Religion
The religion of Valthor is a complex, deeply intertwined system that reveres a pantheon of gods, each governing unique domains tied to the natural and cosmic balance. It reflects the dualities of life and death, virtue and sin, creation and destruction. The faith emphasises the virtues of humility, wisdom, and loyalty while exploring redemption, judgment, and the eternal connections between mortals, dragons, and the divine.
The religion of Valthor reflects the diversity of its people, with unique regional interpretations and practices. In Vesyria, Hestina, Goddess of the Sun, is revered as the supreme deity, embodying vitality, prosperity, and divine radiance, central to their culture and spirituality. Meanwhile, Arailia and Mescryea adopt a more balanced approach, worshiping the pantheon as a whole and recognising the interconnected roles of each god in maintaining cosmic harmony. In contrast, the people of Bobocoz hold a distinct belief system, venerating life, death, and essence (souls) as the truest forms of divinity, while acknowledging the existence of other gods without elevating them as central figures of worship.
The religion of Valthor is layered with the echoes of its history, shaped by the shifting beliefs of its people across ages. At its core, Than, Goddess of Death, stands as a constant, worshiped throughout every era for her role as the guardian of the Veil and the cycle of life and death. The Tellurian people, the most ancient civilisation, revered the Oldest Gods, primal forces tied to the raw elements and beginnings of existence, whose influence can still be felt in the traditions of the modern pantheon. During the Fire Age, new deities emerged, reflecting the cataclysmic events of the time and the rise of dragons, with gods like Valdyrron embodying power and balance.
This evolution left a complex legacy: the Oldest Gods faded into obscurity, their essence woven into the newer gods, while Than remained steadfast, bridging the ancient and the contemporary. Each region’s interpretation of the pantheon reflects this historical layering, with Vesyria, Arailia, Mescryea, and Bobocoz all carrying traces of the past in their worship, even as they emphasise different aspects of the divine. This rich tapestry of belief highlights both the enduring and transformative nature of Valthor's spirituality.
Type
Religious, Pantheon
Divines
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