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>Deities of TOW<

The packs of TOW all collectively ascribe to a polytheistic religion. Some packs may worship certain deities more than others and the way each pack chooses to honor the deities may vary. However, they are all aware of the deities and share the same belief on their origin.

Caohr was the first deity in the pantheon and the one from which all the others originate. Caohr first created the realm, the rolling hills, and deep oceans, and then filled it with creatures to inhabit it; wolves being the first and most beloved of Caohr. They were made in Caohr's image and given a small piece of Caohr as a result. That piece was a kind of energy most commonly known as a soul.

With the realm growing, fueled by Caohr's energy, the deity began to feel that they would need help maintaining it. Thus, Caohr created four incarnations from themself, which corresponded to the four elements, and the first of their kin was born. With each creation they made, the need for more deities arose. Each deity was tasked with keeping balance and/or guarding over something in the realm.

Soon, a large pantheon had been created. Wolves honored each of Caohr's incarnations as they did Caohr themself but what they didn't know was that Caohr was growing weak. After splicing themself so many times, they had depleted much of the energy they once possessed. In the end, Caohr split one final time; into the deities of life and death.

With that, Caohr disappeared from the realm and their kin were left to look after their creations. Caohr is no longer around to create new life from themself and so the energy they left behind must be repurposed. Therefore, when creatures die, it is said that one's soul is then reincarnated into something else.

>Caohr<

Deity of creation.

Domains: Creativity, balance, knowledge, wisdom.

Alignment: Neutral Good

>Hithar<

Deity of earth.

Domains: Valor, strength, honor, sacrifice.

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Link: Caohr

>Dhilir<

Deity of the moon.

Domains: Night, change, rebirth, secrets.

Alignment: Lawful Neutral

Link: Usyn

>Lytia<

Deity of the sea.

Domains: Unpredictability, weather, dance, celebration.

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

Link: Oaris

>Kheos<

Deity of autumn.

Domains: Trickery, intellect, pleasure.

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

Link: Inja

>Inja<

Deity of fire.

Domains: Pride, passion, war, battle.

Alignment: Chaotic Good

Link: Caohr

>Usyn<

Deity of air.

Domains: Truth, peace, insight, beauty.

Alignment: Lawful Good

Link: Caohr

>Ila<

Deity of the sky.

Domains: Cycles, time, travel, dreams.

Alignment: Lawful Neutral

Link: Usyn

>Ena<

Deity of summer.

Domains: Protection, faith, abundance, justice.

Alignment: Lawful Good

Link: Hithar

>Phidite<

Deity of winter.

Domains: Humility, charity, repose.

Alignment: True Neutral

Link: Usyn

>Oaris<

Deity of water.

Domains: Humor, mischief, freedom.

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

Link: Caohr

>Vora<

Deity of the sun.

Domains: Day, purity, victory, perseverance.

Alignment: Lawful Neutral

Link: Inja

>Yrasil<

Deity of the land.

Domains: Hope, guidance, happiness.

Alignment: Neutral Good

Link: Hithar

>Qhana<

Deity of spring.

Domains: Order, patience, community, renewal.

Alignment: Lawful Good

Link: Oaris

>Varen<

Deity of life.

Domains: Birth, family, home, prosperity.

Alignment: Lawful Good

Link: Caohr

>Vohttön<

Deity of death.

Domains: Decay, loneliness, inevitability.

Alignment: True Neutral

Link: Caohr

>Caohr's Code<

In addition to the pantheon of deities, the packs of TOW have established a code of honor that they have all agreed to follow, regardless of the other rules and differences in their cultures.

Wolf must always accept Caohr, whether through open worship or inner acknowledgment. Without the creator, the other deities would not exist.
No pack may claim The Opened Way for themselves. The land must always remain neutral and accessible to all packs.
Once per year, the leaders of each pack, along with trusted advisors, must journey to The Opened Way to commune with the other leaders on peaceful terms.
Pups, regardless of blood or origin, must never be harmed. If a pup is in need of aid, aid must be given or the pup must be sent to a place where aid can be given.
Wolf shall not kill wolf, unless in times of war where conflicts cannot be avoided and loss of life is inevitable.
The packs shall not steal resources, prey, treasures, or other items from one another.
The packs shall not wrongfully trespass on each other's land nor spy on the intimate workings of one another's society.
The packs shall not defile objects or places that are sacred to one another.
In times of great trouble, the packs must warn one another of dangers that would mean destruction for each other. If the danger is great enough, the packs must unite once again to ensure survival for all.

>Terminology<

Apart from Caohr's Code, there are also terms and concepts which are known to and adopted by the packs from one another.

Sunrise: [From Volaires] The time of day when the sun begins to rise.
Sunwaxing: [From Volaires] The time of day when the sun is nearing its highest point.
Sun-Peak: [From Volaires] The time of day when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.
Sunwaning: [From Volaires] The time of day when the sun is sinking from its highest point.
Sunset: [From Volaires] The time of day when the sun begins to set.
First-Rise, Second-Rise, etc: [From Volaires] First through Twelfth-Rise measures the hours in the day based on how far into the sky the sun has risen.
First-Set, Second-Set, etc: [From Volaires] First through Twelfth-Set measures the hours in the evening based on how far out of the sky the sun has set.
Moon: [From Namün] One month.
Birch Moon: [From Namün] The month of March.
Waking Moon: [From Namün] The month of April.
Milk Moon: [From Namün] The month of May.
Sunken Moon: [From Namün] The month of June.
Antler Moon: [From Namün] The month of July.
Lightning Moon: [From Namün] The month of August.
Hushed Moon: [From Namün] The month of September.
Wilting Moon: [From Namün] The month of October.
Frost Moon: [From Namün] The month of November.
Silent Moon: [From Namün] The month of December.
Song Moon: [From Namün] The month of January.
Ice Moon: [From Namün] The month of February.
Hare-Length: [From Tephe] A unit of measurement that tracks distance based on the average length of a hare. (2 feet.)
Fox-Length: [From Tephe] A unit of measurement that tracks distance based on the average length of a fox. (3 feet, not including the tail.)
Elk-Length: [From Tephe] A unit of measurement that tracks distance based on the average height of an elk. (5 feet tall at the shoulder.)
Stone: [From Tephe] A unit of measurement that tracks weight. One stone is equal to roughly one pound.

>Herbs, Medicines, & Poisons<

The wolves of the Way all have their unique healing practices, roles, and beliefs. However, there is a generally known consensus of what herbs/plants can be used to heal and which should be avoided.

For a comprehensive list of remedies and dangerous plants known to the Way, please visit the official Herbs, Medicines, & Poisons [document.]