The elven pantheon, also known as the Evanuris, is comprised of five gods and four goddesses whom the modern Dalish elves call "the Creators". The elven pantheon was revered in the time of Elvhenan, before the humans came to Thedas. Little is known about how the gods were worshipped at this time, except that the gods had temples with guards in specially made armor, and the elves worshiped their gods for months at a time.

Modern Elves believed that these Gods were related to each other; that Mythal and Elgar'nan were mother and father to a few of the other Gods and Goddesses, however, following the initial events of the Exalted Council, the Inquisitor uncovers the reality that the Elven Gods were in fact phenomenally powerful mages who rose in prominence after the end of an unknown war. Solas implies that the Evanuris started out as generals during the war, then respected elders, and finally were revered as gods.

They started out as heroes of the famed war, eventually becoming corrupt tyrants in order to hoard and maintain their own power. The Evanuris institutionalized a system of slavery using Vallaslin as a brand, with only Fen'Harel (and more subtly, Mythal) challenging their tyranny. Most of the gods were arrogant in their ways, their power and attitudes more akin to the Tevinter Magisters.

Eventually, the other Evanuris plotted against Mythal and killed her, prompting Fen'Harel to lead a rebellion against them and later creating the Veil to banish them into the Beyond.

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With this in mind, please be mindful that most of the Evanuris would have had a hand in Mythal's murder in some way. It is also up to the player how their Evanuris reacts to being freed. Are they still angry? Are they still corrupt? Do they still seek power? Or, has their time in the beyond made them reflect on the old ways?

Please note: While we know there are other interpretations, the above is what is considered canon for VH.

Minor tweaks can be made by whoever holds a shard (as long as all shard-holders agree). Each Evanuris has its wiki page linked - we encourage you to read about the lore behind the Evanuris if you are intending to apply for a Vessel. Please discuss with staff to see if any tweaks or ideas are considered "minor", or would be a "major" shift in character for these particular shards.

Index:

• About Vessels
  
• Andruil
  
• Dirthamen
  
• Elgar'nan
  
• Falon'din
  
• Ghilan'nain
  
• June
  
• Mythal
  
• Sylaise