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	'''[[:Category:Gods\|Deities]]'''<ref>Also known as Gods, Divinities, and other countless names.</ref> are a wide grouping of divine entities capable of commanding aspects of reality within the realm of their worshippers, varying significantly in form and capabilities dependent on their location and followers, as rather than being wholly 'physical' entities the presence of Deities within the material world requires continuous worship from other lifeforms in order to be sustained, while entities with similar (albeit weaker) powers are known as 'False Deities' or 'Demigods'. Functionally, Deities can be thought of as '[[Thoughtforms]]' of the [[Noosphere]] given a physical form shaped by the will of their worshippers.		'''[[:Category:Gods\|Deities]]'''<ref>Also known as Gods, Divinities, and other countless names.</ref> are a wide grouping of divine entities capable of commanding aspects of reality within the realm of their worshippers, varying significantly in form and capabilities dependent on their location and followers, as rather than being wholly 'physical' entities the presence of Deities within the material world requires continuous worship from other lifeforms in order to be sustained, while entities with similar (albeit weaker) powers are known as 'False Deities' or 'Demigods'. Functionally, Deities can be thought of as '[[Thoughtforms]]' of the [[Noosphere]] given a physical form shaped by the will of their worshippers, though rarely some deities are able to persist in a non-divine state even if they lose said worship.

	The powers that Deities possess comes to them from worship, as the very act of belief that something exists is capable of, if intense enough, make said belief 'real' in some form. If a large enough group of people are devoted to and worship the idea of a deity, their collective will may eventually bring their idol to life by fuelling it with [[Divine Energy]], a 'field' or 'radiation' generated by worship which sustains the existence of such entities within corporeal reality. If a religious group believes a deity is capable of something, then it is within the space their Divine Energy occupies, as such a planet-wide religion would be able to generate a deity capable of exerting itself across an entire planet while a local cult's deity would only be able to exert itself onto them. Although how well it can accomplish this also depends on how many worshippers it has<ref>This is why for example the god of a small cult can only exert influence over its followers, and gods worshipped by large civilisations can accomplish much more.</ref>, or how powerful its worshippers are.		The powers that Deities possess comes to them from worship, as the very act of belief that something exists is capable of, if intense enough, make said belief 'real' in some form. If a large enough group of people are devoted to and worship the idea of a deity, their collective will may eventually bring their idol to life by fuelling it with [[Divine Energy]], a 'field' or 'radiation' generated by worship which sustains the existence of such entities within corporeal reality. If a religious group believes a deity is capable of something, then it is within the space their Divine Energy occupies, as such a planet-wide religion would be able to generate a deity capable of exerting itself across an entire planet while a local cult's deity would only be able to exert itself onto them. Although how well it can accomplish this also depends on how many worshippers it has<ref>This is why for example the god of a small cult can only exert influence over its followers, and gods worshipped by large civilisations can accomplish much more.</ref>, or how powerful its worshippers are.

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	'''[[:Category:Gods\|Deities]]'''<ref>Also known as Gods, Divinities, and other countless names.</ref> are a wide grouping of divine entities capable of commanding aspects of reality within the realm of their worshippers, varying significantly in form and capabilities dependent on their location and followers, as rather than being wholly 'physical' entities the presence of Deities within the material world requires continuous worship from other lifeforms in order to be sustained, while entities with similar (albeit weaker) powers are known as 'False Deities' or 'Demigods'.		'''[[:Category:Gods\|Deities]]'''<ref>Also known as Gods, Divinities, and other countless names.</ref> are a wide grouping of divine entities capable of commanding aspects of reality within the realm of their worshippers, varying significantly in form and capabilities dependent on their location and followers, as rather than being wholly 'physical' entities the presence of Deities within the material world requires continuous worship from other lifeforms in order to be sustained, while entities with similar (albeit weaker) powers are known as 'False Deities' or 'Demigods'. Functionally, Deities can be thought of as 'Thoughtforms' of the Noosphere given a physical form shaped by the will of their worshippers.

