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===Mortal===

Mortals have no magical powers, though witches and wizards may live among mortals as [[Mano a Mano Fantasy RPG:Changelings|changelings]]. Also some mortals have the exceptional ability to receive [[Mano a Mano:Miracle Workers|divine assistance]] with surprising regularity. Miracle workers are generally eccentrics and not priests or clerics. The major mortal religions of the 14th century do not have a desperate need for signs and wonders, and they are wary of potential false messiahs, with some justification.

The religions of Ars Nova are the historical religions of our world in the 14th century, especially in Europe. Because of the power of the Christian church in Europe and the crusades, these religions superficially divide the world into different civilizations or cultures, but the reality is much more complex than that, with variations of each religious tradition scattered across the known world, with tolerance, cooperation between faiths and eclectic traditions in many places.

;Christianity: Christianity in Europe is roughly divided into the Western or Roman Catholic church and the Eastern or Orthodox Catholic church. Africa and Asia are home to other branches of Christendom. In the 14th century the headquarters of the Western church has moved from Rome to Avignon in southern France. Western christianity is dealing with the end of the crusades and the heretical Cathar sect.  Eastern christianity is spread across eastern Europe and parts of asia which are dominated by the Golden Horde whose rulers are often muslim.

;Islam: In the 14th century Islam is an important religion in Europe as well as Asia and Africa. The Crusader Kingdom has collapsed, the Golden Horde has officially converted to Islam, and the Ottoman Empire is beginning to form. On the other hand, Christian kingdoms have taken most of Moorish Spain in the Reconquista, except for the Kingdom of Grenada which continues as a vassal of Christian Castile.

;Pagans, Druids and Heathens: European religions before Christianity are sometimes called Paganism (especially the religions of southern Europe, like the Roman and Greek religions) and Heathenism (especially the religions of northern Europe, like the Norse religion.) These terms can also refer to unorganized folk religion. The Druids were religious leaders of the Celtic people before conversion to Christianity. These older religions have been almost completely replaced or absorbed by Christianity, but they remain an important part of the culture and lore of the people of Europe.