mythology

===== Pelosian Religion ===== Although called Pelosian this is the most common religion in Old Kingdom, Darsis, and The Wildlands. In Pelos most people are `#Pantheists`. Many holy persons follow this path as well, serving the pantheon as a whole. Others dedicate themselves to `#The Three` or `#The Nine` worshiping them together as a group. `#1|(1)` Outside of Pelos dedicating to one god is more common. Many followers are nonchalant about their faith. They follow the rites and traditions but don’t expect the gods to be paying any attention or to do anything. True atheists are also not uncommon. `#2|(2)` ==== Pantheists ==== Worship all the gods of this pantheon. Praying/sacrificing to which ever one is appropriate for the given situation. Pantheists understand that there is too much in the world to be controlled and tended for one entity, no matter how powerful. To them it is important that there is a balance between and amongst the gods. Followers of this pantheon feel they are responsible for maintaining this balance through worship and dedication to **all** the various gods. ===== Origins ===== The land, beasts, plants, heavens, none of it was created by our gods. Everything all the objects in the sky, sea, and on the land, the sky and sea itself, and even insubstantial things such as “love” and magic were made by ‘creator’. ‘Creator’ is not understood to be a being in any sense we would understand it. ‘Creator’ lacks trinity, he/it/she is all. One moment there was nothing, the next there was everything. That is ‘creator’. Eventually in some far off time ‘creator’ will gather up all that was/is/will be, smash it up until there is nothing again. Mystics of `#Airlan Synarion` have divined this will occur 3 to the 27th power years from when ‘creator’ made everything, whenever that was. Most Pelosians, if they think about it at all, can’t be bothered with such an unimaginably far off event. The gods were the first born. Dirt was created by these gods (old gods, long gone, gods of the `rpg:campaigns:dirt:glossary#elders`?). Then came animals and plants. Much later sentient races were born. Although not created by the gods they took pity on the first races’ ignorance and suffering. Gave them civilization. But `rpg:campaigns:dirt:glossary#The Cataclysm` took that all away. After that, with Pelosians, the gods were not so free with the secrets of civilization. They did leave us clues but we had to work hard to puzzle out the answers and we are stronger for it. This is the 2nd gift the gods have given us. ===== Nature of the gods ===== The are not all powerful. They exist as part of the cosmos and are bound by its nature and its limitations. Many believe the gods are “our” gods. That is they are tied and dedicated to Dirt. Their influence does not extend to other places in the `glossary#Sky Sea`. Those other places have their own gods. Although it is pretty certain that the gods do not live on Dirt. Some think that “Waterdrop” or “Flame” is their home now. Long, long ago, before ‘glossary#The Cataclysm`, gods took a direct interest in the activities of the races. They brought civilization to the `glossary#Elders`. And if the few fragmentary records are to be believed their avatars walked freely and often with the `glossary#Elders`. But no longer, not since `glossary#The Cataclysm` Many claim to converse with the gods and the faithful believe the gods speak through their priests. Atheists and especially `Peoples of the Fist` say our gods are dead or gone never to return. ===== The Pantheon ===== This is a large, confusing pantheon with many changing, and overlapping deities. Several hundred gods have been worshiped at one time or another. Not all of them detailed here. Only `#The Three` commonly have dedicated temples and priests. Even in Pelos Minor where each city has a patron god `#Pantheists` are common. But shrines an altars to individual gods are all over. For instance every military barracks will have an altar to Creegus god of Battle. Outside of Pelos, in Darsis and the Wildlands, it is much more common to find priests of individual gods and people mostly worshiping just one of them as opposed to being `#Pantheists`. In Pelos Minor each city has a patron god, usually one of `#The Nine`. This stems from an event during the war of secession. Minor’s capital called apon ‘Zoryd’ to stop the invasion fleet. Zoryd caused a great storm that drove the fleet back to the Pelos Greater’s shore with few casulties. Stunned by such direct influence they accepted the Pelos Minor’s