Cult of Ahes

Ahes is one of the main deities in Mörkel mythology, specifically the Eilatogían Tradition, which originated in Eila'togía, the earliest kingdom on the Plain of Kings, where many common features of culture developed during the second century a.Dr.
In this tradition, Ahes is the god of laws and oaths, healing, magic and peace, in stark contrast with the bloodthirsty war goddess Datena and chaotic Erkar, who represent the darker aspects of the psyche and the destructive forces of nature, respectively.

Rituals

Ahes is primarily associated with and worshipped by arvels, the mages and scholars in Mörkel society, and many of his temples are located near or are part of mage academies. Some shrines are also found near the borders between kingdoms, where their sacred precincts serve as neutral zones where opposing factions can make treaties and oaths.
The act of spilling blood (or even just carrying weapons) within these areas is considered one of the greatest taboo among the Mörkels. Anyone found guilty of this must go through a long and strict purification rite involving fasts and prayers before being allowed back into society.
The worship of Ahes is quite different to those of most Mörkel gods, characterized by meditation, whispered or silent prayers reminiscent of Útel ancestor worship, rather than more common festivals and animal sacrifices.

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Arvels praying to Ahes

Mythology

In Eilatogían Tradition, Ahes is one of the five primordial deities who created the world, but is rarely mentioned otherwise and is generally a rather passive figure in Mörkel mythology.

Appearance and attributes

Ahes is usually depicted wearing the garments of an arvel, including a loosely wrapped turban and clothes dyed green, yellow and white, often holding a scroll or medicine.

Related deities

Óhena

Óhena was originally the goddess of wisdom and patron deity of the Banfirdans, but has since become wife of Ahes and associated with writing.

Parítar

Parítar is associated with the spread of Mörkel (or, more specifically, Eilatogían) culture outside the Plain of Kings. His worship is most prominent to the south, where he's variously worshipped as a standalone deity or an aspect of Ahes known as Ahes Emparíterí.

Type

Religious, Cult

Parent Organization

Mörkel polytheism

Related Ethnicities

• Mörkels