The Gods
Distant, jealous entities watching Hollowmere's rise and sensing something older than themselves.
The Gods are real, distant, and fiercely jealous entities that have taken notice of the rising domain at Hollowmere. Among them is Ysold, a faded goddess of harvest and hearth whose shrine at Emberfell was destroyed; she becomes the inn's first divine ally after being hosted by Bram. Her counterpart, Sceld, stands as the cold high god of accounting, dispatching inquisitors to price the Deathless's return with ruthless precision.
Despite their power, these deities are unsettled by what they sense beneath the surface of Bram's apron—something older than themselves. While Ysold offers a fragile connection through hospitality, Sceld brings the weight of cosmic bureaucracy, ensuring that every soul and debt is accounted for in this new era.
- Nature
- Real, distant, jealous entities
- Key Deities
- Ysold (Harvest-and-Hearth) and Sceld (The Arbiter)
- Ysold's Status
- Faded goddess; shrine at Emberfell destroyed
- Sceld's Role
- Sends inquisitors to price the Deathless's return
- Current Focus
- Watching the rising domain at Hollowmere
- Mystery
- Sense something older than themselves under Bram's apron
Lore & Background
Ysold, once a prominent figure of harvest and hearth, saw her shrine at Emberfell destroyed before finding new purpose as the inn's first divine ally through Bram's hospitality. In contrast, Sceld operates with cold detachment as the high god of accounting, sending inquisitors to calculate the cost of returning Deathless souls.
The collective attention of The Gods is now fixed on Hollowmere, yet their observation reveals a deeper anomaly. They detect an ancient presence lurking under Bram's apron that predates even their own existence, hinting at forces beyond their jealous comprehension.
Did You Know?
- Ysold was the first divine ally of the inn after being hosted by Bram.
- Sceld is known as the cold high god of accounting and sends inquisitors.
- The shrine dedicated to Ysold at Emberfell has been destroyed.
- Some gods sense something older than themselves beneath Bram's apron.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the main members of The Gods?
They include Ysold, the harvest-and-hearth goddess, and Sceld, the Arbiter.
Why is Ysold allied with the inn?
She became their first divine ally after being hosted by Bram following her shrine's destruction.
What does Sceld do regarding the Deathless?
He sends inquisitors to price the return of the Deathless.
Are The Gods aware of Hollowmere?
Yes, they have taken notice of the rising domain at Hollowmere.