Old Gods/Central Tenets

The Primary Function of the Old Gods faith is not to save souls, or, specifically, to worship any god, at least not worship in the sense of most religions. Rather, those who follow the ways of the Old Gods have a simple quest-to win Beluterra for humankind, and bring her to our full control, away from monsters, as any other continent. This is of course not an easy task, and to do so, we must win the love of a higher power, the Old Gods.

The Old Gods are the rulers of Beluterra, uninterested in the other continents but supreme here. They do not wish for worship through sacrifice, or prayers, but rather through the dedication of a great life. A man who lives his life to the fullest, fighting for the love of the Old Gods every minute, be it on the battlefield or the the plowfield, will truly have the respect of the Old Gods. They are harsh judges of such things, but fair, and with limited exception impartial.

However, of course, those we wish to prove ourselves against are not humans. Our greatest enemies are monsters, who be merit of their creation by the Old Gods, are known as their Children. With their strength they hold this position, but our faith is that we will overcome them, and the Old Gods, harsh judges as they are, will see humankind as truly their strongest servants, and those worthy of ruling Beluterra.

This is why we fight. One day the tests of the Old Gods will end, and humankind will see itself the victor. One day we shall be the favoured of the Old Gods, and Beluterra shall be ours to command, through our strength.