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The world is dominated by a single overall religion, The Pantheon, though specific systems of worship do differ from place to place.  
The world is dominated by a single overall religion, worship of The Pantheon, though specific systems of worship do differ from place to place.  


= The Pantheon  =
= The Pantheon  =


Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FantasyPantheon Fantasy Pantheon], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PhysicalReligion Physical Religion], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/AnthropomorphicPersonification Anthropomorphic Personification], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GodsHandsAreTied God’s Hands Are Tied], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GodsNeedPrayerBadly Gods Need Prayer Badly]<br> Symbol: A nine-spoked wheel <br> Ruled by: The Sun God  
Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/FantasyPantheon Fantasy Pantheon], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/PhysicalReligion Physical Religion], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/AnthropomorphicPersonification Anthropomorphic Personification], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GodsHandsAreTied God’s Hands Are Tied], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GodsNeedPrayerBadly Gods Need Prayer Badly]<br> Symbol: A nine-spoked wheel <br> Ruled by: The Sun God  
=== Notes  ===


*Usually [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henotheism Henotheistic], rather than Polytheistic
*Usually [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henotheism Henotheistic], rather than Polytheistic
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== The Gods  ==
== The Gods  ==


*The Sun God, Father, Patron of [[Generica|Generica]]/[[The Old Empire|The Empire]]  
'''The Sun God'''
*The Death God  
*The Father; Patron of the Empire
*The Nature Goddess, Mother, Patron of [[Elfwood|Elves]]  
*Day Sky, Storms/Weather
*The Love Goddess  
*Long-standing rivalry with the Moon Goddess
*The Knowledge Goddess
*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TopGod Top God], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GodOfGood God of Good]
*The Mountain God, Patron of [[Dwarfmount|Dwarves]]  
*Symbol: A gold sun in splendour
*The Sea God, Patron of [[Marinea|Marinea]]  
'''The Earth Goddess'''
*The War God, Patron of Raiders
*The Mother; Patroness of [[Races_of_Clichéa#Elves|Elves]]
*Nature, Sea, Harvest
*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NatureSpirit Nature Spirit]
*Symbol: A green roundel
'''The Mountain God'''
*The Grandfather, the Builder/Smith; Patron of [[Races_of_Clichéa#Dwarves|Dwarves]]
*Smithing, Tech, Fire, Science
*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/UltimateBlacksmith Ultimate Blacksmith]
*Symbol: An iron-grey [http://mistholme.com/dictionary/rock-stone/ stone]
'''The Goddess of Wisdom'''
*The Grandmother/Crone, the Weaver; Patroness of Kings
*Fate/Time, History/Records, Weaving
*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/StockGods God of Knowledge]
*Symbol: A silver key, in pale, erect
'''The God of War'''
*The Son; Patron of [[Raiding|Raiders]]
*Battle, Hunting
*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/WarGod War God]
*Symbol: A red sword, point in base
'''The Goddess of Love'''
*The Daughter
*Marriage, Matchmaking, Romance, Fertility
*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LoveGoddess Love Goddess]
*Symbol: A red heart
'''The God of Death'''
*The Reaper
*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/StockGods God of Death], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BalanceBetweenGoodAndEvil Balance Between Good and Evil]  
*Symbol: A white sickle
'''The God(dess) of Magic'''
*The Magician, Hermit; Gender-shifting; Patron of Wizards
*Magic, Madness, Creativity
*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GreatGazoo Great Gazoo], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheTrickster?from=Main.TricksterArchetype Trickster Archetype]
*Symbol: A gold flame
'''The Moon Goddess'''
*The Oracle; Patroness of [[Alsandia]]
*Goddess of Night Sky, Stars, Astrology, Dreams, Secrets
*Long-standing rivalry with the Sun God
*[http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/StockGods The Dreamweaver]
*Symbol: A white moon in her complement


== The Saints  ==
== The Saints  ==


Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/OddJobGods Odd Job Gods]  
Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/OddJobGods Odd Job Gods]  
*Patron of Clerks
*Not a fixed number
*Patron of Courtesans
*Overlap is common
*Patron of Farmers
*Whatever it is, there's probably a saint for it
*Patron of Gamblers
'''Personalities:'''
*Patron of Knights
*St. Agrarius, patron of farmers and peasants
*Patron of Merchants
*St. Amoria, patroness of lovers
*Patron of Sailors
*St. Charita, patroness of beggars and almsgivers
*Patron of Thieves
*St. Eques, patron of horses, horsemen; Patron of [[:Category:Banner Hall|Banner Hall]]
*Patron of Travelers
*St. Ferrus, patron of smiths, craftsmen
*St. Filchus, patron of thieves
*St. Fiscus, patron of merchants, clerks, bankers
*St. Fortunia, patroness of gamblers, luck
*'''St. Gyna the Chaste,''' patroness of ladies; ~St.Mary
*St. Hospia, patroness of the un-sheltered, innkeeps
*St. Kynneth the Martyr, patron of the dying, resurrection
*St. Librus, patron of bookkeepers, clerks, scholars
*St. Medica, patroness of physicians
*St. Nauticus, patron of sailors, fishermen
*St. Pacifus the Gentle, patron of peacemakers
*'''St. Paius the Founder,''' patron of the Church; ~St.Peter
*'''St. Prosylus the Missionary,''' patron of priests; ~St.Paul
*St. Questus, patron of hunters, seekers
*St. Scriptus, patron of writers, illuminators
*St. Via the Mapmaker, patron of travellers, cartographers
*'''St. Victus,''' patron of warriors; ~St.Michael
*St. Vinta, patroness of winemakers & vintners (& sometimes dancing)
*'''St. Virtus,''' patron of chivalry; ~St.George
 