	~~As stated above, the~~ powers that Deities possess comes to them from worship, as ~~well as what kind~~ of ~~worship~~. If the ~~worshippers~~ of ~~any given~~ deity ~~believe~~ it ~~can accomplish~~ something, then it ~~can~~ within their ~~realm~~. Although how well it can accomplish this also depends on how many worshippers it has<ref>This is why for example the god of a small cult can only exert influence over its followers, and gods worshipped by large civilisations can accomplish much more.</ref>, or how powerful its worshippers are. Because of this, every religion is 'correct' about their god existing, in some way or another, although stories within scripture or belief may still be false. If gods are no longer worshipped, they will cease to be. They may simply be rendered inert as they withdraw from the physical world, or in some state of slumber, or they may truly die (though some gods may still be able to die without their worship ceasing). Dead gods may still retain their powers in whatever [[afterlife]] they end up in<ref>A similar "judgement" process exists for both Deities and Mortals</ref>, although many may be "demoted" to have the powers and likeness of a mortal by the gods of an afterlife. Corpses of gods killed from such circumstances often leave behind artifacts of great power, although desecrating these sites can also grant dark curses. The reason why worship is so vital for the continued existence of deities is that they 'feed' off of a form of energy generated during acts of worship known as '[[Divine Energy]]', fueling their continued existence within corporeal reality.		The powers that Deities possess comes to them from worship, as the very act of belief that something exists is capable of, if intense enough, make said belief 'real' in some form. If a large enough group of people are devoted to and worship the idea of a deity, their collective will may eventually bring their idol to life by fuelling it with Divine Energy, a 'field' or 'radiation' generated by worship which sustains the existence of such entities within corporeal reality. If a religious group believes a deity is capable of something, then it is within the space their Divine Energy occupies, as such a planet-wide religion would be able to generate a deity capable of exerting itself across an entire planet while a local cult's deity would only be able to exert itself onto them. Although how well it can accomplish this also depends on how many worshippers it has<ref>This is why for example the god of a small cult can only exert influence over its followers, and gods worshipped by large civilisations can accomplish much more.</ref>, or how powerful its worshippers are.

	Deities may either be found alone as the sole entity worshipped by a society, or within a pantheon containing numerous other entities of either varying or similar power level such as the [[Chiaroscuros Duality]], [[Hyacinthan Faith#Hyacinthan Pantheon\|Hyacinthan Pantheon]], [[Paradimensionals]]* , [[Theian Pantheon]], and the [[Yatan Pantheon]]		Because of this, every religion is 'correct' about their god existing, in some way or another, although stories within scripture or belief may still be false. If gods are no longer worshipped, they will cease to be. They may simply be rendered inert as they withdraw from the physical world, or in some state of slumber, or they may truly die (though some gods may still be able to die without their worship ceasing). Upon death, Deities are separated in half as their Mental half is taken into an Afterlife (either retaining their powers or losing them) while their physical half ascends to the Spectrosphere where they become either a Lesser Spirit or an Angel, though their 'remains' continue to exist in the physical world. Corpses of gods killed from such circumstances often leave remains of their power in the form of artifacts or influence, although desecrating these sites can also grant dark curses.

			Deities may either be found alone as the sole entity worshipped by a society, or within a pantheon containing numerous other entities of either varying or similar power level such as the [[Chiaroscuros Duality]], [[Hyacinthan Faith#Hyacinthan Pantheon\|Hyacinthan Pantheon]], [[Paradimensionals]]* , [[Theian Pantheon]], and the [[Yatan Pantheon]].

	=== Types of Deities ===		=== Types of Deities ===

	* '''True Deities''' refer the to the most common and powerful form of deity fueled by Divine Energy generated by continued worship giving them power over the domain of their worshippers.		* '''True Deities''' refer the to the most common and powerful form of deity fueled by Divine Energy generated by continued worship giving them power over the domain of their worshippers.
	* '''False Deities''' are entities which often possess some ~~or many of the~~ powers of Deities and present themselves as Deities, but do not require Divine Energy to exist (though it may still strengthen them)		* '''False Deities''' are entities which often possess some powers resembling those of True Deities and present themselves as Deities, but do not require Divine Energy to exist (though it may still strengthen them), though they regardless tend to originate from non-standard planes of reality such as the [[Primordial Void]] and [[Voidspace]].
	* '''Demi Deities''' are entities which encompass some divine traits, but lack others.		* '''Demi Deities''' are entities which encompass some divine traits, but lack others.

