Orcish pantheon - Revision history

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	== Area of worship ==		== Area of worship ==
	Worship of the Orcish pantheon is common anywhere with a significant population of orcs. It is the predominant pantheon in [[Druzda]] and [[Hkarzda]], with many followers in [[Kudurru]], [[Talgazan]], [[~~Ishtar~~]], [[Abanir]], eastern [[Thadria]], and along the northern coast of the [[Phiora Sea]] as well.		Worship of the Orcish pantheon is common anywhere with a significant population of orcs. It is the predominant pantheon in [[Druzda]] and [[Hkarzda]], with many followers in [[Kudurru]], [[Talgazan]], [[Dalbanu]], [[Abanir]], eastern [[Thadria]], and along the northern coast of the [[Phiora Sea]] as well.

	== Connections to other pantheons ==		== Connections to other pantheons ==
	The Orcish pantheon bears some resemblance to the Chaskan and Talgazan pantheons, primarily through their creation stories. As Orcish beliefs have changed over the centuries and millennia, the pantheon has actually diverged noticeably from both. The practices of its adherents was once significantly more syncretic, adopting gods or their interpretations from other faiths, but as orcish societies have faced conflicts with outsiders their religion has become more insular. Some orcs, notably the [[Shubugal]] in ~~[[Ishtar]]~~, still maintain a tradition of syncretism however.		The Orcish pantheon bears some resemblance to the Chaskan and Talgazan pantheons, primarily through their creation stories. As Orcish beliefs have changed over the centuries and millennia, the pantheon has actually diverged noticeably from both. The practices of its adherents was once significantly more syncretic, adopting gods or their interpretations from other faiths, but as orcish societies have faced conflicts with outsiders their religion has become more insular. Some orcs, notably the [[Shubugal]] in Dalbanu, still maintain a tradition of syncretism however.

	{{Deities}}		{{Deities}}

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	\|'''Yadalser''' {{Pronunciation\|yah-DOLL-ser}} is a death god, both the judge and protector of the deceased. Upon death the deeds of all souls are weighed by Yadalser, after which the god determines their destination in the afterlife based on their worthiness when alive. Souls are given the opportunity to explain their actions to the god, and Yadalser is thought to act with leniency towards those that commit morally grey acts if done in pursuit of a greater goal.		\|'''Yadalser''' {{Pronunciation\|yah-DOLL-ser}} is a death god, both the judge and protector of the deceased. Upon death the deeds of all souls are weighed by Yadalser, after which the god determines their destination in the afterlife based on their worthiness when alive. Souls are given the opportunity to explain their actions to the god, and Yadalser is thought to act with leniency towards those that commit morally grey acts if done in pursuit of a greater goal.

	There are two things, however, that Yadalser never tolerates. The first is selfishness; a lifetime of self-interest is one of the quickest ways to have one's soul condemned by the god. Perhaps the only faster method is to engage in necromancy and raise the dead. In the Orcish pantheon, Yadalser takes a militant form as an vigilant enemy to all undead. Their clerics often serve as hunters of necromancers, wandering the land in search of their foes.		There are two things, however, that Yadalser never tolerates. The first is selfishness; a lifetime of self-interest is one of the quickest ways to have one's soul condemned by the god. Perhaps the only faster method is to engage in [[necromancy]] and raise the dead. In the Orcish pantheon, Yadalser takes a militant form as an vigilant enemy to all undead. Their clerics often serve as hunters of necromancers, wandering the land in search of their foes.

	Temples to Yadalser are widespread. Most are located above or near burial sites, such that the priests there can better protect the bodies of the interred. The god and their clergy are not particularly prescriptive about burial practices as long as the dead remain safe. The orcish tradition of binding dead bodies with chains is thought to have originated with Yadaler's clergy as a method of restraining the dead from harming the living if they were to be raised.		Temples to Yadalser are widespread. Most are located above or near burial sites, such that the priests there can better protect the bodies of the interred. The god and their clergy are not particularly prescriptive about burial practices as long as the dead remain safe. The orcish tradition of binding dead bodies with chains is thought to have originated with Yadaler's clergy as a method of restraining the dead from harming the living if they were to be raised.

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	== Area of worship ==		== Area of worship ==
	Worship of the Orcish pantheon is common anywhere with a significant population of orcs. It is the predominant pantheon in [[Druzda]], [[Hkarzda]], ~~and~~ [[Kudurru]], ~~with many followers in~~ [[Talgazan]], [[Ishtar]], [[Abanir]], eastern [[Thadria]], and along the northern coast of the [[Phiora Sea]] as well.		Worship of the Orcish pantheon is common anywhere with a significant population of orcs. It is the predominant pantheon in [[Druzda]] and [[Hkarzda]], with many followers in [[Kudurru]], [[Talgazan]], [[Ishtar]], [[Abanir]], eastern [[Thadria]], and along the northern coast of the [[Phiora Sea]] as well.

