Alswer

One of the five chief deities in the Pantheon of Thylia, called the Progenitors. All races and faiths on Thylia recognize the influence of these five. They are universally believed to have had something to do with the creation or founding of the world.

Founding
The era known as the Founding is obscured by myth and legend. What is known is that Alswer was the leader of the Progenitors during this time. It is said that Humans owe their genesis to him. He was called "the Wise" and is thought to have founded the various schools of magic.

Daemon Wars
During the Daemon Wars, the influence of the gods declined until, toward it's end, it was no longer felt. This period was dire for the mortal races, and it was only the eventual intervention of the Progenitors that preserved the world from plunging into death and darkness. Alswer's great gift was the creation of the New Humans (the Quarkless) who were hidden away to awaken should Thylia ever teeter toward destruction again.

Worshippers
Alsweri theology teaches that Alswer is the King of the Gods. His consort is Syvvarn the Golden. He is brother to Goler the Smith, and Meiror the Silvern. His nemesis is Drakha the Outsider. The main center of his worship is the Cathedral of Wisdom in Arcel. His priests are librarians and mages.

The Mage's College

The Mage's College in the Dorndill mountains claims to have been founded by Alswer himself. All nanata (magic) users are welcomed here as students of "The Wise" (as the mages call themselves). Although many of the clerics of Alswer train here, the college actually holds no religious affiliation. The council of mages generally consider Alswer the Wise, to be the greatest of mages and founder of their order, but not neccessarily deity.