Vessel

Vessels are human beings who are chosen to have a special relationship to the gods or other deities. The role of a vessel is greatly varied. Most vessels are used by the gods to directly enact their will for humanity. However, some vessels are only considered such because they are so close with a god that it impacts their humanity.

Vessels and Magicians
Many vessels are magicians. Since magicians are granted their powers directly after birth by the gods themselves, the gods sometimes take this opportunity to chose a vessel for themselves. This is the case with Lyra, Jezebel, Judah, and potentially Seti.

Vessels and Proxies
Vessels and proxies are very similar in the sense that they both sacrifice part of their humanity in exchange for serving a god. The two are distinct in three major ways: The vast majority of proxies were vessels first. Mordred Pendragon is a notable exception, as he is a proxy but not a vessel.
 * A god can have multiple vessels, but only one proxy at any given time. If a proxy dies, the god can choose another one.
 * Vessels typically have normal outward appearances. Proxies are designated by brands, which vary from god to god.
 * Vessels retain their humanity, along with their human abilities. Proxies lose their humanity and become little more than shells to carry out the god's will, and as such they wield the power of a god.

Notable Vessels
Notable vessels include:
 * The Oracle, the vessel of the Great Angel and the first known vessel
 * Reinhold Ridley, the vessel of Alseid
 * Terezka, the vessel of Arethusa
 * Luinne Ridley, the vessel of Setine
 * Seti Ridley, the second vessel of Setine
 * Jezebel, the vessel of the Great Angel
 * Judah, the second vessel of the Great Angel
 * Lyra Nazari, the vessel of Vega
 * Rosaline de Clare, the vessel of the Oracle