Description: God of Murder, Deceit, Nightmares, and Thievery
Attributes: Lord of the Pitch Shadows, Master of Deceit and Evil Dreams, Lord of the Last Illusion, The Merchant of Death,The Unseen Lifter of Lives, Trancer the Cat, Wealth's Worry.
Status: Lesser God
Serves: None
Description: Best known as the bringer of nightmares, Naveh is often called the "Lifter of Lives" because he is associated with untimely and inexplicable death. More than any other, he is the god of darkness, and is often worshipped by thieves and assassins. He is sometimes called the "Thief of Heaven" and is deemed a doer of the impossible, a master of lies and deception.
References: Gods of Harn - "Naveh 1", HarnMaster - "Religion", HarnWorld - "Naveh"
Description: Naveh's Servant
Attributes: The Devourer of Life's Blooming
Status: Demigod, Demonic Servant
Serves: Naveh
Description: A demonic servant of Naveh, appearing in the form of a black, red-eyed cat. Dekejis was once the favorite pet of the goddess Halea, but Naveh, (who had been spurned by Halea) stole the cat from her, bliding it and castrating it to revenge himself upon her. After the goddess cast Dekejis out, Naveh took the feline in, granting it red eyes which can perceive heat and see in darkness. He also promised the cat opportunities to devour the eyes and genitals of mortal victims which would eventually restore his own lost organs. Although Dekejis eagerly consumes both delicacies, no evidence of the truth of Naveh's promise exists. Humans who lack, or are said to lack, one or the other are said to bear the stigmata of Dekejis or the curse of Naveh.
References: Gods of Harn - "Religion 4", Gods of Harn - "Naveh 1"
Description: Agent of Divine retribution.
Attributes: The Hands of Despair
Status: Demigod, Gytevsha
Serves: Naveh
Description: It is Gekrish that Naveh most often sends to settle accounts with those who have broken faith with him. It is said that Gekrish dispatches such unfortunates with his talon-like hands, reaching inside the body and stilling the heart forever. In the case of those who have most seriously offended Naveh, Gekrish may "possess" the body, dominating and tormenting the resident aura before slaying it.
The Gytevsha are invisible demonic servants and minions of Naveh. It is said that they were not created by the god, but that he found them in the "deepest reaches of the void, of which they are but part." The Gytevsha are at their weakest in daylight hours, and their various powers are most effective at night or in shadow. They are not worshipped, but are treated with respect befitting their unearthly powers. There are three principle Gytevsha. Each in turn served by the variousminor entities known as the Lesser Gytevsha.
References: Gods of Harn - "Naveh 1"
Description: Bringer of Nightmares
Attributes: The Hunter of Sleep
Status: Demigod, Gytevsha
Serves: Naveh
Description: Krasula is the Gytevsha charged by Naveh with delivering horrific nightmares. Krasula is unique among the Gytevsha in that he is ablew to take visible shape. He commonly appears as a small male child with one eye of the palest blue and the other of deepest black.
The Gytevsha are invisible demonic servants and minions of Naveh. It is said that they were not created by the god, but that he found them in the "deepest reaches of the void, of which they are but part." The Gytevsha are at their weakest in daylight hours, and their various powers are most effective at night or in shadow. They are not worshipped, but are treated with respect befitting their unearthly powers. There are three principle Gytevsha. Each in turn served by the variousminor entities known as the Lesser Gytevsha.
References: Gods of Harn - "Naveh 1"
Description: The Mouth of Falsehood
Attributes: The Wellspring of Deceit and Confusion
Status: Demigod, Gytevsha
Serves: Naveh
Description: Vesha is the "Mouth of Falsehood", who spreads deceit and confusion among mortals. It is sometimes believed that every lie told by men strengthen Vesha, and that every unpleasant truth that is faced by mortals wounds him.
The Gytevsha are invisible demonic servants and minions of Naveh. It is said that they were not created by the god, but that he found them in the "deepest reaches of the void, of which they are but part." The Gytevsha are at their weakest in daylight hours, and their various powers are most effective at night or in shadow. They are not worshipped, but are treated with respect befitting their unearthly powers. There are three principle Gytevsha. Each in turn served by the variousminor entities known as the Lesser Gytevsha.