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	Deities<ref>Also known as Gods, Divinities, and other countless names.</ref> are a wide ~~group various~~ divine ~~and powerful beings that exist across the entire [[Omniverse]], each~~ commanding ~~an aspect~~ of reality within the ~~realms~~ of their worshippers~~. Their nature~~, form and capabilities ~~vary greatly~~ from ~~region~~ to ~~region~~, ~~planet to planet, galaxy to galaxy, universe to universe, and so on~~.		'''[[:Category:Gods\|Deities]]'''<ref>Also known as Gods, Divinities, and other countless names.</ref> are a wide grouping of divine entities capable of commanding aspects of reality within the realm of their worshippers, varying significantly in form and capabilities dependent on their location and followers, as rather than being wholly 'physical' entities the presence of Deities within the material world requires continuous worship from other lifeforms in order to be sustained, while entities with similar (albeit weaker) powers are known as 'False Deities' or 'Demigods'.

	~~Groups~~ of ~~Deities~~ are ~~part~~ of their ~~own individual pantheons~~ or ~~clans~~, although they may still ~~interact with those outside~~ of their ~~pantheons~~.		As stated above, the powers that Deities possess comes to them from worship, as well as what kind of worship. If the worshippers of any given deity believe it can accomplish something, then it can within their realm. Although how well it can accomplish this also depends on how many worshippers it has<ref>This is why for example the god of a small cult can only exert influence over its followers, and gods worshipped by large civilisations can accomplish much more.</ref>, or how powerful its worshippers are. Because of this, every religion is 'correct' about their god existing, in some way or another, although stories within scripture or belief may still be false. If gods are no longer worshipped, they will cease to be. They may simply be rendered inert as they withdraw from the physical world, or in some state of slumber, or they may truly die (though some gods may still be able to die without their worship ceasing). Dead gods may still retain their powers in whatever [[afterlife]] they end up in<ref>A similar "judgement" process exists for both Deities and Mortals</ref>, although many may be "demoted" to have the powers and likeness of a mortal by the gods of an afterlife. Corpses of gods killed from such circumstances often leave behind artifacts of great power, although desecrating these sites can also grant dark curses. The reason why worship is so vital for the continued existence of deities is that they 'feed' off of a form of energy generated during acts of worship known as '[[Divine Energy]]', fueling their continued existence within corporeal reality.

	~~===== List~~ of ~~Pantheons =====~~		Deities may either be found alone as the sole entity worshipped by a society, or within a pantheon containing numerous other entities of either varying or similar power level such as the [[Chiaroscuros Duality]], [[Hyacinthan Faith#Hyacinthan Pantheon\|Hyacinthan Pantheon]], [[Paradimensionals]]* , [[Theian Pantheon]], and the [[Yatan Pantheon]]

	* [[Chiaroscuros Duality]]		=== Types of Deities ===
	* [[Hyacinthan Faith#Hyacinthan Pantheon\|Hyacinthan Pantheon]]
	* [[Paradimensionals]]* (Technically above 'true' Deities~~, yet still is a pantheon of sorts.)~~
	* [[Theian Pantheon]] (aka "''The Nine''")
	* [[Yatan Pantheon]]
	~~Though some deities reign as a sole figure outside of any given pantheon, such as:~~

	* ~~[[Asteros]] (Pistiphage worshipped~~ as ~~one~~, ~~while~~ not ~~technically an actual deity.~~)		* '''True Deities''' refer the to the most common and powerful form of deity fueled by Divine Energy generated by continued worship giving them power over the domain of their worshippers.
	* ~~[[Fourth Deity]] (Pluripotent Entity that operated as one~~, ~~while not technically an actual deity~~.)		* '''False Deities''' are entities which often possess some or many of the powers of Deities and present themselves as Deities, but do not require Divine Energy to exist (though it may still strengthen them)
			* '''Demi Deities''' are entities which encompass some divine traits, but lack others.