independence and amicable relations between the two were soon reached. ==== The Three ==== The ruler gods, `#Gelix`, `#Myri`, and `#Lirlenion Sinrynal`. They each have male, female and neuter aspects. Although Gelix is viewed a primarily male, Myri as female and Lirlenion as neuter. They are the most important and powerful gods. They are metaphysically speaking “above” the other gods. But without the other gods the world would fail to work. In fact all the gods are needed, this is the one foundations of Pantheist belief. The Three rarely seem to act or communicate. Some believe their actions are beyond our ability to comprehend, others see them as acting all the time everywhere around us. They transcend our understanding of sentience. An orthodox view not held by all is that most of their “beings” are “used up” sustaining the world. i.e. The mountains, rocks, water **is** Gelix, well, part of him anyways. Similarly with Myri and Lirlenion for their spheres of influence. ==== The Nine ==== Confusingly there are more than nine in The Nine. Different areas of the Known world elevate different gods into this group. The Nine are the “movers and shakers” of the pantheon. Powerful and having large spheres of influence. Gods part of The Nine include: `#Airlan Synarion`, `#Beaho`, `#Brogine`, `#Creegus`, `#Ealnor`, `#Elondar`, `#Mylien`, `#Ryllan Synarion`, `#Sineiri Syl`, `#Zoryd` ==== The Many Others ==== Not a distinct group just all the gods that aren’t part of `#The Three` or `#The Nine`. There are literately hundreds of gods, here are some examples The Arts - several sisters. song dance drawing potter(twin) The Crafts - several brothers. wood stone metal potter(twin) The Knowledges - several neuters. sciences The Woodsman ==== The Gods ==== === Gelix === //”ghee-licks”// - **Greator Deity (Lawful Neutral)** Gelix is one of `#The Three`, the major ruler gods. He has male, female and neuter aspects. Gelix is the moutains, the rocks, the water in the rivers. He provides the materials to build civilization. He is stable and unyeilding. Unlike the transient creations of Myri when Gelix blesses your house of stone it will be their for your children and their children. “Firm like the rock, flexible like the river. This is the best way to live.” Gelix’s symbol is an obsidian triangle point upwards. His favored weapon are picks(literal tool). **Portfolio** Inanimate nature, minerals, mountains, rivers **Domains** Earth, Water, Strength, Weather, Law **Cleric Training** Priests of `#The Three`, `#Pantheists`, and followers of Gelix are common enough. Their training is done together at various temples, monasteries, and religious schools. For Gelix it involves long periods of silence and other forms of sensory deprevation. Such as fasting for several days and meditating in a dark windowless soundproof box. The goal is to connect with Gelix, with his nature that surrounds and permeates everything. **Quests** Travelling to remote desolate locales such as mountain tops, or deep in featureless sunbacked badlands. In order to contimplate and observe what Gelix has wrought. **Prayers** Prayers to Gelix are done in mass with dozens or hundreds of the gathered. No words are spoken. Instead there is much stamping of feet and smacking of arms on chests often accompaninaed by drumms. It all starts slow but increases to a fevered rate until everyone collaspes of exhaustion. **Temples** The typical Pelosian temple will have statues or altars to `#The Three` in the middle surrounded by altars to `#The Nine`. Which in turn are surrounded by nooks and crannies for alters to the many others Shrines and temples dedicated specifically to Gelix will be in dramatic natural settings. e.g. cliffs, amidst raging river. They are always hand made(no magic) from natural rock and dirt. They are often not very habitable or building like. **Rites** Priests of Gelix are called upon to bless any construction or demolition of stonework and the like. They are charged with keeping Gelix “happy” and in balance with Myri and Lirlenion. So that none surpass the others Which would upset the proper order of things. **Herald and Allies** Nature itself is Gelix’s Herald === Myri === //”mir-ee”// - **Greator Deity (Chaotic Neutral)** Myri is one of `#The Three`, the major ruler gods. She has male, female and neuter aspects. Myri is life. She causes flowers to bloom and babies to cry thier first breath. Myri is death. She is in the lion when it kills a dear and decays the dead. She drives the cycle of renewal. Without which the