Abanir pantheon - Revision history

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	The god teaches resilience and self-sufficiency, but also the value of kinship. One should be able to survive and thrive on their own, yet it is equally important to support one's family and community whenever possible. Kher Shodei is the patron of leaders that take whatever steps are necessary to ensure those under them can thrive, especially if doing so involves tough decisions or personal sacrifices along the way. Offerings are usually given to Kher Shodei both out of respect for the creator god and to request guidance or favor for coming trials.		The god teaches resilience and self-sufficiency, but also the value of kinship. One should be able to survive and thrive on their own, yet it is equally important to support one's family and community whenever possible. Kher Shodei is the patron of leaders that take whatever steps are necessary to ensure those under them can thrive, especially if doing so involves tough decisions or personal sacrifices along the way. Offerings are usually given to Kher Shodei both out of respect for the creator god and to request guidance or favor for coming trials.

	Kher Shodei is typically depicted as a large steppe eagle, sometimes with blue-tinted feathers. All eagles are seen as his eyes and ears in the mortal world. Brightly-painted statues of these birds are often placed in elevated locations in camps and settlements to ensure the King of the Winds can advise the people that live there.		Kher Shodei is typically depicted as a large steppe eagle, sometimes with blue-tinted feathers. All eagles are seen as his eyes and ears in the mortal world. [[Eagle pole\|Brightly-painted statues]] of these birds are often placed in elevated locations in camps and settlements to ensure the King of the Winds can advise the people that live there.
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	\|[[Adadan]]		\|[[Adadan]]

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	\|[[Mhakan]]		\|[[Mhakan]]
	\|Retribution, punishment, schemes, order, hunger		\|Retribution, punishment, schemes, order, hunger
	\|'''Mhakan''' {{Pronunciation\|ma-HAH-khan}} the Demander of Sacrifices is a god of retribution, punishment, schemes, order, and hunger. He commands that everything exist in its proper place and that all of his orders are followed to the letter, with severe consequences if not. The god is the strict ruler who enforces compliance ~~by force~~.		\|'''Mhakan''' {{Pronunciation\|ma-HAH-khan}} the Demander of Sacrifices is a god of retribution, punishment, schemes, order, and hunger. He commands that everything exist in its proper place and that all of his orders are followed to the letter, with severe consequences if not. The god is the strict ruler who enforces compliance through violence and threats.

	Despite the strictness of his commands, however, Mhakan is not seen as tyrannical or evil purely for its own sake. Rather, he and those that worship him are willing to take harsh actions in pursuit of greater goals, as to them the consequences of their means are of considerably less concern than achieving their objectives. Theologically, Mhakan is the ultimate defender against evil spirits, as long as one is willing to make the necessary sacrifices he orders. In the mortal realm, the god is often followed by those whose ambitions and aims drive them single-mindedly forward.		Despite the strictness of his commands, however, Mhakan is not seen as tyrannical or evil purely for its own sake. Rather, he and those that worship him are willing to take harsh actions in pursuit of greater goals, as to them the consequences of their means are of considerably less concern than achieving their objectives. Theologically, Mhakan is the ultimate defender against evil spirits, as long as one is willing to make the necessary sacrifices he orders. In the mortal realm, the god is often followed by those whose ambitions and aims drive them single-mindedly forward.

Gronk at 01:30, 12 May 2024

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	\|[[Uxtama]]		\|[[Uxtama]]
	\|War, strife, horses, hunting		\|War, strife, horses, hunting
	\|'''Uxtama''' {{Pronunciation\|ooks-TAH-mah}} the War-Horse is a goddess of war, strife, horses, and hunting. She is the patron of the [[targai]], the nomadic peoples of the [[Aban Steppe]]. Uxtama is ~~characterized as~~ simultaneously caring and capricious, favoring only the strong and willing to abandon on a whim those she formerly smiled upon, yet going to great lengths to benefit those who keep her satisfied. Targai warriors and mercenaries commonly give tributes to Uxtama, as do herders, city guards, and others whose lives require the need for martial training.		\|'''Uxtama''' {{Pronunciation\|ooks-TAH-mah}} the War-Horse is a goddess of war, strife, horses, and hunting. She is the patron of the [[targai]], the nomadic peoples of the [[Aban Steppe]]. Uxtama is simultaneously caring and capricious, favoring only the strong and willing to abandon on a whim those she formerly smiled upon, yet going to great lengths to benefit those who keep her satisfied. Targai warriors and mercenaries commonly give tributes to Uxtama, as do herders, city guards, and others whose lives require the need for martial training.

