Mithras

Mithras is the creator god of Hermetica. He is largely revered in the West, Palladion, Aurus, and Mercuria. Some of the earliest written records mention Mithras not just as a deity, but as a living creature who once walked the lands as a traveller. It is said he bestowed wisdom and conscience in animals, which in turn became the intelligent races we know today.

Though Mithras is worshipped across the world, there are many sects with competing philosophies and practices in how to revere the god. These sects, cults, or orders are usually head by a prophet.

Prophets often show two characteristics: they are miracle makers, and they are teachers and philosophers. Most prophets claim a sort of biological lineage to Mithras. Even secular scholars admit that it's possible these 'prophets' could be biological descendants of Mithras, should he have truly walked the lands of Hermetica. Though claim to divine right and providence is debatable.

More recently, other scholars and magi have suggested that these same prophets are virtually a race of their own. Some scholars classify them as 'Aasimar.'