Primordial
Oeus (Nothing/void)
Oeus would be considered a non-binary god. If he decides to take human form on earth, he would choose a masculine form, so he is often given male pronouns, however, this deity is without form, so this god is without gender. Like many of the gods, he can take any form he chooses, but he has never been known to visit earth, so no one has a visual image of him.
Oeus is the embodiment of nothing. He is a great void. This god is the creator of the world, giving everyone a place to exist, and he represents the unknown. This deity is also known as the god of soul, spirit, curiosity, mysteries, knowledge, traveling, and adventure. The full extent of his powers are unknown. He is very old, and many humans have forgotten about him, so he is not a favorite to worship.
He is associated with open roads disappearing into the distance, books, wide eyes, and hiding places.
Tolios (time)
He is usually depicted as a wizened old man with a grizzled wild beard and wrinkled tan skin. Although, when he is in a more mischievous mood, he has been known to don a youthful appearance. He is known as the great scribe, the weaver of the grandest tapestry, and many fear him, because he brings on age. He is the one who escorts people to Erteus.
He is the embodiment of time. He is also the god of memory, fate, depictions, writing, recording, and fortune.
Some of his symbols are timepieces, eyes, and writing utensils.
He is rather predictable and steady, yet he can't stay still. He tends to be patient and even tempered.
Ianthe (light)
She is often depicted as a young mature (early-mid thirties?) tall slender woman with an even honey tan, shining blond hair, and golden eyes. She celebrates the continuance of life on earth by sending a rainbow into the sky after it rains.
She is the embodiment of light, but she also has dominion over justice, fairness, beauty, rainbows, color, summer, daytime, art, and promises. She can be harsh and unyielding.
Some of her emblems are equal weights, mirrors, sunrise, and lights.
She is a candid disciplinarian. She has high expectations, and she is reliable. She is hardworking and she is artistic.
Asohr (darkness)
He is normally depicted as a lithe dark skinned male with dark hair and eyes. He has a thick beard.
He is the embodiment of darkness, but he is also associated with thieves, winter, sleep, night time, lies, trickery, back-handedness, moon, and the phases.
His symbols are the moon.
He is silent and is often alone, yet he craves attention for his actions. He is untrustworthy and deceitful. He is cowardly and prefers to hide and not accept the consequences for his actions. He feels entitled to anything he desires.
Existential gods
Because they directly interact with humans and affect their lives.
Vaiuna (life)
This is a goddess, because females are known for creating life, and she is often imagined as a vibrant shapeshifter. She is very bright and bubbly, ready to see something new. She is generally depicted as a robust curvy woman.
She is the embodiment of life, and she is the goddess of love, spring, youth, and relationships. She is also the goddess of healing.
Her symbols are hearts.
She is very energetic and caring. She is romantic and excited for change.
Erteus (death)
He is often pictured as a tall muscular male with dark skin, hair, and eyes. He has a goatee, and he has a very sharp face. He often cooperates with Ydur and Kanyr for maximum effect.
He is the embodiment of death. He is also the god of war, plague, autumn, and pestilence, earth quakes, and other things of mass destruction and death.
His symbols are weapons and gravestones.
He is very fierce, intense, and persistent. He is heartless and cold.
Megaera (earth)
She is usually seen as a very curvy dark skinned woman. (the color of fresh earth) Her hair is dark brown and her eyes are dark green. However, her hair can be done in different hairstyles or textures.
She is the embodiment of earth. She is also the goddess of crops, woman, fertility, and animals.
Her symbols are plants, trees, animals, and flowers.
She is compassionate, kind, nurturing, but she can be very stern and severe.
Kanyr (fire)
Kanyr is a shown as a very large muscular male with a medium skin tone. He has fiery colored hair and lots of freckles. He has shining silver eyes and he has a thin beard.
He is the embodiment of fire. He is also the god of passion, metal working, feasts, famine, and theater.
His symbols are anvils, stages, and tables.
He is very hearty and robust. He can be moody and violent. He is insanely dramatic and true drama king overreacting at the smallest acts. He can be very petty. He is good at acting.
Drehta (water)
Drehta has long wavy silvery hair, pale skin, and steely blue eyes. She has a pear shaped (raindrop) body. Sometimes she is pictured with a fish tail and no legs.
She is the embodiment of water and has dominion over rain, bodies of water, running water, reflections, and marine life.
Her symbols are fish, teardrops, bowls, and other marine symbols.
She is vain, snobbish, and detached. She is fickle and elusive.
Ydur (wind)
He has dark black hair, beady brown eyes, and light brown skin. He is normally portrayed as rather slender and willowy, and tends to be of smaller stature. He is a youth and clean shaven.
He is the embodiment of wind, and he is the god of mischief, unreliability, surprises, and music. He has dominion over sound, vibrations, hurricanes, gales, and twisters.
His symbols are musical instruments and twisters.
He is reckless, sarcastic, and optimistic. He is a rather cheerful god and quite nosy.
World Building
In the beginning there was Oeus (the void), and Asohr (darkness). Oeus cleaved Asohr and light shone and he named her Ianthe. Ianthe and Asohr continued to remain cleaved. Ianthe had dominion over day and Asohr had dominion over night. With the exchange between day and night Tolios (time) was formed. Drehta the waters and the depths was divided by Megaera the earth. Next Vaiuna, then Ydur, and Kanyr and lastly Erteus because he happens because of consequences.
(Birth, war)