The Old Way
Jun 17, 2014 20:40:23 GMT -6
Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2014 20:40:23 GMT -6
Long before The Scouring had ever occurred, there was many beliefs in the varied lands and kingdoms of Elibe. One of the chief among them that still maintains a strong hold among many Nabatans is that of "The Old Way". Maintaining their beliefs since long before The Scouring had taken place, they believe in multiple Realms of existence in a grand Cosmic Web. And within these varied Realms are beings both known and unknown to Mortals. Humans, Dragons, Gods, Spirits, Monsters. They are all but a tip of a massive iceberg that is infinite in span.
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So, I may not have the profile for this fine fellow here made yet, but something else I'm working on is a little project I call "The Old Way", a new and different religion to the usual Elimine or Sacaen pagan beliefs. I am actually perfectly willing to hear out suggestions, but I advise you to make them serious ones rather than jokes, as I will mostly ignore the latter.
The following information is what I've compiled so far:
Deities:
Naga: Goddess of Life, Fertility, and Guidance. The kind and just Queen of The Gods presides over the Realms of God and Mortal alike, seeking to give Guidance to both her fellows and the short lived Humans. Once she also gave Guidance to the Dragons, but they grew prideful and ceased listening to the wise Goddess, leading to the events of The Scouring. The Goddess' Voice in this day has gone quiet and many believe that she still mourns the fateful outcome of the war.
-Voice of Naga: In the time before The Scouring, the Voice of Naga was a wise Divine Dragon who relayed the Guidance of Naga to those both Human and Dragon. However, the Voice disappeared shortly after the vicious war had begun against the Dragons who now shunned the words of Naga. Her identity is lost to the annals of history and some seek to find the lost Voice still, hoping to bring her back to the world at large.
Hector: God of Justice, War, and Righteous Vengeance. A righteous man, some proclaim that he was once a mortal man. A General of legendary might and prowess, so good was his skill at arms and his sense of justice infallible. At seeing such a man, the Gods became increasingly interested of his doings. He fought battle after battle, never once backing down from combat or his pursuit of justice for his people. After dying a glorious death in combat, he was offered him a place in their Realm.
Kazane: Goddess of Travelers. A curious deity of low rank, but high activity. She travels the Realms of God, Mortal, and Spirit all alike, as well as some that remain uncharted and unknown to those of Mortal kind.
-Siric: A half-wolf man and the Champion of Kazane, who's faithful companionship has earned him a title as the Guardian of Homes.
Atlas: God of Time, Seas, and Balance. When the forces of nature(among other things) threaten to unbalance, he is out from the darkest depths in a flash. Not preferring to dwell in the realm of the gods Atlas remains unseen yet hands-on 24/7. Protecting sailors from the unspeakable terrors that are thought to dwell at the bottom of his domain as well as judging those fit to die before bringing their essences to Odintongue. The two share something of a equilibrium, as their aspects and governed subjects are not dissimilar. His personality is nothing glamorous, but he's thought to be one of the few sources of wit among the gods. The one who championed him is thought to be on a ghost ship roaming the oceans forever under colors of shame, but this claim doesn't seem to hold water.
Odintongue: God of Death, Decay, and Storms. Extremely jealous, he lords over the Realm of The Damned after being cast down. Occupied by thieves, murderers, and other vile men, his Realm is one of degeneracy. The jealous God seeks to one day lead them all on an invasion of the Realm of The Gods. His jealousy is easily evoked and his wrath quick to follow. Storms in the Realm of Mortals are said to be a representation of his wrath that can be felt even there.
-The Odintongue Family: A bloodline of Dragons birthed with the taint of Odintongue himself before his true name came to be known. Birthed in the Realm of Mortals, the Odintongue Family are a line of maddened warlords and genocidal sociopaths. "Blessed" to be his Champions, they tend to be of exceptional madness in return for the potential strength that his so-called "blessing" brings. It is believed that as of The Scouring, all of the Odintongue have been annihilated.
Realms of Existence:
Realm of The Gods- The Realm of Gods. Home to beings of great power that more often than not are of a benevolent nature, though some malevolence is present. They exert influence on the Realm of Mortals, seeking to guide them one way or another with the Queen of The Gods being chief among them.
Realm of Mortals- The Realm of Mortals, be they Human or (once) Dragons. Our Realm from whence we hail and live out our lives, doing the works of Gods, Spirits, or pursuing our own ambitions.
Realm of Spirits- The Realm from which all Spirits originate, it is quite close to the Realm of Mortals and the two sometimes overlap with some frequency, allowing the Spirits to slip into the Mortals' realm, but not vice-versa. Ruled a mysterious being that is a conglomeration of Spirits from the past, from the now, and from the future. The Great Spirit knows much, but reveals very little and is said to play a part in the Grand Cycle that is behind all of existence and the Realms.
