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| − | "All of the Elemental Lords share certain qualities: They can all be benevolent or malevolent at a whim, and they usually distance themselves from the activities of mortals, though they pay a good deal of attention to their worshippers.
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| − | "--Elemental Lord of Earth, Mekk--
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| − | "Mekk is a patient and wise Deity, slow to act and anger. He refuses to become involved in the petty squabbling of his siblings, content to concentrate all his attention on his portfolio and his worshippers.
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| − | "Usually portrayed as a broad shouldered, well muscled, bearded man made of earth, Mekk rarely has occasion to take on mortal form. When he does so it is usually the pre-mentioned form or that of a male or female with a certain earthy quality to their flesh tones.
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| − | "Mekk’s High Temple is on the continent of Igala, hidden deep in the Shumans.
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| − | "Mekk’s Followers
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| − | "Karl Damantz, Paladin of Earth -– Mekk’s champion on Gaera, a human warrior who also possesses a keen mind and the patience and wisdom to be a talented mediator. Karl spends his days wandering, exploring, and adventuring. He wields the elemental mace Tremor.
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| − | "The High Temple Guard –- A group of warrior priests who wield pickaxes to deadly effect.
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| − | "--Elemental Lord of Air, Wistaire--
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| − | "Wistaire is a whimsical and carefree Deity.
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| − | "He is typically portrayed as a tall, wisp of a man, with skin and hair of in light tones of blue, though Wistaire takes on many forms, depending on his whim.
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| − | "Lucia Ferrena, Paladin of Air -– Wistaire’s champion is an elven girl, the equivalent of 12 years old, who has light blue tints to her skin and hair. Lucia was marked as the Paladin of Air from birth. She wields the elemental shortbow Breeze.
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| − | "--Elemental Lord of Fire, Freneth--
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| − | "The Mistress of Flame is the most temperamental of the elemental lords. She has a longstanding hatred of both her brother Wistaire and her sister Sarahane.
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| − | "She is usually portrayed as a beautiful woman with fiery hair, and this is the form she takes most often.
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| − | "Laena Carnn, Paladin of Fire -– The champion of Freneth, a part usagijin sorceress, looks very much like her deity’s physical form, other than her ears and tail -– she is beautiful and she knows it, wearing dresses that show off her curves and as much flesh as she can get away with. She wields the elemental axe Inferno.
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| − | "The Brotherhood of the Flame -– This sorcerous brotherhood is diverse, but all members share two things in common -– a fascination with fire, and the desire to share the flame’s majesty with others. Naturally, interpretations of “sharing the flame’s majesty” are as diverse as the members themselves...
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| − | "--Elemental Lord of Water, Sarahane--
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| − | "Sarahane’s wisdom rivals that of Mekk, but she is much quicker to act and anger than her brother.
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| − | "Water’s Lady is most often portrayed as a turquoise skinned female with long, flowing, green hair.
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| − | "Amarno Steale, Paladin of Water -– The Paladin of Water is a middle aged human male who spends most of his days on his ship, Sea Daughter. He wields the elemental blade Wave. His ship, his crew, and himself are near legendary among the seafaring community -- A lot of ships have attacked Sea Daughter, most never get as far as the ship, being swallowed by freak waves. The crew of those that do soon fall prey to Wave and Steale's highly trained and very loyal crew. Other exploits of his include passing through the Shattered Sea, both ways, with his ship and his entire crew unscathed.
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| | -- Lord McBastard, Ash Fanrico, [[User:Spleen|Spleen]], Blaze Yamato Spirit | | -- Lord McBastard, Ash Fanrico, [[User:Spleen|Spleen]], Blaze Yamato Spirit |
Revision as of 20:49, 28 March 2006
Excerpts from a study of religion by Bridget Mondieu, religious scholar, c. 1282
AN INTRODUCTION
"...Certainly, Aenrune's beliefs are not typical of Tunarian philosophers of any time perioud. Most Tunarians agree with Ishtarians that Nothing is something we can and should work together to avoid. Aenrune himself, on the other hand, has a rather fatalistic and pessimistic view of Nothing. Perhaps this is a result of the influence of the recent fall of Britiana.
"Of course, we cannot dismiss the value of Aenrune's writings purely based on the fact that we may not like the possibilities his thoughts suggest. Returning briefly to a previous discussion, remember that Kangae himself was poisoned by a colleague -- murdered for advocating what were, in his time, unconventional beliefs. We often forget this today when reading his works, forgetting that the reason why Kangae's beliefs appear unoriginal at first glance is because he set a standard for theological thought and analysis for years to come.
"Of course, just because Kangae's views are widely accepted does not mean that Aenrune's might one day become such. Rather, the importance of Aenrune's musings lie not in their wide following, but rather in the influence of their small following. While Aenrune has since passed on today, his original followers continue to exert a noticeable influence on Kalshanan politics today, despite their small numbers..."
-- Pdrydia
Excerpts from a study of religion by Bridget Mondieu, religious scholar, c. 1281
COMMON PRAYERS
Prayer of Ashura:
Oh Holy Ashura, holder of heaven, hear my prayer.
Give us today what we need and love! Our breath, our food, our friendships!
Rule on Gaera as you do in the heavens! With sovereignty and mercy!
Redeem us for our wrongdoing, as we ask redemption for wrongdoers!
For yours is all our world, and those who dwell in it!
So let it be!
-- KingOfDoma
Excerpts from a study of religion by Bridget Mondieu, religious scholar, c. 1282
NOTES ON VARIOUS DEITIES
Gaera Main Deities
NOTES ON THE ELEMENTAL LORDS
Elemental Lords
-- Lord McBastard, Ash Fanrico, Spleen, Blaze Yamato Spirit
