Generally, multiple gods are referred to as " kami-gami" (神々), however, none of these suffixes are ever used to refer to this being, suggesting it is a singular entity. The general suffix to make proper nouns plural could range from -tachi (達) to -gumi (組), among others. The usage of the word " kami" (神) for god could be either singular or plural. There is a distinction between singular and plural nouns in Japanese without using additional terminology.The lore and abilities of weapons from Drakengard and Drakengard 2 would suggest that the gods are Nordic in nature, while the naming of dragons and Watchers (along with the original Japanese referring to the Gods as a monotheistic deity) hint at similarities to the pantheon of Abrahamic religions.They are sometimes erroneously thought to be the same as the Watchers.The change from a singular God to a multitude of deities in the Western release of the game was likely made to further disconnect the Cult of the Watchers (Church of Angels) from Christianity.The Gods were mentioned again in the alternative universe of NieR where they would force the humans of that world to make a pact at the cost of binding their souls to their slavery. In Drakengard 2, the gods are described by the dragons as usurpers who cast the dragons from their position as the world's rulers. In Drakengard, a god-like entity uses Manah, a girl driven mad after being starved of love and abused by her mother, as their agent for releasing the Watchers into the world. While they are only vaguely mentioned in Drakengard 3, given their wishes for the destruction of humanity, it is speculated that the gods created the flower that spawned the Intoners. The Empire is considered to be composed of extremely devoted followers. Despite the cruel intentions of the gods, humans in both the Union and the Empire worship them. Due to this, humans often regard the trials endured over the years as tests sent by the gods. They created the dragons as well as the Red Eye Disease to destroy mankind, who is seen as a failure due to their strong ego and uncontrollable nature. The gods, or rather God, is defined as "the one and only absolute Creator of every creature and person", with nearly all things acting in accordance to their/its will. The gods have never been seen in the series' history despite their influence on the world, instead of being represented by other beings.
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