Luthanis Sovaelth

Alignment: Neutral-Chaotic Good
Domains: Dreams, Twilight, Trickery, Knowledge, Magic
Portfolio: Dreams, hopes, redemption, twilight, the moon's quiet light
Holy Symbol: A crescent moon cradled in branching antlers, set with a pearl or pale metal
Realm: A dreamlike expanse overlapping the Mirage, illuminated by eternal moonlight
Ascended: The First Age, after the War of Turmoil
Status: Alive, Worshipped

Fae god of dreams, hope, and twilight. Luthanis was once a lord of the Mirage who ascended to godhood in pursuit of Illythia, the Moon. He gathered power through the dreams of mortals, shaping their hopes and fears until he had enough to rise beyond the Mirage and stand beside her. He is generally gentle and patient, but still unmistakably fae in nature: otherworldly, unpredictable, and capable of being dangerous when slighted.

All dreams fall within Luthanis’s domain, including daydreams and fleeting thoughts.

He does not simply observe dreams,he can influence them, guide them, and sometimes reshape them. To Luthanis, redemption is itself a kind of dream:

• The hope to become something better
• The regret that lingers like a nightmare
• The quiet belief that change is possible

He does not force redemption, but he ensures it is always present as an option, even if only within a dream.

Darkness is also part of his domain, not as destruction, but as a necessary state:

• A place to rest
• A place to hide
• A place to confront what must be faced

Without darkness, there is no dawn. Without dreaming, there is no change.

Animals: Deer, wolves
Colors: Deep violet, navy blue, silver, pale gold, pearl
Celestial: The moon in all phases

Omens and Signs:

• Vivid dreams under direct moonlight are considered a sign of his attention or favor
• A candle burning an unusual color at night may indicate his presence
• Sudden, peaceful sleep during times of distress can be taken as a blessing

Motifs:

• Antlers traced with starlight
• Forms that shift between beast and spirit
• Reflections that do not quite match reality

Luthanis rarely appears in a fixed form. In dreams, he is typically a shifting figure that feels familiar, but not entirely correct.

Common aspects include:

• A stag with antlers made of constellations
• A wolf with a long flowing mane of starlight
• A tall figure cloaked in darkness, with features obscured by moonlight
• A person the dreamer recognizes, though subtly altered

There is always something off, something that makes it clear he is not of the mortal world. He originated in the Mirage and never fully left that nature behind.

Luthanis is most often worshipped by those seeking change, rest, or understanding.

Common Followers:

• Druids and those attuned to nature
• Scholars focused on illusion, prophecy, or subtle magic
• Those seeking redemption or escape from their past
• The exhausted, the hopeful, and the lost

Some worship him directly, while others approach him as a means of honoring the moon or the Mirage.

• Rest, so that you may rise again
• Face your darkness, but do not face it alone
• Change is always possible, even if it begins as a dream
• Offer others the hope you once needed

Clergy of Luthanis vary widely in demeanor and practice, but they share a focus on guidance, rest, and transformation.

They may take the form of:

• Dream interpreters and mystics
• Caretakers who provide shelter and rest
• Wanderers who help others confront their past

They are not always soft-spoken. Dreams can be quiet, but they can also be intense and overwhelming.

Many of his clergy provide sanctuary, even to fugitives, believing that change is more important than punishment.

Paladins, cults, secret sects.

Temples dedicated to Luthanis are often open to the sky and designed to invite moonlight. They may be found in forest clearings or rooftop sanctuaries. The temple building will have at least one chamber that has a translucent roof, either made of glass or magically enchanted, to allow the moonlight in.

• The full moon is associated with clarity, insight, and revelation
• The new moon is associated with rest, retreat, and renewal

• Sleep rituals performed to seek guidance
• Dream interpretation ceremonies
• Rites of release for those burdened by regret
• Burial Rites: Deceased followers of Luthanis must have the light of the moon shine upon them one last time before their bodies are buried or burned. A small item made of pearl or a pale precious metal such as silver must be destroyed or buried along with them.

Luthanis began as a fae lord within the Mirage. After falling in love with Illythia, he sought to become something more. By influencing the dreams of mortals, he gathered enough power to ascend to godhood.

His ascension is not typically described as conquest, but as transformation: becoming worthy of standing beside the one he loved.

• Illythia (article incomplete) – His beloved. Their relationship is steady, though her presence follows the cycles of the moon. During the new moon, she resides fully within his realm.
• The Scoundrel – Illythia’s father, who distrusts Luthanis. He has tested him repeatedly through deception, illusions, and by obscuring the moon itself (supposedly this is why lunar eclipses happen).
• Kardathi – He loathes Luthanis and considers him weak.

Stories, parables, contradictions.