The Cult of Omyeg

## Description

The Cult of Omyeg, alternatively also called Omyegism, or Goblin Paganism, is followed by the goblins of the Stoneclubber Tribe. It is a polytheistic religion, centered around the deity Omyeg, who rules over the minor gods, It is a shamanistic religion, in which the shamans are very important.

## Cosmology

Omyeg is often called the Worldsculptor, as they believe he sculpted the earth from his flesh, the oceans from his sweat, and the air from his breath. From parts of his flesh, sweat and breath, came life. All kinds of animals, plants, and goblins. The earth is known as the Great Greens, and is one among several worlds sculpted by the Worldsculptor. The worlds are like an art project to him. Though he takes no pleasure in evil, he lets it run its course; for he knows it is a necessary evil in the name of a more natural artwork. There is believed to be many minor gods, yet very few of them are known.

Omyeg's Paradise is a world of grand temples, towering mountains, rivers flowing of gold, and a purple sky. This is the plane in which Omyeg resides, and is believed to be located on the moon. Many dead goblins live their afterlife there in the Halls of Feasting. The minor gods also reside on this realm.

The Eternal Graveyard is a place of complete darkness, where those that do not enter Omyeg's Paradise end up. There is almost nothing in this world, the dead are doomed to eternally wander the barren rocky landscape under an eternal starless night. This realm is ruled by the god Melyegan.

The Great Greens is the world inhabited by goblins before their death. Haregreen is located in the centre of the world. All of the other realms' outer facades can be seen from here. It is ruled by the god Omstagaf.

The Bright Lights is a world located on the Sun. It is a blazing hot land, inhabited by the Red Spirits. The Red Spirits have an advanced society of thousand meter tall towers, and high level fire magic. Little more is known about this realm, and neither what god resides on it.

The Blank Slate is an eternal white void, it was made as a place for shamans to be able to meditate in peace. However, there is rumoured to be a civilisation somewhere deep into the void. it is ruled by the god Imetgo.

However, due to Omyeg’s hands off approach to many things, many of his creations corrupted themselves. Among these creations are evil spirits known as Foulies. Foulies can come in many different forms, some come in apparitions as animals, sometimes household ones, while some are shadowy creatures, some can look like people, and some are completely invisible. They were created by the god Lapú and leech off of good morals. They trick people into committing evil acts, so that they can eat their morality. They have many ways of doing this, either by convincing people, or bribing them. Stronger ones can even cast spells and possess people. Accusing someone of being a fouly is grave matter, and if proven false comes with serious reprehensions.

## Pantheon

Several gods are known to the Cult of Omyeg, yet only Omyeg is actually worshiped. Many of the other gods don't have a domain, yet some serve a single purpose.

### Omyeg

Omyeg is the the head of the Stoneclubber pantheon. He is often depicted as the Moon, in which he resides and rules over his paradise.

### Melyegan

Melyegan is the eldest son of Omyeg. He rules over the Eternal graveyard.

### Omstagaf

Omstagaf is the younger son of Omyeg. He rules over the Great Greens.

### Imetgo

Imetgo rules over the Blank Slate, likely residing in the unkown civilisation.

### Lapú

Lapú is considered an evil god known for his mischief. He was kicked out of Omyeg's Paradise after he was caught trying to steal Omyeg's cutlery. This caused him to

### Ngaman

Very little is known about Ngaman, besides the fact that he once attempted to eat a boulder in the name of wisdom, but it turned out he was tricked by Lapú to make a fool of himself.

### Pissu

Pissu was the first goblin. He ascended to godhood after he ate found the Tree of Omyeg and ate from its fruit.

## Shamans and worship

One can be called to become a shaman by a calling from Omyeg; often by a vision. The shamans are granted the gift of intermediation from Omyeg, and have direct access to him. They also have the power to travel to other realms in their dreams, this is called the Dreamstride. Through a shaman's Dreamstride, one can hear from dead relatives. In addition, they try to limit the influence of Foulies.

Because of the shamans' gift, they are an instrumental part of worship. Sacrificing animals is common practice, often for atoning for wrongdoings. Sacrifices always involve a shaman, as they have a spell to create the Holy Flame, which is used for the sacrifice. If one does a wrongdoing to another goblin, then both will go to the shaman together for atonement. This is called mutual sacrifice.

There are also communal sacrifices known as the Grand Sacrifice. It is held on the first day of every month, and on the chieftain's birthday. During the Grand Sacrifice, a large Holy Flame will be created, and every household will sacrifice its largest beast, while the village rejoices in prayer and song. After the sacrifice, it is common to gather in the communal hut to feast and drink. On the chieftain's birthday, he instead takes the role of shaman for the day.