	Uxtama's holy animal is the horse, thought to be the goddess's first gift to the world. Originally granted to a tribe in the time before history, the horses escaped into the broader world after the tribe disappointed Uxtama through their complacency. In their role as holy animals, horses reflect the practicality of the goddess. They are venerated as gifts from the divine world, yet it is also completely acceptable to butcher them, eat their meat, and tan their hides, as nourishment and resources are no less important to maintaining one's strength than prayer.		Uxtama's holy animal is the horse, thought to be the goddess's first gift to the world. Originally granted to a tribe in the time before history, the horses escaped into the broader world after the tribe disappointed Uxtama through their complacency. In their role as holy animals, horses reflect the practicality of the goddess. They are venerated as gifts from the divine world, yet it is also completely acceptable to butcher them, eat their meat, and tan their hides, as nourishment and resources are no less important to maintaining one's strength than prayer.

Gronk at 01:33, 9 May 2024

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	!Name		!Name
	~~!Alignment~~
	!width="20%"\|Areas of Concern		!width="20%"\|Areas of Concern
	!width="80%"\|Description		!width="80%"\|Description
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	\|[[Kher Shodei]]		\|[[Kher Shodei]]
	~~\|LG~~
	\|Resilience, rulership, kinship, creation, birds		\|Resilience, rulership, kinship, creation, birds
	\|'''Kher Shodei''' {{Pronunciation\|CARE show-DIE}} the King of the Winds is a god of resilience, rulership, kinship, creation, and birds. He is the creator god of the Abanir pantheon whose feathers formed the world and almost everything within it.		\|'''Kher Shodei''' {{Pronunciation\|CARE show-DIE}} the King of the Winds is a god of resilience, rulership, kinship, creation, and birds. He is the creator god of the Abanir pantheon whose feathers formed the world and almost everything within it.
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	\|[[Adadan]]		\|[[Adadan]]
	~~\|CG~~
	\|Travel, magic, souls, death, birth, mountains		\|Travel, magic, souls, death, birth, mountains
	\|'''Adadan''' {{Pronunciation\|AH-dah-don}} the Golden Mother is a goddess of many things, including travel, magic, souls, death, birth, and mountains. She is a benevolent, protective figure who watches over those that journey through perilous places, whether that be in a physical, spiritual, or psychological manner.		\|'''Adadan''' {{Pronunciation\|AH-dah-don}} the Golden Mother is a goddess of many things, including travel, magic, souls, death, birth, and mountains. She is a benevolent, protective figure who watches over those that journey through perilous places, whether that be in a physical, spiritual, or psychological manner.
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	\|[[Uxtama]]		\|[[Uxtama]]
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	\|War, strife, horses, hunting		\|War, strife, horses, hunting
	\|'''Uxtama''' {{Pronunciation\|ooks-TAH-mah}} the War-Horse is a goddess of war, strife, horses, and hunting. She is the patron of the [[targai]], the nomadic peoples of the [[Aban Steppe]]. Uxtama is characterized as simultaneously caring and capricious, favoring only the strong and willing to abandon on a whim those she formerly smiled upon, yet going to great lengths to benefit those who keep her satisfied. Targai warriors and mercenaries commonly give tributes to Uxtama, as do herders, city guards, and others whose lives require the need for martial training.		\|'''Uxtama''' {{Pronunciation\|ooks-TAH-mah}} the War-Horse is a goddess of war, strife, horses, and hunting. She is the patron of the [[targai]], the nomadic peoples of the [[Aban Steppe]]. Uxtama is characterized as simultaneously caring and capricious, favoring only the strong and willing to abandon on a whim those she formerly smiled upon, yet going to great lengths to benefit those who keep her satisfied. Targai warriors and mercenaries commonly give tributes to Uxtama, as do herders, city guards, and others whose lives require the need for martial training.
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	\|[[Mhakan]]		\|[[Mhakan]]
	~~\|LE~~
	\|Retribution, punishment, schemes, order, hunger		\|Retribution, punishment, schemes, order, hunger
	\|'''Mhakan''' {{Pronunciation\|ma-HAH-khan}} the Demander of Sacrifices is a god of retribution, punishment, schemes, order, and hunger. He commands that everything exist in its proper place and that all of his orders are followed to the letter, with severe consequences if not. The god is the strict ruler who enforces compliance by force.		\|'''Mhakan''' {{Pronunciation\|ma-HAH-khan}} the Demander of Sacrifices is a god of retribution, punishment, schemes, order, and hunger. He commands that everything exist in its proper place and that all of his orders are followed to the letter, with severe consequences if not. The god is the strict ruler who enforces compliance by force.
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	\|[[Nameless One]]		\|[[Nameless One]]
	~~\|CE~~
	\|Plague, evil spirits, nightmares, destruction		\|Plague, evil spirits, nightmares, destruction
	\|The '''Nameless One''' is a god of plague, evil spirits, nightmares, and destruction. It lurks in the darkness of the night and the deepest shadows, tormenting its victims from out of sight. Without a fixed form it can travel instantaneously by shifting between shadows, creating its own where none exist. While some followers of the Abanir pantheon believe the Nameless One intentionally chooses those it troubles under some inscrutable reasoning, others think that it acts without purpose, if it even consciously acts at all.		\|The '''Nameless One''' is a god of plague, evil spirits, nightmares, and destruction. It lurks in the darkness of the night and the deepest shadows, tormenting its victims from out of sight. Without a fixed form it can travel instantaneously by shifting between shadows, creating its own where none exist. While some followers of the Abanir pantheon believe the Nameless One intentionally chooses those it troubles under some inscrutable reasoning, others think that it acts without purpose, if it even consciously acts at all.