world would be sterile, unchanging, lump of rock and we’d all be stuck silently contemplating Gelix’s Greatness. So thank Myri when she next comes to sprout your crops or still your breath. “Round and round the wheel of life we go.” Symbol is a mobios strip on a green triangle pointing down. Myri’s favored weapon is the sickle(the farm impliement). **Portfolio** Living nature, plants, animals **Domains** Animal, Plant, Death, Healing, Chaos **Cleric Training** Priests of `#The Three`, Myri, and `#Pantheists` common enough. Their training is done together at various temples, monasteries, and religious schools. For Myri this means learning about plants and animals, about birth and death. But not from books in stuffy temples, rather out there in nature surrounded by the living and dieing. Planting things and killing things. **Quests** Myri is not fond of quests. She expects her priests to always be an active part of life. **Prayers** Consist of shouts, songs, music, dancing. Animal sacrifice and burning of plants often fragrant are common so is animal breeding. Less common than the songs of bards would have you believe are orgies or intercourse of a single married couple. **Temples** The typical Pelosian temple will have statues or altars to `#The Three` in the middle surrounded by altars to `#The Nine`. Which in turn are surrounded by nooks and crannies for alters to the many others Shrines and temples dedicated specifically to Myri are covered in plants and filled with animals. They are often hospitals and/or crematoriums. **Rites** Births, deaths, plantings, harvests are all events Myri priests commonly precide over. They are charged with keeping Myri “happy” and in balance with Gelix and Lirlenion. So that none surpass the others Which would upset the proper order of things. When Flame leaves the night sky to join Waterdrop in the eigth month there is a great celebration. There are important religious reasons but most Pelosians look forward to it as one honking big party. Many children are born nine months later. At the end of the year the “Death of the past” and “Birth of the future” rites are performed. This is a solemn event. And popular time for divinations. **Herald and Allies** Every animal and plant you see is a herald of Myri. === Lirlenion Sinrynal === //”leer-lay-nee-on see-nrile-nal”// - **Greater Deity (Neutral)** Lirlenion is one of `#The Three`, the major ruler gods. It has male, female and neuter aspects. Lirlenion Sinrynal provides the force thet burns wood and freezes water. Without Lirlenion there would be no magic for Lirlenion is magic and magic is Lirlenion. When you consider wanton Myri or stoic Gelix it is Lirlenion that gives you the ability to think. Without it we would be as mindless as the river rock watching water flow by or the goat chewing on grass. “Think, the answer will come to you.” Lirlenion’s holy symbol is a bluish-white sphere cracked nearly in two and its favored weapon is the Pelosian broadsword(treat as longsword). **Portfolio** Magic, elemental forces, energy, sentience **Domains** Fire, Cold, Force, Magic, Mind **Cleric Training** Priests of `#The Three`, `#Pantheists`, and Lirlenion Sinrynal are common. Their training is done together at various temples, monasteries, and religious schools. For Lirlenion it starts with studying the great philosophers and mystics, along with fundementals of elemental magic. Then it continues with many debates, tests, puzzles, and contests. After that more studying, Myri doesn’t have a monopoly on cycles. **Quests** Priests of Lirlenion frequenty spend months researching some arcane obscure subject. They are also fond of devising and solving intricate mental puzzles. **Prayers** Tend to be long and intricate with many levels of meaning. Sometimes recited in obscure languages or in code. **Temples** The typical Pelosian temple will have statues or altars to `#The Three` in the middle surrounded by altars to `#The Nine`. Which in turn are surrounded by nooks and crannies for alters to the many others. Great schools and libraries will have temples to Lirlenion. Some great libraries started out as temples to Lirlenion. **Rites** Priests of Lirlenion oversee the refferendums in Pelos. They also bless new senators and representatives accepting their oaths. In Pelos Minor the day of seccession is celebrated Lirlenion priests provide pyrotechnics, light shows, and other magical celebrations. In Darsis crimes dictate a form of execution where two Priests alternativly freeze and burn the criminial until they are