Splittermond: Die Götter (GDR)

The sourcebook on faith and priests in Lorakis. The power of the gods is omnipresent in Lorakis: their priests preach their doctrine and cast powerful spells. The splendor of the temples dedicated to them testifies to the worship they receive. And even the heavenly servants sent into the world of mortals fight the enemies of their lords. The gods influence the fate of the world through the oracles collected in the Crystal Chronicle and sometimes even appear themselves on Lorakis, such as in the form of the famous God Empress of Kintai. Faced with this overwhelming power, many mortals ask questions: what is the nature of the gods and what drives them to take part in the world of mortals? How can we obtain their favor or escape their wrath? And how can we discover their true will to act accordingly? Splittermond: Die Götter provides answers to these and many other questions, giving an idea of how gods interact with the inhabitants of the world of Splittermond and what importance they have for mortals. In addition to myths about cosmology and the origin of the world, the guide focuses mainly on matters of faith, such as the sources of faith, the structure of divine cults, the training of priests, the significance of temples, and the influence of faith on the daily life of Lorakis inhabitants. This volume does not offer an exhaustive overview of the diverse world of gods in Lorakis, but rather explains structures, outlines possible manifestations of cults, and shows how faith is lived in Lorakis, with the aim that you, as a game master or player of a devout or god-dedicated adventurer, can create and develop your own cults. Suggestions are also provided on how to incorporate the influence of the gods into adventures, such as through information on divine servants or the direct intervention of gods. The volume is rounded off by further applications of existing rules, such as new spells, abilities, and strengths, priestly options of the craft rules, values for divine servants, new priestly formations, and details on the customization of the weaknesses of the priestly strength. Join us on the journey into the world of faith and gods!