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	To those that follow the Abanir pantheon, veneration of the gods is intensely personal. Through prayers, offerings, and sacrifices, the faithful communicate with the gods directly, asking for guidance, requesting divine favor, or hoping to keep the influence of certain gods at bay. Veneration of the pantheon's deities is combined with the reverence of nature spirits - while the gods certainly have primacy, spirits of animals, plants, places, and the weather are equally real and worthy of worship. For example, in day to day life one may worship the gods as well as the spirits of the land upon which one walks, the winds that blow across the steppe, and the horses that one herds.		To those that follow the Abanir pantheon, veneration of the gods is intensely personal. Through prayers, offerings, and sacrifices, the faithful communicate with the gods directly, asking for guidance, requesting divine favor, or hoping to keep the influence of certain gods at bay. Veneration of the pantheon's deities is combined with the reverence of [[animism\|nature spirits]] - while the gods certainly have primacy, spirits of animals, plants, places, and the weather are equally real and worthy of worship. For example, in day to day life one may worship the gods as well as the spirits of the land upon which one walks, the winds that blow across the steppe, and the horses that one herds.

	Worshipers of Abanir deities eschew not only holy texts but also clergy, believing instead that one must come to one's own understanding of the divine world. Spirit-healers and shamans are consulted for advice, but while they may be greatly respected for their wisdom they are not thought to be ultimate arbiters of truth. Deific tenets are de-emphasized as well, as the interests of the gods are ever in flux, and what they may ask of one person is likely to be completely different than what is required of another.		Worshipers of Abanir deities eschew not only holy texts but also clergy, believing instead that one must come to one's own understanding of the divine world. Spirit-healers and shamans are consulted for advice, but while they may be greatly respected for their wisdom they are not thought to be ultimate arbiters of truth. Deific tenets are de-emphasized as well, as the interests of the gods are ever in flux, and what they may ask of one person is likely to be completely different than what is required of another.

