Ara
The Ara (singular: Arath) are one of the two groups of natural immortals who exist in the Universe. There name in the old Oeain Tongue mean Creators, referring to their role in the creation of Eir. To most of the people on Esra the Ara are gods and the divine beings of virtue. As Eorr is the night sky, Amaera is the day sky and is what bleeds light and magic through the sun.
Origins
The origins of the Ara are the subject of many, often conflicting, creation myths. This account will endeavour to create one singular narrative though mentions of alternate stories may be included. The El Ari either through a union of the two great creators; The Great Serpent, Dirma and The Great Cat, Sori, or their conflict came into the world. See the Myths category for all the creation stories.Nature
The Ara have certain sphere they represent and control. The name of each Ara and the sphere they govern changes somewhat depending on each pantheon, although their are many similarities between each pantheon. The only constants are Frio, the creator and god of fire, and Arella, the goddess of love and beauty. Unlike the Darae the Ara are said to care deeply on a personal level for the mortal races they created. It is unknown if the Ara can be killed, there have been reports of a lesser Ara, Kishan, being killed, however this report hasn't been authenticated and as such may not be truthful.Ara Worship
The pantheon of gods worshiped by various races is derived almost exclusively of Ara, (a notable exception is the Dark Elves or Ruaoea who worship the Daraic Triumvirate), each race has chosen to deify a different set of Ara, often with their own creation story.Oeaish Worship
The main pantheon of Esra was created by the old Elven race and has been passed down through the generations. The main part of this pantheon is made up of the eight Araic Princes'. Different tribes worship different minor Ara, the Wood Elves venerate Trisam, the animal god, and the Light Elves Masima, the goddess of crossroads and magic.Yiru Worship
The Yiru's main pantheon is a combination of Araic Gods and Daraic Gods, the main Ara they worship are the god of creation, Frio; the god of magic, Odemis; the goddess of Life, Nudur; the goddess of beauty and love, Arella and many lesser Ara. They also venerate the great gods Lorh and Simar.Oes Worship
The main pantheon of races of men are a combination of Ara and Darae, though the Ara take a smaller role in their worship.Classification of Ara
Arae appear in many forms. The most important are the Araic Princes', the oldest and most powerful of their kind. The rest are called 'Lesser Ara,' Including 'Lesser Gods' and 'Aramicas' beings who inhabit Amaera and usually serve the Araic Princes'.Araic Princes'
There are eight Araic Princes', though they are all referred to as princes' some display themselves in a female form. Each Ara has a sphere of influence, which unlike the Darae, they do truly control. The Ara gained these roles and titles after the creation of Eir and their return to Amaera. This is the list of known Araic Princes'; Queen Oria, King Frio, Prince Eal, Prince Odemis, Princess Neenar, Prince Ereus, Princess Tuena, King Kyn, Queen Idos, Princess Nudur, Princess Arella, Prince Adon, Princess Tadis, Prince Ostus.Lesser Ara
There are many lesser Ara that serve the Araic Princes', these gods are worshiped by different cultural groups and have varying abilities, power levels and appearances.Lesser Gods
Lesser Gods are the Ara that are powerful, though not as powerful as the princes', and have their own will and autonomy. These gods are the most commonly worshiped besides the princes'. After creation the Lesser Gods moved into one pocket realm they all share called Morning Spire. Some of the well known Lesser Gods include; Trisam, the god of animals (worshiped by the Wood Elves Masima, the goddess of crossroads (worshiped by the Light Elves Aerin, the goddess of youth (worshiped by the Nartie Sitar, the god of righteous anger (worshiped by the Naria Zeses, the god of music (worshiped by the Snow Elves). Note that more than the races mentioned worship each god.Aramicas
Aramicas (singualr: Aramica) are the willing servants of the princes' and live in their realms. Aramicas are said to be less wise and smart with less autonomy and free will than the lesser gods. Each Aramica has a personal concept they represent, usually something that relates to their princes' sphere.Referenced https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Aedra for inspiration.