Faith

> “They always say may the Gods brought you peace and ‘apiness and what not. That’s a load of shite, the Gods haven’t brought me anything, and there are too many damn many of ‘em for a man that’s straight in his 'ead to remember.”
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## Church of Kothir

 Fodes
 Kiens
 Lihnbrell
 Ryla

“Fodes, the eldest and most moral of the brothers, would be the mediator, settling quarrels between the two. Lihnbrell, the middle brother and the most cunning, would play pratical jokes on his brothers, though all in good fun, the damage never permeant. And Kiens, the most gallant youngest, would try to impress his older brothers, with feats of strength, wrestling with his companions, the Giants, and lifting mountains with on arm. But Ryla, older than even Fodes, would keep them out of trouble, always vigilant.”

*The Book of Kothir*

## (New) Creed of Ker

“He awoke at dawn, having had a Vision night before. He was surrounded by five strange figures, a beautiful shapely woman carrying an urn of water on her head, a striking broad-shouldered man drenched in perspiration with a smile under a dark beard, a man in shining armor with a two handed blade, a woman with a fair plait running down her back and a quill in hand, and finally a man with a creased face wearing simple scholar garbs. In morning Ker declared that Oneir sent his messengers to him. Ker said that they told him to go East until he reached the edge of the land, and that is where he and his followers will build a city. And so Ker left Mortimer and found Ker's Edge. On that Day, Ker made an enemy of the Holy Church of Oneir, and violated one of the core tenants: Oneir is infinite, eternal, and indivisible. There is no other power but Oneir.

Havod Elthwallow, discussing the creation of the city of Ker’s Edge

Kastal gives me foresight, Maraever, my bravery, Zorla, my love, Liass, my fairness, and Thoekyr, my integrity. I will stand behind my brothers and sisters. I will be faithful. Ker is the final mortal prophet of Oneir. I will limit myself in food and drink to the point where I can remain faithful. I will defend myself. I will limit myself in carnal pleasures of the flesh to the point where I can remain faithful. This is the will of Oneir and his messengers.

An excerpt from the Creed

## Rengaardian Faith

 Onyx (Vestiged)
 Kamden Fied
 Thestam
 Kirssa
 Undela

“These gods have proliferated throughout the tallest ranges and largest forests. It is true that it comes from the lands of Rengard, and it is much older than the Kothir Church, regardless of what that misguided Institute will tell you. Indeed there are many more, these are the ones that survived the journey from Rengaard, and were picked up by new followers. What sets it apart, is that the god Onyx, which is another foolish incorporation of the one they call `oneir` has sacrificed himself, so that mortals could live on his body, as they could not live in the realm of the gods. Quite macabre, but a more interesting concept among what we’ve obscured.”

Daius the Scribe, *Exposing Fallacies,*

“Onyx took the stone Kameron had collected from the hillside and carved them into stout figures, and breathed life into them. These became the Dwarves. Onyx was not satisfied. He then went to Thestam’s grove and took pieces of juniper, and whittled them into elegant figures, and breathed life into them. These became the Elves. Onyx was not satisfied. He took oxen bones that Undela had felled and crafted strapping figures, and breathed life into them. These became Orcs. Onyx was still not satisfied. Finally he went down to the River of Life and took clay, molded them into attractive figures, and breathed life into them. These became humans. Onyx now could rest.

*Tome of Conception*, Translated from Belgar runes by the Department of Dwarven Language at Phidar University

## The Saintist Faith

“Who could forget Duved, who died defending Tristan to the very last breath, and what young peasant does not dream of charging into battle like gallant Cyrir. What about Marthew, who proved that even those who are reserved and humble can have the most substantial power. Wise Norgan created the system of education we use, even to this day! I bet even a child could recall Karlian, who took many years but got well deserved revenge on the mutilators. And youths talk in hushed tones about Saint Morvea, the one who conquered death, but eventually relinquished herself to it, only to become a Saint.”

Priest Abeil of Lausthold

## The "Wild Gods"

 The Worldmother; The Life Goddess; Grumma

"He watches me from the woods. You city-folk wouldn't understand"

Moram