The Chessentan Pantheon
Chessentans, as most habitants of Faeruhn, follow a variety of gods. Though most gods have at least some followers in Chessenta, a limited few have a particular presence in Chessenta. Together with a variety of lesser, hero-deities, they make up the Chessentan pantheon. Worship of these deities is generally the same as it is everywhere else, though historical evolution (such as the Untheric occupation) and regional culture has led to a number of minor differences in practice and interpretation.
Assuran
Known in the west as Hoar, the Lord of Three Thunders is a powerful deity in Chessenta, especially in the city of Akanax. Many soldiers and officers revere Assuran as an honourable yet driven wardeity, and the Assuran clergy serve many cities as harsh but fair magistrates.
Lathander
Considered by many Chessentans to be the leader of the Chessentan pantheon, Lathander has a powerful presence in the various cities and settlements of Chessenta. As Chessentan priests of Lathander focus on the dogma of self-perfection of mind and body, and balance between restraint action and indulgence of good things, Lathander's faith is particularly strong in the city of Cimbar. Chessentan clergy of Lathander commonly maintain arenas, where wrestling and athletics competitions are held almost daily.
Sune
In Chessenta, Sune is worshipped as she is everywhere else, as a deity of love and the patron of the arts. Akanaxans tend to (publically) frown on the frivolous debauchery of many of its clergy, and Cimbaran clergy of Sune commonly teach aesthetics and arts to young artists and nobles, rather than preach of the virtues and mysteries of love.
Eldath
The god of healing and herbalism, Eldath is worshipped by healers across Chessenta. Stepping away from the god's druidic nature, towards a more scientific approach to medicine, Chessentan Eldathyn still commonly take vows of peace and non-violence, holding true to the deity's dogma of peace and tranquility. In the militaristic city of Akanax, Eldathyn commonly serve in the army as everyone else does, scouring around battlefields to treat those too wounded to fight on, and ending the pain of those beyond healing.
Tchazzar
The most notable hero-deity, Tchazzar is venerated by Chessentans as teh greatest Warhero of all, who had carved a path of conquest deep into the Untheric empire. The clergy of Assuran commonly preach Tchazzar was favored by Assuran, as he freed the Chessentan people from years of oppression at the hands of Unther, uniting the city-states together and leading the army to strike back at the invading empire. Ever since Tchazzar disappeared, the Chessentan city-states have fought over which city is the rightful "capital" of Chessenta, as they fought over just about everything else. The worship of Tchazzar is strong in Cimbar, but unknown outside of Chessenta.
Chauntea
The worship of Chauntea in Chessenta, revolves around farming, domestication and the hunt, rather than the mystical approach to nature. Commonly worshipped by the lower-classes, the church of Chauntea is popular throughout Chessenta, and she is often revered as the nurturing mother of Chessenta.
Red Knight
More than a deity of strategy and tactics, the Red Knight is worshipped as a deity of thought and reason, which gives her a central role in the city of Cimbar, as much of the local nobility venerates the Red Knight as their primary deity. The church of the Red Knight in Chessenta promotes self-perfection of body and intellect. They preach that every citizen should be knowledgeable of culture and philosophy, as well as the arts, as well as being physically strong, disciplined and a capable warriors. This has led the church of the Red Knight to be on good terms with those of Lathander and Sune.
Sharess
In a nation where hedonism is not just a concept, but a concrete philosophical belief, Sharess obviously has a strong presence. Widely known to be an indulgent and passionate people (Chessentans would say they live each day as it should be lived), the worship of Sharess might just be stronger in Chessenta than it is anywhere else.
Gond
The god of smiths and inventors, Gond has his place in the pantheon. A quiet and inventive deity who prefers to avoid conflicts altogether, and favors all sides equally, his clergy are often called on to settle disputes, especially when it comes to a matter of faith and beliefs.
Umberlee
Worshipped by sailors and fishermen, Umberlee is appeased in hopes of returning home with a net full of fish when the day is over. The Bay of Chessenta is a dangerous area to sail, full of undercurrents, fog and steep cliffs. It is believed that Umberlee protects Chessenta from invasion from the north, across the sea, but only does so as long as she is properly appeased.
Shaundakul
The god of messengers and travellers, it is with some chagrin and sometimes outright hostility, that Waukeenar travelling to Chessenta quickly note that Shaundakul is also venerated as the god of trade. The church of Waukeen makes a continuous effort to change this belief, but the worship of Shaundakul is among the oldest in Chessenta, and old ways die slow, especially in conservative Chessenta.
