Izanagi and Izanami (Greater Gods)
Izanami and Izanagi are the seventh generation descendants of the three divinities that came into being with the heavens and the earth. Of these early deities, they are the most important for men, for they were assigned the task of solidifying the earth. Izanagi, the male god, stood on the floating bridge of heaven and stirred the ocean with his lance until the water began to congeal and the island of Onokoro was formed. Here, Izanagi and his wife, lzanami, made their home and went about the business of populating the world. At first, they produced a monster, then an island. Finally, however, they began producing more gods. Unfortunately, Izanami died while giving birth to the god of fire. The morose Izanagi went to the Land of Darkness to visit her, but was bitterly chased away after Izanami grew angry at him for seeing her in a state of decay. Back on earth, lzanagi produced several more deities, including the sun goddess Amaterasu, as he washed away the residue of the underworld.
Working together, Izanagi and Izanami have the power to create anything. In their true forms, they appear to be a statuesque man and woman of great beauty (though Izanami will appear dead and decayed if caught unawares).
Roleplaying Tips
Izanagi and Izanami rarely involve themselves in the affairs of men.
STATISTICS
- Alignment. Lawful Neutral.
- Worshippers Alignment. Any alignment.
- Spheres of Influence. Creation.
- Holy Symbol. Rainbow.
Clerics of Izanami and Izanagi
Priests of lzanagi and lor Izanami dedicate themselves to the caretaking of the beautiful land their deities created.
Alignment Restriction. Lawful Neutral.
Weapons Allowed. Lance, Spear.
Armors Allowed. Any non-magical armors.
Divine Domains. Grave, Forge, Life, Nature.
GRANTED POWERS
- Izanagi and Izanami does not grant any power to their priests.