Lilino  

1. Core Identity

• Name: Lilino (Lil'-e-no)

• Pantheon: The Core Pantheon

• Titles & Aliases: God of the Oceans, The Wave-Trader, The Squall-Lord, Lord of the Two-Moon Tides

• Gender / Form: Masculine. Lilino appears as a powerful merman or triton, often with a beard that looks like seafoam and a stern, regal expression. He can be as calm as a deep trench or as violent as a hurricane.

• Alignment: Neutral

• Status: God (Reports to Celo, Major God of Nature)

• Divine Realm: The Two-Moon Tides

2. Domains & Influence

• Primary Domains: Oceans, Wind, Trade, Tides

• Portfolio: The ocean in all its forms (calm and stormy), sailors, sea-traders, fishermen, the wind, and the complex rhythm of the two-moon tides.

• Cleric Domains (5e): Nature & Tempest

3. Symbolism & Depiction

• Holy Symbol: A large, cresting ocean wave, with two moons (one full, one crescent) overhead, turning into a white squall.

• Favored Weapon: Trident

• Favored Colors: Deep blue, sea-foam white, and coral-red.

• Sacred Animals / Plants: All saltwater fish, sharks, and whales.

4. Dogma & Worship (The Core Beliefs)

• Core Dogma (The Philosophy): "The ocean is all things. It is the calm, deep path of trade and riches, and it is the sudden, uncaring storm that takes you to the depths. It is both, and it is neutral. Respect its calm, fear its fury, and understand that you are a visitor in a realm of immense power. The river flows to me, but I answer to none."

• Tenets for Followers (The "Thou Shalt"s):

  • "Respect the ocean. Do not take more than you need."

  • "Learn the true rhythm of the two moons. A wise sailor knows when to ride the Great Tide and when to wait in the harbor for the Null."

  • "Be prepared for both calm and storm. A good sailor knows how to handle both."

  • "Embrace trade. The ocean is a road that connects all lands."

  • "Do not be swayed by the 'petty' affairs of the land."

• Sins & Taboos (The "Thou Shalt Not"s):

  • "To disrespect the ocean's power or to believe you have 'conquered' it."

  • "To over-fish or poison a bay. Do not foul the source of your livelihood."

  • "To pray to a river god while at sea. The ocean is the true, final power."

  • "To be a 'land-lover' who fears the water or misreads the moons."

5. Relationships

• Superiors: Celo (Major God). Lilino has a strained, formal relationship with Celo. She is "gentle weather," but he is the ocean, which is both gentle and violent. He respects her as a superior but finds her "gentle" focus to be naive.

• Subordinates: None (God tier).

• Counterparts:

  • Uriku (God of Rivers): His hated rival. Lilino sees Uriku as a "thief" who "steals" followers and glory by guiding water before it can reach the ocean. He believes all water rightfully belongs to him.

  • Reth (Major God): An occasional ally. When Reth wants to create a truly massive storm, he "borrows" Lilino's oceans to create a hurricane.

• Mortals: Worshipped by all who make their living on the sea: sailors, merchants, naval officers, and coastal villagers.

• Demigod Offspring:

  • Slade (Tempest)

6. The Church & Clergy

• Name of the Church: The Trident of the Deep, The Keepers of the Two-Moon Tides.

• Worshipper Base: Sailors, merchants, fishermen, navy members.

• Clergy Structure: A formal hierarchy, mimicking a ship's crew: "Deck-hands" (acolytes), "Boatswains" (priests), and "Captains" (high priests) who run the port-temples.

• Temple Description: Temples are always in major port cities, often built to double as lighthouses or shipyards. They are made of driftwood and stone, and always smell of salt and tar. They contain large, complex charts tracking the two moons and the tides.

• Rites & Rituals:

  • The "Rite of the Great Tide": A twice-monthly blessing for sailors and merchants, held during the massive tide created when both moons align. This is a time to launch major expeditions.

  • The "Dredger's Rite": A solemn rite of maintenance and repair held during the "Null Tide," when the two moons oppose each other, and the ocean is at its lowest and stillest.

• Holy Days:

  • The Syzygy Festival (The Great Voyage): Celebrated on the first "Great Tide" of the spring. All new ships are christened, major trade fleets are blessed, and the year's "great voyages" are launched on the massive tide.

  • The Still-Water Eve: The first "Null Tide" of the winter, a day of feasting on stored goods, repairing the docks, and giving thanks for surviving the storm season.

7. History & Lore

The Petrification of the River: The most infamous story. It is said that in a fit of jealous rage, Lilino used a divine spear to petrify Uriku for half a creation-cycle, turning his rivers to stone because the river-god was "stealing" the worship of inland traders. This myth serves as a warning of Lilino's immense power and pride.