Gods and divine

THE GODS OF AETHORIA Gods are active and influential, working through proxies and agents rather than walking among mortals directly. Temples serve as both places of worship and centers of political power. HOW GODS INTERACT: • Blessings: Direct power to those who earn favor • Patronage: A god as patron is prestigious and demanding • Oracles: Temples interpret divine will • Subtle influence: Lucky coincidences, dreams, instincts DIVINE ALIGNMENTS: • Uphold Gilded Cage: Order, structure, authority • Subvert Gilded Cage: Freedom, change, liberation • Neutral: Nature, death, cosmic forces GODS AND THE UNALIGNED: A god's blessing can create an Unaligned overnight—someone powerful who answers to no human master. Blessings bypass the patronage system, making gods both pillars and threats to Aethoria's control. See individual deity entries for detailed information about specific gods, their domains, and their relationships with the world.