Religion

Religion is a big part of culture in Tumiun.

The deities of Tumiun can be divided into the Old Gods, the Masters of Tumiun, and some other New Gods. who came into the world after Kataklysmus at the beginning of the New Age.

## The Masters

*(→ Main article: The Masters)*

* Ur, the First, Master of Masters: Oversees the council of the Masters, watches over his brethren and the whole of Tumiun. He was the first Quantar and still remains the oldest of the Masters.

* Hamaan, the Greenman, Master of the Woods: Shepherd of all that grows, master to tree, leaf, crop and flower. Hamaan has bound himself to Yavaea.

* Yavaea, the Beloved, Mistress of Life: They say the gift of life is hers to give, and lovingly she strives to give it to all who deserve it. Her face is fairest of all the Quantar, and she has bound herself to Hamaan.

* Zosa, the Sleeper, Mistress of Dreams: She stands guard over all in their nightly rest, ensuring good dreams and an undisturbed slumber.

* Gregor, the Warrior, Master of Battle: His fists are said to be his greatest weapon, no foe has ever matched his strength and stamina unending, nor his willpower strong as steel.

* Barúm, de Bliksemschicht, Meester van Storm: Donder en wervelwind omringt dit machtig figuur. Zijn stem laat bergtoppen breken en rivieren kolken!

* Nazernold, de Beheerser, Meester der Elementen: De zon, de schaduw. Het vuur, het ijs. Rots en water. Een buitenstaander van de Quantar, hij beheerst, maar is geen meester van de elementen die hij beheerst. Hij is als een kind wat speelt met de bouwblokken van zijn oudere broers en zussen.

* Vazar, de Smid, Meester van Smeedkunst

* Luna, de Maneschijn, Meesteres van de Maan

* Iamora, de Geliefde, Meesteres van Liefde: Brengt mensen dichter bij elkaar, het liefdeslot ligt vaak in haar handen

* Salanor, de Bries, Meester van Wind

* Cabella, de Stroming, Meesteres van Rivieren

* Sheveth, de Herder, Meester van Dieren

* Vitalos, de Genezer, Meester van Gezondheid

* Fata, de Kijkster, Meesteres van het Lot

* Makuvaku, de Golf, Meesteres van de Zeeën: De jongere zuster van Mikoraza, de Golfslag heerst over zee en oceaan

* Ebbe & Flôte, de Getijden, Meesters van Eb en Vloed: Deze

broeders willen allebei macht over de Zeeën, maar in hun strijd trekken zij de
zee heen en weer en vormen het getij.

* Kronos, de Oneindige, Meester van Tijd

* Anorak, de Slang, Meester van Vergif

* Polaris, de Ster, Meester van de Sterren

* Zahadai, de Schaduw, Meester van Duisternis

* Dyosas, de Muse, Meesteres van Kunst

* Khán, de Legende, Meester van Avontuur

* Hesta, de Wandelaar, Meester van de Reis

* Hrudrós, de Gezegende, Meester van Voorspoed
* Maniaka (dii-Rinka), de Lachende Man, Meester van Waanzin: Dit

griezelige figuur is vurig in letterlijke en figuurlijke zin. Men zegt dat hij
visioenen krijgt en actie onderneemt om volgens het ''lot'' deze dingen uit te
laten komen, met behulp van zijn zogenaamde ''lotstrijders''

* Julabula, de Nachtman, Meester van Straffing: Een maker van lijsten, schenker van verraderlijke giften
* Karubrimba, de Vernietiger, Meester van Verderf: Een figuur omringd door sterfte en pijn, lang geleden verloren

gegaan. Ook wel bekend als de Doodskoning, de Zwarte Orde aanbid hem en
probeert hem terug in Tumiun te krijgen.

* Turpentos, de Reiziger, Meester van Bedrog: Sluit pacten met avonturiers en nieuwsgierige lui. Belooft veel en

lijkt goedaardig en vriendelijk, maar bezit eigenlijk de kracht om deze lui te controleren, en als
een leger in te zetten wanneer het nodig is.

* Mikoraza, de Schepster, Meesteres van

 Verschrikking.

De Vreselijke Verschrikkingen, oeroude
monsterlijke entiteiten, zijn onder haar 'controle', het zijn haar

huisdieren, maar ze heeft ze na de oorlog laten slapen, omdat ze
gewond waren. Al 3000 jaar liggen ze in rust,

wachtend op het moment dat ze weer losgelaten zullen worden.

* Atuliku, de Geketende, Meesteres van

 Beloftes.

Men
zegt dat de ketenen van belofte onbreekbaar zijn, en daar zorgt deze Meesteres
voor.

## The Old Gods

The Old Gods is the term used for all deities and beings of immense power who had been revered since before the coming of the Masters into Tumiun. Here follow a few of the more well-known Old Gods.

### The Allfather

*(Main article: The Allfather)* In the most southern reaches of the world, in the jungles of Berenost, stands the most ancient being of all, **The Allfather**. A gigantic tree, shrouded in mist and mystery, that has long been revered by the Hirm, as well as other peoples from all over Tumiun. Named **Arbor'zum'unda**, the Tree Under All, by the Hirm, or **Jahwalehan** by the Elves, meaning Grandtree. The roots of the tree are said to spread to all parts of Tumiun. Smaller spawn of the Allfather have sprouted all over the world, most notably in the Long Forest, where the Elventree rises high and mighty above the ancient woodland, giving life to the Elves.

### Titanos

*(Main article: Titanos)* The Magruza say that in the earliest times **Titanos**, or **Uzdur** in the Dwarven tongue**,** awoke from the ground first of all beings. In his awakening he tore open the earth itself and created the world as we now know it. His feet stomped the ground, forming the peaks and valleys. He cried for he was alone, and his tears flowed in rivers to form the seas. In his lonesomeness he broke off pieces of his own body, creating sons and daughters of stone. It was Titanos who broke out the Dwarves from the deepest depths of the world, and showed them the beauty of the land above. Titanos has long been lost, but still they worship him in their gratitude.

### Dragashu

*(Main article: Dragashu)* The **Father of Dragons** is the first Dragon that ever existed. Born from the fruit of Mikoraza's Tree, Mistress of Horrors, during the early Age of Light. Dragashu, after reaching adulthood, birthed the other Dragons and remained their leader for many thousands of years. The continent now known as Avanima was discovered by the Dragons. According to legend, some Men were flown by the dragons to these lush newfound lands, and the Avanimans still worship the Dragons as their gods, with Dragashu as the most powerful of all. But, Dragashu's life force was taken from him by Mikoraza, his creator, for his strength grew beyond even her control. Dragashu crashed from the skies into the Avaniman mountain range now known as the Dragonfall Peaks. Himagashu marks the place where Dragashu's claw last touched down before he crashed into the earth. Many temples were erected around the site where the Father fell, where people still come to pray to Him and bring tokens of gratitude.

### Ta'ta'ta'ki

*(Main article: Ta'ta'ta'ki)* **Ta'ta'ta'ki**, also known as **Zlangun**, is a being from the ancient days before Time itself. The people of the Pa'mao Islands, in the seas south of Avanima, and of some parts of the Edgelands, believe that it was Ta'ta'ta'ki who formed the world. The giant serpentlike creature has been devouring itself for eternity, and where it's body writhes in an endless circle, it carves away at the edges of the world, forming the Walls and the world within. Those who revere the **Great Devourer** do so almost out of fear, for their god sees all, hears all, and feels all through the waters of the world.