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

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	{\|class="wikitable sortable"		{\|class="wikitable sortable"
	!Name		!Name
	~~!Alignment~~
	!width="20%"\|Areas of Concern		!width="20%"\|Areas of Concern
	!width="80%"\|Description		!width="80%"\|Description
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	\|[[Mortuga]]		\|[[Mortuga]]
	~~\|NG~~
	\|Protection, dreams, rulership, conflict, families		\|Protection, dreams, rulership, conflict, families
	\|'''Mortuga''' {{Pronunciation\|more-TOO-gah}} is a goddess of protection, dreams, rulership, conflict, and families. In addition to her role as a guardian of the family and community, she is also seen as the protector of the universe from [[Vemdu]], her divine shield always raised against the Devourer.		\|'''Mortuga''' {{Pronunciation\|more-TOO-gah}} is a goddess of protection, dreams, rulership, conflict, and families. In addition to her role as a guardian of the family and community, she is also seen as the protector of the universe from [[Vemdu]], her divine shield always raised against the Devourer.
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	\|[[Agtazu]]		\|[[Agtazu]]
	~~\|NG~~
	\|Art, music, storytelling, memory, hope		\|Art, music, storytelling, memory, hope
	\|'''Agtazu''' {{Pronunciation\|ahg-TAH-zoo}} is a goddess of art, music, storytelling, memory, and hope. She represents the joy that can be found in both good times and in the bleakest moments. The goddess ensures knowledge of past struggles is never forgotten, while also reminding her devotees that there will always be better days ahead.		\|'''Agtazu''' {{Pronunciation\|ahg-TAH-zoo}} is a goddess of art, music, storytelling, memory, and hope. She represents the joy that can be found in both good times and in the bleakest moments. The goddess ensures knowledge of past struggles is never forgotten, while also reminding her devotees that there will always be better days ahead.
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	\|[[Ranash]]		\|[[Ranash]]
	~~\|NG~~
	\|Food, hunting, animal domestication, independence		\|Food, hunting, animal domestication, independence
	\|'''Ranash''' {{Pronunciation\|rah-NOSH}} is a goddess of food, hunting, animal domestication, and independence. Ranash is the goddess that sows the world with plentiful food, a view especially held to by hunter-gatherer communities. Particularly good hunts are thought to be blessed by Ranash, as are areas where resources can be found with ease. Her liberatory aspects are still present, though not in the same way as her interpretations in other pantheons, mostly directed at outsiders who would push the community away from their territory and homes.		\|'''Ranash''' {{Pronunciation\|rah-NOSH}} is a goddess of food, hunting, animal domestication, and independence. Ranash is the goddess that sows the world with plentiful food, a view especially held to by hunter-gatherer communities. Particularly good hunts are thought to be blessed by Ranash, as are areas where resources can be found with ease. Her liberatory aspects are still present, though not in the same way as her interpretations in other pantheons, mostly directed at outsiders who would push the community away from their territory and homes.
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	\|[[Yadalser]]		\|[[Yadalser]]
	~~\|LN~~
	\|Death, judgement, souls		\|Death, judgement, souls
	\|'''Yadalser''' {{Pronunciation\|yah-DOLL-ser}} is a death god, both the judge and protector of the deceased. Upon death the deeds of all souls are weighed by Yadalser, after which the god determines their destination in the afterlife based on their worthiness when alive. Souls are given the opportunity to explain their actions to the god, and Yadalser is thought to act with leniency towards those that commit morally grey acts if done in pursuit of a greater goal.		\|'''Yadalser''' {{Pronunciation\|yah-DOLL-ser}} is a death god, both the judge and protector of the deceased. Upon death the deeds of all souls are weighed by Yadalser, after which the god determines their destination in the afterlife based on their worthiness when alive. Souls are given the opportunity to explain their actions to the god, and Yadalser is thought to act with leniency towards those that commit morally grey acts if done in pursuit of a greater goal.
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	\|[[Umuth]]		\|[[Umuth]]
	\|N
	\|Nature, air, water, sleep, healing		\|Nature, air, water, sleep, healing
	\|'''Umuth''' {{Pronunciation\|ooh-MOOTH}} is a goddess of nature, air, water, sleep, and healing. She is seen as a slumbering deity whose movements as she rests can bring either calm weather or havoc to the world below. Clear skies, torrential rains, wildfires - all are seen as unintentional on the part of the goddess.		\|'''Umuth''' {{Pronunciation\|ooh-MOOTH}} is a goddess of nature, air, water, sleep, and healing. She is seen as a slumbering deity whose movements as she rests can bring either calm weather or havoc to the world below. Clear skies, torrential rains, wildfires - all are seen as unintentional on the part of the goddess.
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	\|[[Orzakh]]		\|[[Orzakh]]
	~~\|NE~~
	\|Power, ambition, betrayal, danger-seeking, self-destruction		\|Power, ambition, betrayal, danger-seeking, self-destruction
	\|'''Orzakh''' {{Pronunciation\|OR-zak}} is a god of power, ambition, betrayal, danger-seeking, and self-destruction. He is an aggressive deity who is more than willing to turn on the other divines for his own benefit. The rest of the gods keep nearly as close of a watch on Orzakh as they do on [[Vemdu]], lest he carelessly aid the Devourer in his pursuit of power.		\|'''Orzakh''' {{Pronunciation\|OR-zak}} is a god of power, ambition, betrayal, danger-seeking, and self-destruction. He is an aggressive deity who is more than willing to turn on the other divines for his own benefit. The rest of the gods keep nearly as close of a watch on Orzakh as they do on [[Vemdu]], lest he carelessly aid the Devourer in his pursuit of power.
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	\|[[Vemdu]]		\|[[Vemdu]]
	~~\|CE~~
	\|Destruction, chaos, invaders, hunger		\|Destruction, chaos, invaders, hunger
	\|'''Vemdu''' {{Pronunciation\|VEM-doo}} is a god of destruction and chaos. It is the Devourer who seeks to destroy the universe just as it did the prior universe that the gods inhabited. Vemdu is hunger given form, an insatiable force driven by a greed that never ends.		\|'''Vemdu''' {{Pronunciation\|VEM-doo}} is a god of destruction and chaos. It is the Devourer who seeks to destroy the universe just as it did the prior universe that the gods inhabited. Vemdu is hunger given form, an insatiable force driven by a greed that never ends.

