The World Tree/Hasdum
Summary[edit]
Hasdum is the goddess of healing within the World Tree campaign setting. Hasdum is worshiped by doctors, alchemists, clerics, paladins, and druids.
According to ancient texts, Hasdum (alongside Gielel) forged the world from the remaining pieces of Katasis and Vareus. It is said that Hasdum "molded the elements and world to form mountains, rivers, oceans, volcanoes, and other natural wonders", which was then populated by Ra-Orn's and Althum's creations.
Origin[edit]
During the battle between Vareus and Katasis, it is said that Vareus "cut out the heart of Katasis and cast into oblivion" where it was able to grow and recreate itself. Katasis, with her final moments, separated Vareus in his moment of glory and pride into his three true selves (Althum, Nazuma, and Gagaur). Hasdum is said to have been created from the hands of Katasis.
Interaction with Other Deities[edit]
According to the ancient texts, Penur is the son of Hasdum and Althum. Althum, after conspiring with Nazuma, swore an oath to the other deities that he would stop creating wars in the world if Hasdum would be his bride. The other deities rejoiced at the news and were wed within a ten-day. After consummating the marriage, Althum created a war that is said to have "shook the stars and earth" in violent terror. Upon hearing of this news, Ra-Orn turned the armies into powerful elemental titans and banished them deep into the earth, ocean, and sky. Hasdum, ashamed of her deceit, hid within an active volcano and gave birth to Penur.
Clergy[edit]
Listed below is the current structure in society of worshipers of Hasdum
- Worship: solemn individual prayer
- Holidays: Hasdum is celebrated during the Spring Equinox
- Event: The festival of the Spring Equinox is an entire ride (also known as a week) festival.
- Members: Must have studied the ancient texts of Hasdum thoroughly, often taking a year.
- Divine Interaction: Hasdum often intervenes after wars or combat, in hopes to reverse what her husband had done.
