The Realm of Austur Discussion Topic 2: Chatting Mad

Well, regarding their penises when a human goes vampire:

O... K... So, anything about the rest of them? It'd about gods?

Well... this is the place for those 3 to tell me, isn't it?

And SMEX, if you retcon that, so help me I will be upset.

Random aside, Talia's gonna do a thing before you leave the rest... er, inn.

Deities in Austur: a complicated subject. For the Shiryuan Pantheon, those details are in here somewhere, not too terribly many pages back. For the general pantheon, that's spoiler territory that will be adressed soon. You would know about it already if Talia had been a type-7 for plot purposes. But don't fret, answers for everyone are coming.

BTW, that spot for a type-7 in the plot remains open. Anyone can PM me if they're interested.

I would imagine even athiests would know at least a few things about their continent's religions. Like how non-Christians in America would still know at least a little about stuff like Jesus, Noah's Ark, and Adam and Eve, for example.

Of course, Irving has a legitimate excuse of "I'm book dumb," so double standards, eh?

...Oh, we DO have a search function.  I never noticed.

...But all the mentions of gods were Neo's Shinryu pantheon or people casually using the term kinda... swear-y like.  Y'know.  Severa-style.  Which means I'm good to make a handful of gods worshipped by Alibab similarly to Shinyru's thing?  If G-square gives the approval I'll start on that tomorrow.  Shouldn't be relevant for a while, anyway.

Yo, GX/Lurk, am I good to make an Alibabi god pantheon thing like Neo's Shinryu doohickey?

The Mufahkuf (Enlightened)

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Alibab worships a family of 11 gods.  Shamasah, the sun, and Kamar, the moon, are parents to the 6 gods of nature, who in turn give rise to the final 3 gods.  It is believed that Shamasah and Kamar are in love, and constantly chase each other, rarely managing to meet - eclipses are considered an extremely sacred moment, and signal the birth of a new god.  While people respect each of the gods, most dedicate the majority of their worship towards one or two.

Shamasah, the sun.  Shamasah is seen as a powerful god that nurtures the world.  He is also considered a great destroyer with the ability to engulf the world at a moment's notice.  He is worshiped mainly by warriors and mercenaries.  Many of followers pray for his continued mercy and ask that he grant them strength and endurance.  The desert is his domain.  He is seen as a massive, grizzled man, advanced in age and experience, but with all the strength of a youth.

Kamar, the moon.  Kamar is content to merely observe the world, gently bathing it in her radiance.  As the mother of the nature gods, and because she watches down upon the world during the night, she is worshiped as a goddess of fertility, love, and birth.  Her followers are brides, mothers, and grandmothers.  She rules the cities.  Kamar is seen as a kindly old crone, and she is always shown smiling.

Hayat, god of life.  Hayat rules over the animals of the world.  He is worshiped by hunters and those who raise animals.  Those traveling long distances with pack animals will frequently begin their journeys with a small sacrifice in his name, usually burning a small amount of meat.  He is seen as a small man riding atop a camel.

Dawut, god of light.  Dawut is the messenger of Shamasah.  As such, he is also worshiped as a god of writing and oration.  Playwrights and authors pray he will grant them eloquence and help them spread their messages.  Dawut is seen as a thin, tall man with wings.

Tirar, god of warmth.  Tirar is the god of the kitchen and the forge.   Over time, this expanded to several other areas of creation.  His followers are artisans, builders, blacksmiths, chefs.  They pray to Tirar for talent and inspiration, and ask that he guides their hands.  Some also associate him with love and affection.  He is seen as a red-haired youth.

Bahara, goddess of water.  The streams, springs, and rivers are the domain of Bahara.  She is also seen as a goddess of sanitation and purification.  Many doctors worship Bahara, as do most fishermen and shipbuilders.  Among the general populace, she is the most beloved of the gods.  She is depicted as a beautiful, inviting young woman with long, flowing hair.

Vilum, goddess of darkness.  Vilum is the jealous goddess of secrets and intrigue, watching the world during the night from her mother's side, and lurking in basements and secret places during the day.  She is privvy to secret deals and alliances.  Her worshipers are mostly criminals hoping to avoid the law, though plenty of politicians and minor nobles worship her in secret.  Vilum is a slight, adult woman with pale skin.

Zukan, goddess of cold.  Zukan is considered a goddess of both death and mercy.  While few worship her regularly, those lost in the desert often pray to her for salvation.  The old, infirm, and injured are often heard asking her to take them into her embrace.  She is seen as a young woman who would rival Bahara's beauty, but for her eternally pained expression.  In depictions of multiple gods, Zukan is always shown standing apart from the others.

Massul, god of the harvest.  Massul is the son of Bahara and Hayat.  Farmers pray to him for bountiful harvests.  Fortune-tellers also pray to him for guidance, as he is seen as a fickle and ever-changing god who wields considerable influence over the human world.  In times of bounty, farmers often burn a portion of their crop.  In times of extreme famine, farmers have gone so far as to sacrifice young children to him, though this practice is considered taboo.  Massul is depicted as a young man riding a cow, often pictured alongside his father.

Adalah, god of justice.  Adalah is the son of Vilum and Dawut.  He is headstrong and impulsive, without mercy.  Adalah is worshiped by some judges, guards, and executioners who pray he will aide them in bringing swift justice to those that violate the law; those that have been wronged also pray to him for revenge.  He is depicted as a muscular young man with a massive sword.  He is often shown opposed Zukan.

Tressifu, goddess of cycles.  Tressifu is the youngest of the gods, the daughter of Zukan and Tirar.  She represents both rebirth and redemption, the tides, the weather, and is considered an assistant to both several of the other gods.  She is worshiped by those that wish to start anew.  She is seen as a young girl.