Syvl, God of Nature

Syvl is the God of Nature. He was created during the First Era by Valazar, and is responsible for the creation of most of the flora and fauna of Somara.

He is the husband of Kevolah.

Origins and Creations
Syvl was created directly by Valazar, with the purpose of populating the world of Somara with living creatures. To accomplish this, he created many of the species of plants and animals that exist to this day.

Syvl is married to Kevolah, the Goddess of Life, and the two have sired many children, most of whom went on to create some of the races that inhabit Somara.

Children
Syvl and Kevolah have seven children together. They are, in order of birth:
 * Valen, God of Labor*
 * Feyan, Goddess of Charm*
 * Mogus, God of Warriors
 * Novokorus, God of Courage
 * Roggirth, God of Invention*
 * Fortas, God of Humor*
 * Saris, Goddess of the Outcast

* Valen and Feyan are twins, as are Roggirth and Fortas

The Feywild and Shadowfell
Sometime during the First Era, Feyan (creator of the Fey) appealed to her father to make her a plane for her children to inhabit to be free of the war and destruction that were rampant on the Prime Material Plane. Syvl turned to Valazar for aid, and the two gods created a copy of that plane that would eventually become the Feywild. However, in the process of creating the Feywild, they removed many of these aspects that Feyan requested, displacing a large amount of negative energy. This negative energy coalesced into what would later be called the Shadowfell, a dark reflection of the Prime Material Plane.

Appearance
Syvl typically takes the form of a wizened old humanoid man of medium build, with long graying hair and a beard. He carries a gnarled wooden staff, and wears a cloak made of leaves. He often wears a barkskin breastplate and greaves, and has dozens of natural trinkets that he wears as jewelry. He typically only shows himself in remote places far from the reach of civilization, and is usually found in the company of plants and animals.

Personality
Syvl is kind and patient, and has been described as 'grandfatherly' by many. Indeed, he seems to care greatly for all creation, and tends to value the preservation of life and nature. Syvl tends not to care about the distinction between 'good' and 'evil', preferring to instead support any action that protects the world as a whole.

Worship
Wood Elves and Firbolgs are the two main races that worship Syvl, both paying respect for gift of nature. Clerics of Syvl can often be found in these races' settlements, following the Nature Domain.

Druids from the Circle of Land frequently pay homage to Syvl. Some organizations, such as the Stewards of Somara, have been known to directly interact with the god for support and advice in times of trouble.

Paladins of the Oath of the Ancients have been known to associate with Syvl, such as the Green Court.