Quasi-deity

A quasi-deity, also called a hero deity, was a term to describe the lowest rank of the deities.

Abilities
A quasi-deity was immortal and superior to any mortal creature.

A quasi-deity's mundane movement speed was superior to that of a mortal creature.

A quasi-deity could not grant spells. True dragons who mastered the art of a dragon ascendant represented an exception for they could grant spells to those who dedicated themselves to them.

A quasi-deity was completely immune to every attempt to tamper with its mind, sap its vitality, or force it into a different form. It had a strong defense against magic but only a limited defense against heat. Weapons not enchanted with magic of an epic scope could not hurt a quasi-deity without problems.

Society
There were at least two ways to become a quasi-deity.

The first one was to be born as one. The offspring of a deity–mortal coupling was a quasi-deity.

The second way was only open to true dragons and involved mastering the art of a dragon ascendant.

Notable Quasi-Deities

 * Tchazzar was a fully developed dragon ascendant who granted spells to his own church.