Darok: [Law] (symbol: Balances) is worshipped mainly by
arbiters and those of legal inclinations. Darok gave man the prerequisites
for law and justice. Main religious faction is the
Brotherhood of Justice, seen in most large cities. Priest’s main weapon
is the spiked club.
Xioch: [Chaos] (symbol: Circle with Red Arrows Emanating)
Although Xioch is a greater goddess, her cult is few and extremely secretive,
normally advancing her faith through subterfuge. The main cult is the
Followers of the Splayed Fist, a group almost never seen openly. Her
priests usually wield a double-edged battleaxe.
Rhynn: [Nature] (symbol: crossed wheat stalks) One of the
largest and most open of faiths. Followers are midwives and farmers to the
Druidic Assemblage. Many smaller factions, the largest being the
Sisters of Life. Usually use the longbow or scimitar
(not both).
Gurd: [Death] (symbol: scythe in flames) Gurd, like Rhynn, is
not aligned good or evil
but is absolute neutral. The underworld is not to be seen as evil or good but
as a final resting place.
Even so, Gurd is not widely worshipped although many clerics of many religions
worship him so as to allow those departed to pass by the most evil ones and
come to that final rest. The major faction has misinterpreted his teaching
and formed the Cult of Dissolution-bathing in the death of all. Normal
weapons for all is the scythe.
Apros: [Love] (symbol: heart backed by two arrows) the goddess
of love and beauty. Her followers, the Sisters of the Pure Heart, are
the most beautiful and oftimes, dangerous of females.
Trained in the use of weapons as well as their beauty. They mainly use the
longbow.
Aroch: [Evil] (symbol: skull with horns) This cult is the
embodiment of evil in the world. All orders come from the Lord of Evil
or his minions. Several smaller factions exist but the main one is the
Merach Corill or the Horned Ones. They revel in desecration and human
sacrifices. They use the bastard sword.
Milath: [Magick] (symbol: diamond surrounded by aura) One of
the twins, Milath orders all that is good in magick. Her followers use their
abilities to help others. Mainly mages, the main faction is the Saereth
Arcanum or the Followers of the White Star.
Umath [Magick] (symbol: bone staff surrounded by aura) The
second twin orders all that is evil and destructive in magick. Her followers
horde the darker abilities which sometimes prove greater than good. This
faction is the Mishalik Arcanum or the Followers of the Black Pentagram.
Dian [Healing] (symbol: crossed oak and mistletoe) The goddess
of healing, Dian's followers are clerics and physicians the world over. All
races are accepted. The Followers of Dian are the main worshippers
and also the greatest of healers. Her people are experts with the spear.
Kiup [Sickness] (symbol: inverted caduceus) Followers of this
deity revel in sickness and plague. Entrance into her temples is a
guaranteed way to succumb to a near fatal disease. Her sickly, diseased
followers are the Cultists of Torment.
They are somewhat allied with the followers of Gurd.
Kovaleer [Wisdom] (symbol: unfurled scroll) The only religion
bent on knowledge and wisdom.
The Seekers of Knowledge are oftimes allied with the followers of
Milath. Mainly sages and scholars.
Korin [War] (symbol: crossed sword and hammer) Korin is a
lawful neutral god. He who watches over warriors and all combatants. He has
no true religious faction but is prayed to by all fighters.
Tierce [Luck/Gambling] (symbol: bone dice) The god of luck can
turn either way depending on the "roll of the dice." Tierce also has no true
worshippers but many call upon him in time of need.
Heren [Thieves] (symbol; figure in dark cloak) Goddess of
thieves. All thieves' guilds have a small chapel to her. Only thieves and
some assassins. No strict cult.
Kyung [Truth] (symbol: open book) The god of truth is sometimes
allied with Milath and Kovaleer. The Priests of True Light travel the
land upholding truth in all they meet.
Syr [Deceit] (symbol: clasped hands pierced by dagger) The
goddess of lies is loosely allied with Xioch. This order is set to lay the
land in untruths. The Followers of Delusion abide everywhere.
None but the highest knows their whereabouts.
Lyan [Light/Summer] (symbol: the sun) The goddess of light and
understanding. Her cults aid all in trouble, be it depression or misunderstanding.
The Cult of Light carries the torch to others.
Anash [Dark/Winter] (crescent moon) The god of dark and cold
seeks to lay the world under snow and ice. He is aligned with Syr in
misunderstanding and false knowledge. The Cold Ones seek the ways of winter.
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