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	Imagery of the divines used by followers of the Orcish pantheon can be somewhat unique. Gods are anthropomorphized to a degree, yet it is simultaneously considered very reductionist and disrespectful to depict them in too-lifelike of a manner. Many artists sidestep this limitation by adopting a flat geometric style for religious art, clearly showing orc-like figures without any attempt at realism.		Imagery of the divines used by followers of the Orcish pantheon can be somewhat unique. Gods are anthropomorphized to a degree, yet it is simultaneously considered very reductionist and disrespectful to depict them in too-lifelike of a manner. Many artists sidestep this limitation by adopting a flat geometric style for religious art, clearly showing orc-like figures without any attempt at realism.

	Outside of their gods, ancestor worship tends to be a common practice amongst followers of the Orcish pantheon as well.		Outside of their gods, [[ancestor worship]] tends to be a common practice amongst followers of the Orcish pantheon as well.

	== Deities ==		== Deities ==

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	To those that follow the Orcish pantheon, the gods are guides against both divine and mortal threats. As embodiments of the traits required to survive in a land surrounded by dangers, the deities of the Orcish pantheon fundamentally represent varying stages of the personal struggle against non-existence.		To those that follow the Orcish pantheon, the gods are guides against both divine and mortal threats. As embodiments of the traits required to survive in a land surrounded by dangers, the deities of the Orcish pantheon fundamentally represent varying stages of the personal struggle against non-existence.

	In Orcish theology, the gods are survivors of past worlds who escaped after [[Vemdu]] the Devourer destroyed the old universe, as it has done repeatedly. Fleeing to the current reality, they constructed divine barricades against the invader and sought new followers to give them the strength to continue to resist, finding the orcs as they did so. The pantheon does not have a single creation story, but rather multiple that its followers accept based on their own preferences and cultural histories. Many believe in a creation story rather like that of the [[Chaskan pantheon]], in which the universe was collaboratively created by the gods in an effort let by [[Mortuga]]. Others prefer a more [[~~Laurentian~~ pantheon\|~~Laurentian~~]]-like origin in which part of Vemdu was turned into the physical world. Yet another story, albeit much less followed than the other two and largely limited to those living on the [[Aban Steppe]], holds that there are multiple universes that have existed without a real beginning, and that the gods have been forced to flee between them as Vemdu advances.		In Orcish theology, the gods are survivors of past worlds who escaped after [[Vemdu]] the Devourer destroyed the old universe, as it has done repeatedly. Fleeing to the current reality, they constructed divine barricades against the invader and sought new followers to give them the strength to continue to resist, finding the orcs as they did so. The pantheon does not have a single creation story, but rather multiple that its followers accept based on their own preferences and cultural histories. Many believe in a creation story rather like that of the [[Chaskan pantheon]], in which the universe was collaboratively created by the gods in an effort let by [[Mortuga]]. Others prefer a more [[Talgazan pantheon\|Talgazan]]-like origin in which part of Vemdu was turned into the physical world. Yet another story, albeit much less followed than the other two and largely limited to those living on the [[Aban Steppe]], holds that there are multiple universes that have existed without a real beginning, and that the gods have been forced to flee between them as Vemdu advances.

