Aetherion

Aetherion is the head of the universally worshipped pantheon of Misthria, and its most recognised and revered deity, venerated as the bringer of order and light from the void before Essence, which is heavily debated among scholars. Known as the Eternal Flame, Aetherion embodies the delicate balance between creation and knowledge, teaching mortals to use the gift of essence with both wisdom and humility. Their worship transcends race, culture, and nation, with shrines and rituals found in villages, great cities, and hidden sanctuaries alike. No single people can claim them fully, making Aetherion a truly unifying god across Misthria’s diverse pantheon of faith.

Aetherion is most often depicted as a radiant, androgynous figure, embodying both strength and wisdom without being bound by mortal gender or form. They wield a blazing forge hammer in one hand, a universal symbol of creation and a shining scroll in the other, symbolising eternal knowledge. Aetherion’s form is surrounded by a halo of fire, their presence described as both warming and overwhelming, like standing too close to a sun.

Different cultures depict them uniquely, yet always with fire and light as central themes, marking their role as Misthria’s Eternal Flame.

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Alignment

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Favoured Colour

The Eternal Flame

Aetherite

Artisans, Scholars

Any good, Any lawful

An everburning flame around a circle of void

Creation, Knowledge, Balance

Orange

Worshippers

Basic Information

Aetherion rarely intervenes directly in the affairs of mortals. Instead, they act through inspiration, the sudden spark of an invention, the steadying of a craftsman’s hand, or a scholar’s sudden insight.

On rare occasions of great imbalance, Aetherion may manifest signs of their will, forge-fires that burn without fuel, scrolls that ignite with divine light, or stars that blaze brightly as great omens of danger or change.

There are little to no reputable reports of meetings with a manifestation of Aetherion.

Patient, steady, and wise, Aetherion embodies balance above all else. They are neither indulgent nor wrathful, but instead serve as a guide, urging mortals to seek harmony in creation, learning, and community.

Aetherion’s faith teaches that every act of forging, writing, or building is sacred.

However, they are stern in punishing hubris, greed, or the hoarding of knowledge.

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Aetherion is said to have been among the first deities to take shape in the Age of Essence, when raw concepts began to solidify into forms through the belief and reverence of mortals. Unlike later gods tied to specific peoples or nations, Aetherion was shaped by the universal yearning for order, light, and the need for knowledge. From this shared desire arose the Eternal Flame, a figure whose presence was felt across every corner of Misthria.

In the earliest days of worship, Aetherion was venerated by scattered tribes who lit fires to keep back the darkness and called upon their light for protection and wisdom. As civilisation grew, so too did the myths surrounding them. Dwarves claimed Aetherion’s hammer struck the first forge-fires, elves wove tales of their flame as the guiding star above Ash-Rilar, and humans honoured them as the light within every hearth. Each culture shaped the Eternal Flame in their own image, yet the core of their worship remained the same: Aetherion as the unifying god of balance and creation.

Over time, temples and orders dedicated to Aetherion spread across continents. Their worship became a cornerstone of law, craft, and learning, ensuring their legacy as one of the most enduring deities of Misthria.

History

Myrris, The Weaver of Fate – Mutual respect; their works intertwine. Aetherion creates, Myrris ensures what is made endures in time.
Kaelis, The Wanderer – Aetherion’s light guides Kaelis’s endless paths, yet Kaelis’s freedom tests Aetherion’s devotion to order.
Thyrax, The Tempest Caller – Eternal balance; Thyrax’s chaos tempers Aetherion’s order, each defining the other.
Valdyr, The Crimson Sovereign – Kinship of structure and will; Valdyr’s mortal order mirrors Aetherion’s cosmic balance.

Relationships

Lighting a forge or hearth at dawn while offering a prayer to the Eternal Flame.

Burning a copy of a text after it is recorded, symbolizing the passing of knowledge forward.

Striking three hammer blows before crafting or smithing.

Seasonal festivals of flame, where communities light great bonfires to celebrate creation and renewal.

Rituals

The followers of Aetherion are as varied as the lands of Misthria itself. Among the dwarves, smiths and artisans whisper prayers before striking hammer to anvil, believing that every spark that leaps from the forge carries a fragment of the Eternal Flame. Elves honour Aetherion as a keeper of wisdom, lighting silver lamps in their sanctuaries and offering fragments of written lore as tribute. Human farmers, rulers, and scholars alike look to Aetherion as a symbol of guidance and balance, from the hearths of humble cottages to the grand halls of cities where law and knowledge are upheld.

What sets Aetherion apart is the universality of their worship. Unlike many deities tied to a race or nation, the Eternal Flame transcends boundaries. Sailors light lanterns to Aetherion before setting out to sea, scribes dedicate their ink to the flame of knowledge, and warriors carve their symbol onto shields, believing the god’s balance will steady their hand in battle. Some households keep no shrine, yet still bow their heads when lighting the evening fire, an act seen as a prayer in itself. Through these countless devotions, small and great, Aetherion’s presence is woven into daily life, binding cultures together under one divine light.