Faith

Worship is a core part of the universe. Whether it's done to make sense of one's surroundings, revere one's ancestors, to bring a measure of good to the universe, or simply as a means of control. Faith is found in virtually every corner of every dimension.

## Major Faiths

### Church of the Divine Light

A philosophy created by humanity that teaches its followers Three Tenants, which when followed, allows its members to manipulate the universe. It is a philanthropic belief system that urges its followers to enact small changes in the universe through acts of charity, generosity, and compassion.

Churches, despite the religious connotation, are not places of worship. Rather they are more akin to universities; places of study where adherents of the belief can come to learn and debate. To this end, many of the Divine Light churches serve as education centers for the local population. They also serve as places to meet and convene, where ceremonies and holidays can be performed or celebrated.

### Elementalism

Reverence of elementals has been common practice among the orcs for generations. As a result, the orcs share a close bond with the elements, which they collectively refer to as "spirits". The elements respond in kind, treating orcs with respect and coming to their aid when called upon.

The orcish reverence of the elementals of Orcala played a major part in their invasion of Nivarra. Long before the orcish homeworld was destabilized, the earth elementals of Nivarra and Orcala were unified under Earth Prince Nizane, who ruled from Orcala. The elementals of Nivarra rose up in rebellion against Nizane, and a war erupted across the two planets. The rebels eventually fought Nizane to a standstill, and an uneasy true settled over the worlds. However, Nizane wished to reign in the rebels and granted the orcs the ability to transport themselves from Orcala to Nivarra, on the condition that they would eliminate the rebel elementals.

### Cult of the Black Order

The Cult of the Black Order refers not to one individual group, but rather a collection of hundreds of cults spread across the Physical Realms. Each cult has their own individual observances & idiosyncrasies designed to grant its members divine magic. Some are blood cults, who exist only to spill blood in the name of a demon or the Order as a whole.

Others are proper religious organizations complete with churches and archbishops. These dark religions can spring up on their own, from general reverence of the demonic order, or cultivated individually by a specific demon.

### Dragon Worship

With any sufficiently power being, there will be some who choose to worship them as divine beings. Dragons are no exception. Dragon cults collectively refer to those mortals who choose to devote themselves to dragonoid patrons; whether an individual dragon or an entire flight.

Most dragon cults are benevolent, taking after the dragon or dragonflight they have chosen to revere. As dragons were created to shepherd and protect so too do dragon cults. To that end, many dragons interact with their cults to ensure they stay on the appropriate path. Occasionally, mortals who have shown great skill or adherence to the tenants laid out by the dragon are elevated to the rank of "dragonsworn".

### Zarra Spirits

The zarra refer to the pantheon of gods and legendary warriors worshiped by the trolls of Nivarra. By nature, the troll pantheon is made up of barbaric primordial gods of death and blood. They often take on bestial appearances, and inspire fear as well as devotion from their followers.

Rites differ slightly between each troll tribe, as each has developed their own adherence to the gods. Witch doctors are the closest thing to a priest the trolls have, and the only unifying attribute of the zarra among the various tribes. Witch doctors serve as both spiritual guide and alchemical master for their tribes.