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Specifically, upon birth, the baby priest-to-be are washed in one of the great two rivers, named after Kanos two eldest sons, who followed him as kings, Arnul and Ental. They afterwards join a priest, and learn the oaths and rites. The Arnulians typically wear white and Entalians grey. This is because in legend Stromnaus gave Arnul power over snow and Ental power over the clouds and lightening. | Specifically, upon birth, the baby priest-to-be are washed in one of the great two rivers, named after Kanos two eldest sons, who followed him as kings, Arnul and Ental. They afterwards join a priest, and learn the oaths and rites. The Arnulians typically wear white and Entalians grey. This is because in legend Stromnaus gave Arnul power over snow and Ental power over the clouds and lightening. | ||
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| + | Sacrifice is considered part of the worship of Stronmaus. Before battle, typically a billy goat is sacrificed. It must be a vigorous male, generally. The sacrificing priest asks for thanks in battle, then strikes the goat with lightening. Lesser priests will slit the throat with a curved knife, then remove the heart to see if it is strong for batte, usually by seeing if it still beats after battle. The beast is then burned in fire. | ||
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Revision as of 19:07, 10 June 2014
Contents
Deity/Patrion
Stromnaus, Kanosian god of Thunder and Lightening
Description
Religious Practices
Specifically, upon birth, the baby priest-to-be are washed in one of the great two rivers, named after Kanos two eldest sons, who followed him as kings, Arnul and Ental. They afterwards join a priest, and learn the oaths and rites. The Arnulians typically wear white and Entalians grey. This is because in legend Stromnaus gave Arnul power over snow and Ental power over the clouds and lightening.
Sacrifice is considered part of the worship of Stronmaus. Before battle, typically a billy goat is sacrificed. It must be a vigorous male, generally. The sacrificing priest asks for thanks in battle, then strikes the goat with lightening. Lesser priests will slit the throat with a curved knife, then remove the heart to see if it is strong for batte, usually by seeing if it still beats after battle. The beast is then burned in fire.
Items/Possessions
Adornments
Arnulian White Robe
- A plain white Robe of a heavier cloth to provide warmth during the cold winters.
Entalian Grey Robe
- A plain grey robe of a heavier cloth to provide warmth during the cold winters.
Weapons
(sub sections need only one space above and below) Weapons
- formatted the same as above.
Armor
(sub sections need only one space above and below) Armor and cloaks
- formatted the same as above.
Spells/Abilities
(Religion specific) Abilities
- listed by level indented
(Religion specific) spells
- listed by level indented
Weapon Proficiencies Allowed
Listed
Non-Weapon Proficiencies
Bonus skills Listed
Languages
- Common languages listed indented
Regional Influence
Listed locations of religious sites (linked if they exist)