	Adherents of the Orcish pantheon place great influence on religious leadership, but it is not necessary to them for this leadership to be centralized or structured. Few organized churches exist to deities in the pantheon. Instead, local or tribal religious figures are seen as deriving their wisdom directly from the gods, without a need for mortal theological debate or overarching authority.		Adherents of the Orcish pantheon place great influence on religious leadership, but it is not necessary to them for this leadership to be centralized or structured. Few organized churches exist to deities in the pantheon. Instead, local or tribal religious figures are seen as deriving their wisdom directly from the gods, without a need for mortal theological debate or overarching authority.
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	Vemdu is also associated with invaders who would seek to push the followers of the Orcish pantheon off of their traditional lands. Nearly all see the god as a world-ending force to be resisted, though it does have a few followers, mostly limited to small cults on the margins of their societies. Any temples or shrines to the god must necessarily exist in hidden places, as otherwise they are quickly destroyed when devotees of other deities happen across them.		Vemdu is also associated with invaders who would seek to push the followers of the Orcish pantheon off of their traditional lands. Nearly all see the god as a world-ending force to be resisted, though it does have a few followers, mostly limited to small cults on the margins of their societies. Any temples or shrines to the god must necessarily exist in hidden places, as otherwise they are quickly destroyed when devotees of other deities happen across them.

	Unlike all other gods in the Orcish pantheon, Vemdu has no anthropomorphized form. Instead it is depicted as a massive and ever-changing beast, its body often obscured by innumerable gnashing jaws and flailing limbs. Orcs in [[~~Laurentia~~]] tend to give Vemdu a rather draconic form, but this is unusual outside that region.		Unlike all other gods in the Orcish pantheon, Vemdu has no anthropomorphized form. Instead it is depicted as a massive and ever-changing beast, its body often obscured by innumerable gnashing jaws and flailing limbs. Orcs in [[Talgazan]] tend to give Vemdu a rather draconic form, but this is unusual outside that region.
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	== Area of worship ==		== Area of worship ==
	Worship of the Orcish pantheon is common anywhere with a significant population of orcs. It is the predominant pantheon in [[Druzda]], [[Hkarzda]], and [[Kudurru]], with many followers in [[~~Laurentia~~]], [[Ishtar]], [[Abanir]], eastern [[Thadria]], and along the northern coast of the [[Phiora Sea]] as well.		Worship of the Orcish pantheon is common anywhere with a significant population of orcs. It is the predominant pantheon in [[Druzda]], [[Hkarzda]], and [[Kudurru]], with many followers in [[Talgazan]], [[Ishtar]], [[Abanir]], eastern [[Thadria]], and along the northern coast of the [[Phiora Sea]] as well.

	== Connections to other pantheons ==		== Connections to other pantheons ==
	The Orcish pantheon bears some resemblance to the Chaskan and ~~Laurentian~~ pantheons, primarily through their creation stories. As Orcish beliefs have changed over the centuries and millennia, the pantheon has actually diverged noticeably from both. The practices of its adherents was once significantly more syncretic, adopting gods or their interpretations from other faiths, but as orcish societies have faced conflicts with outsiders their religion has become more insular. Some orcs, notably the [[Shubugal]] in [[Ishtar]], still maintain a tradition of syncretism however.		The Orcish pantheon bears some resemblance to the Chaskan and Talgazan pantheons, primarily through their creation stories. As Orcish beliefs have changed over the centuries and millennia, the pantheon has actually diverged noticeably from both. The practices of its adherents was once significantly more syncretic, adopting gods or their interpretations from other faiths, but as orcish societies have faced conflicts with outsiders their religion has become more insular. Some orcs, notably the [[Shubugal]] in [[Ishtar]], still maintain a tradition of syncretism however.