== Paladins ==
<p>''See [[:Category:Paladins|Organizations]]''</p>
Tropes: [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ThePaladin The Paladin]


= Evil™ =
== Evil™ ==


Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/EldritchAbomination Eldritch Abomination], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/EvilSoundsDeep Evil Sounds Deep], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GreaterScopeVillain?from=Main.BiggerBad Greater Scope Villain], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MadeOfEvil Made of Evil], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/UltimateEvil Ultimate Evil] <br>Symbol: A black sun, wreathed in red flame (usually on a black field)  
Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/EldritchAbomination Eldritch Abomination], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/EvilSoundsDeep Evil Sounds Deep], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/GreaterScopeVillain?from=Main.BiggerBad Greater Scope Villain], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MadeOfEvil Made of Evil], [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/UltimateEvil Ultimate Evil] <br>Symbol: A black sun, wreathed in red flame (usually on a black field)  
=== Notes ===


*''5th Element''+Aku (''Samurai Jack'')+ (a bit) Hellenism's Titans  
*''5th Element''+Aku (''Samurai Jack'')+ (a bit) Hellenism's Titans  
*Amorphous—not anthropomorphic; the more it is worshipped, the more it begins to take form  
*Amorphous—not anthropomorphic; the more it is worshipped, the more it begins to take form  
*Ancient, predates the gods
*Ancient. Predates the Pantheon.
*The one thing that the gods will stop squabbling and band together to deal with; happened once in antiquity, and Evil was banished to the abyss, but has escaped
*The one thing that the gods will stop squabbling and band together to deal with; happened once in antiquity, and Evil was banished to the abyss, but has escaped


= Forms of Worship =
= Forms of Worship =
== [[Image:Buddhist.png]] The Imperial Church of the Pantheon ==
== [[Image:Pagan.png]] Druidism ==
''See [[Imperial_Church_of_the_Pantheon|Organizations]]''<br>
 
Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/CrystalDragonJesus Crystal Dragon Jesus]: Modified (Polytheistic) <br> Ruled by: The High Patron
''See [[:Category:Druidic_Order|Organizations]]''<br>
Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Druid Druid]; Status Quo is God<br> Ruled by: The Council of Elders


===== Notes:  =====
===== Notes:  =====


*Ranks and forms of Address:
*Closely tied to Naturism, practice an offshoot of the Elvish religion that seeks to preserve the Balance™
**His Holiness, High Patron X; =Pope
*Secret Druidic language
**His Eminence, Heirarch X, Archvicar of X; =Cardinal
**His Grace, Archvicar X, Archvicar of X; =Archbishop
**His Lordship, Vicar X, (Lord) Vicar of X; =Bishop
**Patron/Matron X, Patron/Matron of X; priest
**Brother/Sister X; members of religious orders under vows (both monastic and non-monastic) who are not priests
*Actually Polytheistic, which is unusual in Clichéa


== [[Image:Pagan.png]] The Druidic Order ==
=== The Witches ===


''See [[Druidic_Order|Organizations]]''<br>
*“Witches”=Evil Druids
Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Druid Druid]<br> Ruled by: The Council of Elders


===== Notes: =====
== [[Image:Sunni.png]] Munnism ==


*Closely tied to the Elves, practice an offshoot of the Elvish religion that seeks to preserve the Balance™
Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/CrystalDragonJesus Crystal Dragon <s>Jesus</s> Muhammad]<br>
*Secret Druidic language
Ruled By: [Imam]
*=Islam; dominant in [[Alsandia]] and [[Turbanistan]]
*An evolution of the old Imperial Moon Goddess Cult, founded by Alqadam the Prophet
*Patron: Moon Goddess


=== The Witches  ===
== [[Image:Romuva.png]] Naturism ==
Tropes:<br>
Ruled By: ?
*Patron: Earth Goddess


*“Witches”=Evil Druids
== [[Image:Buddhist Heresy.png]] Old Imperial ==
*Old Imperial "henotheistic" worship of the Pantheon; considers "collective worship" heretical


== [[Image:Sunni.png]] [Alsandi Religion] ==
== [[Image:Buddhist.png]] Pantheonism ==
''See [[:Category:Imperial_Church_of_the_Pantheon|Organizations]]''<br>
Tropes: [http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/CrystalDragonJesus Crystal Dragon Jesus]: Modified (Polytheistic) <br> Ruled by: [[Sonorus|Pontiff Sonorus]]


*Worship the Moon Goddess exclusively; =Islam
===== Notes:  =====
*Actually Polytheistic, which is unusual in Clichéa


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Latest revision as of 04:04, 25 September 2023

The world is dominated by a single overall religion, worship of The Pantheon, though specific systems of worship do differ from place to place.