	~~== Worship ==~~
	The powers that deities possess comes to them from worship, as well as what kind of worship. If the worshippers of any given deity believe it can accomplish something, then it can't. Although how well it can accomplish this also depends on how many worshippers it has<ref>This is why for example the god of a small cult can only exert influence over its followers, and gods worshipped by large civilisations can accomplish much more.</ref>, or how powerful its worshippers are. Because of this, every religion is 'correct' about their god existing, in some way or another, although stories within scripture or belief may still be false.

	If gods are no longer worshipped, they will cease to be. They may simply be rendered inert, or in some state of slumber, or they may truly die. Dead gods may still retain their powers in whatever [[afterlife]] they end up in<ref>A similar "judgement" process exists for both Deities and Mortals</ref>, although many may be "demoted" to have the powers and likeness of a mortal by the gods of an afterlife. Some gods may still be killed without losing worship via some means. Corpses of gods killed from such circumstances often leave behind artifacts of great power, although desecrating these sites can also grant dark curses.

	The reason behind the significance of Worship to the existence of gods, is a form of energy radiated by religious worship has been named "[[Divine Energy]]". This Divine Energy fuels the continued existence and the abilities of deities, and without it they cannot properly exist within corporeal reality.

	~~== Types of Deities ==~~

	~~=== "True" Deities ===~~
	"True" Deities, usually simply known as Deities, are beings which possess various powers and traits associated with the divine, which are fueled and defined by the beliefs of the various mortals that worship each deity.

	~~=== Demigods ===~~
	Demigods are beings who may possess the powers which can resemble that of a god, without being one. They are generally weaker than "true" deities, and don't always require worship to exist.		Demigods are beings who may possess the powers which can resemble that of a god, without being one. They are generally weaker than "true" deities, and don't always require worship to exist.
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	Deities<ref>Also known as Gods, Divinities, and other countless names.</ref> are a wide group various divine and powerful beings that exist across the entire [[Omniverse]], each commanding an aspect of reality within the realms of their worshippers. Their nature, form and capabilities vary greatly from region to region, planet to planet, galaxy to galaxy, universe to universe, and so on.		Deities<ref>Also known as Gods, Divinities, and other countless names.</ref> are a wide group various divine and powerful beings that exist across the entire [[Omniverse]], each commanding an aspect of reality within the realms of their worshippers. Their nature, form and capabilities vary greatly from region to region, planet to planet, galaxy to galaxy, universe to universe, and so on.

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**Some are Omnipotent
**Some are Omniscient
**Some are Omnipresent
**Some are everything in between.
*Their forms and abilities depend on what their worshippers believe they look like / can do, as well as the number of worshippers they have across the cosmos.|average lifespan=Generally immortal, although many can still die, or otherwise be rendered inert or dormant.|abilities=The abilities that deities possess vary greatly, though the major possible abilities they may have include:
*Cosmic powers
*Dimensional travel
*Space travel
*Immortality
*Reality warping
*Time warping
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Deities<ref>Also known as Gods, Divinities, and other countless names.</ref> are a wide group various divine and powerful beings that exist across the entire [[Omniverse]], each commanding an aspect of reality within the realms of their worshippers. Their nature, form and capabilities vary greatly from region to region, planet to planet, galaxy to galaxy, universe to universe, and so on.

Groups of Deities are part of their own individual pantheons or clans, although they may still interact with those outside of their pantheons.

===== List of Pantheons =====

* [[Chiaroscuros Duality]]
* [[Paradimensionals]]* (Technically above 'true' Deities, yet still is a pantheon of sorts.)
* [[Theian Pantheon]] (aka "''The Nine''")
* [[Yatan Pantheon]]
Though some deities reign as a sole figure outside of any given pantheon, such as:

* [[Asteros]] (Pistiphage worshipped as one, while not technically an actual deity.)
* [[Fourth Deity]] (Pluripotent Entity that operated as one, while not technically an actual deity.)

