Zhal's Family
The Shorragite Pantheon
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The Gods


Zhal


Zhal (Žal) is the chief deity and father of the Shorragite Pantheon. He is known primarily as the god of truth and the patron of þrešan, the Great Art of Science - which by Shorragite reckoning, not only includes what we would recognize as the sciences, but also philosophy, mathematics, and theology. He is commonly depicted in statuary as golden-skinned with eight arms, with each of the other major gods upon His hands - including His shadow-brother Ashkozen, who He grips tightly, lest he escape and wreak havoc. His face is depicted as elaborate and even monstrous, as a reminder that he cannot be fully comprehended by mortals. On statuary, His head is usually a cube with four different faces, which can be turned to depict different emotions, usually contentment, joy, sadness, and anger. Such a head also symbolizes His all-seeing nature, since it has eyes looking out in every direction.

Korri


Korri (Kôrrí) is Zhal's daughter. She is regarded as the goddess of beauty and familial and friendly love. She is the patron of bôlex, the Great Art of Pictures - painting, carving, sculpting, and the like. Her depictions heavily feature a sunset orange colour. She is also known as Zhal's Heart.

Nasuatl


Nasuatl is the god of the land, and thus one of the patrons of agriculture. He is the patron of ĥafap, the Great Art of Writing. Brown is his colour, and He is also known as Zhal's Body.

Lefazop


Lefazop is the goddess of the sky and hunting. She is the patron of ðudenjô, the Great Art of Single Combat. Her colour is turquoise, and She is also known as Zhal's Hand.

Harodu


Harodu (Harôdu) the son of Lefazop and Nasuatl. He is the god of the wind and patron of čudeĥ, the Great Art of Dance. His colour is white, and He is known as Zhal's Grace.

Uhrkania


Uhrkania (Úrkanía) is the daughter of Lefazop and Nasuatl. She is the goddess of the rain, fertility, and sexual and romantic love. She is the patron of lanaril, the Great Art of Song. Her colour is purple, and She is also known as Zhal's Voice.

Yarletix


Yarletix is the god of war and patron of darug, the Great Art of War. His colour is red. He is also known as Zhal's Sword.

Shokona


Shokona (Šôkôna) is the goddess of the sea. She is also associated with leadership in the coastal and savannah regions of Shorrag. She is the patron of zôvlét, the Great Art of Acting. Her colour is teal, and She is also known as Zhal's Spirit.

Ashkozen


Ashkozen (Aškôzen) is the Liar, the god of falsehood and reptiles, and Zhal's brother. He is the patron of the Blasphemous Art, which is usually said to be deception, but can be interpreted as many things - all too frequently whatever one currently does not like. His colour is blue, and he is also known as Zhal's Shadow.

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