Kami No Mon (4e Pantheon)
The Kami no Mon pantheon is the primary belief system in Toryu within the Old World. They are composed of the Enlightenment Gods and the Gods of Suffering. A general rule of thumb is that suffering and enlightenment, as used to name these pantheons, do not automatically mean anything good or evil. This is very present in examining the various members of this pantheon. There is only a small number of gods in this pantheon. Toryu religion is much more expanded with the perspective on nature spirits in the world being all-present, rather than gods.
Enlightenment Gods[edit]
While so-named gods of enlightenment, the gods within this category are not exactly all-benevolent. Many of them represent things that would be obstacles or trials to enlightenment, like temptation. The Enlightenment Gods are commonly represented in pairs. The highest gods for enlightenment are Tai-Mon and Ame-Mon. Gods Gala and Shiba, and Ouni and Rumi are under their servitude.
Gala and Shiba[edit]
Gala is known as the "golden child" and Shiba is the "jade child." The two of them are conflated into one deified entity within the trickery domain and are mainly servants for Ame-Mon. Gala appears as a solid golden statue of a young boy in traditional Toryu robes. Shiba appears as a jade statue of a young girl in traditional Toryu robes. The facial features of both statues appear to be similar, save for the differences in sex told by clothing and hairstyle. Within various stories, they commonly appear to people making important decisions and offer unhelpful advice through visions and dreams. They are known to float and spin without moving themselves, revolving around Ame-Mon's throne. As such, they are called "Circling Twins."
Ouni and Rumi[edit]
Ouni and Rumi are known as The Gatekeepers and are servants of the god Tai-Mon. They are characterized as two lion-like canine beasts the size of a large car. Ouni has blue fur with turquoise accents and red eyes, while Rumi is red with gold accents and blue eyes. The two of them are classified as a single deity that guide people through decisions they make. However, they do so with impartiality. It is said that they follow behind people that begin to show doubt in their decisions. When someone tries to turn back, Ouni and Rumi rip them to shreds.
Tai-Mon[edit]
Ame-Mon[edit]
Chaotic Neutral
Domains: Trickery
Ame-Mon is one of the Gate Gods of the Toryu pantheon, and the complement of Tai-Mon. He also has aspects as far as Sithi. The "mon" in his name is a play on words, meaning both "gate" and a nickname suffix. It is thus no surprise that Ame-Mon is the guardian of the gate of rain. A duplicitous being, Ame-Mon is commonly known to be referred by multiple pronouns and many lofty titles. He likes to collect such things as a showing of his wealth. It is believed he hides a mad side beneath the veneer of majesty. His followers commonly mistaken him as a god of prosperity and wealth.
Description[edit]
This god commonly is shown as a pale humanoid dressed in colorful riches of silks and jewelry. He wears a metal helmet shaped like the halo of the sun. It is believed to be a show of wealth and pretentiousness, as he is not one who controls the domain of light.
Gods of Suffering[edit]
The gods of suffering, led by Oortz, have a higher level of prominence than those of enlightenment since they have a member of the Four Deeds within. The Toryu gods of suffering are supposedly representative of mortal pains.
Ushi[edit]
Oortz[edit]
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