The Pantheon

Tropes: Fantasy Pantheon, Physical Religion, Anthropomorphic Personification, God’s Hands Are Tied, Gods Need Prayer Badly
Symbol: A nine-spoked wheel
Ruled by: The Sun God

The Gods

The Sun God

  • The Father; Patron of the Empire
  • Day Sky, Storms/Weather
  • Long-standing rivalry with the Moon Goddess
  • Top God, God of Good
  • Symbol: A gold sun in splendour

The Earth Goddess

The Mountain God

The Goddess of Wisdom

  • The Grandmother/Crone, the Weaver; Patroness of Kings
  • Fate/Time, History/Records, Weaving
  • God of Knowledge
  • Symbol: A silver key, in pale, erect

The God of War

  • The Son; Patron of Raiders
  • Battle, Hunting
  • War God
  • Symbol: A red sword, point in base

The Goddess of Love

  • The Daughter
  • Marriage, Matchmaking, Romance, Fertility
  • Love Goddess
  • Symbol: A red heart

The God of Death

The God(dess) of Magic

The Moon Goddess

  • The Oracle; Patroness of Alsandia
  • Goddess of Night Sky, Stars, Astrology, Dreams, Secrets
  • Long-standing rivalry with the Sun God
  • The Dreamweaver
  • Symbol: A white moon in her complement

The Saints

Tropes: Odd Job Gods

  • Not a fixed number
  • Overlap is common
  • Whatever it is, there's probably a saint for it

Personalities:

  • St. Agrarius, patron of farmers and peasants
  • St. Amoria, patroness of lovers
  • St. Charita, patroness of beggars and almsgivers
  • St. Eques, patron of horses, horsemen; Patron of Banner Hall
  • St. Ferrus, patron of smiths, craftsmen
  • St. Filchus, patron of thieves
  • St. Fiscus, patron of merchants, clerks, bankers
  • St. Fortunia, patroness of gamblers, luck
  • St. Gyna the Chaste, patroness of ladies; ~St.Mary
  • St. Hospia, patroness of the un-sheltered, innkeeps
  • St. Kynneth the Martyr, patron of the dying, resurrection
  • St. Librus, patron of bookkeepers, clerks, scholars
  • St. Medica, patroness of physicians
  • St. Nauticus, patron of sailors, fishermen
  • St. Pacifus the Gentle, patron of peacemakers
  • St. Paius the Founder, patron of the Church; ~St.Peter
  • St. Prosylus the Missionary, patron of priests; ~St.Paul
  • St. Questus, patron of hunters, seekers
  • St. Scriptus, patron of writers, illuminators
  • St. Via the Mapmaker, patron of travellers, cartographers
  • St. Victus, patron of warriors; ~St.Michael
  • St. Vinta, patroness of winemakers & vintners (& sometimes dancing)
  • St. Virtus, patron of chivalry; ~St.George

Paladins

See Organizations

Tropes: The Paladin

Evil™

Tropes: Eldritch Abomination, Evil Sounds Deep, Greater Scope Villain, Made of Evil, Ultimate Evil
Symbol: A black sun, wreathed in red flame (usually on a black field)

  • 5th Element+Aku (Samurai Jack)+ (a bit) Hellenism's Titans
  • Amorphous—not anthropomorphic; the more it is worshipped, the more it begins to take form
  • Ancient. Predates the Pantheon.
  • The one thing that the gods will stop squabbling and band together to deal with; happened once in antiquity, and Evil was banished to the abyss, but has escaped

Forms of Worship

Druidism

See Organizations
Tropes: Druid; Status Quo is God
Ruled by: The Council of Elders

Notes:
  • Closely tied to Naturism, practice an offshoot of the Elvish religion that seeks to preserve the Balance™
  • Secret Druidic language

The Witches

  • “Witches”=Evil Druids

Munnism

Tropes: Crystal Dragon Jesus Muhammad
Ruled By: [Imam]

  • =Islam; dominant in Alsandia and Turbanistan
  • An evolution of the old Imperial Moon Goddess Cult, founded by Alqadam the Prophet
  • Patron: Moon Goddess

Naturism

Tropes:
Ruled By: ?

  • Patron: Earth Goddess

Old Imperial

  • Old Imperial "henotheistic" worship of the Pantheon; considers "collective worship" heretical

Pantheonism

See Organizations
Tropes: Crystal Dragon Jesus: Modified (Polytheistic)
Ruled by: Pontiff Sonorus

Notes:
  • Actually Polytheistic, which is unusual in Clichéa
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