== Worship ==
The powers that deities possess comes to them from worship, as well as what kind of worship. If the worshippers of any given deity believe it can accomplish something, then it can't. Although how well it can accomplish this also depends on how many worshippers it has<ref>This is why for example the god of a small cult can only exert influence over its followers, and gods worshipped by large civilisations can accomplish much more.</ref>, or how powerful its worshippers are. Because of this, every religion is 'correct' about their god existing, in some way or another, although stories within scripture or belief may still be false.

If gods are no longer worshipped, they will cease to be. They may simply be rendered inert, or in some state of slumber, or they may truly die. Dead gods may still retain their powers in whatever [[afterlife]] they end up in<ref>A similar "judgement" process exists for both Deities and Mortals</ref>, although many may be "demoted" to have the powers and likeness of a mortal by the gods of an afterlife. Some gods may still be killed without losing worship via some means. Corpses of gods killed from such circumstances often leave behind artifacts of great power, although desecrating these sites can also grant dark curses.

The reason behind the significance of Worship to the existence of gods, is a form of energy radiated by religious worship has been named "[[Divine Energy]]". This Divine Energy fuels the continued existence and the abilities of deities, and without it they cannot properly exist within corporeal reality.

== Types of Deities ==

=== "True" Deities ===
"True" Deities, usually simply known as Deities, are beings which possess various powers and traits associated with the divine, which are fueled and defined by the beliefs of the various mortals that worship each deity.

=== Demigods ===
Demigods are beings who may possess the powers which can resemble that of a god, without being one. They are generally weaker than "true" deities, and don't always require worship to exist.
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	'''[[:Category:Gods\|Deities]]'''<ref>Also known as Gods, Divinities, and other countless names.</ref> are a wide grouping of divine entities capable of commanding aspects of reality within the realm of their worshippers, varying significantly in form and capabilities dependent on their location and followers, as rather than being wholly 'physical' entities the presence of Deities within the material world requires continuous worship from other lifeforms in order to be sustained, while entities with similar (albeit weaker) powers are known as 'False Deities' or 'Demigods'. Functionally, Deities can be thought of as 'Thoughtforms' of the Noosphere given a physical form shaped by the will of their worshippers.		'''[[:Category:Gods\|Deities]]'''<ref>Also known as Gods, Divinities, and other countless names.</ref> are a wide grouping of divine entities capable of commanding aspects of reality within the realm of their worshippers, varying significantly in form and capabilities dependent on their location and followers, as rather than being wholly 'physical' entities the presence of Deities within the material world requires continuous worship from other lifeforms in order to be sustained, while entities with similar (albeit weaker) powers are known as 'False Deities' or 'Demigods'. Functionally, Deities can be thought of as '[[Thoughtforms]]' of the [[Noosphere]] given a physical form shaped by the will of their worshippers.

	The powers that Deities possess comes to them from worship, as the very act of belief that something exists is capable of, if intense enough, make said belief 'real' in some form. If a large enough group of people are devoted to and worship the idea of a deity, their collective will may eventually bring their idol to life by fuelling it with Divine Energy, a 'field' or 'radiation' generated by worship which sustains the existence of such entities within corporeal reality. If a religious group believes a deity is capable of something, then it is within the space their Divine Energy occupies, as such a planet-wide religion would be able to generate a deity capable of exerting itself across an entire planet while a local cult's deity would only be able to exert itself onto them. Although how well it can accomplish this also depends on how many worshippers it has<ref>This is why for example the god of a small cult can only exert influence over its followers, and gods worshipped by large civilisations can accomplish much more.</ref>, or how powerful its worshippers are.		The powers that Deities possess comes to them from worship, as the very act of belief that something exists is capable of, if intense enough, make said belief 'real' in some form. If a large enough group of people are devoted to and worship the idea of a deity, their collective will may eventually bring their idol to life by fuelling it with [[Divine Energy]], a 'field' or 'radiation' generated by worship which sustains the existence of such entities within corporeal reality. If a religious group believes a deity is capable of something, then it is within the space their Divine Energy occupies, as such a planet-wide religion would be able to generate a deity capable of exerting itself across an entire planet while a local cult's deity would only be able to exert itself onto them. Although how well it can accomplish this also depends on how many worshippers it has<ref>This is why for example the god of a small cult can only exert influence over its followers, and gods worshipped by large civilisations can accomplish much more.</ref>, or how powerful its worshippers are.

