Old Gods/Core

Central Tenets

The Followers of the Old Gods are many and their practices are varied, for this is a faith of the individual. Orthodoxy and hierarchy are shunned in favour of exploration and curiosity. This has lead the faith to splinter off into many unique interpretations down through the years. Despite it all there is one core that unites the Followers no matter where they might be found: The Followers will triumph over adversity through the strength of the human spirit and in so doing, win the love of the Gods and Beluaterra for humanity. This truth has united both the great and the low, the warrior and the farmer, the scholar and the merchant in their quest to achieve excellence. For the Gods do not wish prayer, nor sacrifice, they wish worthy champions in all fields and skills. To this end Humanity stands as the black champion of the Dark Mistress in opposition to the white champion of the Wolf Lord, his Children the monsters. With their strength and unity the Children of the Gods hold an exalted position, but our spirit is greater and we will overcome any challenge through our excellence. This is why we fight. One day the tests of the Old Gods will end, and humanity will see itself the victor. One day we shall be the favoured of the Old Gods, and Beluterra shall be ours to command.

Core Belief

Humans are fooling themselves if they think force of arms alone will defeat the monsters. For mankind to truly control the continent we need to win the love of those who control this land, the Old Gods. If we do not, the monsters will continue to thrive, and we shall never know peace.

The Gods

The Old Gods are a mighty forces that stand behind the workings of the World, rewarding the brave, destroying the weak and confounding the corrupted. They respect strength, courage, independence, and determination; those who display such qualities receive their blessings; those who do not, fall to the harshness of the world.

Monsters

The Gods created the Children to be strong and free, the masters of Beluaterra. Yet the incursion of humans has cast doubt in the eyes of the gods as to the strength of their Children. So while man fights to win the favour of the Gods, the Children fight to keep it.

Worship

The Gods are swayed by acts of courage, and strength of both character and force. For them the battlefield is a temple, the cities of man a testament to their ingenuity, the taming of the wild lands a demonstration of their determination. As each man honours his kin and struggles against the world, the Gods become pleased and should a man distinguish himself in their eyes, he is blessed. To earn the respect of the Gods, one must do great things with and for his kith and kin, honour the holy places, and demonstrate the strength of the human spirit.

Priests

Those who dedicate themselves to the Gods, truly swear themselves to their kin. The Gods have no need for those who hide away tending to the 'flock' rather they respect those who stand unwavering on the front lines, whether they be the battlefield or the farmer's field, struggling against the enemies of mankind. Those who swear to be priests are expected to prove the worth of humanity in all that they do, and never flinch from their duty. Thus they do not preach so much as offer wisdom to those who wish it, guiding and honing themselves and others into the peak of excellence.