Daeus

Daeus, in the religion of Daeism, is the only God (although this varies in some areas of the Lamadien region where he is called Daeusio).
God of All. Greater Power, ♂Domains: Air; Animal; Artifice; Community; Earth; Fire; Glory; Healing; Knowledge; Law; Magic; Nobility; Plant; Protection; Repose; Rune; Strength; Water; Weather; all associated subdomains.The priests of Krentharin believe in one single god, and that is Daeus. So far, the concept hasn’t been widespread beyond that kingdom, though hidden sects are scattered throughout Ruencia and even into Trynser. However, in some portions of the Lamadien Region, especially Millisymph, the two religions freely mix. Many leaders of both Daeism and the Divine Circle find this unacceptable. While the idea of one single god for all is one that is familiar to many, and even believed by a surprising few, the particulars of Daeus worship don’t gain followers easily.
First off, women are not seen as being equal to men in any way. They are dangerous, as they lead men into sin, and should not be allowed to live or think for themselves. Dancing, music, drinking, and generally any entertaining pastime is a sin. All other gods are false and therefore detract from the glory of Daeus and must not only be avoided, but cast down at every opportunity. Torture and executions are used frequently within areas the Daeusts hold to enforce their beliefs.
Needless to say, the Divine Circle leadership does not consider Daeism to be allowable. If there were more religious willpower in southern Ruencia, there would certainly be a crusade. As it is, priests and paladins are sent in to bring this order down.
Though Daeism denies all other gods, the worship of saints, old followers of Daeus, is common, and the saints act as intermediaries in their own sphere of influence. The saints they pray to have often been martyred quite horribly for their beliefs.
== Lamadien religions ==
Daeus is viewed differently in some parts of the Lamadien region. There he is usually thought of as one of the gods, which the priests of Krentharin almost always, and Divine Circle theologians of the Empire of Trynser often, find unacceptable. Typically Daeus is said to be the son of the then virgin Mother Goddess Emeraldia. In turn, she through Deaus birthed the first eight beings of the world.
The role of women varies by culture within the region.
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Category:Daeism