Currently there is an uneasy truce between Vesha, a greater Gytevsha and Armis, a demonic servant of Naveh. The trouble lies that both demigods are tasked with the work of deceit, however the type of deceit is vague and as such situations have occured when both have collided in their beliefs. Although no "wars" have occured, jealousy and infighting have caused both demigods to be at odd, ironically.
References: Gods of Harn - "Naveh 1"
Description: The Baron of Shades
Attributes: The Keeper of Kayfax, The Dark Envoy
Status: Demigod, Demonic Servant
Serves: Naveh
Description: A medium height and build man, with his face hidden behind the dark cowls of his hooded robe. His robe is jet black. He carries the lantern Kayfax, which produces a "negative" light. The light from the Kayfax is dull and grayish and remarkably, illuminates nothing. Rather, it seems to absorb the light around it.
Imik seems to be one of the most rational servants of Naveh. He very logical and not swayed by emotions when making decisions. He is a trusted servant to Naveh, and a reliable and competent ambassador. Naveh trusts his judgement, and on several times, he has been able to avert Naveh from rash decisions.
Tasked as the Keeper of Kayfax, a lantern that allows shadows to be created and links mortals to their "darker side." Without the Kayfax, the Concordiat would be out of sync. He is a prime messenger for Naveh, often appearing out of the darkness or shadows; as he is hindered by no obstacles.
References: Harn Religion Team - "Naveh"
Description: The Master of Wasting Anguish
Attributes: Ruler of the Hordes of Gorash, the Stealer of Hope and Dreams
Status: Demigod, Demonic Servant
Serves: Naveh
Description: A small, rather bloated, half-man, half-rat creature. It wears tattered clothing, similar to that of a peasant. He has a putrid , rotting smell and is always surrounded by a multitude of rats and other such vermin. He carries a lash, which drips a black ichor and is called the Cruel Touch.
Skifisk is a rather cruel individual. He was once a part of the Court of Morgath, responsible for plagues and famine, however, he delighted in the suffering it caused, particularly the feelings of lost hope. saving his victims from Morgath's servitude. Morgath saw this as unacceptable, and threw him from his court, replacing him with another subject. Naveh allowed him in his court, giving him a minor position. Because it was a once a creature of some reknown, now relegated to minor servant status, he hates Morgath and his minions and would go out of its way to foil Morgath's plans or slay his minions, if he could get away with it.
Tasked as the Master of Wasting Anguish, he is associated with the pain caused by disease and plague and the wasting associated with it, particularly the despair and anguish that people feel when they have lost all hope. His position within the Echelon of Pain is relegated to that of a low status. Skifisk is also a patron of beggars and urban poor.
References: Harn Religion Team - "Naveh"
Description: The Tongue of Deceit
Attributes: Holder of the Dark Whispers, The Thief of Hearts
Status: Demigod
Serves: Naveh
Description: A voluptuous female or masculine male. Its appearnace is always different, depending on the individual involved, for "each sees Armis with different eyes" and what they believe Armis should look like is how it will appear.
Armis ability to spread lies and destroy truths is unparalleled among Naveh's servants, especially in matters of the heart. It's targets range from the gods to mortals alike, and as such has caused much dissent and treachery over the years. This entity is thought by some scholars to be a cruel parody of Halea. Love that has spoiled is often said to have been "Touched by Armis"
Tasked as the Tongue of Deceit, it spreads rumours and lies, and looks for the corruption of gods and mortals through thier own deceitful actions. It creates enmity through distrust, and willfully prejudice through the ignorance of its victims. It does this by using the Court of Dark Whispers. A secret court full of the thieves and liars of the dark city of Kamil. Here, it tasks out the spreading of deceit to it's servants, which travel around spreading the lies. Rarely does it travel itself to spread any lies, save for the most important situations.
Currently there is an uneasy truce between Vesha, a greater Gytevsha and Aramis, an elder servant of Naveh. The trouble lies that both demigods are tasked with the work of deceit, however the type of deceit is vague and as such situations have occured when both have collided in their beliefs. Although no "wars" have occured, jealousy and infighting have caused both demigods to be at odd, ironically.
