Fel-Istralian Religions

The religions of Fel-Istral are split in two separate pantheons due to the separation of society between the Ōritsu Empire and the Vampire Counts of the Fallen Coast. Each having their own beliefs and sub-beliefs within them, this has lead to many holy wars between the two with no clear victor due to the mountainous region supplying excellent strategic defense for both sides.

## **The God-Kings and Queens of the Ōritsu Empire**

Throughout history the gods and goddesses of young and old have been a mysterious and fickle sort. This lack of appearance and their sudden silence has lead to a rise of new religions in the world. Inside the Ōritsu Empire, they are lead by Kings and Queens under the Kimagure royal family for the past 2350 years. Their family proclaims they are the original rulers of this world, the very first to walk upon the red sand of the Burned Desert where they have made their empire last for centuries. The commoners truly believe them to be a lineage of gods that love among the people and give their blessings.

### **Organization**

The god-kings and queens are all tieflings with golden skin and white holy eyes. Their pantheon rotates with the succession of a new ruler, and each previous God-King goes on to live in the Paradisial Gardens of the Royal Palace and watch the commoners from there. Currently, the God-King Ikari Kimagure rules with God-Queen Kinshu Kimagure and with this rulership over the Empire also brings rulership among the Pantheon as well. Their time as rulers gives them great power, and the deities do not like to share.

### **Members**

* Ikari, the Passionate Soul
* Kinshu, the Holy Temperance
* Miria, the Sweltering Sun
* Unmei, the Fated Moon
* Hozin, the Honorable Warrior
* Moku, the Silent Steward
* Yōsuru, the Warm Embrace
* Kōshin, the Unwavering Defender
* Ikawa, the Trickling Oasis
* Hanori, the Desert Beauty

## **Vampire Counts of the Fallen Coast**

The Vampires Counts of the Fallen Coast do not believe in any religion due to their more scientific beliefs on how and why the world is what it is. Their undying state has given them a unique perspective on gods and their existence, and in all their time walking among this world not a single vampire has seen the existence of a god. Therefore, gods must not exist and science is the only one true answer to the question of life and death and the natural world. This has cause great strife with the Ōritsu Empire, not only because of their raiding parties taking fresh "cattle" back to their land but also due to their view of religion and denying the God-Kings having actual divinity. Led by their progenitors, they families all have their own ideas and beliefs on what is scientifically correct and what is not.

## **Goblinoid Religion**

Hobgoblins, goblins, and bugbears have been the major populace of Fel-Istral for quite some time, more so than any other race. Their religion has long died out due to their servitude and belief in the God-Kings of Ōritsu, however a small cult still remains. They beleive in Ungobol, a god that created them in their image and is one of trickery and pride. They are known to be dead, proclaimed to be slain by the hands of the God-Kings, however the small cult believes otherwise and that Ungobol has been hiding and waiting to strike at the opportune moment.

Its members practice in secret, fearing the wrath of the Imperial Guard of Ōritsu and their secret police. Most have shrines hidden under floorboards or in the rafters when none can find unless truly searching for it.

Practice consists of offering shiny objects, valuables, and prized possessions to Ungobol. They believe this gives them a blessing of secrecy and cunning, allowing them to remain hidden under the watchful eyes of the secret police.