Lore
Deities of Imarel - by T.A. Saunders ©2013 v1.0
| Classification | Ethos | Sphere of Influence | Home Plane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit of Imarel | Neutral (Lawful tendencies) | Life, growth and all things that flourish. | Indaris, The Bright Heavens |
| Symbol | Animal | Servant | |
| A single leaf | Greatlands Stag | Treants | |
Though his life on Imarel is sparsely documented, Trentarius “Trent” Greenthorn was not a man of great notoriety beyond certain circles in his life. His time before his arrival from Ishaela is well known to those who follow and study Imarel's Gods and Spirits. It was once thought that one was either created as a Spirit or ascended to it. Trent's is the first known case where a Spirit of Imarel “fell” to mortality and “rose” once more to the pantheon.
What is known in history is that when Zorah and Kaal created Imarel, the power which Zorah wielded to bring life to the world remained separate from Her and became sentient. The Spirit of Life, while not among the four “Great Spirits” who most directly affect the daily workings of the world, was the first. The fact that he is not regularly regarded or worshiped by the people of Imarel is a direct reflection of his disappearance from the references of lore following the War of Eternals. This fueled the belief that his role in the world was simply at its time of creation and that his power would touch Imarel no longer.
Following the Liberation of Sundown, it has become clear that the Spirit of Life descended from the pantheon following the Great Sundering, the reasons for which are still unknown to scholars, and he walked the world as Trent Greenthorn since that time. Rumors that he was a bartender at various taverns throughout the world have been largely discredited. Trent Greenthorn gave his life to allow the Liberators to destroy the vampire Ko and following this heroic sacrifice, either earned back his mantle as Spirit of Life or had fulfilled his purpose as a mortal and returned to his previous post. The interpretation relies on the scholar you ask and the truth is likely somewhere between the two.
Worshipers of the Spirit of Life tend to be druids, naturalists and rangers. There are no temples dedicated to the the first Prince of the Sivanoshei, since all worship is conducted outdoors in the sun and amongst trees. Priests of Life are required to have a good understanding of botany and must know how to make his holy tea on the occasion of his manifestation.