Hidden Ones

The Hidden Ones are a tribe of gods who once waged war against the Esheren. After a long war, they were defeated and banished deep within the earth. Although hidden from sight and memory, they continue to influence the minds of mortals for the ultimate goal of their freedom.

Overview
The Hidden Ones were formed by a group of gods who believed gods should directly rule over their mortal subjects rather than letting them roam free. They branded their worshippers with their marks and became God-Kings, often fighting amongst themselves to conquer territory from rivals or settling grudges. Despite their general reputation, there were those who did care about mortals and treated them with a semblance of respect, but still overshadowed by the worst offenders.

The Esheren, however, felt differently and soon the two came into conflict with one another. The two opponents and their associated forces clashed against each other for nearly forty-three years in a devastating war. Regardless of their best efforts, the Hidden Ones were defeated and banished deep beneath the surface within heavily warded caverns and several safeguards.

Although they are trapped in the depths, many of them continue to use their remaining power to influence others to serve and eventually free them from their prison.