disruption]]
| [[Amasalen]], the Executioner || Lesser Spirit || sacrifice || a two-headed purple serpent <br>wrapped around a crimson hand || Bane || [[Slash critical table|Slash]]
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| [[Voaris]] || spirit || Liabo || forbidden love, young love || a yellow rose on a field of red || Smite || [[Fire critical table|Fire]]
| [[Onar]], the Assassin || Lesser Spirit || homicide, assassination || a broken white skull on a field of black || Bane || [[Puncture critical table|Puncture]]
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| [[Voln]] || spirit || Liabo || destruction of undead || a white shield on a field of black || Smite || [[Fire critical table|Fire]]
| [[Ghezresh]] || Lesser Spirit || deceit, intimidation, manipulation || a chelioboros (an eel devouring itself) || Bane || [[Disintegration critical table|Disintegration]]
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| [[Meyno]] || spirit || [[stone giant]] <br> (good) || none || none || n/a<sup>1</sup>|| n/a<sup>1</sup>
| [[Meyno]], the Matriarch || Lesser Spirit || [[stone giant]] (good) || none || n/a<sup>2</sup>|| n/a<sup>2</sup>
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| [[Khaarne]] || spirit || [[stone giant]] <br> (neutral) || none || none || n/a<sup>1</sup> || n/a<sup>1</sup>
| [[Khaarne]], the First Son || Lesser Spirit || [[stone giant]] (neutral) || none || n/a<sup>2</sup> || n/a<sup>2</sup>
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| [[Illoke]] || spirit || [[stone giant]] <br> (evil) || none || none || n/a<sup>1</sup> || n/a<sup>1</sup>
| [[Illoke]], the Upstart || Lesser Spirit || [[stone giant]] (evil) || none || n/a<sup>2</sup> || n/a<sup>2</sup>
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#The listed critical type is the main type for most Cleric and Paladin abilities, but may vary for certain specific spells.
#The deities of the stone giants are included here for completeness only. Player characters cannot worship Meyno, Khaarne, or Illoke through the [[CONVERT (verb)|deity system]].
#The gods of the stone giants are included here for completeness only. Player characters cannot worship Meyno, Khaarne, or Illoke through the [[CONVERT (verb)|deity system]].

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== Mechanics ==

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[[Player character]]s can choose a patron deity using the {{boldmono|[[CONVERT]]}} command.

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For most adventurers, ''this is a '''one-time choice'''.'' While it is possible to convert to a different god later through [[Intercession]], the process is difficult and potentially very expensive.

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[[Cleric]]s and [[Paladin]]s, as primary users of spiritual magic, receive additional benefits from conversion, and the choice affects the type of [[holy critical|critical damage]] dealt by their spells.

== Lore and Beliefs ==

=== Origins ===

The nature of the Arkati is not truly known, but there are many myths passed down through the ages. The most common belief held by the [[Master of Lore|Masters of Lore]] is that the Arkati were once servants of the Great [[Drakes]] and numbered at most fifty. They took humanoid forms, intervening to protect the mortal peoples such as elves, humans, dwarves, and halflings from the whims of dragonkind. The war against the [[Ur-Daemon]]s ended the rule of the Drakes, and those Arkati who survived the war, about half the original number, were left to rebuild and watch over Elanthia.

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Legends tell of other Arkati who are thought to be dead: [[Origin of Mularos|Maigra]], [[Origins of Cholen and Tilamaire|Tarandel]], and [[L'Naere]] who was once patron of the [[aelotoi]].

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=== Worship ===

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Ancient elves in the age of dragonkind worshipped the Arkati as gods and protectors. Some time after the [[Ur-Daemon War]], many elves came to follow the teachings of the shaman [[Yadzari]], who argued that the Arkati were not truly gods, but powerful yet still mortal beings who bore responsibility for opening the veil to the Ur-Daemons. The corpse of a dead Arkati was purportedly discovered by [[Amas]], who disposed of it before the evidence could be widely seen. Elves of the modern era mainly view Arkati as patrons and exemplars and build temples to honor them, but few worship the gods as they once did, save for the sylvankind.

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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.

[[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.

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

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=== Spiritual Magic ===

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[[Spiritual magic]], or spiritualism, is the power that gods grant to their followers. It is one of the three acknowledged spheres of magic, along with [[elemental magic|elementalism]] and [[mental magic|mentalism]]. Of the adventurer professions, [[Cleric]]s, [[Paladin]]s, and [[Ranger]]s employ spiritual magic, while [[Empath]]s and [[Sorcerer]]s draw upon it partially. Several other professions have access to a Minor Spiritual circle of spells.

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In archaic lore, the spiritual spellcaster "channels" the power of their god. For lesser feats this may be done without a god's direct attention, but nevertheless the magic comes solely from the divine source and the spiritualist would not have any power without it. Moreover, such magic is only effective within a [[sphere of emanation]] corresponding to the god's influence. The influence of the major pantheons extends over the entire world, while a weaker divine spirit would only be able to affect a small region.

