The deities of Kyor are collectively known as the Daeva. They are organized by their origin.
Before the time of mortals, the world of Kyor was in the possession of a number of gods who were defeated by the Old Daeva and then forgotten in time. Every so often, their existence is revealed by mortals and a form of worship allows them to return to a semblance of power. Some monsters created by these Daeva in ancient times still exist, asleep or locked away from civilization. One such minion of the dead gods is a colossal undying monster who slumbers deep beneath the surface known as The Tarasque. Other dead gods include:
Depending on their power, the Dead Daeva can exert their will through both Warlock and Cleric minions.
The nine old deities of Radavan embody certain elements of life. There are several pantheons on the various continents of Kyor that mirror the nine but might have vastly different trappings.
The deities and the cleric domains that represent them are:
There are no warlocks of “The Nine,” and while a cleric may choose a single patron they would honor the entire pantheon. The Old Daeva work in concert, collectively building on their efforts. They are aloof and remote deities, and are loathe to communicate directly with their followers instead relying on ancient texts, living saints, and prophetic dreams. Their basic holy book shared throughout the continent of Radavan is known as the Codex of the Nine.
Some deities are worshiped by the younger races monotheistically, or in newer pantheons that are perhaps reflections of the nine Old Daeva. For example, the human Separatists of Radavan worship only the Traveller. There are any number of these beings, each with an amount of divine power they lend to the mortal realm. They are collectively known as the “New Daeva” to separate them from the pantheon of the nine.
The New Daeva are more apt to speak directly to their clerics than the Old Daeva. Many don't even have worshipers as much as Warlocks that they have contracted to do their bidding. Unlike the Old Daeva, followers of the New Daeva often work against the other gods, sometimes violently opposing one another's agendas.
A number of deities not native to Kyor lend their power to the mortals of this world. These mind-bending beings are typically the source of power for warlocks. They include:
Most of these superstitions are still held, but were at one time important ways to stay on the right side of the powers that be in Kyor.