Lore
Deities of Imarel - by T.A. Saunders ©2013 v1.0
| Classification | Ethos | Sphere of Influence | Home Plane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risen God, Unaligned | Chaotic | Dreams, nightmares, illusions and the wonderful and disturbing terrors of the mind. | The Astral Plane |
| Symbol | Animal | Servant | |
| A harlequin mask. | A white rabbit | Random things, really. One day, you might get a sock puppet, the next a four hundred pound weasel. | |
The deity, Vanidyr is favored amongst illusionists and those who seek dreams fulfilled. The symbol of Vanidyr is a mask that reveals neither gender or expression; to look upon it, some have seen a woman's face, others a man. The expression on the mask is likewise unreadable, giving the illusion that it might be a slight smile, or a mild frown. 
Vanidyr is considered Chaotic, if only for the fact that one moment his actions might seem gentle and genuine, then the next wrathful and brutal. He is not however, bent onthe domination of Imarel,as the Lords of Chaos are, but rather seems to be simply capricious.
Vanidyr himself rarely appears in the same form twice, though he seems to prefer that of a young, Human male, donning polished shoes, pressed trousers and a fine shirt with a cravat. His hair is always black however and his eyes, always a deep red. His voice always sounds the best possible way, regardless what he says and regardless how brutal his actions, it is taken by mortals in the best possible light. It is said he carries a slender black wand with no name, that if touched to the mind of a being, mortal and god alike, can steal their memories or alter their dreams into a horrific nightmare.
Those who worship Vanidyr simply wear a small jewel around their neck that acts like a prism. Priests and Priestesses alike must always well-dressed and tidy but during ceremony, must also wear a harlequin style mask that hides their identities.