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These limits are not explicitly stated in current lore, but neither has it been contradicted. Some scholars, particularly among the Faendryl elves, have [[History of the Faendryl#Faendryl Religion|argued]] that spiritual magic can be worked without the gods at all, though this is not widely believed and others consider this to be either trickery or evidence of more insidious influences.


== Resources ==
== Resources ==

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*[[The Gods of Elanthia]] (Official Documentation)
=== Documentation ===
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*[[The Gods of Elanthia]]
*[[Official History of Elanthia]]
*[[Elanthian Gems#Gemstones and the Arkati|Gemstones and the Arkati]] (part of Elanthian Gems)

=== Other ===
*[[Deity messaging]] - Deity-specific messaging for applicable spells
*[[Deity messaging]] - Deity-specific messaging for applicable spells
*[[Divination: A Comprehensive Guide]]
*[[CONVERT (verb)]]
*[[Elanthian Gems]]
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*[[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]
=== Scripted Items ===
**[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Arkati%20and%20Other%20Spirits/Announcements/view Announcements]
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*[[Arkati box]]
**[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Arkati%20and%20Other%20Spirits/General%20Discussion/view General Discussion]
*[[Brother Weatherby Symbol]]
**[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Arkati%20and%20Other%20Spirits/Other%20Spirits%20and%20Religions/view Other Spirits and Religions]

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The Arkati are the Gods of Elanthia.

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.

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.

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.

Arkati and Lesser Spirits

Deity Classification Domain(s) Symbol(s) Smite/
Bane		 Critical Type
Koar, King of the Gods Pantheon of Liabo justice, loyalty, law, mana, rulership a golden crown (usually on a field of white) Smite Electrical1
Lumnis, Queen of Enlightenment Pantheon of Liabo wisdom, knowledge, magic a golden scroll overlaying five conjoined circles Smite Acid
Ronan, Lord of Dreams Pantheon of Liabo night, dreams a black sword with a silver edge on a field of black Smite Fire
Lorminstra, the Gatekeeper Pantheon of Liabo death and rebirth, deliverance, winter a golden key (usually on a field of black) Smite Plasma
Imaera, Lady of the Green Pantheon of Liabo healing, autumn, nature,
plants, animals, harvest		 a golden sheaf of grain on a field of green (farmers)
a brown doe on a field of green (Sylvans)		 Smite Puncture
Phoen, the Sun God Pantheon of Liabo sun, summer, fatherhood a golden sunburst on a field of blue Smite Fire
Kai, Master of Battle Pantheon of Liabo strength, athletic prowess, skill at arms a silver arm with fist clenched on a field of crimson Smite Crush
Oleani, Mistress of Adoration Pantheon of Liabo love, spring, fertility, halflings a red heart with a budding flower growing from it Smite Fire
Jastev, the Soothsayer Pantheon of Liabo visual art, prophecy, poetry a black artist’s brush on a field of grey
a silver crystal ball on a field of grey		 Smite Steam
Eonak, Master of the Forge Pantheon of Liabo labor, craftsmanship, triumph over adversity a golden anvil on a field of brown Smite Disruption
Tonis, the Fleetfooted, King of Thieves Pantheon of Liabo speed, travel, thieves a golden pegasus on a field of blue Smite Air
Cholen, the Jester Pantheon of Liabo humor, festivals, performing arts a crimson lute on a field of gold Smite Puncture
Charl, Lord of the Seas Pantheon of Liabo sea, storms an emerald trident on a field of blue Bane Electrical1
Zelia, Keeper of the Moons Pantheon of Neutrality moons, insanity a silver crescent moon on a field of black Smite Random
Gosaena, Mistress of Eternity Pantheon of Neutrality death a silver or grey sickle on a field of green Bane Cold
Fash'lo'nae, the Grandfather Pantheon of Lornon magic, libraries, forbidden knowledge a yellow, slit-pupiled eye on a field of grey Smite Slash
Eorgina, Queen of the Dark Pantheon of Lornon domination, darkness, tyranny red, stylized flames on a field of grey Bane Fire
Sheru, Bringer of Terror Pantheon of Lornon night, nightmares, insanity, terror a black jackal's head on a field of gold
(and sometimes crimson)		 Bane Crush
Luukos, Eater of Souls Pantheon of Lornon lies, undeath, death a green serpent on a field of brown Bane Puncture
V'tull, the Berserker Pantheon of Lornon bloodlust, combat a black scimitar on a field of red Bane Slash
Mularos, the Suffering Pantheon of Lornon suffering, torture a dagger-pierced heart on a field of white Bane Slash
Ivas, the Seductress Pantheon of Lornon desire, lust, passion a stylized, green wisp of smoke on a field of red Bane Grapple1
Marlu, the Destroyer Pantheon of Lornon demonic summoning, destruction, power a star of six black tentacles on a field of grey Bane Acid
Andelas, the Cat Pantheon of Lornon felines, hunting a black cat's head on a field of red Bane Slash
Niima, the Wavedancer Lesser Spirit water, sailors, sea life a dolphin on a field of blue Smite Impact
Aeia, the Mother Lesser Spirit earth, gardens, River's Rest a white lily on a field of green Smite Acid1
Leya, Master of Martial Arts Lesser Spirit amazons, martial arts an ivory-hilted dagger on a field of blue Smite Puncture
Tilamaire, the Lithe Lesser Spirit music, dance a yellow note on a field of blue Smite Disruption
Laethe, the Lovelorn Lesser Spirit lost love, young love a black rose on a field of purple Smite Fire
Voaris, the Charming Lesser Spirit forbidden love, young love a yellow rose on a field of red Smite Fire
Kuon, the Green Lesser Spirit herbs, flowers a gold leaf on a field of brown Smite Crush
Jaston, the Windrunner Lesser Spirit air, birds, the four winds a white feather on a field of green and white Smite Vacuum
Voln, the Paladin Lesser Spirit destruction of undead a white shield on a field of black Smite Fire
Arachne, the Betrayer Lesser Spirit spiders, betrayal a black widow on a field of red Bane Unbalance1
The Huntress Lesser Spirit vengeance, hunting an eight-pointed silver star on a field of black Bane Slash
Amasalen, the Executioner Lesser Spirit sacrifice a two-headed purple serpent
wrapped around a crimson hand		 Bane Slash
Onar, the Assassin Lesser Spirit homicide, assassination a broken white skull on a field of black Bane Puncture
Ghezresh Lesser Spirit deceit, intimidation, manipulation a chelioboros (an eel devouring itself) Bane Disintegration
Meyno, the Matriarch Lesser Spirit stone giant (good) none n/a2 n/a2
Khaarne, the First Son Lesser Spirit stone giant (neutral) none n/a2 n/a2
Illoke, the Upstart Lesser Spirit stone giant (evil) none n/a2 n/a2
  1. The listed critical type is the main type for most Cleric and Paladin abilities, but may vary for certain specific spells.
  2. The gods of the stone giants are included here for completeness only. Player characters cannot worship Meyno, Khaarne, or Illoke through the deity system.

