Gods of Igbon
Igbon has a long history filled with Gods and myths.  Here you will find a list of the most important ones for the story of Gilded. 
Abiola
Abiola isn't a God. He is a key figure in the destruction of the power of the old Gods.  Abiola came from the North with his armies and tricked the people of Igbon to  follow him instead of Dore Dore.

Lore

There was peace in Igbon. The people worshipped their mother Dore Dore and lived in harmony with mother nature. One day a man arrived from the north. He wore plated armor from head to toe, and the people of Igbon where intrigued by him  and his men. 
He called himself Abiola. And he demanded great sacrifice as soon as he set foot on Igbon land. He told the people they could have armor like him, and be strong, protected and independent. The people didn't feel much need for that since Dore Dore protected them. But Abiola wanted the lands they lived in and though of a trick that convinced the people to accept him as their ruler and his religion as the truth.
This allowed him to steal the heart of Dore Dore. The broken hearted Goddess retreated to the north and Abiola was able to build an empire on the land of Igbon.

Trivia

Abiola's descendants build big cities though-out the land. The city of Alder is the biggest. Here his direct descendant sits as the Steward. 
Depictions of Abiola differ. The people that still believe in the old Gods show him as a faceless giant in oxidised armor. But in the cities and the books of his descendants you see him as a silver knight surrounded by riches. 
Even though Abiola isn't a God, talking about him in an ill manner is punishable.
Abiola's thombe is the place that used to hold the heart of Dore Dore. The city it lies in is called Indagras and its a place filled with illusions and witchcraft. 
 

Dore Dore
Dore Dore is the highest Deity in the Pantheon of the old Gods. She is the one who created the earth and made sure it was guarded well by delegating its care to her brothers and sisters. Each got a task fitting their unique talents. 

Lore

Dore Dore loved the people of Igbon with all her heart. Especially when the world was still young she would roam around the fields and connect with her people. As a mother she was proud of all her children and out of this love she gave them a precious gift.
Half of her own heart, she gifted Igbonas a reminder of her love and willingness towards her children. The heart was guarded as a sacred relic untill the scheme of Abiola, which tore the relationship that Dore Dore had with her followers. She retreated from her people and though she still hears their cries, she is unable to move past her grief and pain.
Dore Dore still cares for the earth, but there is need for a miracle for her to regain her power.

Trivia

Dore Dore is still listening to the people of Igbon and she is the Goddess that gifts every one of her followers a talent they keep with them for life. During a ceremony her people hold, the child wishes for a talent and the goddess makes sure the wish is granted in a way she sees fit. If you wish to be a great warrior, Dore Dore might give you a sword that can't go blunt or a steady balance.

The people that still follow the old Gods call Dore Dore their mother.

Dore Dore has a hummingbird as her sacred animal. 

In depictions of her, Dore Dore is often shown clad in red and orange, having either a sphere hovering over her hands or a heart. 
Dore Dore takes pleasure in the prayers of the truly devoted. For her the heart is what matters, not appearance. She will also accept red and orange flowers as these are her favourites. Other material gifts are of no use to her, since she created all that is on the earth. 

Ga' adi
Ga’adi is the god of the battlefield. He delights in war and massacre and favours brave warriors. He is not known for the tactical aspect of war, instead he is a patron of frenzied and chaotic battle; the bloodier the better.

Ga’adi does not bless warriors or soldiers. It is the act of war that delights him and he has no champions, nor is he known to favour one warrior or party over another. It is for this reason that soldiers are hesitant to call upon Ga’adi. He will change factions purely for his own pleasure at his own whim.

Oftentimes Ga’adi is depicted with the head, wings and claws of a vulture. It is said that he feeds off the souls of the cowardly deceased. Those who die fleeing a battlefield and those who desert and are executed.
Nyoka

Nyoka is Dore Dore’s sister. She doesn’t share the maternal instinct of her older sister, instead she surrounds herself with the things that give her pleasure. Her preference lies with the treasures of the earth, so her devotees bring her precious stones and metals.
Nyoke loves water and with her long fishtail she moves through the rivers of her lands. Other things that are important to this goddess are love in all her apparitions and a sense of adventure.

Lore

In the myths about the old gods we see Dore Dore shaping the earth. She desires for the earth to have plants and creatures so she creates these with so much creativity that the other gods are in awe. But despite her resourcefull nature, the godess has a hard time sustaining life on the planet. She gives her own milk for them to drink but its a temporary solution for the needs of all living things.
Her sister Nyoka’s mind is far from creating life. She takes pleasure in swimming through the primordial seas, seducing other gods and taking in the universe around her. The beauty of the countless stars and planets that surround them is what gives her joy.
However, when she hears her sisters cries of despair she comes to her rescue. Nyoka is one with the force of water and extends this gift to the earth. Waterdrops come from her hands and those drops become streams that eventually turn into big bodies of water that are able to sustain earth.

Trivia

Nyoka’s favorite gift is the Citrine because of its golden glow and symbolism as bringer of prosperity. From the poor she also accepts a bowl of water and a prayer as an offering. Young men and women also get away with a smutty song. Nyoka loves the desires of the flesh and in the stories written about her she actively encourages love making.

When the rain is pouring the people of Igbon have the saying that Nyoka’s hand is moving over the earth.

Nyoka has no sacred animal. She does have the gift of metamorphosis. In depictions of her she either takes on the form of a seasnake or a mermaid with water flowing from her hands. She often wears a wooden crown, gifted by her sister after she provided the earth with water. In many images she has golden jewelry and a ring of stars around her head. The stars symbolize her connection to the cosmos.
Sethun
Sethun is the God better known as the Shepard. He is Dore Dore's younger brother and entrusted with guiding the plants and animals on their journey through life. The offerings that people bring him are branches of ceder and incense oils .
Sethun has many roles in the lore of Igbon but is mostly seen as natures guide. He is a caring God with a kind heart and fills the earth with beauty and wonder.

Lore

After Dore Dore created the earth and Nyoka had blessed it with water, someone had to teach every creature how to live and love. Sethun, who was a kind young man, was the perfect fit. He had watched Dore Dore mould everything into shape and was truly amazed by her creation. So he picked up his staf and started wandering around the earth. 
He danced with the people of the land and taught every animal, from the bird in the sky to the fish in the sea what life suited them best. 
When he laid to rest in the forest, his dreams would become visions for the trees. They followed his guidance and grew till they where big and lush. 

Trivia

In the day's when Dore Dore was still the most powerfull Deity of Igbon, Sethuns cult was thriving as well. Throughout Igbon, Hill temples were erected to honor him. These temples where known far and wide for their intricate mosaics.
Sethun's sacred animal is the red brocket.
A popular story in the lore of Igbon is that of Sethun and the green maidens. Sethun is looking for a wife, so the trees, who adore him, disguise themselves as maidens. But every time he touches one  he realises their skin is made of wood. The Igbon saying  'Your skin is made of wood'  comes from this myth. It means that you are hiding who you truly are for your own benefit.