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'''Deities''' in [[Galaxa]] are immortal entities sustained and empowered by '''Faith''', the primordial force generated through the deep convictions of mortals and spirits. | '''Deities''' in [[Galaxa]] are immortal entities sustained and empowered by '''Faith''', the primordial force generated through the deep convictions of mortals and spirits. | ||
Unlike '''True Divines'''—who are literal children of the [[Divine Parents]]—'''Faith-Powered Deities''' are beings elevated through worship, not through the sacred | Unlike '''True Divines'''—who are literal children of the [[Divine Parents]]—'''Faith-Powered Deities''' are beings elevated through worship, not through the sacred [[Rights of Divine Creation]]. | ||
While revered and capable of miracles, '''Deities are distinct from True Divines'''. They are not true gods or goddesses by cosmic right, but rather '''immortals exalted through belief'''. | While revered and capable of miracles, '''Deities are distinct from [[Divine|True Divines]]'''. They are not true gods or goddesses by cosmic right, but rather [[Immortal|'''immortals''']] '''exalted through belief'''. | ||
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Key traits include: | Key traits include: | ||
* '''Sustained by Faith''': Their power, longevity, and ability to perform miracles derive from the Faith directed at them. | * '''Sustained by [[Faith]]''': Their power, longevity, and ability to perform miracles derive from the Faith directed at them. | ||
* '''Resilient Immortality''': If their mortal form is destroyed, it reforms after time. | * '''Resilient Immortality''': If their mortal form is destroyed, it reforms after time. | ||
* '''Bound by Divine Law''': Deities cannot create new spirits, souls, or lifeforms. | * '''Bound by [[Divine Law]]''': Deities cannot create new spirits, souls, or lifeforms. | ||
They are often called '''gods and goddesses''' by mortals, but true gods are [[Divines]], not Deities. | They are often called '''gods and goddesses''' by mortals, but true gods are [[Divine|Divines]], not Deities. | ||
== Origins and Manifestation == | == Origins and Manifestation == | ||
There are two known paths by which Deities arise: | There are two known paths by which Deities arise: | ||
* | * '''Ascension through Worship''' – Mortals or spirits who receive enough concentrated Faith ascend into Deityhood, gaining miraculous abilities. | ||
* | * '''Manifestation through Collective Belief''' – Entirely new [[Entity|entities]] can be created if the Faith of a people collectively imagines them into existence, as with [[Silleta]]. | ||
Unlike natural cosmic forces, Deities are entirely '''products of perception''', thriving or declining alongside the Faith of their worshippers. | Unlike natural cosmic forces, Deities are entirely '''products of perception''', thriving or declining alongside the Faith of their worshippers. | ||
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* '''Prophecy and Dreams''': Deities can influence mortals through visions, omens, and prophetic dreams. | * '''Prophecy and Dreams''': Deities can influence mortals through visions, omens, and prophetic dreams. | ||
However, by the will of [[Divine Law | However, by the will of [[Divine Law]], Deities are forbidden from: | ||
* **Direct Manifestation** – They cannot appear corporeally to their worshippers outside dreams, visions, or divine influence. | * **Direct Manifestation** – They cannot appear corporeally to their worshippers outside dreams, visions, or divine influence. | ||
* **Forced Worship** – Faith must be given freely; it cannot be stolen or coerced. | * **Forced Worship** – Faith must be given freely; it cannot be stolen or coerced. | ||
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While most Deities are associated with specific domains (e.g., war, mercy, stars), it is possible for: | While most Deities are associated with specific domains (e.g., war, mercy, stars), it is possible for: | ||
* | * '''Generalized Deities''' to exist, embodying broader ideals. | ||
* | * '''Overlap between Deities''' to occur. When mortals believe two Deities perform the same function or are one in the same, both receive equal shares of Faith, coexisting without merging. | ||
== Malevolent Entities and Fear-Faith == | == Malevolent Entities and Fear-Faith == | ||
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Fear and hatred can generate their own monstrous manifestations: | Fear and hatred can generate their own monstrous manifestations: | ||
* '''Negative Faith''' does not transform Deities into demons or dark gods. | * '''Negative Faith''' does not transform Deities into demons or dark gods. | ||
* Instead, | * Instead, '''separate entities'''—such as [[Silleta]]—are birthed by terror-driven [[Faith]]. | ||
* These beings are often unpredictable, powerful, and disconnected from the traditional Deity structure. | * These beings are often unpredictable, powerful, and disconnected from the traditional Deity structure. | ||
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Deities in [[Galaxa]] do not require structured temples or churches to sustain themselves. | Deities in [[Galaxa]] do not require structured temples or churches to sustain themselves. | ||
* Personal devotion, folk traditions, secret cults—all can maintain a Deity. | * Personal devotion, folk traditions, secret cults—all can maintain a Deity. | ||
* Nevertheless, many civilizations build | * Nevertheless, many civilizations build '''formal temples, priesthoods, and rituals''' to venerate their chosen gods. | ||
Examples include: | Examples include: | ||
* '''The Empire of Allaria''': Worship of the God Emperor Zurthix as a living divine presence. | * '''The [[Allarian Empire|Empire of Allaria]]''': Worship of the [[Zurthix, the God Emporer|God Emperor Zurthix]] as a living divine presence. | ||
* '''The Shadowed Theocracy''': Worship of faith-born deities exclusively, rejecting even True Divines. | * '''The Shadowed Theocracy''': Worship of faith-born deities exclusively, rejecting even [[Divine|True Divines]]. | ||
== Related Articles == | == Related Articles == | ||