The Farragist
“You cannot worship a river by shouting its name. You learn the rhythm of its bends.”
What Is a Farragist?
A farragist is someone who helps make sense of the gods, spirits, and strange fusions of both that linger in our world. In Ver’Domnir, where one storm might have five patron spirits and a single forest might be home to a dozen minor deities, faith is rarely simple. Farragists study the blends of these divine forces and help everyday folk figure out who to thank, who to fear, and who just wants a pinch of salt and a song. They aren’t priests in the traditional sense. They don’t worship just one god. Instead, they weave connections between many, honoring the full complexity of divine blends known as farragos.What Do They Actually Do?
- Perform blended rites for sailors, merchants, and farmers
- Maintain a Blend Ledger, tracking how farragos shift over time
- Advise townsfolk on which spirits to appease and how
- Craft layered offerings that speak to multiple deities at once
- Keep peace between followers of different spiritual practices
Where You’ll Find Them
In Adrea, farragists often serve noble families as quiet advisors. They track household gods and help keep divine tempers in check during weddings, births, and deals. In Pyzel Harbour, they’re found near the docks with their sleeves rolled up, giving salt-water blessings and patching up spirit wards before the tide rolls in. In the Waste Belt, farragists serve as guides and counselors to those haunted by restless ghosts. Out there, spirits cling like frost to bone, and it’s the farragist’s job to help them let go.Why Become One?
Some do it out of love for the gods. Others are called in dreams or nudged by odd coincidences too frequent to ignore. A few are just very good at remembering obscure deities like the Spirit of Left-Shoes or the God of Forgotten Doors. Being a farragist isn’t glamorous. It’s quiet, thoughtful work. But if you’ve ever wanted to help people understand the weird, wild, whispering world around them, there might be a blend out there waiting just for you.“The gods are noisy. Farragists are how we listen.
Career
Qualifications
Most farragists don’t attend formal schools, but instead apprentice under an older practicing farragist. Training can take anywhere from ten to fifteen years depending on the complexity of local farragos. They learn through observation, memorization, and slow ritual repetition. A strong memory, good intuition, and emotional patience are considered more important than reading or writing. Some cities, especially in Adrea, have begun forming small collegiums or temples for more structured education, but many traditionalists still view those as too rigid to truly understand the blends.
Career Progression
Most begin as observers or record-keepers called Blendlings. After several years, they may be trusted to lead minor rites under supervision. Once they can identify and serve at least ten farragos without aid, they are considered full farragists. From there, they might take on apprentices, serve as advisors to powerful households, or even be called to maintain a region's Grand Ledger. The highest honour is becoming a Concordant — a title given to those whose spiritual insight helps resolve major divine contradictions or prevent farrago collapse. Only a handful are alive at any time, and their words are treated with near-prophetic weight.
Payment & Reimbursement
In most parts of Ver’Domnir, farragists are paid a modest salary by local or regional governments. Their work is seen as essential for maintaining social and spiritual harmony, especially in areas with dense or volatile farrago activity. While not wealthy, they are usually provided with food, housing, and a small stipend. Their pay increases with experience and recognition, particularly if they are appointed to oversee public rituals or town-wide Ledgers.
In Auclan, farragists operate independently. They build private client-bases and charge per service, with rates depending on the complexity of the ritual or the rarity of the spirits involved. Some farragists here become quite wealthy, while others struggle to find steady clients. It’s a more competitive and personalized system, but those who thrive are often fiercely respected.
Other Benefits
Farragists are widely respected, especially in communities where farrago worship is tightly woven into daily life. Even if they aren’t rich, they often receive free meals, invitations to important ceremonies, and the first pick of goods at markets. People consult them not just for spiritual matters, but also for naming children, settling disputes, or deciding when to travel. In some places, a farragist's blessing can make or break a business deal.
Well-known farragists may become local celebrities, with their sayings repeated or their rituals copied by others. Those who manage high-profile blends or defuse spiritual crises are often immortalised in song or public murals. Concordants, the highest rank, are treated almost like saints — their words are recorded, studied, and sometimes even argued over in public debates.
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