	{{Deities}}		{{Deities}}

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	The '''Orcish pantheon''' is one of the major ancestral pantheons on [[Kishar]]. Followed primarily by orcs living in eastern [[Thadria]], the lands around the [[Phiora Sea]], and other regions of the world, the pantheon reflects the orcs' history of struggles against others who have sought to displace them from their ancestral territories.		The '''Orcish pantheon''' is one of the major ancestral pantheons on [[Kishar]]. Followed primarily by [[Orc\|orcs]] living in eastern [[Thadria]], the lands around the [[Phiora Sea]], and other regions of the world, the pantheon reflects the orcs' history of struggles against others who have sought to displace them from their ancestral territories.

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==

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	Umuth is usually depicted in a slumbering form, often covered by such a layer of plants and moss that she could disappear into a landscape. Her holy animal is an bear.		Umuth is usually depicted in a slumbering form, often covered by such a layer of plants and moss that she could disappear into a landscape. Her holy animal is an bear.
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			\|Power, ambition, betrayal, danger-seeking, self-destruction
			\|'''Orzakh''' {{Pronunciation\|OR-zak}} is a god of power, ambition, betrayal, and danger-seeking. He is an aggressive deity who is more than willing to turn on the other divines for his own benefit. The rest of the gods keep nearly as close of a watch on Orzakh as they do on [[Vemdu]], lest he carelessly aid the Devourer in his pursuit of power.

			The god has some priests but relatively few temples. Most prayer to Orzakh instead takes place at small shrines, which are often secluded due to widespread negative perceptions of his followers. He is the patron of those that seek glory and power for themselves regardless of the consequences. Followers of Orzakh tend to do so less due to genuine commitment to the god and more out of a belief that he will grant them the strength and opportunities to take what they desire. Those that commit wanton and purposeless acts of violence are thought to be driven to do so by Orzakh.

			Orzakh is usually depicted wearing the damaged traditional garb of the leader of a clan or tribe, most often including a cracked fanged crown.
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			\|Destruction, chaos, invaders, hunger
			\|'''Vemdu''' {{Pronunciation\|VEM-doo}} is a god of destruction and chaos. It is the Devourer who seeks to destroy the universe just as it has with each prior universe that the gods have inhabited. Vemdu is hunger given form, an insatiable force driven by a greed that never ends.

			Vemdu is also associated with invaders who would seek to push the followers of the Orcish pantheons off of their traditional lands. Nearly all see the god as a world-ending force to be resisted, though it does have a few followers, mostly limited to small cults on the margins of their societies. Any temples or shrines to the god must necessarily exist in hidden places, as otherwise they are quickly destroyed when devotees of other gods happen across them.

			Unlike all other gods in the Orcish pantheon, Vemdu has no anthropomorphized form. Instead it is depicted as a massive and ever-changing beast, its body often obscured by innumerable gnashing jaws and flailing limbs. Orcs in [[Laurentia]] tend to give Vemdu a rather draconic form, but this is unusual outside that region.
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	\|Death		\|Death
	\|'''Yadalser''' {{yah-DOLL-ser}} is a death god, both the judge and protector of the deceased. Upon death the deeds of all souls are considered by Yadalser, after which the god determines their destination in the afterlife based on their worthiness when alive. Souls are given the opportunity to explain their actions to the god, and Yadalser is thought to act with leniency towards those that commit morally grey acts if done in pursuit of a greater goal.		\|'''Yadalser''' {{Pronunciation\|yah-DOLL-ser}} is a death god, both the judge and protector of the deceased. Upon death the deeds of all souls are considered by Yadalser, after which the god determines their destination in the afterlife based on their worthiness when alive. Souls are given the opportunity to explain their actions to the god, and Yadalser is thought to act with leniency towards those that commit morally grey acts if done in pursuit of a greater goal.

	There are two things, however, that Yadalser never tolerates. The first is selfishness; a lifetime of self-interest is one of the quickest ways to have one's soul condemned by the god. Perhaps the only faster method is to engage in necromancy. In the Orcish pantheon, Yadalser takes a militant form as an vigilant enemy to all undead. Yadalser's clerics often serve as hunters of necromancers, wandering the land in search of their foes.		There are two things, however, that Yadalser never tolerates. The first is selfishness; a lifetime of self-interest is one of the quickest ways to have one's soul condemned by the god. Perhaps the only faster method is to engage in necromancy. In the Orcish pantheon, Yadalser takes a militant form as an vigilant enemy to all undead. Yadalser's clerics often serve as hunters of necromancers, wandering the land in search of their foes.