Religion in Arden Vul
Summary
The religious landscape of the Archontean Empire is diverse, with a state-sponsored pantheon, various other cultural pantheons, and fringe or illegal cults. The prominence of a deity’s cult can vary significantly by location.
Key Concepts
- The Ten: The ten major gods of the Archontean Empire.
- The Seventeen: The seventeen minor gods of the Archontean Empire.
- The Twelve: A group of twelve gods no longer sponsored by the Archontean Empire.
- Thorcin Pantheon: The pantheon of the Thorcins.
- Wiskin Pantheon: The pantheon of the Wiskin, including Odin.
- Illegal Cults: Worship of some deities, like Set, is illegal.
Religious Centers
- Gosterwick: Has full temples for Demma, Heschius Ban, Lucreon, and Mitra, with smaller shrines for other gods.
- Newmarket: A larger town with temples for all of The Ten, several of The Seventeen, most of the Thorcin Pantheon, and the Wiskin god Odin.
Related Entities
Notes
- Player character clerics are advised to choose patrons from the officially sponsored pantheons, as others may not have active divine support or could be illegal to worship.