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==The Pantheon==

The pantheon of deities in Divara consists of five gods and goddesses, echoing the five ranks of [[Sacerdotisa|Priestesses]] and [[Criada|Handmaidens]].

===Alturión – the creator===

[[File:Alturion.png|thumb|right|''Symbol of Alturión'']]

Alturión is the principle god. He is male and created the universe, but does not involve himself in human affairs. Consequently he receives little worship or prayer.

'''Symbol''': 	A flame.

'''Etymology:'''  	''Alto'' (high) and ''creación'' (creation).

'''Worship:''' 	Rarely directly worshipped. Temples are grand but often empty, more like monuments or observatories.

'''Festival:''' 	''La Noche del Origen'', a quiet, candle-lit vigil honouring the birth of the world.

===Lunara – the mother goddess===

[[File:Lunara.png|thumb|right|''Symbol of Lunara'']]

Lunara is feminine and is the next highest ranking. She governs human destiny, worshipped as the matron of the world’s people. She represents spiritual power. She is the goddess of the Priestesses.

'''Symbol:'''	A crescent moon.

'''Etymology:''' 	“Luna” (moon).

'''Worship:''' 	Daily prayers at dusk. Her temples are ornate, with moonstone and silver. 

'''Festivals:''' 	

''La Luminaria'': A week of night-time feasts and dancing under lanterns.

''Velación de la Reina'': A yearly vigil where people fast through the night, asking for blessings.

===Velessa – the handmaiden===

[[File:Velessa.png|thumb|right|''Symbol of Velessa'']]

Velessa is the handmaiden to Lunara. She carries Lunara’s messages, represents devotion, gentleness and quiet power. She is the goddess of the Handmaidens.

'''Symbol:''' 	A candle.

'''Etymology:''' 	''Vela'' (candle or veil) and “''gracia''” (grace).

'''Worship:''' 	Whispered prayers and offerings of petals, folded paper, or sealed notes. Her shrines are often tucked into corners of larger temples.

'''Festival:''' 	''La Caminata de la Rosa'' — a silent procession at dawn, laying flowers for the forgotten and unspoken.

===Solvár – the protector===

[[File:Solvar.png|thumb|right|''Symbol of Solvár'']]

Solvár is the protector of the gods. He represents physical strength, honour and courage. He is the god of the Guardia.

'''Symbol:'''  	The sun (a circle with three lines through it).

'''Etymology:''' 	''Sol'' (sun) and ''valiente'' (brave).

'''Festivals''': 	

''El Día del Juramento:'' A public day for oaths of allegiance and honour duels.

''Solalto:'' A midsummer festival with ritual combats and sunlit parades.

===Ruvén – the servant===

[[File:Ruven.png|thumb|right|''Symbol of Ruvén'']]

Ruvén is the servant to Solvár. He is known for sacrifice and obedience. He is the god to the ordinary population and (unofficially) the Slaves.

Symbol: 	Two interlocking rings.

Derivation: 	''Rubio'' (fair-haired) or ''rugar'' (to struggle).

Festival: 	''La Marcha de Silencio'' — people walk barefoot before dawn, in silence, to honour his sacrifices.