Aspect

An Aspect, also called a "demigod," is an arcane being which manifests in the physical world. They are usually created by or under the service of a deity. Aspects wield considerable magical power and are created by their patron deity to forward their interests among mortals. For instance, an Aspect may be sent to rally believers, accomplish great deeds in their name, or act in more subtle ways to support their god.

Aspects usually try to conceal their nature among mortals, but their actions rarely go unnoticed.

Abilities
An Aspect's abilities vary wildly in both nature and magnitude, depending on their deity. They are usually capable magic users, but their abilities are more narrow in scope than a mortal sorcerer, usually pertaining directly to their god. An Aspect of a god of war can hurl fireballs and inspire troops, but alchemy, enchanting, flight, teleportation, are probably all out of their wheelhouse.

Beliefs and Personality
Like the gods that sustain them, Aspects are defined by the belief of mortals. If mortals lose faith in an Aspect's patron god, the god and the Aspect will both lose power, or even cease to exist altogether. Furthermore, if beliefs about a god change, the Aspect's nature changes as well. For instance, during times of peace, an Aspect of a god of medicine may be a relaxed and caring entity who comforts the sick, with the power to heal wounds with a touch. During times of conflict, they may be a stern and wise battlefield medic who protects prisoners of war and offers respite to the dying.

An Aspect's personality and abilities feed off of mortal beliefs. As they walk among mortals, the reputation they earn among the public will start to actually shape their capabilities. Aspects who earn the confidence of mortals will grow more powerful, while an Aspect who loses fame and confidence will lose their abilities as well. An Aspect who earns a reputation for rudeness or callousness will find their personality shifting to match.

Famous Aspects
Some famous Aspects in Rideen's history:


 * Lord Anton Bellamore Ruger was a noble of the city of Cadigan who disappeared, presumed dead, after the Sundering. He returned several months later and led the reconstruction efforts of Cadigan centered around the Church of Farando. In fact, Ruger was killed in the Sundering and this person was an Aspect of Farando, a god of justice, who had been created to look like Ruger to earn the trust of the people of Cadigan as he helped them rebuild.
 * "Penn" is a yewen shopkeeper who works alongside his familiar, a silver crow named Dazzle. The two of them appear at seemingly random places across Rideen selling powerful and cursed magical items (as well as various magical novelties). In fact, Penn is an aspect of Skeeper, a god of chaos and chance, and his role is to distribute unpredictable magical devices with little regard for the safety of those who use them.