Elder Gods

The Elder Gods refer to the six beings that are largely responsible for the creation of the world of Somara. They include: When referring to the Elder Gods, two other beings are often also included, having taken over several duties of the Elder Gods since the start of the Second Era.
 * Valazar, Elder God of Creation
 * Guul, Elder God of Death
 * Talus, Elder God of Light
 * Vorokar, Elder God of Darkness
 * Yfuleg, Elder God of Chaos
 * Neket, Elder God of Order

They are:
 * Vikyn, Shepherd of Light
 * Nox, Shepherd of Death

History
The Elder Gods are primarily responsible for the creation of the Prime Material Plane, and by proxy, most of the major forces that govern it.

During the Second Era, Neket came to the conclusion that the Elder Gods' meddling in the affairs of the Universe were causing undue strife and conflict, and predicted that they would eventually bring about its ruin. To remedy this, he sealed each of them away (including himself) in their own planes, making it impossible for them to leave or exert their power outside of it (though some of them have found ways around this restriction). As a result, the Elder Gods are largely no longer well known among mortals, and worship of them is isolated to small, dedicated cults.

Personality
The Elder Gods are unknowable, alien creatures. Their motives are beyond mortal comprehension, and it is said that to gaze upon them would drive any mortal completely insane.