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=Mainstream Religion, the Sturian Church= | =Mainstream Religion, the Sturian Church= | ||
The principal religion across the Empire. Generally inclusive, although this varies geographically and has varied through time. Where it meets other creeds, it tends to be syncretic, as with the animist pygmies to the south. There is a good deal of variation in the relative importance given to the major gods and also to the relative importances of the gods, the giants and nymphs, and the saints. | The principal religion across the Empire. Generally inclusive, although this varies geographically and has varied through time. Where it meets other creeds, it tends to be syncretic, as with the animist pygmies to the south. There is a good deal of variation in the relative importance given to the major gods and also to the relative importances of the gods, the giants and nymphs, and the saints. | ||
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'''Variations:''' | '''Variations:''' | ||
− | *'''Alaya | + | *'''Alaya'' - A different flavour to Sturianism, with heavy influences of Saurian mysticism. In recent times, missionaries have spread across the empire, most recently into Potomanchu. |
*'''Hugaar''' - Huth is preeminent, the prevailing view through the Empire. | *'''Hugaar''' - Huth is preeminent, the prevailing view through the Empire. | ||
*'''Pashnaar''' - Pasin and Newelaar are given preeminence in a syncretic version of the religion (these gods usually have little importance). | *'''Pashnaar''' - Pasin and Newelaar are given preeminence in a syncretic version of the religion (these gods usually have little importance). | ||
*'''Pygmies''' - syncretic with animism. | *'''Pygmies''' - syncretic with animism. | ||
− | *'''Sirdehaar''' - Depending on the tribe, Sird, Hatha or Calla is most prominent. In some instances, Sird's dominance specifically precludes extensive worship of Hatha or huth.. The Bastard God Umer is almost universally given a prominent | + | *'''Sirdehaar''' - Depending on the tribe, Sird, Hatha or Calla is most prominent. In some instances, Sird's dominance specifically precludes extensive worship of Hatha or huth.. The Bastard God Umer is almost universally given a prominent roile and there is a specific warrior-king cult dedicated to him. |
==Doctrines== | ==Doctrines== | ||
*All souls reincarnate. The exceptions are those that excite a God's interest and become playthings, angels or demons, serving Ayyus. None are aware of their former lives, with rare exceptions. | *All souls reincarnate. The exceptions are those that excite a God's interest and become playthings, angels or demons, serving Ayyus. None are aware of their former lives, with rare exceptions. | ||
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*The Sun is the servant of the Gods and each of Huth's main reincarnations demonstrates this in his own way. | *The Sun is the servant of the Gods and each of Huth's main reincarnations demonstrates this in his own way. | ||
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==Points of Religious Discord== | ==Points of Religious Discord== | ||
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=Splinter and Mystery Cults= | =Splinter and Mystery Cults= | ||
− | * | + | *Sons of Lorn |
− | + | * a Saurian one (the good old days) | |
− | * a | + | * a Draconic cult |
− | * a | + | * Apocalyptic Cults: |
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=Other Creeds= | =Other Creeds= | ||
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*Saurian mysticism | *Saurian mysticism | ||
*Vister shamanism | *Vister shamanism | ||
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=Gods= | =Gods= | ||
− | * Ayyub (?), | + | * Ayyub (?), |
* Azagila (F) | * Azagila (F) | ||
* Calla (F), Witch queen and wielder of magics. Jealous wife and mother. | * Calla (F), Witch queen and wielder of magics. Jealous wife and mother. | ||
* Corr, | * Corr, | ||
* Elikon (F), | * Elikon (F), | ||
− | * Fiddes | + | * Fiddes, |
* Hatha (M), God of the Oceans and of Wisdom. | * Hatha (M), God of the Oceans and of Wisdom. | ||
* Herak the goblin seer | * Herak the goblin seer | ||
* Hiveh (F), | * Hiveh (F), | ||
* Huth (M), Binder of the Sun, great lover | * Huth (M), Binder of the Sun, great lover | ||
− | * Lorn (M), | + | * Lorn (M), |
− | * Myrta (F), | + | * Myrta (F), |
* Newelaar, Goddess of Beauty and of the Placid Ocean | * Newelaar, Goddess of Beauty and of the Placid Ocean | ||
* Otun (M), | * Otun (M), | ||
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* Zagros (M), | * Zagros (M), | ||
− | =Giants and Nymphs | + | =Giants and Nymphs (the Calendar)= |
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=Saints= | =Saints= | ||
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=Places and Things of Legend= | =Places and Things of Legend= | ||
==Places== | ==Places== | ||
− | *The Castle of | + | *The Castle of ice |
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*The Stone Library | *The Stone Library | ||
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==Things== | ==Things== | ||
*The Ice Throne | *The Ice Throne |