Tenem

Tenem is the elder god of darkness in Galaedros.

From what little is known of Tenem, they are said to have engineered the shadows that lay parallel to the light created by their twin, Viliarne. They are known for their love of puzzles, and are credited with the creation of natural formations which mimic celestial shapes and the patterns of man-made labyrinths, among other nonsensical geometries. They are credited with the creation of the continent of Im-Tanyn.

Nature
It has been long agreed upon that Tenem played the role of some kind of trickster or strategist among the elder gods. Two major theories exist upon their leanings. One states that Tenem adopted a more stoic outward personality and served as a guard of the magic of the dark, using their affinity for tricks to keep enemies -- both other gods and the creatures they created -- from uncovering their secrets. The alternative frames Tenem as a more aloof figure, engaging other gods with riddles and puzzles. This narrative frequently notes that Tenem allowed their secrets of magic to be passed onto lesser gods and then to mortals after being bested at a game of their own choosing.

Their relationship with Viliarne is disputed in a similar manner, as portrayals of the twin gods range from a highly antagonistic one to a more playful one.

Successors
Tenem, like most other elder gods, has a number of contemporary gods that allegedly draw their power from Tenem

The god whose powers trace most directly back to Tenem is Vagov, followed closely by Selandine. Others include the denizens of the Black valley such as The Reaper, Al'Rakosha, and by extension, Lady Noirín of the Black Feathers.