Mechanics

Player characters can choose a patron deity using the CONVERT command.

For most adventurers, this is a one-time choice. While it is possible to convert to a different god later through Intercession, the process is difficult and potentially very expensive.

Clerics and Paladins, as primary users of spiritual magic, receive additional benefits from conversion, and the choice affects the type of critical damage dealt by their spells.

Lore and Beliefs

Origins

The nature of the Arkati is not truly known, but there are many myths passed down through the ages. The most common belief held by the Masters of Lore is that the Arkati were once servants of the Great Drakes and numbered at most fifty. They took humanoid forms, intervening to protect the mortal peoples such as elves, humans, dwarves, and halflings from the whims of dragonkind. The war against the Ur-Daemons ended the rule of the Drakes, and those Arkati who survived the war, about half the original number, were left to rebuild and watch over Elanthia.

Legends tell of other Arkati who are thought to be dead: Maigra, Tarandel, and L'Naere who was once patron of the aelotoi.

Worship

Ancient elves in the age of dragonkind worshipped the Arkati as gods and protectors. Some time after the Ur-Daemon War, many elves came to follow the teachings of the shaman Yadzari, who argued that the Arkati were not truly gods, but powerful yet still mortal beings who bore responsibility for opening the veil to the Ur-Daemons. The corpse of a dead Arkati was purportedly discovered by Amas, who disposed of it before the evidence could be widely seen. Elves of the modern era mainly view Arkati as patrons and exemplars and build temples to honor them, but few worship the gods as they once did, save for the sylvankind.

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.

Halflings 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. Many gnomes, both of the burghal and forest bloodlines, believe that Fash'lo'nae and Imaera had some hand in their creation, but they often choose other gods to follow. Erithians 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.

Spiritual Magic

Spiritual magic, or spiritualism, is the power that gods grant to their followers. It is one of the three acknowledged spheres of magic, along with elementalism and mentalism. Of the adventurer professions, Clerics, Paladins, and Rangers employ spiritual magic, while Empaths and Sorcerers draw upon it partially. Several other professions have access to a Minor Spiritual circle of spells.

In archaic lore, the spiritual spellcaster "channels" the power of their god. For lesser feats this may be done without a god's direct attention, but nevertheless the magic comes solely from the divine source and the spiritualist would not have any power without it. Moreover, such magic is only effective within a sphere of emanation corresponding to the god's influence. The influence of the major pantheons extends over the entire world, while a weaker divine spirit would only be able to affect a small region.

These limits are not explicitly stated in current lore, but neither has it been contradicted. Some scholars, particularly among the Faendryl elves, have argued that spiritual magic can be worked without the gods at all, though this is not widely believed and others consider this to be either trickery or evidence of more insidious influences.

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Scripted Items

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