dead. They are also charged with keeping Lirlenion “happy” and in balance with Myri and Gelix. So that none surpass the others. Which would upset the proper order of things. **Herald and Allies** Cast a spell, Lirlenion has just spoken through you. You are its Herald. === Airlan Synarion === //”a-earl-an se-na-ree-on”// - **Intermediate Deity (Chaotic Good)** The Watcher is one of `#The Nine`. She sees and knows all but these heavy burdens have driven her insane. She warns the other gods of their doom but her cryptic mutterings and crazed rants they cannot comprehend. She is a comely Pelosian with unkept “crazy woman” hair. Her arms are twisted at odd angles and clawing at unknown worries. She often contorts her body in an effort to see or hear better. Airlan’s normal attire is a oversized dingy white smock, but, she sometimes forgets to dress. “They come!” Airlan Synarion’s holy symbol is a crystal ball. Her favored weapon is the whip. **Portfolio** Divination, knowledge, protection, madness **Domains** Protection, Community, Knowledge, Oracle, Madness **Cleric Training** Only females become priests of Airlan, they are not trained as much as “chosen”. Once touched by her madness a priestess has little choice but to follow Airlan’s twisted path. **Quests** Studying, recording and expanding knowledge, seeking out musty tomes in long forgotten ruins. **Prayers** Are given a in muttering, halting chant, punctuated by inexplicable bouts of screaming and violent thrashing. **Temples** No one builds temples to Airlan. But she has her place amongst `#The Nine` and suprising number of shrines are dedicated to her. **Rites** None **Herald and Allies** === Beaho === //”bay-ho”// - **Greater Deity (Lawful Neutral)** Beaho is one of `#The Nine`. It lurks in the heart, ready to strike at anytime but preferring to fester and grow. It chases the wicked and destroys those in the wrong. Representations of Beaho are either a formless pool of blackness or a warrior clad in Elder style black armor. “Beaho sends his regards, prepare to die.” A black iron bar held horizontally is Beaho’s holy symbol. Beaho’s priests wield it’s favored weapon, the dire flail. **Portfolio** Vengeance, punishment, destruction **Domains** Destruction, Inquisition, Celerity, Travel, Law **Cleric Training** Priests of `#The Nine`, `#Pantheists`, and Beaho are common. They start training together at various temples, monasteries, and religious schools. Clerics of Beaho are destined to be inquisitors, prosecutors, and often judge and jury. They study the laws of Pelos. **Quests** Followers of are often given orders to track down and bring to justice various criminals or dangerous beings. **Prayers** are accompanied with sacrifices / destruction. **Temples** The typical Pelosian temple will have statues or altars to `#The Three` in the middle surrounded by altars to `#The Nine`. Which in turn are surrounded by nooks and crannies for alters to the many others. Shrines and temples dedicated specifically to Beaho are rare. Instead prisons, inquisition(torture) chambers and execution sites are dedicated to it **Rites** Priests of Beaho are common in courtrooms, as prosecutors or judges. Certain punishments are carried out by them. **Herald and Allies** === Brogine === //”bro-gine”// - **Intermediate Deity (Chaotic Good)** Lord of the Forests he is one of `#The Nine` except in Darsis and parts of the Wildlands where `#Elondar` takes his place. Brogine is a woodland diety that usually takes the form of a large treant, though on occasion he has taken the form of Satyrs and Centaurs. He never takes humanoid form. He will aid any creature that respects the woodlands and forests that he protects. But Brogine has a great fear of fire and will do anything to prevent the spread of fire in his forests. For this reason clerics of Brogine may not use any spell that involves the use of fire, either cast, from scroll, or from magic item. “Treat the woods well or abuse them, either way Brogine will respond thricefold.” Brogine’s holy symbol is a Treant. His favored weapon is the club. **Portfolio** Woodlands, Forest Gnomes, Druids **Domains** Plant, Protection, Animal **Cleric Training** Priests of `#The Nine` and `#Pantheists` train together at various temples, monasteries, and religious schools. Priests of Brogine continue their training in the forests where they learn about the plants and animals that dwell there. **Quests** **Prayers** Most prayers to Brogine are in the form of haunting melodious songs sung accapala or accompinaied by the