Demiras [dem-ee-rahss) The Sun God: Demiras is considered to be the God of the Sun. He will watch over whelps and Drekkies during the light that falls upon them during the daytime. It is believed that he is harder than his mate, the moon goddess, and less forgiving. This is why, during harsh sun or intense heat, Drekkies might say something like -

• 'Demiras is displeased with us today,' or comment on the fiery rage of Demiras.

• Some Drekkies believe during droughts, or extreme heat, Demiras is missing his mate, the Moon Goddess. 

• During heavy cloud cover, they may say he is asleep.

• During a very sunny hot day, they may comment that Demiras is scouring the Earth for his mate Anaity, it is thought that he believes she is trapped somewhere on the planet.

• Offerings: Meats, cheeses, wheat, plants grown in his sun.

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Anaity (Ahna-ity) The Moon Goddess - Anaity is considered to be the Goddess of the Moon. She will watch over whelps and Drekkies under her soft moonlight. She is thought to be softer and less harsh than her mate Demiras. She is also considered to be somewhat distraught and lonely, and the reason for the moon's cycles through the month is that she is turning her back slowly on the people. During a new moon, she is completely turned away from her people, looking on 'the other side' for her mate Demiras. But she cannot find him, and thus always returns. Phrases you might hear in reference to Anaity are things like -

• 'Anaity's eye is turned. Be careful.'

• Or perhaps they're thieves, you might hear them whisper 'Anaity does not watch us tonight, go, and take what you can.'

• You may hear 'Anaity is with us this evening,' during strong moonlight.

• Or, 'Anaity comes,' as the moon lowers.

• Offerings: Fresh fruit, satins and beautiful cloths, flowers. Sometimes, fireflies, because some Drekkubus believe the light reminds her of her lost mate Demiras, and comforts her. 

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Note: Not all Drekkubus believe in the legend of Demiras and Anaity, and then there are some who believe more than others. Drekkubus religion is not exactly like human religion. It's kind of a half and half mix of legend, and religion. You'll find Drekkubus who appreciate the story of Demiras and Anaity, but think it's a child's story. You'll find others who, just to be safe, place offerings monthly on personal altars, or the town altar, if it has one. You'll find entire temples dedicated to Demiras and Anaity, and Drekkies who devote their lives to it. It is a vastly mixed bag. Whelps tend to really get in to it and talk about it. Most Drekkies know the story, but it's told a little differently regionally. 

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The Four Seasons -  Legend has is that Anaity and Demiras bore 4 whelps before they were separated. The whelps became the four seasons, and they have various relationships with their parents.  The legend of the four seasons is a little less popular and a little less universally commented on or mentioned than the story of Anaity and Demiras.

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• Tenzi - A strong Drake, he is the Summer. Tenzi is harsh and grumpy, like his father. Sometimes during a very hot summer day, someone might comment that Tenzi is arguing with his father, Demiras, creating the strong heat. Cooler evenings in the summer mean that Tenzi is with his mother Anaity, and she can calm him.

• Retzia - A soft and quiet Fae, Retzia represents the Winter. Retzia is thought to be calmer and happier with her father, and during harsh winter nights, she is missing her father, and her and her mother, Anaity, mourn together. 

• Demiki - He is a brooding young Drake, and his is Autumn. Demiki is troubled, but his love for Autumn is unbeatable. Demiki is a lover of carved pumpkins, crisp fall leaves, and thinks Autumn moons are beautiful, because he is a mother's boy.  

• Faalvik - A happy and quirky Fae, Faalvik is what we call Spring. She is considered the bridge between her parents, and it's thought that in Spring, they can talk through Faalvik. She is viewed as loving and kind, and provides the world with new life every year.

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Note: The Four Seasons legend is usually viewed as mostly a legend. Some believe the whelps exist, but they never really think about or consider them, but know they are there. Some adamantly think the seasons are controlled by these offspring. It's still told as a story though, it's just optional about who believes it. Whelps tend to really get in to it and talk about it. Most Drekkies know the story, but it's told a little differently regionally. 

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