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-image:npc:varunak1.png Varunak
+image:npc:luthanis.png Luthanis
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-**Alignment:** alignment \\
+**Alignment:** Neutral-Chaotic Good \\
-**Domains:** domain1, domain2 \\
+**Domains:** Dreams, Twilight, Trickery, Knowledge, Magic \\
-**Symbol:** brief description \\
+**Portfolio:** Dreams, hopes, redemption, twilight, the moon's quiet light \\
-**Realm:** their heaven \\
+**Holy Symbol:** A crescent moon cradled in branching antlers, set with a pearl or pale metal \\
-**Ascended:** Age Ascended \\
+**Realm:** A dreamlike expanse overlapping the Mirage, illuminated by eternal moonlight \\
-**Status:** eg Alive, Actively Worshipped \\
+**Ascended:** The First Age, after the War of Turmoil \\
+**Status:** Alive, Worshipped \\
-Race [[religion|god]] of blank. Brief blurb.
+Fae [[religion|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.
-### Symbols
+#### Divine Influence
+All dreams fall within Luthanis’s domain, including daydreams and fleeting thoughts.
-Expanded symbols, including omens, favored creatures, etc.
+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:
-### Domains and Powers
+- The hope to become something better
+- The regret that lingers like a nightmare
+- The quiet belief that change is possible
-Expanded info about domains and powers.
+He does not force redemption, but he ensures it is always present as an option, even if only within a dream.
-### Relationships
-Relationships and interactions with other gods.
+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.
+#### Signs And Associations
+**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
+#### Manifestation
+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.
+---
 ### Worship
+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.
+#### Tenets
-General description of common worshippers and maybe where they are tend to be.
+- 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
+Clergy of Luthanis vary widely in demeanor and practice, but they share a focus on guidance, rest, and transformation.
-Description of the clergy.
+They may take the form of:
-#### Notable Temples
+- Dream interpreters and mystics
+- Caretakers who provide shelter and rest
+- Wanderers who help others confront their past
-If he had any cool temples I'd write about them here.
+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.
 #### Affiliated Orders
+Paladins, cults, secret sects.
-Any dedicated paladin orders, etc.
+#### Notable Temples
+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.
 #### Holy Days
-Key holidays.
+- The full moon is associated with clarity, insight, and revelation
+- The new moon is associated with rest, retreat, and renewal
 #### Rites
-Various rites associated with the deity.
+- 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.
+---
 ### Myths and Legends
 #### Ascension
+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.
-Ascension myths, if known.
+His ascension is not typically described as conquest, but as transformation: becoming worthy of standing beside the one he loved.
-#### Some other myths.
-Other stuff and legends about the god.
+#### Relationships
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+- [[Illythia]] – 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.
+#### Other Myths
+Stories, parables, contradictions.
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