Gods and Subordinate Gods

The Gods and Subordinate Gods are the pantheon of deities worshipped in Yurgenschmidt, invoked in blessings and magic circles, and who are believed to bestow divine grace during religious ceremonies at the temple.

The gods range in importance from the two Supreme Gods of darkness and light, the Eternal Five who preside over elements and seasons, and the subordinate gods who govern different crafts, ideas, and phenomena.

See the Mythology Tab for stories of the gods.

The Supreme Gods are the God of Darkness and the Goddess of Light, a married couple that rules over the heavens together, and the progenitors of all other gods. Unlike most gods and goddesses, which have both a name and a title, the Supreme Gods are referred to by title alone.

When used together, the elements of Darkness and Light are considered highly potent. They are used in magical transfer circles, such as those used to travel to and from the Royal Academy, as well as the magic tools Schwartz and Weiss. Additionally, both gods are invoked together during the summer Starbind Ceremony as the patrons of marriage and couples.

The Eternal Five are Flutrane, Goddess of Water, Leidenschaft, God of Fire; Schutzaria, Goddess of Wind; Geduldh, Goddess of Earth; and Ewigeliebe, God of Life. In addition to presiding over the elements, each is also considered to represent a particular season, a set of virtues, and a divine colour.

Each of the Supreme Gods and Eternal Five is said to have 12 subordinate gods who serve beside them. Those who have been named in the English Light Novel include:

There are also several subordinate and minor gods and goddesses who have been named, but whose domain is not yet known:


 * Mestionora was first translated as "Mestisonora" in the English version.


 * Japanese Ascendance of a Bookworm Wiki
 * Cambridge Online Dictionary
 * LEO Online Dictionary