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	The '''Abanir pantheon''' {{Pronunciation\|ah-bahn-EER}} is one of the major regional pantheons on [[Kishar]]. Most followers of the pantheon live on or near the [[Aban Steppe]], primarily in the lands of [[Abanir]], [[~~Yurukhan~~]], and [[Rovakhit]]. Its theology focuses far more on personal relationships with the gods over anything codified, and the truly pious are thought to be in direct communication with the divine world.		The '''Abanir pantheon''' {{Pronunciation\|ah-bahn-EER}} is one of the major regional pantheons on [[Kishar]]. Most followers of the pantheon live on or near the [[Aban Steppe]], primarily in the lands of [[Abanir]], [[Yurukan]], and [[Rovakhit]]. Its theology focuses far more on personal relationships with the gods over anything codified, and the truly pious are thought to be in direct communication with the divine world.

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==

Gronk at 18:23, 19 January 2024

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	== Connections to other pantheons ==		== Connections to other pantheons ==
	The Abanir pantheon has relatively little similarity to other pantheons, whether regional or ancestral. Its focus on the animistic worship of spirits in addition to gods is unusual compared to other prominent pantheons nearby, specifically the [[Chaskan pantheon\|Chaskan]] and [[Orcish pantheon\|Orcish]] pantheons, as is its relatively few deities.		The Abanir pantheon has relatively little similarity to other pantheons, whether regional or ancestral. Its focus on the [[animism\|animistic]] worship of spirits in addition to gods is unusual compared to other prominent pantheons nearby, specifically the [[Chaskan pantheon\|Chaskan]] and [[Orcish pantheon\|Orcish]] pantheons, as is its relatively few deities.

	The pantheon has long puzzled scholars of religious matters. Typically gods across pantheons are thought to be interpretations of the same divine figure, simply in slightly altered forms reflecting the priorities of different cultures. Abanir deities, however, confound that idea somewhat, as they cannot be easily tied to other major divinities elsewhere. Kher Shodei and Adadan especially defy easy categorization, as they blend areas of concern that are normally split across gods.		The pantheon has long puzzled scholars of religious matters. Typically gods across pantheons are thought to be interpretations of the same divine figure, simply in slightly altered forms reflecting the priorities of different cultures. Abanir deities, however, confound that idea somewhat, as they cannot be easily tied to other major divinities elsewhere. Kher Shodei and Adadan especially defy easy categorization, as they blend areas of concern that are normally split across gods.

Gronk at 14:10, 8 October 2023

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	\|'''Uxtama''' {{Pronunciation\|ooks-TAH-mah}} the War-Horse is a goddess of war, strife, horses, and hunting. She is the patron of the ~~Targai~~, the nomadic peoples of the [[Aban Steppe]]. Uxtama is characterized as simultaneously caring and capricious, favoring only the strong and willing to abandon on a whim those she formerly smiled upon, yet going to great lengths to benefit those who keep her satisfied. Targai warriors and mercenaries commonly give tributes to Uxtama, as do herders, city guards, and others whose lives require the need for martial training.		\|'''Uxtama''' {{Pronunciation\|ooks-TAH-mah}} the War-Horse is a goddess of war, strife, horses, and hunting. She is the patron of the [[targai]], the nomadic peoples of the [[Aban Steppe]]. Uxtama is characterized as simultaneously caring and capricious, favoring only the strong and willing to abandon on a whim those she formerly smiled upon, yet going to great lengths to benefit those who keep her satisfied. Targai warriors and mercenaries commonly give tributes to Uxtama, as do herders, city guards, and others whose lives require the need for martial training.

	Uxtama's holy animal is the horse, thought to be the goddess's first gift to the world. Originally granted to a tribe in the time before history, the horses escaped into the broader world after the tribe disappointed Uxtama through their complacency. In their role as holy animals, horses reflect the practicality of the goddess. They are venerated as gifts from the divine world, yet it is also completely acceptable to butcher them, eat their meat, and tan their hides, as nourishment and resources are no less important to maintaining one's strength than prayer.		Uxtama's holy animal is the horse, thought to be the goddess's first gift to the world. Originally granted to a tribe in the time before history, the horses escaped into the broader world after the tribe disappointed Uxtama through their complacency. In their role as holy animals, horses reflect the practicality of the goddess. They are venerated as gifts from the divine world, yet it is also completely acceptable to butcher them, eat their meat, and tan their hides, as nourishment and resources are no less important to maintaining one's strength than prayer.

