Post by Oni on Jul 25, 2010 22:49:58 GMT -5
Ilîhum is the single deity of Aynnor. This equates Ilîhum's power to that of an overgod, akin to Lord Ao of Toril, though unlike Ao, Ilîhum is far more active in the affairs of Aynnor. Worship of Ilîhum takes form in many ways, there is direct worship of Ilîhum or one of the deity's numerous Aspects, or worship of the Duchovia (who channel the prayers of their faithful to Ilîhum to enable them to grant aid as needed). Those that worship Ilîhum directly are known as the Elohim and those that serve as holy knights in Ilîhum's name and protect his (direct) faithful are known as Serelohim.
Very few facts are know of Ilîhum. It is not sure how old the deity is, the natural gender (though often referred to as a male), what Ilîhum even looks like, nor why it allows the worship of Faerunian deities on Aynnor. Though what is known is that Ilîhum created Aynnor and the ten Duchovia, despite the fact three broke off and became known as the Pokvaren, in addition to by proxy all native life on Aynnor. The various Aspects of Ilîhum have far more well known histories and descriptions, some are stronger than others as well.
Ilîhum's primary church is located in Speranta, the capital city of the Kingdom of Renastere. Though many other temples and shrines are dedicated in the worshipping the deity directly. Including one in the small village of Vaikne, a simple and modest shrine, though all reach Ilîhum's ears and the faithful are rewarded for their piety. Once long ago in the Kingdom of Vestrvegr that sat on the Wyrre continent, the largest and grandest of Ilîhum's temples stood - it was said to had been nearly a third the size of the city of Speranta. But it was destroyed by Vestrvegr's last king, Lyonion the Mad, who paid dearly for his actions with both his kingdom and his life as Ilîhum grew angry and smited down the foolish king.
Direct worship of Ilîhum has increased in the last ten years. Especially this past year, following the Great Fire of Calirun. Most of its survivors thank Ilîhum directly for the unexpected appearance of Primus Janus Zealcrest, who is said to be a rather pious Elohim himself.
The deity's crest is that of the sacred flower, the Dusk Rhosyn.
Very few facts are know of Ilîhum. It is not sure how old the deity is, the natural gender (though often referred to as a male), what Ilîhum even looks like, nor why it allows the worship of Faerunian deities on Aynnor. Though what is known is that Ilîhum created Aynnor and the ten Duchovia, despite the fact three broke off and became known as the Pokvaren, in addition to by proxy all native life on Aynnor. The various Aspects of Ilîhum have far more well known histories and descriptions, some are stronger than others as well.
Ilîhum's primary church is located in Speranta, the capital city of the Kingdom of Renastere. Though many other temples and shrines are dedicated in the worshipping the deity directly. Including one in the small village of Vaikne, a simple and modest shrine, though all reach Ilîhum's ears and the faithful are rewarded for their piety. Once long ago in the Kingdom of Vestrvegr that sat on the Wyrre continent, the largest and grandest of Ilîhum's temples stood - it was said to had been nearly a third the size of the city of Speranta. But it was destroyed by Vestrvegr's last king, Lyonion the Mad, who paid dearly for his actions with both his kingdom and his life as Ilîhum grew angry and smited down the foolish king.
Direct worship of Ilîhum has increased in the last ten years. Especially this past year, following the Great Fire of Calirun. Most of its survivors thank Ilîhum directly for the unexpected appearance of Primus Janus Zealcrest, who is said to be a rather pious Elohim himself.
The deity's crest is that of the sacred flower, the Dusk Rhosyn.
