Worldbuilding: Pantheon of Draconiquity, Part II - The Hierophant

Durvos, Lord of Lore

The Pantheon of Draconiquity, Part II

Motif: Raven

Spiritual Weapon: A feathered quill

Domains: Knowledge, Arcana, Rune

Core Beliefs: 

• Knowledge requires nurture.
• Education is the pillar of growth of the one and the many.

Durvos is the god of education and knowledge; including history, both natural and mathematical sciences, arcane lore, as well as the teachings of the divine. He is usually depicted as a raven, or a tall humanoid-shaped figure with dark avian features.

Followers

Followers of Durvos are sometimes called Erudites. Their spellcasters are masters of abjuration and divination magic, and literacy is often required of every member.

In addition, many journalistic groups associate themselves with the Lord of Lore, and this is often reflected in their names or symbols being raven themed.

Rites

The clerics of Durvos offer sanctuary for those seeking to learn. In return, they foster research and accept new information, as well as provide a haven to repay them with prayer.

Temples

Durvos' temples are mostly found as various forms of libraries. Access to these libraries is often only granted for something in exchange, like a piece of new information, or an extensive amount of prayers. It is for this reason that Erudites keep a healthy relationship with the Whisperers, who often have obscure knowledge to provide.

Temples of Durvos inside large cities almost always task themselves with conserving the knowledge of local cultural traditions, and they help ensure that these are taught, practiced, and honored by the local citizens.

In addition to these library-temples, a few schools that study the magic arts consider themselves as temples of Durvos. All places of learning in general, however, even those that are martially focused, often house a shrine to the Lord of Lore.

Organizations

Corvus Bibliotheca

Floating above mist-filled lands, Corvus Bibliotheca is an ancient, roaming gray tower. This imposing structure contains much of the world’s secrets, in the forms of stories, poems and songs that are written within its many tomes and scrolls. Residing within its halls are the Grackles; a short, black-feathered avian race that communicates by repeating words and phrases that they’ve heard before. The Grackles call this tower their home, and the tower protects them.

Dolfero University

Named after a renowned gnome arcanist of heroic legend, this university is as big and powerful as a small city. This haven of learning accepts arcane spellcasters of all kinds, and offers extensive courses on all schools of magic. Though it hosts small shrines to other gods, it in itself is generally considered to be the largest known temple of Durvos.