The Gods of the Asur (High Elves)

The Gods of the Asur (High Elves)
High Elves believe their gods to be divided into two major pantheons, the gods of the Cadai who dwell the skies and the Cytharei who dwell deep below the earth. Only through proper veneration of both these pantheons can an Asur achieve Yenlui, the perfect balance of thought and actions.

Gods of the Cadai (Heavens)
The Cadai are called upon by all Elves save the Dark Elves, who exclusively worship their underworld cousins.

• Asuryan, the Emperor of Heavens: The most powerful of the Elven Gods, Asuryan is called upon by rulers, judges and those wishing rebirth. The chief temple to Asuryanis the Shrine of Asuryanon the Isle of Flame in the Inner Sea north of Lothern.
  
• Isha, the Mother, wife of Kurnous: The Elven god of bounty and harvests, Isha is called upon by farmers, couples wishing fertility and healers. Both the Everqueen of the High Elves and Ariel, Queen of the Wood Elves are physical manifestations of Isha placed to protect and guide the Elven race.
  
• Kurnous, the Hunter, husband of Isha: One of two Elven gods dedicated to Hunting, Kurnous is called upon by Elves wishing to feed their family or simply become at one with the untamed wilds. Along with his wife Isha, Kurnous is the Patron of Wood Elves.
  
• Hoeth, god of Wisdom: Called upon by elves engaging in scholarship, magic or other acts requiring learning. His most holy site is the White Tower of Hoeth, home of the High Elf Magi and ascetic order of Swordmasters.
  
• Vaul, the Maker: The Chained God Vaul is called upon by elves engaged in any cat of artifice or craft. His holiest site is Vaul's Anvil in the High Elf kingdom of Caledor, where an order of blind smiths craft weapons and armour of great beauty and powerful enchantments.
  
• Loec, the Shadow Dancer: The god of trickery, Loec is called upon by any elf partaking in any illusion or deception. He is also associated with dancing and laughter. The Shadow Elves of Nagarythe regard Loec to their patron deity, as do the Wardancers of the Wood Elves.
  
• Lileath, the Maiden, daughter of Isha: The Goddess of Dreams and Fortune, she is called upon by seers, diviners and elves wishing for a good nights sleep.

Gods of the Cytharei (Underworld): While the Cadai are often called upon gladly, the Cytharei are more often appeased, reflecting as they do an Elves darker instincts and nature.

• Ereth Khial, supreme goddess of the Underworld: Second only to Asuryan, Ereth Khial created the Mirai and brought mortality to the world.
  
• Khaela Mensha Khaine, god of murder, war, hatred, and destruction: The God of Warfare and Murder, Khaine is called upon by all Elves, although only the Dark Elves have elevated him to their prime deity.
  
• Moraig-Heg, Goddess of Souls: The Crone Goddess, Elves believe that Moraig-Heg keeps their souls safe in her pouch away from the talons of Meneloth. While she has no temples, High Elf nobles typically keep at least one shrine to the goddess in their mansions, typically in the form of a large bowl of smouldering coal.
  
• Ellinill, the many-faced god of destruction: Ellinillis a many-faced god of destruction. He has more than a hundred guises, with which he wreaks mayhem and havoc upon the world. Each has a separate name and appearance, such as Hukonthe god of earthquake, Addaioththe god of volcanoes and Estreuththe god of Drought. One of the most venerated aspects of Ellinillis is Mathlann, the god of Storms and patron of the Sea Elves. The two greatest temples to Ellinill stand in Lothern and in Marienburg.
  
• Nethu, doorkeeper of the Underworld: Son of Ereth Khial, Nethu guards the gate to Mirai (the Underworld). He is most often called upon when wishing to communicate with the departed.
  
• Anath Raema, goddess of the savage hunt: While Kurnous represents the noble side of hunting, Anath Raema represents the savagery of the hunt, and is called upon accordingly.
  
• Hekarti, goddess of conjurations and Dark Magic: The Hydra Goddess of Dark Magic is seldom called upon by any save the Dark Elves. She always demands a blood sacrifice for her blessings.
  
• Atharti, goddess of pleasure and indulgence: The Goddess of indulgence and excess, Atharti is often worshipped by Noble High and Dark Elves. Wood Elves normally depict Atharti as the androgynous Ladrielle, who is particularly venerated in the Laurelorn Forest.

The Forbidden God

• Meneloth, the Unmaker, Harbinger of Slaanesh: Little is known of Meneloth, and even the most learned of the Asur is only likely to have heard his name in passing. The penalty for worshipping the forbidden god is being encased in a timeless eternity, forever cut off from the world so your spirit may no longer contaminate it. All writings, symbols and other signs of Meneloth are destroyed, by order of the Phoenix King.