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There are sixteen Gods in total, with eight being considered of Light, and eight of Darkness. Of these, eight are women, and eight are men, four of each gender residing in each house. The Gods of Light are mostly benign in their intentions towards mortals, encouraging and supporting them, while by contrast the Gods of Darkness generally care little for the affairs of mortals and must be placated to avoid suffering in their wake. Only Vyrpas actively detests mortals and works to wipe them out.

At the top of the hierarchy stand Jhol, The Bright Mother, and Vyrpas, The Dark Father. Their children are listed below in order of their birth.

Var - The first God born of Jhol and Vyrpas's young love, Var has given root to his mothers Love for all things in his heart. From his stern fathers example, he draws the Strength to fight for it. He is therefore the patron of Paladins, chivalry, honourable and just causes, and many of the other things mortals consider worthy to fight and die for. He is a God of Light.

Sin'ghaele - The second born, Sin'ghaele revels in her fathers primal examples of Lust and passion, but also claims as her purview the opposite extreme: the peace and stillness of Death. She is known to be fickle and unpredictable, cutting life short at times undeserved, while prolonging the suffering of others. She is a Goddess of Darkness.

Kadvak - Third born, Kadvak holds his fathers inspiring Ambitions close to his heart, though this often manifests as rampant Greed. This God is tempered by his mothers wisdom, however, also concerning himself with Forethought, Planning, and all the trappings of Civilization they bring. He is, never-the-less, a God of Darkness.

Faerini - Fourth born, Faerini is a wild woman, claiming dominion over the wild realms and all that inhabits them in her mothers name. Despite being a Goddess of Light, in contrast to her brother Var, Faerini has inherited her fathers Savagery and matrons vicious combat and the joy of the hunt as well.

Tulanto - The fifth born, is a sly God who takes as his purview all manner of Arts and crafts, from the beauty of song to the deadly grace of assassination. While inspired by his mothers creativity, Tulanto quickly succumbed to the many fruits offered by Deception, Trickery, and Cunning. He is a God of Darkness.

Annaesiah - Sixth born, her heart was moved by her mothers Mercy for the many ills and sufferings of the world. From her father, she derives the will to do what must be done, championing also the causes of Medicine and Healing, even when the price of a life must be a limb. She is a Goddess of Light.

Shar'sholan and Aer'thosia - The Elemental Twins, Master of Sea and Sky, Mistress of Earth and Flame, this pair has little to do with the affairs of the Mortal World, and like it that way. For their disinterest, they are officially classified as a God and Goddess of Darkness, respectively.

Zsar - The ninth child, Zsar took it upon himself to codify the works of his siblings and mother into Law, seeking to protect and guard the weak behind his iron grip. His fathers gift of Power, however, means Zsar can also be quite a Tyrant. He is, never-the-less, over all a God of Light.

Alara - The tenth child, as an almost direct reaction to Zsar, took up the cause of Magick, Freedom, and Wonder. In her lives her fathers Pride, however, and the many faults it brings. Flighty and irrational, she is still a strong supporter of her mother and siblings, making her a Goddess of Light.

The Watchers - The last divine offspring of Jhol and Vyrpas, the four watchers govern the seasons and passing of time, and all the things that come with them. They are Mol (God of Light, Creation, and Spring), Kysia (Goddess of Darkness, matron of Glory and Summer), Thar (God of Light, Learning and Growth, and the season of Fall), and Vaelia (Goddess of Darkness, Peace, Dreams, and Winter). The Watchers as a body stand aloof from the affairs of the other Gods, though they actively involve themselves in the events of the Mortal World.