The Leviathan was some unknown power allied to the Traveler. It kept Eir, Ur, Xol, Yul, and Akka restrained inside the Fundament. Aurash --> Auryx --> Oryx The five gods* are so much higher above Oryx. They are direct servants of the Deep, the Darkness. They granted Oryx his power. Oryx and his sisters are the most powerful Hive, yes. He's not actually a god, he's just treated as one. He was knighted by the five gods*. [spoiler]*Ahamkara[/spoiler]