	Because of this, every religion is 'correct' about their god existing, in some way or another, although stories within scripture or belief may still be false. If gods are no longer worshipped, they will cease to be. They may simply be rendered inert as they withdraw from the physical world, or in some state of slumber, or they may truly die (though some gods may still be able to die without their worship ceasing). Upon death, Deities are separated in half as their Mental half is taken into an Afterlife (either retaining their powers or losing them) while their physical half ascends to the ~~Spectrosphere~~ where they become either a Lesser Spirit or an Angel, though their 'remains' continue to exist in the physical world. Corpses of gods killed from such circumstances often leave remains of their power in the form of artifacts or influence, although desecrating these sites can also grant dark curses.		Because of this, every religion is 'correct' about their god existing, in some way or another, although stories within scripture or belief may still be false. If gods are no longer worshipped, they will cease to be. They may simply be rendered inert as they withdraw from the physical world, or in some state of slumber, or they may truly die (though some gods may still be able to die without their worship ceasing). Upon death, Deities are separated in half as their Mental half is taken into an [[Afterlife]] (either retaining their powers or losing them) while their physical half ascends to the [[Median Space]] where they become either a [[Lesser Spirit]] or an [[Angel]], though their 'remains' continue to exist in the physical world. Corpses of gods killed from such circumstances often leave remains of their power in the form of artifacts or influence, although desecrating these sites can also grant dark curses.

	Deities may either be found alone as the sole entity worshipped by a society, or within a pantheon containing numerous other entities of either varying or similar power level such as the [[Chiaroscuros Duality]], [[Hyacinthan Faith#Hyacinthan Pantheon\|Hyacinthan Pantheon]], [[Paradimensionals]]* , [[Theian Pantheon]], and the [[Yatan Pantheon]].		Deities may either be found alone as the sole entity worshipped by a society, or within a pantheon containing numerous other entities of either varying or similar power level such as the [[Chiaroscuros Duality]], [[Hyacinthan Faith#Hyacinthan Pantheon\|Hyacinthan Pantheon]], [[Paradimensionals]]* , [[Theian Pantheon]], and the [[Yatan Pantheon]].
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	* '''True Deities''' refer the to the most common and powerful form of deity fueled by Divine Energy generated by continued worship giving them power over the domain of their worshippers.		* '''True Deities''' refer the to the most common and powerful form of deity fueled by Divine Energy generated by continued worship giving them power over the domain of their worshippers.
	* '''False Deities''' are entities which often possess some powers resembling those of True Deities and present themselves as Deities, but do not require Divine Energy to exist (though it may still strengthen them), though they regardless tend to originate from non-standard planes of reality such as the [[Primordial Void]] and [[Voidspace]].		* '''False Deities''' are entities which often possess some powers resembling those of True Deities and present themselves as Deities, but do not require Divine Energy to exist (though it may still strengthen them), though they regardless tend to originate from non-standard planes of reality such as the [[Primordial Void]] and [[Voidspace]].
	* '''Demi Deities''' are entities which encompass some divine ~~traits~~, but lack others.		* '''Demi Deities''' are entities which encompass some divine abilities, but lack others, with Divine Energy sustaining their access to such abilities as without it they return to a standard mortal state.

	Demigods are beings who may possess the powers which can resemble that of a god, without being one. They are generally weaker than "true" deities, and don't always require worship to exist.		Demigods are beings who may possess the powers which can resemble that of a god, without being one. They are generally weaker than "true" deities, and don't always require worship to exist.
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