Skuggir

The Long Shadow; The Dusk Shade; The Boongiver

Skuggir is the Sevari god of shadows and dusk, and is the twin brother of Steyrikk, god of the forge. Though more elusive than his brother, he is far more reliable, offering predictable and consistent blessings to those who take the time to seek his aid. Unlike many other gods however, he does not respond to direct prayers or worship--just as there can be no shadows without light, there will be no aid from Skuggir without one first stoking the fires and following the doctrines of Steyrikk. In some respects, becoming a follower of Skuggir is seen as the ultimate achievement in worshiping Steyrikk.
Though reliable, Skuggir is not thought of as particularly good, nor particularly bad, rather he rewards dedication and worship, whatever the motives of his followers may be. A shadow cares not whether is is cast by sun, moon or flame, and similarly, Skuggir cares not why the shadow must be cast in favor of his followers so long as they have burned bright enough.

Divine Domains

Shadows, dusk, darkness, boons, rewards, dedication, consequence.

Holy Books & Codes

Skuggir only truly has one book of his own, The Shapes of Dusk, which is essentially a catalogue of the boons that might be granted in return for various efforts, interspersed with small amounts of prophecy.

Additionally, many followers of Skuggir look to Steyrikk's book To Cast the Shadow for guidance as to how they might earn Skuggir's favor.

Divine Symbols & Sigils

Fittingly, the god of something as ever-changing and intangible as shadows does not have an official holy symbol. Instead his most devout followers are known to dress in black and wear flat helmets upon which is mounted a shuttered lantern, which they endeavor to keep burning at all times, even when they're not wearing it. These lanterns are only ever unshuttered to refill the fuel, on Dagur Josris (the day of dawn), or during Steyrikk's Festival of Ringing Hammers.

Tenets of Faith

1.) Every light casts a shadow. Every action has consequence.
2.) Without light to cast it, there is only darkness, not shadow. If you wish to see fruits, you must first let the fires of your labors burn bright.
3.) When the fire burns out, so too do the shadows. Do not expect all to remain well once your toil is over.

Holidays

Skuggir does not have any holidays, though his followers tend to be particularly passionate about the Festival of Ringing Hammers.

Divine Classification

God

Religions

• Sevari

Church/Cult

Sevari