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- She is the saint of those who stand watch, of all those who must carry a burden ceaselessly
- She is the saint of those who stand watch, of all those who must carry a burden ceaselessly
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==== [[Malus]] {{Fact}} ====
God of craftsmanship, knowledge and secrets {{Fact}}


==== [[Salorna]] ====
==== [[Salorna]] ====
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- As nature would preach revenge against those who would prevent the natural world, those who seek to preserve the balance must also be willing to take violent action if necessary
- As nature would preach revenge against those who would prevent the natural world, those who seek to preserve the balance must also be willing to take violent action if necessary
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==== [[Viras]] {{Fact}} ====
Goddess of love, lust, youth and health


==== [[Nikros]] ====
==== [[Nikros]] ====
'''Nikros''' was strength. He was dominance. His was the right of the strong to rule over the weak. He was the Tyrant. '''Nikros''' believes that strength was the only virtue, and those who were born strong were born to rule. '''{{Cite web/ds december 2024|308-314}}'''
'''Nikros''' was strength. He was dominance. His was the right of the strong to rule over the weak. He was the Tyrant. '''Nikros''' believes that strength was the only virtue, and those who were born strong were born to rule. '''{{Cite web/ds december 2024|308-314}}'''
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'''Cyrvis''' was the enemy of fate. He was the god of those who believed they have been wronged by life, and sought revenge. '''{{Cite web/ds december 2024|308-314}}'''
'''Cyrvis''' was the enemy of fate. He was the god of those who believed they have been wronged by life, and sought revenge. '''{{Cite web/ds december 2024|308-314}}'''
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- Sorcery is a route to ultimate power
- Sorcery is a route to ultimate power
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=== [[Rioja]] ===
==== [[Anso|Lord Anso]] ====
'''Lord Anso''' was the Riojan god of nobility. He embodied the notion that nobility is aspirational to a Riojan. {{Cite web/youtube/capital_worldbuilding_streams|3}}
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|'''[[Varona|Saint Varona the Meek]]''' {{Cite web/youtube/capital_worldbuilding_streams|4}}
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|[[Isabela|'''Saint Ysabell, the Pitiless''']] {{Cite web/youtube/capital_worldbuilding_streams|4}}
|Justice
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==== [[Donisa|Lady Donisa]] ====
'''Lady Donisa''' was the wheel of fortune. She was the goddess of fortune and fate, and the notion that whomever is up, will soon be down. She was married to [[Anso|Lord Anso]]. {{Cite web/youtube/capital_worldbuilding_streams|3}}
==== [[Falco|Viscount Falco]] ====
'''Viscount Falco''' was deception, treachery and planning. The God of Treachery schemed to replace [[Anso|Lord Anso]] assuming his identity and becoming [[Donisa|Lady Donisa]]'s husband. His plan ultimately failed. {{Cite web/youtube/capital_worldbuilding_streams|3}}
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|'''[[Orsino|Saint Orsino, the Diplomat]] {{Cite web/youtube/capital_worldbuilding_streams|3}}'''
|Secret and Lies
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==== [[Ragilo]] ====
'''Ragilo''' knew what need to be done, but didn't act. He represented the Riojan distaste for cowardice. {{Cite web/youtube/capital_worldbuilding_streams|3}}
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|[[Paolo|'''Saint Paolo, The Lawyer''']] {{Cite web/youtube/capital_worldbuilding_streams|3}}
|Saint of hiding, shadows and laws
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==== [[Maura|Margravine Maura]] ====
'''Margravine Maura''' was the goddess of love and passion. The embodiment of romance, love at first sight and unrequited love. Everyone knew of her love for [[Anso|Lord Anso]] and also that they couldn't be together. {{Cite web/youtube/capital_worldbuilding_streams|3}}
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|[[Saint Bellamo|'''Saint Bellamo''']] {{Cite web/youtube/capital_worldbuilding_streams|3}}
|Revelry
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==== [[Tasila|Lady Tasila]] ====
'''Lady Tasila''' was the one who unraveled [[Falco]]'s plans and exposed him, despite the cost to herself. She represents, to a Riojan, the concepts of violence and bravery. {{Cite web/youtube/capital_worldbuilding_streams|3}}
{{Quote|text=Draw your sword, sir, or by '''Tasila''' I will scar a coward}}
==== [[Causulo|Margrave Causulo]] ====
'''Margrave Causulo''' believed that art was an end unto itself, pursuing it, a noble virtue. {{Cite web/youtube/capital_worldbuilding_streams|3}}
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|[[Amato|'''Saint Amato''']] {{Cite web/youtube/capital_worldbuilding_streams|3}}
|Theater, actors and performance
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|[[Diamentem|'''Saint Diamentem''']] {{Cite web/youtube/capital_worldbuilding_streams|3}}
|Music, poetry and writing
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=== [[Vanigar]] ===
=== [[Vanigar]] ===


* [[Holkatya]], Trickster goddess, goddess of luck. {{Cite web/ds december 2024|27}} {{Cite web/ds december 2024|301}} {{Cite web/ds december 2024|305}}
==== [[Holkatya]] ====
Trickster goddess, goddess of luck. {{Cite web/ds december 2024|27}} {{Cite web/ds december 2024|301}} {{Cite web/ds december 2024|305}}


== [[Val]] and [[Elf|elven]] heroes ==
== [[Val]] and [[Elf|elven]] heroes ==
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|'''[[Ripples of Honey on a Shore of Gold]] {{Cite web/ds december 2024|302-303}}'''
|'''[[Ripples of Honey on a Shore of Gold]] {{Cite web/ds december 2024|302-303}}'''
|Warkiller, the Diplomat
|Warkiller, the Diplomat
| - Broke peace between [[Human|humans]] and [[Dragon|dragons]] for ages
| - Broke peace between [[Human|humans]] and [[Elder dragon|dragons]] for ages
- Attempted to create the [[Codex Pax Universalis]], a work capable of erasing the concept of war. However, in order to finish it a step was demanded from her, which she wasn't willing to take  
- Attempted to create the [[Codex Pax Universalis]], a work capable of erasing the concept of war. However, in order to finish it a step was demanded from her, which she wasn't willing to take  
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