Religion in Illuska

Heironaeus
Aloof, creator of gnomes, humans, dwarves, orcs “Old Races.” Tends to be revered by philosophers and those who contemplate the meaning of existence. Not known for commissioning quests or communicating with mortals, though there can always be an exception.

Yivra- the Mother Sun
Goddess of all things bright and beautiful. Revered widely throughout Wösterkhan by most races. Her priests are zealous haters of undead and fiends. Religious orders in Illuska to Yivra are small and unorganized. Shrines to Yivra are popular but there are very few Illuskan priests to Yivra, as there is very little canon law or even ethical codes to educate the populace. Yivra tends to be a goddess that espouse emotion but has very little depth. A very “fluffy” religion.

Berhain
god of human civilization and dominance over nature. The cult to Heironaeus is very prominent in Illuska. This god is unique to humans and centered in Illuska. Berhain was one of the first Illuskan kings, and the one to unite several human tribes into what is became the Illuskan people, marrying an elf and starting the long enduring tradition of Illuskan nobles having elven blood. The priesthood of Berhain occupy all levels of society, and many of the archpriests have royal blood. The tenets of the cult to Berhain consists of human predominance, good order, and the reliance on noble authority, especially that which centers on the Prince.

Church of the Hallowed Expanse
The church of the Hallowed Expanse consists of a human pantheon of five deities, and is headed by the ever bold Pelor, god of light and truth. The church of the Light has a very strong presence in Illuska, second only to the cult to Berhain. Unlike worship of  Berhain, the Church of the Hallowed Expanse is revered in most human lands and even by some non-humans. The Hallowed Expanse is a reference to the place where the gods dwell, seated in their palace atop Mount Celestia, awaiting the coming of their people when they pass from this life.

Gods of the Church of the Hallowed Expanse
Eldatha-goddess of Hearth, food, wine, family, fraternity among different peoples

Lathander- son of Pelor and Eldatha, god of wilderness and travelers

Pelor-god of light, boldness in battle, fighting for truth

Ilmater- god of the sea, commerce, weather

Nuadia-goddess of Spring, life, beauty, nature, fertility

Church of the Silver Flame
Considered by many to be heretical, the Church of the Silver Flame believes in no Deities, but only the divine nature that rests within each individual. To them belief in any higher power is an act of heresy. Sometimes viewed as a nuisance, at other times as terrorists, the Church of the Silver Flame has a strong underground following in Illuska, especially in the cities. The leaders in the Church tend to be warrior priests who wander Wösterkhan and kill those who are heretical, as well as undead and Extraplanar Entities.