flute. **Temples** The typical Pelosian temple will have statues or altars to `#The Three` in the middle surrounded by altars to `#The Nine`. Which in turn are surrounded by nooks and crannies for alters to the many others Shrines and temples dedicated specifically to Brogine are common amongst the forest gnomes. They are always in wooded areas and are often made from living trees and plants that have been molded into the proper shapes. **Rites** Brogine is central to many ceramonies and traditions of the forest gnomes. **Herald and Allies** Treant === Creegus === //”kree-gus”// - **Greater Deity (Lawful Neutral)** Called the hound of Battle he is one of `#The Nine`. Creegus appears as a large powerful human clad in pure silver full plate with a full faced helm in the form of a hounds head. If he pushes the visor back (no other may, if they ever get the chance to try) his face is revealed as that typical of any veteran mercenary warrior, scarred and worn looking, and in Creegus’ case sporting a drooping gray mustache reminiscent of a hounds whiskers. “When words fail, arms succeed.” Symbol hounds head. Crossbows are his favored weapon. **Portfolio** Battle, warriors **Domains** War, Force, Strength, Animal **Cleric Training** Priests of `#The Nine`, `#Pantheists`, and Creegus are common. They train together at various temples, monasteries, and religious schools. Clerics of Creegus often start in or join the military. Training to be one of Creegus’ warrior priests resembles modern bootcamp. **Quests** Typically involve besting some monster in direct battle. **Prayers** Creegus cares not for words other than those delivered on the battle field to inspire troops to victory. **Temples** The typical Pelosian temple will have statues or altars to `#The Three` in the middle surrounded by altars to `#The Nine`. Which in turn are surrounded by nooks and crannies for alters to the many others Shrines and temples dedicated specifically to Creegus are common and every fort, military compound, etc has at least one. **Rites** When soldiers are regaled with honors clerics of Creegus bestow them. They bless and inspire troops prior to battle. And perform various military ceremonies, advancing in rank, retirement, completion of training. **Herald and Allies** === Ealnor === //”eh-owl-nor”// - **Greater Deity (Chaotic Good)** Ealnor is one of `#The Nine`. Ealnor represents passion, the fire that drives people to great accomplishment and others to great ruin. She is willfull and wants nothing more than that which she cannot have. Ealnor the embodiment of sex appeal. She is an irresistable High Pelosian female. Draped in revealing silks. Her grace and charm are unsurpassed. “Oh, I must have one of those!” Ealnor’s followers adorn themselves in her holy symbol, gold. The Javelin is her favored weapon. **Portfolio** Seduction, passion, greed, lust, desire, envy, jealously **Domains** Domination, Trickery, Charm, Sun, Glory **Cleric Training** Priests of `#The Nine` or `#Pantheists` train together at various temples, monasteries, and religious schools. **Quests** **Prayers** Dances, orgies, sacrifices **Temples** The typical Pelosian temple will have statues or altars to `#The Three` in the middle surrounded by altars to `#The Nine`. Which in turn are surrounded by nooks and crannies for alters to the many others. Temples of Ealnor are often where sex and similar services may be had. Her shrines turn up in pecular places. **Rites** **Herald and Allies** === Elondar === //”eh-lon-dar”// - **Intermediate Deity (Neutral Good)** In Darsis and most of the Wildlands she is one of `#The Nine` in place of `#Brogine` Elondar, the Sky Mistress, rules the area above the lands. Though goddess of weather she has no power over its destructive elements e.g. storms and hurricanes; these are under the influence of stronger gods. However, it is Elondar who brings the good weather that usually follows such destructive forces. She is pale High Pelosian with long flowing white hair and beautifull white wings. She wears nothing. but her feathers, mists, or clouds, seem to always hide her nakedness. “High above Elondar soars.” Symbol Dove, favored weapon sling. **Portfolio** Sky, Air, Birds, Weather **Domains** Air, Weather, Animals, Good, Sun **Cleric Training** Priests of `#The Nine` or `#Pantheists` train together at various temples, monasteries, and religious schools. **Quests** **Prayers** Harps, lots of harps. **Temples** The typical Pelosian temple will have statues or altars to `#The Three` in the middle surrounded