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Known "Gods" in Runeterra?

HudnofskiBleh·5/4/2019, 11:08:06 PM·1 votes·7,016 views

I know there are a good few entities that would qualify as gods in this universe. I'm wondering what are all of the ones that we know of. Currently working on a homebrew setting for DnD that takes place on Runeterra, so a list of god-like beings would be nice to have, as I know some players might want to make Clerics. Ornn, for example, would make the perfect being for a Forge Domain cleric.

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Whyte Lyon5/5/2019, 1:46:05 AM6 votes

This is my own list that I can refer to on the subject matter.

[DEITIES]

  • Great Weaver- Nature God, governs the tapestry of fate, Shurima origins.
  • Shurima Sun god- Before the Sun Disk Shurima had a pantheon of gods, they were disowned and now long forgotten.
  • Bearded Lady- Elder God, governs the sky; sea; movement, Blue Flame Isles/Buhru origins.
  • Ornn- Firstborn, demi-god of fire and craftsmanship, Freljord origins.
  • Anivia- Benevolent idol, demi-god of the bitter cold; wind; rebirth/transition, Freljord origins.
  • The Volibear (Thousand-Pierced bear) - Ambivalent idol, demi-god of battle, uncivilized wilderness and thunder, Freljord origins.
  • The Sealsister- Forgotten goddess of the frozen sea, Freljord origins.
  • The Tusk Lord- Undisclosed demi-God, Freljord origins.

[IDOLS]

  • Gray Lady- Patron saint, the catalyst for Techmaturgy, Piltover/Zaun origins.
  • Veiled Lady (Morgana)- Patron saint of penance and atonement, Demacia origins.
  • The Protector (Kayle)- Patron saint of unwavering justice, Demacia origins.
  • Sivunas Alahair- prophesied hero, Shurima origins.
  • The Ascended Host/Darkin- all Sunborn were treated with god-like reverence, more so out of fear during the Darkin War.
  • Demon (Evelynn, Nocturne, Tahm Kench, Swain's demon) The spiritual manifestations of various aspects of humanity, feeding on unnatural coveting and/or unhealthy addictions. Note: I would love to include related items as "Idols" too, but gameplay =/= lore.

[ENTITIES]

  • Aurelion Sol- Born when the universe first came to be and spent eons forging stars. this allowed for the formations of star systems, planets and planetary life across the cosmos. Not particularly known throughout Runeterra nor worshiped.
  • Bard- A traveler from beyond the stars and an agent of serendipity to maintain balance where life can endure the indifference of chaos.
  • Nagakabouros- The exact size and scope of this being transcend mortal comprehension. It's a 'force' of energy that's connected with all living things.
  • Vilemaw- Although not a god, this entity is far more than meets the eye.
  • Kindred- Runeterra's mythological representation of death. Spoken of only in whispered tones by those who narrowly avoided fatality and seen by all in life's last moments.
  • Aspects- A group of cosmic unknowns, each embody a particular concept and has the ability to imbue mortals with their power/persona.
  • The Watchers- the conscious manifestation of the unknown nothingness that lies beyond.
  • The Spirit of Ionia- An unknown entity that expresses itself in various magical ways, through the land and abilities of some the champs.

[CULTS/SPIRITUAL INSTITUTIONS] RELIGIONS

  • Cult of the Three Sister- (Avarosa, Serylda, Lissandra). Ancient Freljordian saints revered as if god-like.
  • Draklorn- Lissandra's own cult inquisition.
  • Solari- Targon Sun(light) worshiping.
  • Lunari- Targon Moon(light) worshiping.
  • Church of the Glorious Evolved- Faith through techmaturgy and the practice of sacrificing flesh with mechanical limbs.
  • Somersaulting like Rammus - Yeah, some weird thing Shuriman's do to honor Rammus.
  • Sun Disk- Shuriman Sun priests dictate the will of the cosmos for those honored with the rite of Ascension.
  • The Illuminators- A charitable religious order and one of the only organizations within Demacia to utilize mages, albeit secretly.
  • Kinkou Order- An ancient clan dedicated to the preservation of balance and the protection of spirits and humans alike.
  • Indigenous culture Buhru- Not much is known beyond their devotion to Nagakabouros and the many other serpent gods.
  • Brethren of the Dusk- They maintain and bury corpses, not too sure if actually religious though. Doesnt matter tho, as they're all dead.
Spideraxe5/4/2019, 11:27:53 PM2 votes

There are the Freljord gods like Ornn, Anivia and Volibear plus some unnamed ones like Tusked god of Tryndamere's tribe. Illaoi's god Nagakaboros or however it's spelt. I believe Demacia worship Kayle and Morgana as deities to name a few

Pale Mask5/4/2019, 11:34:09 PM2 votes

Your best bet would likely be Nagakabouros, the Freljordian demigods Anivia, Ornn, Volibear, and Seal Sister, the Aspects of Targon (not the vessels, like Zoe, but the actual celestial they are hosting, like the Protector or Trickster), the Spirits of the various lands (such as the Spirit of Ionia), or the spirit gods (Bard, Kindred, etc).

Other candidates include Aurelion Sol, Ascended/Darkin (pre-Fall of Shurima and during the Darkin War, though it's arguable Azir could be worshipped today), powerful spirits/demons (Janna and Evelynn are shown to have followings), Vilemaw, Mordekaiser, Lissandra, the inhabitants of the Swimming City, or the Watchers (and possibly powerful Voidborn, like Vel'Koz and Cho'Gath).

There are also mythic figures like the Veiled Lady and the Grey Lady.

LordRedStone Nr15/4/2019, 11:34:59 PM1 votes

Well, there is Aurelion Sol who is creating stars, he is probably the closest to a god-like entity. Bard maybe too but he is a big variable, no one knows what he is doing but it seems he is keeping the universe in check.

Then you have the freljordian demi-gods Ornn, Anivia and Volibear who are definitely less powerful, but have their own, very specific domains Fire, Ice and Thunder, but they are more nuanced: Ornn values the forge and hard work, and beer and a home to relax after you worked hard. Anivia can be seen as a mother figure with care and mercy. Volibear represents mindless war.

Finally there are the celestials, which represent certain ideals or concepts. These are the entities possessing Diana, Leona, Taric, Atreus (Pantheon) and Zoe. Kayle and Morgana's Mother also merged with one celestial who represented Justice.