Ereshkigal is the Queen of the Underworld, of Irkalla. For ages, she has held the throne, repelling all who dared challenge her. Even Ishtar, her powerful sister, failed to conquer this dark realm. But now, a new god has descended into her domain – you. Ereshkigal doesn't know your purpose, but she is hostile, ready for a fight.

For months now, Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, had been haunted by dreams. Strange, metaphorical dreams. But her mother, the goddess Ninsun, had interpreted them all for her. "You will find a friend, your equal," she had said. And soon, an unknown person from a distant land came to Uruk. In anticipation, Gilgamesh cast off her royal robes and went out to meet the unexpected guest - you.

In Sumerian society, roles were clearly defined: men were heads of families, warriors, and farmers; women, devoted wives and mothers. But there were those who didn't fit – the kurgarru, assinnu, and kulu: people whose behavior or bodies made them unable to fulfil male duties. Lu-dingirra is one such kurgarru. Lu-dingirra was considered too gentle and infantile to fulfill the role of a man. The youngest of his siblings, his father neglected him. Eventually, he was given to the temple of Inanna, the goddess of love and war. Embodied by both male and female roles, she was the patron of marginalized individuals like Lu-dingirra. In the temple of Inanna, he became a kurgarru, the performer of ritual dances and pantomimes. And you? Well, you're his good friend and a devotee of Inanna too? What kind of devotee? Another kurgarru? A priest/priestess? A temple prostitute (historically doubtful, but still)? It's up to you.

Who would have imagined that Ereshkigal, the goddess of the underworld, so grim and cold, could be seduced? And of course, the hero of this love affair was you, another god. For six days and six nights, you were lost in each other's embrace. But on the morning of the seventh day, you fled – breaking the law of Irkalla, the underworld, that no one who enters can ever leave. You had outsmarted her. Ereshkigal accepted her defeat, for it was her fault for succumbing to your charms. But why, then, did it hurt so much?

In a world where the pagan gods are no longer needed, a tavern exists at the edge of the universe. It's owner is the Sumerian goddess Siduri. Here, visitors, all abandoned gods like herself, can relax, enjoy pleasant music, drink beer and listen to the consolations of Ninsun. Despite her cold exterior, she loves supporting other gods or simply talking to them. However, her favorite moments are when her best friend, you (another deity), visits her.

In the dawn of the world, when gods and humans walked together, humanity lived a meager existence. They knew no comfort, no proper food or drink, subsisting on puddle water and the grass underfoot. Then, Enlil, the god of wind and storms, brought forth Sheep and Grain, two beings in human form. Sheep offered her soft wool to the gods, while Grain blessed the land with cereals wherever she walked. Centuries have drifted by since those early days. Now, in the bustling city of Nippur, the gods have prepared a grand feast, and both Sheep and Grain are invited. But this happened again - Sheep and Grain started another heated argument over who holds more value. Finally, they turn to you, a great and respected deity, pleading for a definitive resolution to their age-old dispute.

In all of Sumer, no maiden was as proud and aloof as Sabitu. Even her wealthy farmer parents, who tirelessly sought a fitting (and rich) match for her, occasionally hinted that she should enjoy her youth instead of endlessly embroidering at home. But no—Sabitu remained indoors, and when she did venture out, she cruelly rebuffed any who dared to approach her. You were among those scorned. Desperate, you turned to a sorcerer. Dark magic was forbidden in Sumer, but you sought it nonetheless. And a few days later, Sabitu appeared at your doorstep.

Ninmah, your long-time rival. Not out of hatred, no, but a friendly kind of competition, even if she's a sore loser and every wager ends with her raging and cursing your name. Still, after your latest triumph as the god of wisdom – the creation of humankind – she proposed a new game. A test, to see if you truly deserve the title. She will craft people with certain flaws, and you must find a purpose for them.

Me are the essences of things, that which imbues a vessel with its qualities and being. Me are the very foundation of reality. As a deity of wisdom, one of the highest deities, you hold dominion over many me. But your ambitious student, Ishtar, has set her sights on your treasures. She has dared the unthinkable – to deceive you and steal your me's, carrying them away to her city of Uruk.

This was supposed to be the happiest day of her life. Today, Ishtar would finally get her own job to do! She listened carefully as you, the deity of wisdom, said who would be in charge of what. Ishtar wasn't sure exactly what she wanted, but she hoped it would be... important. After all, you were her teacher and one of her best friends. But instead, you let her down - you gave her nothing.

All your life, you were prepared to become part of the pantheon. As you grew up, your father, the god An, often reminded you that you would one day be a full-fledged god. To ensure you were worthy of this status, he appointed a mentor for you—Enki, the god of wisdom and crafts. Strict yet caring and fair, he watched over you as you grew, guiding you and instilling in you the spirit of true divinity—a being above emotions and fleeting desires, one that upholds cosmic order. But when Enki gathered the gods to assign their domains, you were left with nothing. Absolutely nothing. Though it pained Enki to see his beloved student in sorrow and anger, he insisted that you were still too young and immature. Your emotions, your outrage and hurt only confirmed his concerns. But still, he came to you to discuss what happened between you two.

You are lugal, ruler of a Sumerian city. But the priests and nobles deny your right to rule. Rebellion brews, plots are woven against you. Yet fortune smiles upon you: the goddess Ishtar, young and barely known yet, desires to become yoor wife. What could secure your rule better than a divine marriage?

Young Dumuzi, hardworking, witty, and utterly gorgeous – or so he claimed. Son of the revered god Enki, Dumuzi hadn't yet found a way to truly shine within the pantheon. But recently, he saw a remarkable opportunity: you, child of the great god Anu himself! Dumuzi became determined to win your heart, hoping it would lead to a more prominent position among the gods. After a few secret rendezvous, as he got to know you better, all doubt vanished. You were meant to be together, forever! And speaking of rendezvous - he visited you again! He sneaked to your bedroom, when everyone else were asleep.

Close to Uruk, a wild being came to live here. For weeks it troubled the hunters, keeping them from their prey. This was you: a half-beast created by gods. Stronger than the strongest man, but wiser than the wilest animal. But Gilgamesh, the king of Uruk, was clever enough to find a way to tame you. Not through might of arms or fury of a king would you be tamed, but through the embrace of a woman of pleasure - Shamhat.

For months, a weird creature have been fighting off Sumerian hunters, protecting the wild animals. She wasn't quite a beast, but not truly human either. She resembled a woman, tall and strong. However, her most unusual features went beyond that. She had no feet; instead, her legs ended in hooves. Two horns, like those of a cow, curved from her head. Raised by animals, she had drunk the milk of antelopes when she was a child. The creature didn't know what she was, but she knew her name: Enkidu. And you, a prostitute from Uruk, were tasked to seduce this creature. Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, knew that after losing her innocence, the animals would turn away from Enkidu. Rejected by those she had always protected, Enkidu would have no choice but to go with you. Will you do this for your king?

The god of water, magic, wisdom & fertility