| Oakfed | Octamonism | Odayla | Old Gods | Old Man |
| Ompalam | Openhandism | Orenoar | Orlanth | Otter |
| Ourania |
Oakfed, the god of Wild Fire, destroyed many forests and even burnt down stone palaces during the Gods War. He was tamed in Prax by Waha, in other regions by their ruling deities. Oakfed now sleeps, but can be awakened by priests who need his help.
Oakfed is worshiped as a fire. He is shown in statuary as a flame-headed god.
The octamonists often use the symbol of an octagon as a symbol of their belief. Each section of the octagon is composed of one of the ancient dwarf minerals. Clay, iron, and diamond are conspicuous by their absence.
Odayla is the son of Orlanth. The tales told of him are much like those told of other hunters. His companion is always a shadow cat, and Odayla's hunters are forbidden to slay these animals except in extreme need.
He is usually shown as a young man dressed in skins and carrying a bow.
The Old Gods is a collective term describing those deities which once ruled in Pamaltela. Most were crippled or destroyed, but a few remain as advisors or old friends of Pamalt.
In prehistoric times Old Man was a companion of Trickster and a friend of all the world. Whatever he did then all humans must do now.
He is usually shown as a middle aged man, unarmed and unencumbered by tools.
He is usually shown as an obscenely obese, hairless figure, sitting and holding innumerable chains in his hands.
There is no universal symbol for openhandism.
His worshipers know of several incarnations of Orlanth, and when known as Orlanth Adventurous his skills as a poet, fighter, and lover are renowned. His Orlanth Thunderous aspect represents the power the god possesses over the natural elements of storm. As Orlanth Rex he is praised as the supreme King, and his worshipers strive to emulate his regal skills. He knows justice and leadership, fine rhetoric, and other skills needed to rule.
Many lesser spirits are attached to his cult. His religion is one of the largest and most complete in the world, as is only fitting the King of the Gods.
He is usually shown as a vigorous man of varying age, armed with the thunderbolt and other warrior's weapons, and wearing a chieftain's arm rings.
She is usually shown kneeling, arms spread wide, face turned upward towards the distant heavens.
Octamonism [OK-tah-MON-izm]
Dwarf pantheon -- the ancient way
During the second age many dwarfs saw how their own follies and heresies had led to the catastrophe of the Gbaji Wars. The Octamonists know that dwarfs cannot survive or repair the world by competing with younger races -- they teach that dwarfs must leave the world behind and abandon such fripperies as diamond dwarf status and iron. The Octamonists are rock-bound conservatives. Their philosophy was never a major threat to dwarfdom, but adherents exist in every dwarf stronghold.For more information on Octamonism, see Mostal-Dwarfs: Mythos, Heresies, and Lore
Odayla [oe-DAE-lah]
Orlanth pantheon -- the hunter
see also HunterOld Gods
Pamalt pantheon
see Annilla, Artmal, Bolongo, Cronisper, Dehore, Lodril, Magasta, Yanmorla, YelmOld Man
Hsunchen pantheon -- the First Person
see also Grandfather Mortal, Wild ManOmpalam [OHM-pah-lom]
Chaos and Pamalt pantheons -- god of coercion and slavery
This deity is the corruption of the powers of the Center, where all should be balanced and harmonious but instead are used by Ompalam for self-gain and tyrannical exploitation. He is recognized in Pamaltela as the god of absolute rule, who teaches that slavery is the natural way of life and that each person owes his freedom to the man above him. The God-learners classed Ompalam as the "God of degenerative administration, of evil centralization."Openhandism
Dwarf pantheon -- the merchants
Openhandist dwarfs are not afraid to deal with the outside world. Sometimes they do so by engaging in politics or taking slaves. Sometimes they trade peacefully with human neighbors. Openhandism helped lead the world into the Gbaji Wars, as openhandist dwarfs taught humans their secrets.For more information on Openhandism, see Mostal-Dwarfs: Mythos, Heresies, and Lore
Orenoar [ORE-en-OH-ahr]
Yelm pantheon -- Celestial Court goddess of truth
During the formative era of the cosmos, Orenoar was a companion of Larnste, the Changer. During that time the world grew well and quickly. Later, Orenoar took up residence with Acos, god of Law, and the world was strong and stable. During the Great Darkness the goddess of Truth was captured by the forces of darkness, and held captive until one of Dayzatar's sons rescued her. She now resides far from the mortal world, with Dayzatar in his sky-realm.Orlanth [OAR-lanth]
Orlanth pantheon -- head of the Council of the Gods, storm god, chieftain, and warrior, one of the Lightbringers
Orlanth is the King of the Gods, Master of Storms, Death Wielder, and Bringer of Light. He is their to great portions of his father's realms, and thus he is sometimes confused with Umath in the old manuscripts. He is one of the Seven Lightbringers, and usually considered the chief of those deities. His worship is widespread. He is a dire foe of the Red Goddess of the Lunar Empire.For more information on Orlanth, see the Cult of Orlanth.
Otter
Hsunchen pantheon -- help from the west
see the First Four CompanionsOurania [oo-RANE-ee-ah]
Yelm pantheon -- virgin mistress of Heaven
Ourania is the pristine mistress of heaven, epitomizing the etheric energy of heavenly power which she sends to the deserving. She is the model of the virgin worker, maintaining her holy religious devotion to a magical way of life. Servant of the unreachable Dayzatar, she is capable and loyal to the Higher Powers of her command.
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