by altars to `#The Nine`. Which in turn are surrounded by nooks and crannies for alters to the many others. Shrines and temples to Elondar are open to the sky and often contain avaries. **Rites** Every morning her priests great the sun and thank it for comming back. **Herald and Allies** White dove, or pale High Pelosian dressed in purist white with white hair and large white wings. === Mylien === //”mile-ee-in”// - **Greater Deity (Lawful Good)** Mother Mylien is one of `#The Nine`. She appears as a attractive Common Pelosian with short brown hair and warm brown eyes. Sometimes old, sometimes young. Always with a cheerfull demeanor. She dresses in clean white common robes. “Mylien loves you.” Mylien’s symbol is the garlic plant. Favored weapon quarterstaff. **Portfolio** Healing, health, protection, compassion **Domains** Creation, Healing, Protection, Good **Cleric Training** Priests of `#The Nine` or `#Pantheists` train together at various temples, monasteries, and religious schools. Mylien’s priests continue learning the arts at hospitals, clinics, and refugee camps. **Quests** Clerics are regularly sent out on missions, to the country, poor areas, refugee camps to heal the sick, feed the hungry, and restore the spirit. **Prayers** Quiet and soothing. It is said just hearing a Mylien Priest pray is enough to heal. **Temples** The typical Pelosian temple will have statues or altars to `#The Three` in the middle surrounded by altars to `#The Nine`. Which in turn are surrounded by nooks and crannies for alters to the many others. Unlike most other gods Mylien temples(hospitals and clinics) are common. They are clean, airy, bright places of health and healing. **Rites** Babies are often delivered by Mylien clerics and almost all are turned over to them for a few days of blessings, protections, and wardings. The same at ages 3 and 9. **Herald and Allies** === Ryllan Synarion === //”rile-lan se-na-ree-on”// - **Intermediate Deity (Neutral Evil)** The god of strife Ryllan Synarion is one of `#The Nine`. He is the cause of war, conflict, argument and the struggle to survive. A tall gaunt High Pelosian of stout build. Ryllan always wears his armor and wields two glimmering shortswords. One side of his face is contorted in anguish the other is dominated by the toothy grin of manacle laughter. “I know! Lets you and him fight.” Two triangles one blue, one gray arranged in perpendicular conflicting ways. The Pelosian shortsword is his favored weapon. **Portfolio** Strife, conflict, argument, war **Domains** War, Mysticism, Pestilence, Summoner **Cleric Training** Priests of `#The Nine` or `#Pantheists` train together at various temples, monasteries, and religious schools. **Quests** **Prayers** Drums, gongs, bells, trumpets out of tune and playing not together. **Temples** The typical Pelosian temple will have statues or altars to `#The Three` in the middle surrounded by altars to `#The Nine`. Which in turn are surrounded by nooks and crannies for alters to the many others. Temples to Ryllan, if they exist, are not publicly known. Shrines to him are found at war memorials and occasionlly where soldiers congregate. **Rites** None publicly known. **Herald and Allies** === Sineiri Syl === //”see-nay-ee-ree sil”// - **Intermediate Deity (Neutral Good)** Sineiri Syl is one of `#The Nine`. She/he is a hermaphodite and changes from male, female, or some mixture of the two at will. (S)he enjoys all that life has to offer. She is easiest to describe as a party god. Sineiri appears to be an attractive High Pelosian. Often half dressed but always with a goblet in hand. “Less talk, more wine.” A goblet tipped so its spilling deep red wine is the sign that a shrine or temple to Sineiri is near. (S)he has no favored weapon. (instead clerics get +2 compentency bonus to one of gambling, brewing, perform) **Portfolio** Games, revelry, gluttony, parties, fun **Domains** Competition, Luck, Creation **Cleric Training** Priests of `#The Nine` or `#Pantheists` train together at various temples, monasteries, and religious schools. **Quests** Priests often compete against one another in contests of skill, luck, or who can drink the most, the fastest. **Prayers** Quit talking and drink up, life is short. **Temples** The typical Pelosian temple will have statues or altars to `#The Three` in the middle surrounded by altars to `#The Nine`. Which in turn are surrounded by nooks and crannies for alters to the many others. Major cities have sprawling palace like temples to Sineiri Syl. They are quite