Post by Peace on Feb 22, 2015 5:21:27 GMT
There are two main cultures in Terra Ferus, each with a sub culture. There are pros and cons to each of these and choosing a religion is optional. Not all Great Lions follow these or have any religion for that matter.
The Realms
Mortal Realm: the physical plain of existence.
The Realm of the Dead: the spiritual plain of existence. Has many places and levels.
The Dream Realm: an "in between" plain of existence. It is a place for the dying and suffering to be in their sleep and it simulates "paradise". It is said that if you die here, your Ancestors or the gods will come to bring your spirit to the Realm of the Dead. It is also where they sometimes bring your spirit in your sleep to speak with you.
The realm of the gods, or the "Dark Realm": This is where the gods reside, or at least according to the legends. It also can be one of the worst hells imaginable. The Ancestors can trap those who did such great evil here. Well, at least that's what lionesses always tell their cubs...
The Religion of the Stars
This is typically the most common religion in Terra Ferus. It is based on one simple belief that when an animal dies, its spirit joins the Ancestors, also called Stars.
The Ancient Religion
This is a fading religion, as many believe it to be either based on legends and prophecies, or believe the gods are dead. However, to some this religion is alive and well, as are it's gods.
Basically, this religion believes in both the gods and the Ancestors.
Read the Deities thread to learn about all the various gods.
The Forsaken
These are followers of the Fallen Gods, and they are not well liked by most of Terra Ferus' inhabitants. However, oddly enough, they are actually seeking peace, or rather they just want acceptance or to be left alone. Many rogues, loners, and other outsiders are followers of this religion, believing that the gods and the Stars have forgotten or forsaken them, so they forsake the gods and the Ancestors in return. The Fallen Gods care greatly of their followers, far more than many of the gods of the Ancient Religion.
Read the Deities thread to learn about all the various fallen gods.
The Realms
Mortal Realm: the physical plain of existence.
The Realm of the Dead: the spiritual plain of existence. Has many places and levels.
The Dream Realm: an "in between" plain of existence. It is a place for the dying and suffering to be in their sleep and it simulates "paradise". It is said that if you die here, your Ancestors or the gods will come to bring your spirit to the Realm of the Dead. It is also where they sometimes bring your spirit in your sleep to speak with you.
The realm of the gods, or the "Dark Realm": This is where the gods reside, or at least according to the legends. It also can be one of the worst hells imaginable. The Ancestors can trap those who did such great evil here. Well, at least that's what lionesses always tell their cubs...
The Religion of the Stars
This is typically the most common religion in Terra Ferus. It is based on one simple belief that when an animal dies, its spirit joins the Ancestors, also called Stars.
- They also believe in Spirit Markings. These markings, in both color and shape, represent the spirit and their life.
- Here is a list of all the spirit colors. Your character's spirit color is your choice, but must be approved by an admin.
- Pale Blue: Purity. A rare color.
- Dark Blue: Magic and Prophet. Again, rare, should only be given to sons of Magic and prophets/seers.
- Orange: Courage and loyalty. Rather common.
- Yellow: "Light", "Good", and Leadership.
- Green: Nature, Protector, and Guardianship. It usually means that the Essence of Nature is in your character.
- Purple: Doesn't really mean anything other than the character is a descendant of Time.
- Red: Passion and Desire, but also can mean Greed. By Passion and Desire, it does not mean for a lover. It usually is passion for your family/pride or desire to serve.
- Black: Darkness and "Evil". Extremely rare. Keep reading to know why. It is yet to be decided if any Black Spirits will be born or not.
- The brighter your markings, the greater the life you lived. Those who have extremely bright markings are known as Heroes and Greats and can be seen in the night sky as Stars.
- The Ancestors can not interfere with the mortal realm directly. They can give advice and sometimes answers or warnings.
- The exception to this rule is Guardians. Guardians are spirits who are connected to a living spirit through a pact. The Guardian Pact can only be made when the guardian is still alive(with rare exceptions, usually involving Black spirits or their opposites) and can only be broken once both are dead.
The Ancient Religion
This is a fading religion, as many believe it to be either based on legends and prophecies, or believe the gods are dead. However, to some this religion is alive and well, as are it's gods.
Basically, this religion believes in both the gods and the Ancestors.
Read the Deities thread to learn about all the various gods.
The Forsaken
These are followers of the Fallen Gods, and they are not well liked by most of Terra Ferus' inhabitants. However, oddly enough, they are actually seeking peace, or rather they just want acceptance or to be left alone. Many rogues, loners, and other outsiders are followers of this religion, believing that the gods and the Stars have forgotten or forsaken them, so they forsake the gods and the Ancestors in return. The Fallen Gods care greatly of their followers, far more than many of the gods of the Ancient Religion.
Read the Deities thread to learn about all the various fallen gods.