Ceremon
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Origin
Many myths tell of the creation of Ceremon. Some claim that he was the first to discover how to tap the magical forces that permeate all life. Others assert that he created magic, and infused it into all. Still more believe that Ceremon is but a charlatan, with no greater powers than that which come from age and experience, but not a true god. Finally, some are foolish enough to claim that he is no more than a myth himself, only a story told to explain primal forces to young children. Such fools are few and far between.
It is considered likely that Ceremon is descended, perhaps directly, from the ancient goddess Raker, who was also the patron of adventurers.
Ethos
Ceremon represented both the cycle of nature and the interweaving of magical forces within it. He favored neither good nor evil, merely ensured the smooth flow of the life powers and opposed any, who would damage the balance. To further his aims, and out of commonality of interest, he had certain alliances and, his more braggart worshippers say, romances, with Iolanthe, queen of the faeries, Sere, goddess of secrets, and even with Duke Ater of the Underworld. Those were but the foremost of his allies.
Strengths
Ceremon had a certain affinity with the sun, and therefore his worshippers tended to be easily skilled in heliomancy over other forms of damaging spells. He favored loners, though his unpredictable and easily changeable nature could cause his pleasure to transform to wrath as quickly as a clear sky may change to stormy. He respected power when wielded with reason, and had little patience with those who are ruled by instinct over sense.
Fate
Ceremon and Sere conspired with Eringarathe, then Dameyante, to remove Sere's son Imoiran and grandson Angantyr. In exchange, Eringarathe was given dominion over both of their churches. Eringarathe outmanoeuvered them all, and consumed most or all of Ceremon, just prior to the Orchid Fall where many other gods vanished.
Ceremon was replaced by Amatet, goddess of nature and uncertainty.
