ADRESTUS

In moments where we are caught up in the chaos of the world, it is Adrestus who grounds us. They remind us of the simple things, of the realities of our world: that, eventually, we all become stories.

Adrestus, the seventh god of the Eleven, is the master of magic, the eternally vigilant, and the keeper of all stories and knowledge across Auria.

Adrestus is the scent and feeling of a book, fresh or bygone, in one's hands. They are the seeker of knowledge. They are the guardian of history, both past and future. They are the lord of the arcane. Their presence echoes all throughout history, written or oral. 

Appearance. Adrestus appears as a winged humanoid wearing a black robe with gold scrolling, a carved, marble mask that covers their entire face, and a large, white tome in their arm. 

Divine Portfolio

Adrestus’ thrones are KNOWLEDGE, VIGILANCE, and MAGIC.

KNOWLEDGE: Acquiring knowledge is no easy task. Whether the knowledge that you seek is insignificant or world-changing, it is Adrestus who guides you on this path. They walk alongside you as you peruse a library’s stacks, and they stand over you as you delve into a tome to find what you are seeking. They are the voices of the greatest wordsmiths in Auria.

VIGILANCE: Adrestus is patient, believing that the true answer to conflict is the slow acquisition of lore and knowledge. Somewhere in the universe lies the answer to all strife; Adrestus need only find it.

MAGIC: The creator of all magic. It is from Adrestus that spellcasting was created. They bestowed magic as a gift to mortalkind for achieving greatness without aid from any of the gods. 

Introducing Adrestus

Loreseeker. The party requires a piece of lore to learn the weakness of an unstoppable enemy. Adrestus will appear to the party as a sage, offering them advice on where they might find this lore.

Connection Lost. A member of the party’s spellcasting stops working as a result of a curse or other magical effect. They must seek a place of learning or arcane knowledge to commune with Adrestus to restore their connection, but not without a price or mission!