	Great effigies in equine forms dot the open steppe of [[Abanir]], built by the ~~Targai~~ clans in honor of the goddess. These wood and bone statues are constructed over the sites of fruitful hunts or victorious battles to let Uxtama see the results of her blessings.		Great effigies in equine forms dot the open steppe of [[Abanir]], built by the targai clans in honor of the goddess. These wood and bone statues are constructed over the sites of fruitful hunts or victorious battles to let Uxtama see the results of her blessings.

	Uxtama is usually depicted as a horse, painted and draped in bone ornaments.		Uxtama is usually depicted as a horse, painted and draped in bone ornaments.

Gronk at 04:01, 29 September 2023

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	The '''Abanir pantheon''' {{Pronunciation\|ah-bahn-EER}} is one of the major regional pantheons on [[Kishar]]. Most followers of the pantheon live on or near the [[Aban Steppe]], primarily in the lands of [[Abanir]], [[Yurukhan]], [[Rovakhit~~]], and [[Kalahan~~]]. Its theology focuses far more on personal relationships with the gods over anything codified, and the truly pious are thought to be in direct communication with the divine world.		The '''Abanir pantheon''' {{Pronunciation\|ah-bahn-EER}} is one of the major regional pantheons on [[Kishar]]. Most followers of the pantheon live on or near the [[Aban Steppe]], primarily in the lands of [[Abanir]], [[Yurukhan]], and [[Rovakhit]]. Its theology focuses far more on personal relationships with the gods over anything codified, and the truly pious are thought to be in direct communication with the divine world.

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	== Area of worship ==		== Area of worship ==
	Worship of the Abanir pantheon is largely limited to the Aban Steppe. It is the primary faith amongst both the nomadic and settled peoples of Abanir, as well as in Rovakhit to the east ~~and Kalahan to the north~~. Many elves in Yurukan also venerate the Abanir gods, sometimes exclusively and sometimes in addition to other deities.		Worship of the Abanir pantheon is largely limited to the Aban Steppe. It is the primary faith amongst both the nomadic and settled peoples of Abanir, as well as in Rovakhit to the east. Many elves in Yurukan also venerate the Abanir gods, sometimes exclusively and sometimes in addition to other deities.

	== Connections to other pantheons ==		== Connections to other pantheons ==

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	\|'''Uxtama''' {{Pronunciation\|~~oox~~-TAH-mah}} the War-Horse is a goddess of war, strife, horses, and hunting. She is the patron of the Targai, the nomadic peoples of the [[Aban Steppe]]. Uxtama is characterized as simultaneously caring and capricious, favoring only the strong and willing to abandon on a whim those she formerly smiled upon, yet going to great lengths to benefit those who keep her satisfied. Targai warriors and mercenaries commonly give tributes to Uxtama, as do herders, city guards, and others whose lives require the need for martial training.		\|'''Uxtama''' {{Pronunciation\|ooks-TAH-mah}} the War-Horse is a goddess of war, strife, horses, and hunting. She is the patron of the Targai, the nomadic peoples of the [[Aban Steppe]]. Uxtama is characterized as simultaneously caring and capricious, favoring only the strong and willing to abandon on a whim those she formerly smiled upon, yet going to great lengths to benefit those who keep her satisfied. Targai warriors and mercenaries commonly give tributes to Uxtama, as do herders, city guards, and others whose lives require the need for martial training.

	Uxtama's holy animal is the horse, thought to be the goddess's first gift to the world. Originally granted to a tribe in the time before history, the horses escaped into the broader world after the tribe disappointed Uxtama through their complacency. In their role as holy animals, horses reflect the practicality of the goddess. They are venerated as gifts from the divine world, yet it is also completely acceptable to butcher them, eat their meat, and tan their hides, as nourishment and resources are no less important to maintaining one's strength than prayer.		Uxtama's holy animal is the horse, thought to be the goddess's first gift to the world. Originally granted to a tribe in the time before history, the horses escaped into the broader world after the tribe disappointed Uxtama through their complacency. In their role as holy animals, horses reflect the practicality of the goddess. They are venerated as gifts from the divine world, yet it is also completely acceptable to butcher them, eat their meat, and tan their hides, as nourishment and resources are no less important to maintaining one's strength than prayer.