Realm of The Damned- The Realm ruled by Odintongue, the cruel God of Death that seeks to overthrow the Gods. This Realm is inhabited by murders, thieves, and other vile ilk.
Realm of Monsters- A Realm so dark and vile, that even Odintongue himself would not set one foot in it. The home of Monsters, creatures of such horrific origin that none can stand even the sight of them.
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So, I may not have the profile for this fine fellow here made yet, but something else I'm working on is a little project I call "The Old Way", a new and different religion to the usual Elimine or Sacaen pagan beliefs. I am actually perfectly willing to hear out suggestions, but I advise you to make them serious ones rather than jokes, as I will mostly ignore the latter.
The following information is what I've compiled so far:
Deities:
Naga: Goddess of Life, Fertility, and Guidance. The kind and just Queen of The Gods presides over the Realms of God and Mortal alike, seeking to give Guidance to both her fellows and the short lived Humans. Once she also gave Guidance to the Dragons, but they grew prideful and ceased listening to the wise Goddess, leading to the events of The Scouring. The Goddess' Voice in this day has gone quiet and many believe that she still mourns the fateful outcome of the war.
-Voice of Naga: In the time before The Scouring, the Voice of Naga was a wise Divine Dragon who relayed the Guidance of Naga to those both Human and Dragon. However, the Voice disappeared shortly after the vicious war had begun against the Dragons who now shunned the words of Naga. Her identity is lost to the annals of history and some seek to find the lost Voice still, hoping to bring her back to the world at large.
Hector: God of Justice, War, and Righteous Vengeance. A righteous man, some proclaim that he was once a mortal man. A General of legendary might and prowess, so good was his skill at arms and his sense of justice infallible. At seeing such a man, the Gods became increasingly interested of his doings. He fought battle after battle, never once backing down from combat or his pursuit of justice for his people. After dying a glorious death in combat, he was offered him a place in their Realm.
Kazane: Goddess of Travelers. A curious deity of low rank, but high activity. She travels the Realms of God, Mortal, and Spirit all alike, as well as some that remain uncharted and unknown to those of Mortal kind.
-Siric: A half-wolf man and the Champion of Kazane, who's faithful companionship has earned him a title as the Guardian of Homes.
Atlas: God of Time, Seas, and Balance. When the forces of nature(among other things) threaten to unbalance, he is out from the darkest depths in a flash. Not preferring to dwell in the realm of the gods Atlas remains unseen yet hands-on 24/7. Protecting sailors from the unspeakable terrors that are thought to dwell at the bottom of his domain as well as judging those fit to die before bringing their essences to Odintongue. The two share something of a equilibrium, as their aspects and governed subjects are not dissimilar. His personality is nothing glamorous, but he's thought to be one of the few sources of wit among the gods. The one who championed him is thought to be on a ghost ship roaming the oceans forever under colors of shame, but this claim doesn't seem to hold water.
Odintongue: God of Death, Decay, and Storms. Extremely jealous, he lords over the Realm of The Damned after being cast down. Occupied by thieves, murderers, and other vile men, his Realm is one of degeneracy. The jealous God seeks to one day lead them all on an invasion of the Realm of The Gods. His jealousy is easily evoked and his wrath quick to follow. Storms in the Realm of Mortals are said to be a representation of his wrath that can be felt even there.
-The Odintongue Family: A bloodline of Dragons birthed with the taint of Odintongue himself before his true name came to be known. Birthed in the Realm of Mortals, the Odintongue Family are a line of maddened warlords and genocidal sociopaths. "Blessed" to be his Champions, they tend to be of exceptional madness in return for the potential strength that his so-called "blessing" brings. It is believed that as of The Scouring, all of the Odintongue have been annihilated.
Realms of Existence:
Realm of The Gods- The Realm of Gods. Home to beings of great power that more often than not are of a benevolent nature, though some malevolence is present. They exert influence on the Realm of Mortals, seeking to guide them one way or another with the Queen of The Gods being chief among them.
Realm of Mortals- The Realm of Mortals, be they Human or (once) Dragons. Our Realm from whence we hail and live out our lives, doing the works of Gods, Spirits, or pursuing our own ambitions.
Realm of Spirits- The Realm from which all Spirits originate, it is quite close to the Realm of Mortals and the two sometimes overlap with some frequency, allowing the Spirits to slip into the Mortals' realm, but not vice-versa. Ruled a mysterious being that is a conglomeration of Spirits from the past, from the now, and from the future. The Great Spirit knows much, but reveals very little and is said to play a part in the Grand Cycle that is behind all of existence and the Realms.
Realm of The Damned- The Realm ruled by Odintongue, the cruel God of Death that seeks to overthrow the Gods. This Realm is inhabited by murders, thieves, and other vile ilk.
Realm of Monsters- A Realm so dark and vile, that even Odintongue himself would not set one foot in it. The home of Monsters, creatures of such horrific origin that none can stand even the sight of them.