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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hungry Like The Wolf" data-source="post: 5288521" data-attributes="member: 93238">Faiths and ReligionsI plan to add at least three more faiths.The Old Gods Those who still follow the Old Gods dare not speak their names. The spirits of the natural world vary like the people who live in their domains. These spirits are limitless in their number, with every object in the natural world containing a spirit of worship. Some are cruel demanding blood offerings for their favours while others are kind providing protection and healing to their followers. The Old Gods are represented by the natural world with shrines and offerings found in trees, rocks, streams, hillsides etc etcPerhaps the most well known is the White Pine called the Seer Tree. It is said to be worshipped by the Elves and Goblins, while many Druidic priests mark themselves with the Pine's likeness.   The Church of the One Path of Lumellor Rapidly becoming the largest religion in Mauros, the One Faith as it is known, preaches that all must follow the teachings of a god named Lumellor. While people view it as a cult of personality gone too far, others take comfort in miracles achieved through prayer. Each family of the One Faith is expected to give one of their children to the church. The church itself is headed by a High Priestess which is said to be chosen by Lumellor as his next wife in the afterlife. In accordance with his teachings, the High Priestess is known by having eyes and hair the colour of fire. Currently the church has no head and rulership is fought over by high ranking priests and priestesses. Lumellor is known as the Lord of Light. It is said that those who bath in his divine light are awakened to the truth that he is the one true god and that his kingdom awaits all those who follow in his footsteps. First appearing on the planet to bring the truth to its peoples, Lumellor began a pilgrimage around the world bringing the words of truth and light to those in darkness. He gained a large following during this pilgrimage, many of whom scribed his teachings and founded places of worship. It is said that at the end of his journey Lumellor symbolically made a ship from White Pine that then ascended into the Sun. Followers of Lumellor are cremated in boxes made from White Pine in a symbolic ritual that will ensure their acceptance in the kingdom of light.Militant orders have formed in recent times with the new interpretation of Lumellor's will by a self-styled high priest named Lufah. He claims that Lumellor wants his creations to follow in his teachings but those who refuse must be destroyed for they are unworthy of his gift of life. Lufa also claims that those kill the unworthy will be granted lands and wealth in his kingdom upon their death. These orders are usually made up of nobles who wish to consolidate their power in the afterlife.   Cult of Kings     Some Kings are worshipped as gods themselves by their people. This is known by other religious sects as the Cult of Kings, however most followers of such a king have no name for their faith.    One such cult can be found in the north with the kin of Elderoc who are said to have the blood of both a dragon and water sprite. Their followers tie blue and gold bracelets around their ankles and subject themselves in return for favour.  There is no clergy or places of worship in such cults although when a god king dies his most trusted men are slain and buried along side him to protect him in death as they did in life.A little Arthurian meets Elizabeth Bathory flavour:The Cult of Lady Maubrette A cult from the Northern Kingdom of Luelsia which reveres a goddess of life, chivalry and the hunt. Dwelling with in the River Luel, great pilgrimages of landed knights and fief lords make the journey for her blessing. It is said that bathing in the waters of the Luel will grant you divine wisdom in which to rule over others. While loyal serfs who make the journey with their Lords are said to be healed of all ailments, if their heart is truly loyal.Some lords take the tale of Elderoc literally, letting the blood of their serfs into the great river, in hopes of gaining the Ladies favour. The Cult of Maubrette believe that the Lady dwells with in the river. It is said that when the conqueror King Elderoc was besieged at the Luel, his fell to his opponent on the battle field. With his life's blood flowing, he ran into the lake, least he be captured by the enemy. The Lady was said to have recognised his fey heritage, greeting him as a water sprite. It is here she bestowed upon him the wisdom of an owl and the authority to rule with out dispute, these gifts came in the form of a sword. However, they came at a price. Elderoc swore to repay her gifts every year henceforth, in human blood, until the Lady was appeased. Renewed, Elderoc emerged from the Luel, slaying all those who stood before him and true to his word, every year he shed the blood of his peasants into the river.The Lady has been silent for many years, ending in the reign of King Reodoc II. However, this has only lead to more blood sacrifice as the Cult grows stronger with usurpers and would be conquerors.</blockquote>

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