Politics

Gaia is not without her troubles. There are many factions and political groups. Geopolitically, there's Thera and Gehart. Socially there's three main factions; Thera tends to be more accepting while Gehart tends to be less so.

## Social Factions

**-the Sapien Hegemony**

Found in all countries but weakest in Khogok and Buthram. Persecuted in Tsogsaya and Tsetsog. A group that believes that as they are a majority, they have every right to oppress the "animals" beneath them. Generally landholders nobility and not trading nobility.

**-the Animus coalition**

Found in all countries. Strongest in Tsetsog and Tsogsaya and weakest in Buthram and Reiryn. persecuted in Mitberu and Depcairn. A renegade group that seeks to better the living conditions and societal place of the common people

**The Purehearts**

A group othat believe that they must purge the weak and criminal. Controversial for their methods and beliefs. Welcomed in Mitberu but not Khogok and Buthram

## Religious Factions

**The 3 Deadly Cults**

3 cults that wish to free the world. They believe in the 3 temptations and are willing to do anything to achieve anarchy and chaos for the simple reason that it's enjoyable. Depravity is freedom and freedom is depravity. They want to convert people peacefully but are willing to do anything. Most know them as fanatics, murderers and as generally unstable "Free thy chains and give in to temptation. All is well when we follow instinct." Known quests: Corrupt social morals and norms to let people follow their instinct.

**Gehart Pantheon**

Most popular in general since there's something for everybody. Mostly found in Depcairn, Khogok and parts of Folyn, Mitberu, and Tsogsaya. Most common in the militaristic places. There are innumerable Gods though there are favorites, which can be found in the culture page.

Most of the deities are said to be beings of power who heed the call of believers. If a hasty prayer is made in desperation, one does not know what kind of god, goddess or deity they will get. This is why most end up making their prayers out with an idea about who should answer or do so with preparation or at a temple to form a connection.

Praying or making an offering might grant a small temporary boost in said jurisdiction. Grants +1 to any one ability modifier for believers.

There are no known quests of the pantheon though there are notable zealots and fanatics as well as famous clerics and saints.

**Mountain God of strength**

Generally in Buthram and Folyn as well as parts of Reiryn and northern Tsogsaya. The mountain watches over and protects, giving blessings. Most common in places with mountains. There are many a god, goddess, or deity, (depending on their preferred pronoun or gender if any) that live at the top of mountains. All are united by the Buthram Mountain, the largest in Gaia. That mountain deity is male, as a mortal would comprehend it at least, and is a stoic creature. None of the mountain deities have names but answer instead to the name of their home. They prize calmness, steadfastness, and strength. They prefer powers that mimic their attributes so many will grant their believers spells or cantrips that have to do with fire or ice.

Devout believers are given benefits of ice and fire magic and boosted strength and durability. +1 to strength and constitution ability modifier

There is the Trial of The Mountain that many take to attain both enlightenment and strength. It is to homage to their skill.

**Mid-continental Animism**

Tsogsaya and Tsetsog are big supporters of this one. Most common in rural areas and tribes

Belief that everything has a soul and that perhaps if you make a contract with the spirits you gain power. Most can be seen with spirit familiars. You are granted a spirit familiar. An animal like companion that may be revived once a day.

There are some groups who are vehemently opposed to the technology of the world and will stop at nothing to make nature return. They have grown restless.