popular. **Rites** Comming of age often involves and all night or weekend binge with your local Sineiri Priest. When Flame leaves the night sky to join Waterdrop during the eigth month there is a great celebration. There are important `#Myri` rites to perform but Sineiri Syl knows its just an excuse for one honking big party. Many children are born nine months later. **Herald and Allies** === Zoryd === //”zoard”// - **Greater Deity (Chaotic Neutral)** The Master of the Deep is one of `#The Nine`. In the depths sleeps Zoryd, brooding and angry in his dreams over his isolation from the other gods. He wakes only rarely. Thankfully for when he does the waters rise up and try to swallow the land. Zoryd isn’t “worshiped” as such. It is more of an appeasment. The most common depiction of Zoryd is that of a reclining sleeping human. Statues of him are often litterly placed under seawater. He is bare chested with only a loin cloth to cover the rest of him. Sometimes with a a net other times with a great trident. “At sea the only thing between you and death is Zoryd. It’s best not to do anything that would cause him to consider this fact.” Deep blue usually shaped into a triangle is Zoryd’s symbol. The net is his favored weapon. **Portfolio** Seas and oceans, weather at sea, sea creatures, travel by water, fishing **Domains** Weather, Water, Animals, Travel **Cleric Training** Priests of `#The Nine` or `#Pantheists` train together at various temples, monasteries, and religious schools. Priests of Zoryd often come from fishing or trading families. **Quests** **Prayers** Sacrifices, crushed and scattered in the sea. Prayers are best done at sea. The truly serious ones done **in** the sea. **Temples** The typical Pelosian temple will have statues or altars to `#The Three` in the middle surrounded by altars to `#The Nine`. Which in turn are surrounded by nooks and crannies for alters to the many others. Shrines and temples built to placate Zoryd are always near the sea. Several large ones are actually under the sea. Zoryd’s waters magically kept at bay. **Rites** When a new boat first touches the water it had better be blessed by one of Zoryd’s priests or it shall surely sink. **Herald and Allies** Zoryd occasional manifests as a terrible hurricane. Leviatons and titans of the sea are either other manifestations or his allies, priests aren’t sure. === Fharlanghn === **Minor Good (Neutral)** From PHB **Portfolio** roads, travel, distance **Domains** Celerity, Luck, Protection, Travel, Weather **Cleric Training** Gnomes are attracted to follow Fharlanghn. **Quests** **Prayers** **Temples** **Rites** **Herald and Allies** === Myllenrinor === **Minor Deity //”mile-li-nree-nor”// (Chaotic Neutral)** Myllenrinor, the Night Stalker. Like his followers he is virtually never seen, either in avatar or god form, prefering to blend into shadows or crowds. His symbol is a black triangle. Favored weapon is the dagger. **Portfolio** Thieves, night, shadows, secrets **Domains** Trickery, Dream, Travel, Chaos **Cleric Training** **Quests** **Prayers** **Temples** **Rites** **Herald and Allies** On the rare occasions that an avatar of is seen it appears as an average human male, slightly stooped and thin, with brown hair and mismatched eyes; the left green and the right brown. He usually wears leather armour and wields two daggers {DM} ====== Three spheres of the gods, In triplets====== Arts Sciences Knowledges (actors)life Music Sound Animals Biology(animals) Dance Movement Plants Biology(plants) Prose Thought Mystical History (stage)inanimate Draw Form Solids Geography Sculpt Shape Liquids Ideas Paint Color Gases Unknown Knowledge (cause)forces Archtech Design Natural Maths/Physics Acting Composition Arcane Language ??? Divine Philo/Religo 1 song 2 dance 3 form/sculpt 4 word 5 composition/arrangment or theatre 6 drawing(line/shape) or poetry 7 painting(color) or shape draw 8 design(clogh/engraving or paint 9 sciences 1 animals 2 rocks 3 forces 4 maths 5 metals 6 plants 7 spirits 8 arcane 9 knowledge 1 history 2 objects 3 ideas 4 geography 5 math or zoology 6 language or plantology 7 8 religion 9 unknown knowledge {DM END} ===== Footnotes ===== == 1 == **Game Mechanic:** Clerics which are Pantheists, follow `#The Three` or `#The Nine` may choose from any of the domains their “set of gods” have. These clerics are most often Neutral(N, NG, NE, LN, CN) but other alignments are possible. == 2 == Pelosians believe “Divine Magic” is just channeling the one true magic force and doesn’t necessarly require any god to exist.