Post by Ruin on Oct 13, 2015 15:47:19 GMT
Religious Information
More than one all-powerful God is worshiped within this world. The following is a list of each God worshiped within the three Kingdoms, and what each God is known for. Different species tend to hold preferences towards specific Gods. Festivals can also be found within this list.
Oceanus - Oceanus is the male God of the ocean, which is quite self-explanatory judging by his name. Oceanus is most commonly worshiped in coastal areas, and is believed to grant calm seas. Whenever there is a storm at sea, it is believed to be Oceanus' wrath, and his worshiper's often make minor sacrifices to his shrine in an effort to appease him.
Llŷr - Llŷr is a Goddess, and the wife of Oceanus. The families of sea men often pray to her to request that she keep their husbands and sons safe while at sea. Llŷr is depicted in paintings as a mermaid of simple beauty. It is believed by more superstitious folk that if Oceanus or Llŷr were ever separated, be it within a painting or if their shrines were moved, that the ocean would churn violently, ferocious storms would be born and that the land would be swallowed into the sea.
□ Common worshipers of Oceanus & Llŷr: Merfolk, Water Nymphs and any creatures living by the sea.
Oceanus - Oceanus is the male God of the ocean, which is quite self-explanatory judging by his name. Oceanus is most commonly worshiped in coastal areas, and is believed to grant calm seas. Whenever there is a storm at sea, it is believed to be Oceanus' wrath, and his worshiper's often make minor sacrifices to his shrine in an effort to appease him.
Llŷr - Llŷr is a Goddess, and the wife of Oceanus. The families of sea men often pray to her to request that she keep their husbands and sons safe while at sea. Llŷr is depicted in paintings as a mermaid of simple beauty. It is believed by more superstitious folk that if Oceanus or Llŷr were ever separated, be it within a painting or if their shrines were moved, that the ocean would churn violently, ferocious storms would be born and that the land would be swallowed into the sea.
□ Common worshipers of Oceanus & Llŷr: Merfolk, Water Nymphs and any creatures living by the sea.
Amara - Amara is the God of marriage and love. Amara is the only God without a recognised gender, and can be referred to as either male or female. Generally however, most paintings depict Amara as a blonde Goddess that mainly wears the colour red. She is worshiped universally, and during wedding ceremonies, she is thanked for the bringing of two people together. Even if it is often forced/arranged.
□ Common worshipers of Amara: All species.
□ Common worshipers of Amara: All species.
Solveig - Solveig is a very prominent God, and often viewed as the most powerful along with Oceanus. He is the God of the Sun, and his name translates to both 'sun' and 'strength'. People pray to Solveig to request that he ease the unrelenting heat of summer months, and prevent drought. Solveig is described as being a handsome male, with tanned skin and blonde locks.
Lunus - Lunus is also quite a prominent God, and is described as being a complete opposite to his brother, Solveig, in terms of both his darker appearance and what he symbolizes. Lunus is the God of the Moon, but also of death, just as the sun would be associated with life.
□ Common worshipers of Solveig: All species, excluding Vampires and Dark Elves. There can be exceptions, of course.
□ Common worshipers of Lunus: Vampires, Dark Elves and Lycanthropes.
Lunus - Lunus is also quite a prominent God, and is described as being a complete opposite to his brother, Solveig, in terms of both his darker appearance and what he symbolizes. Lunus is the God of the Moon, but also of death, just as the sun would be associated with life.
□ Common worshipers of Solveig: All species, excluding Vampires and Dark Elves. There can be exceptions, of course.
□ Common worshipers of Lunus: Vampires, Dark Elves and Lycanthropes.
Sanguis - Sanguis is the God of war and battle. His name translates to bloodshed and carnage. Armies, knights, warriors and Lords alike pray to Sanguis in the hopes of victory. Sanguis is described as being a heavily armoured and immensely tall knight. The steel of his armour is often described as being near obsidian in hue. Depictions of Sanguis within paintings seem to give off a dark aura.
□ Common worshippers of Sanguis: Orcs and dwarves in particular, but any creature who's occupation involves violence would generally worship this God.
□ Common worshippers of Sanguis: Orcs and dwarves in particular, but any creature who's occupation involves violence would generally worship this God.
Venatura - Venatura is the Goddess of the hunt. She is worshiped mainly by those who make a living through their hunting skills. Venatura is depicted as a fearsome warrior woman who wears face paints and wields a long bow. She is often prayed to when there is a desire for sustainable prey stocks.
Ceres - Ceres is the God of the harvest, and is often paired with Venatura. Ceres is depicted as a male who is less muscular than the likes of Sanguis, Oceanus and Solveig, and a God that enjoys merriment and ale. During parties and occasions, people can often be heard making a toast to this God.
□ Common worshippers of Venatura: Elves, humans, lycanthropes and centaurs would be the most common.
□ Common worshippers of Ceres: All species.
Ceres - Ceres is the God of the harvest, and is often paired with Venatura. Ceres is depicted as a male who is less muscular than the likes of Sanguis, Oceanus and Solveig, and a God that enjoys merriment and ale. During parties and occasions, people can often be heard making a toast to this God.
□ Common worshippers of Venatura: Elves, humans, lycanthropes and centaurs would be the most common.
□ Common worshippers of Ceres: All species.
Prudentia - Depicted as a woman in long sorcerer's robes, who is often accompanied by owls, Prudentia is the Goddess of Knowledge and Wisdom. It is believed that sacrifices to Prudentia will bring the gift of wisdom. She can be considered a safe Goddess to worship, but it really depends whether or not a person is going to go in over their head in their craving for more and more knowledge.
□ Common worshippers of Prudentia: All species.
□ Common worshippers of Prudentia: All species.
Avaritia - Avaritia is the god of greed and craving. She isn't viewed as someone that anyone with basic morals would worship, and thieves are a common example of people who believe that praying to her will grant them more profit. Dragons would be one race in particular that tend to worship Avaritia, who so happens to be depicted as a long, golden lizard-like creature.
□ Common worshippers of Avaritia: All species, but dragons in particular - especially those that live outside of civilisation and enjoy hoarding treasures.
□ Common worshippers of Avaritia: All species, but dragons in particular - especially those that live outside of civilisation and enjoy hoarding treasures.