Religions

There are many who believe Power is not something simply to be handled, but something that is granted or earned through their service to a cause or entity. References and remnants of monuments to various Gods and distant creeds have, from what the Risen can gather, existed in the world for countless years. The old words and tenets struck true to many of the Risen, and some have found they can harness Power through their devotion.

A scattering of established religions and philosophies are listed below.

Aer

The God who is Everything and Nothing

All things that are and aren’t make up its body and mind, Its practitioners often take a bird’s eye view of events, and try to seek long term outcomes that they perceive as beneficial to the world as a whole.

Shentar

The Prophet

Shentar lived in the distant past, performing great deeds and providing the world with enduring teachings. Many have since taken up the mantle of Shentar, and all have advocated for a philosophy of self improvement that would elevate those around you. Such is the legacy of these individuals that no one is certain of the identity of the original Shentar. The subject of the true Shentaran Path, and if there can even be one, is much debated. Distinct philosophies are often given titles tied to their originators, such as "Shentar as Compassion" and "Shentar as Blade".

Players are free to create their own interpretation of Shentar's teachings, and many more paths may be found through exploration of the server.

Shentar's teachings may appeal to characters who wish to:

• Follow a distinct philosophy which shapes their views of the world.
• Decipher the history of the world by learning of those who have taken on Shentar's mantle.
• Perform great deeds in emulation of Shentar's legacy.
• Improve themselves, or challenge others to improve themselves, and become the best at what they do.
• Travel the world in search of undiscovered teachings and stories.
• Leave behind their own legacy, forming a distinct path for others to follow.

The Sleeping Gods

May They Slumber Eternally

A multitude of petty deities who rest beneath the plains to the west of Risenholm. Their worshippers, few in number, seek to placate them from being involved in their daily affairs. The worst thing to them is for a god to do anything but stay asleep beneath the ground.

The Well

The Site of Rebirth

Well worship is a strange beast, as while many in Risenholm look to the well for protection, and wish to keep it safe, most see this as a pragmatic necessity to keep themselves alive. The true devotee of the Well, however, elevates this to divine purpose, protecting Risenholm and the Well with fervour that others may find unsettling.