Verdis Elementum

Verdis Elementum is devoted to the worship and study of the five core elemental domains of life and the gods that rule over and reside within those domains. It is through study and worship that we may better understand the elements that make up the world around us and the gods that reign over them.

Origins

While Sir Atwin was exploring western Dwilight he came across many tomes and scrolls that contained information on the gods and elemental domains, the history and teachings of Verdis Elementum, and the history and information of ancient dwilight. These tomes and scrolls were written in a native language of Dwilight and thus the translation process is going slowly as there are only a few known people who can read and translate the language.

Beliefs

There are five core elemental domains that make up the existence of both our world and our lives. These elements are Spirit, Fire, Wind, Water, and Earth. Through the study of these elements we can gain insight into the workings of the world around us and how to use the elements to benefit our everyday lives. Through the worship of the gods who reign over and reside within these elemental domains, we gain insight into our own strengths, weaknesses, and desires thus gaining a better understanding of ourselves and how to improve our lives.

Most followers of Verdis Elementum focus their studies and worship to one god or gods from one elemental domain. This is mainly due to the amount of time and knowledge required to understand the basics of just one domain or god, let alone multiple gods and domains. There are those, however, who choose more than one, or all five domains to study and worship. Advancement through the ranks are made as one comes to a better understanding of an element and/or god. The deeper one studies and strives to understand the nature of elements and their gods the higher they will rise within the Verdis Elementum hierarchy.

Gods and Elemental Domains

Each elemental domain has one god that resides over it, and many others that represent that domain. These five gods make up the Ak'tar. The Ak'tar is the ruling council of the gods, and they are responsible for overseeing both the actions of fellow gods as well as the actions of mortals. While it is possible for a god to directly interact with a mortal, so far no interaction has been heard of or recorded.

Spirit Domain

The gods of the spirit domain watch over our souls after we have passed away, as well as deal with anything outside the mortal realm. The gift of life itself, and he who watches over death are just two of the gods that reside within this domain. One of the harder domains to study and understand, as it can be difficult for men to grasp things that are unfamiliar or foreign in concept to them.

• Elyon the Life-Giver: Elyon represents the aspect of spiritual life, or more accurately our soul. Like most aspects of the Spirit domain, the concept of the soul and all it entails is mostly a mystery. However, it is known that Elyon was the one who gave and watches over the souls of the living.

Fire Domain

Fire is used by mortals to burn away the impurities from ore and other materials. The gods within the domain of fire represent both the purifying, living flame as well as those emotions that cause a flame of passion or desire to burn within someone. That flame can either be smoldering embers slowly heating up or it can be a raging wildfire catching anything it comes in contact with on fire as well.

Wind Domain

The ever changing wind can be both refreshing and painful. Almost all the gods in the wind domain are spontaneous or fickle in nature and represent the unpredictable and random nature of life. Our ability to act at random, spring a surprise, or rely on luck are all represented within this domain.

• Zephyr, God of the West Wind: The kindest of the four Winds, and bringer of spring and new growth. He tends to be flirty, handsome, and happy in most accounts, thus bringing further understanding to the nature of what he controls.

Water Domain

A calm, refreshing yet sometimes cruel presence, that is the gods of the water domain. Those that appear to be calm and peaceful, yet underneath can be a torrent of malice waiting to rise to the top. Rain is needed for refreshment and regrowth, yet too much rain can cause damaging floods. The ability to bring a calming presence and peace, yet make a heartless decision is the essence of these gods.

Songs to the water

Earth Domain

The Earth is a part of nature that supports humanity. The gods that reside within the earth domain focus on aspects that support as well as create a framework or foundation for all other concepts and ideas to fit within or rest upon. The support can give one a sense of security or help them obtain an unbreakable will.

• Radenem, God of Courage: He is associated with Granite. Strong and tall, carrying a tower shield and a large spiked axe. Gives courage to the people at crucial moments by sounding a horn made out of dragon bone. He is always in the midst of battles, wearing mithrill armor that shines bright under sunlight, further giving hope and courage to the men.