Xapham
God of Creation and Shaper of the Universe
The Star Forger
Xapham is the god of creation and one of the first known gods to exist in the universe. He and his brother Darkin forged Riven from stars and comets, creating the first planet in the universe unconsumed by the primordials. He created the gods out of his own soul, and felled his brother during the Calamity alongside Malady and Celestor, banishing him to the astral plane. Xapham is a benevolent, albeit carefree god who enjoys watching his creations grow and evolve just as much as he likes to flaunt them and forge new stars. Every constellation and cosmic celestial in existence was carved and forged by the Star Forger, and Xapham revels in that notoriety. Xapham's worshippers and followers seek to create and enforce life wherever they travel and fell all those who would seek to end their god's most important creation: Riven.
Xapham watches from beyond the stars within the Astral Plane, his Garden of Creation overlooking all of existence as it drifts among the cosmos. His godstone is located at the very peak of Mount Aphelion, a height mere mortals have issues reaching and surviving too. It depicts the two brothers creating the planet together, yet Darkin's image appears to have been carved away in place of the constellations.
Depiction
The Star Forger's body appears as a tall, slender humanoid, with a blank face aside from two glowing eyes and an ornate helmet. In place of skin is a galactic void ever-shifting and moving across his body, and behind him lays unfurled wings of cosmic visions and constellations.Enemies
Xapham stands against nearly all of the Betrayer Gods, as they are the ones who sought to directly destroy his creations and corrupt his brother. That being said, however, the saddest truth is that his brother Darkin may as well be the greatest enemy of them all.Divine Domains
- Arcana
- Knowledge
- Life
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Tenets of Faith
- Create what you desire where you see fit, whether it be art, magic, or other. Your vision of tomorrow will come to fruition under my gaze.
- Never be afraid to flaunt your creations, the fruits of your labor should be enjoyed and wondered at by all.
- Where destruction looms, it is your duty to stop it from tearing away this world.
Holidays
Xapham's holy day is known as Creation's Birth, celebrated on the 18th day of the 8th month. Here citizens across Riven celebrate the creation of the planet with festivities and craft competitions. At night, these partakers watch the night sky as on this day the celestial constellations are the brightest they'd be out of the rest of the year.
Divine Classification
God
Alignment
Chaotic Good
Honorary & Occupational Titles
- Forger of Stars
- Cosmic Overlord
- Creator of Riven
- Arbiter of the Universe
Spouses
Siblings
Darkin
(Brother)
Children
Gender
Male
- Creation
- Space
- Expression