References: Harn Religion Team - "Naveh"
These are the innumerable minor spirits, all of whom serve one of the three major Gytevsha, one of Naveh's demonic servants, or Naveh himself. Each has powers suitable to their task, although most are substantially weaker than the greater Gytevsha. Naveh uses them as messengers, bearers of divine visions, and occasionally to physically intervene on the mortal plane of existence.
References: Gods of Harn "Naveh 1"
Description: The Followers of Despair
Attributes: Hope's Drought
Status: Lesser Entities, Lesser Gytevsha
Serves: Naveh (Skifisk)
Description: The Hordes of Gorash are used by Skifisk to infiltrate and plague the hearts and minds of mortals, causing to lose all hope and desire for existence and increase the unfortunate subjects level of despair. Their appearance is that of beggars, dressed in tattered clothes, malnourished and eyes sunken and empty. Flies and other carrion can be seeb scurrying or flitting around them as they shamble to some unknown destination.
References: Harn Religion Team - "Naveh"
Description: The Blasted Tongues of Jealous Intent
Attributes: The Minstrels of the Dark Rose
Status: Lesser Entities, Lesser Gytevsha
Serves: Naveh (Armis)
Description: These lesser Gytevsha are tasked to spread the lies that cause jealousy and deceit, not only in matters of the heart as well as the tempting of emotions that cause mortals and immortals alike to covet what they do not own.
These Gytevsha do the bidding of Armis and as such, are also at odds with the Gytevsha of Vesha and have been known to clash, especially when both have been caught deceiving the same subject.
References: Harn Religion Team - "Naveh"
Description: The Despoilers of Life's Fire
Attributes: The Brood of Night
Status: Lesser Entities, Lesser Gytevsha
Serves: Naveh
Description: Summoned creatures of darkness that do the bidding of Naveh's priests. They are often used to kill those that have caused great trouble to the Temple of Naveh or to any of the priests and followers. Rarely have the Oron been summoned outright to kill without provocation.
The Oron appear as warped and twisted man-like animals or men, giant in their appearance and awesome in their presence. They are usually garbed in some type of armor and carry only one weapon. They are relentless in their task, and blindly ignore all those that try to stop them, concentrating on their intended victim.
References: Harn Religion Team - "Naveh"
Description: The Disciples of Fear and Loathing
Attributes: Kamil's Lost Children
Status: Lesser Entities, , Lesser Gytevsha
Serves: Naveh
Description: These Gytevsha hold a special place in the pantheon of Naveh in that they are lost Gytevsha or banished Gytevsha that wander the mortal plane and Kethira and the mystical plane of Yashain. The reasons of them being lost vary from each Gytevsha as well as their personal attitudes for traversing these planes.
These Gytevsha in general appear as human-shaped, always wearing a hooded cloak, either worn or new, that hides their visage. They may be armed or unarmed, friendly or full of hate.
References: Harn Religion Team - "Naveh"
Description: Naveh's Thieves
Attributes: Poor Man's Bane
Status: Lesser Entities, Lesser Gytevsha
Serves: Naveh
Description: The She'Kri are the thieves of Naveh. With no apparent tastes to speak of, the She'Kri will steal anything, be it worthless or priceless, important or trivial. Anything lost or misplaced by honest men is said to have been stolen by the She'Kri. It is also said that all of the things a man has ever lost in his life can be found in the ebon city of Kamil, stashed there by the greedy She'Kri. Seekers are ill-advised to attempt to retrieve such items.
References: Harn Religion Team - "Naveh"
Description: Servants of Untruth
Attributes: Whisperer in Darkness
Status: Lesser Entities, Lesser Gytevsha
Serves: Naveh (Vesha)
Description: Servants of Vesha, the Suraad are charged with doing his bidding amongst the mortals of Kethira. It is the Suraad who falsely make mortals "overhear" certain things. It is the Suraad who twist the whispers between mouth and ear, sowing confusion. Who is affected and how is presumably at the divine guidance of Vesha and Naveh, and thus incomprehensible to mortals.
These Gytevsha do the bidding of Armis and as such, are also at odds with the Gytevsha of Vesha and have been known to clash, especially when both have been caught deceiving the same subject.
References: Harn Religion Team - "Naveh"