======The Mythos of Iskitaan====== Iskitaan was created when the god [[Rama]] scooped a huge hole in the substance of the universe to protect his mortal creations (Dragons, Elves, Humans, Dwarves and Halflings) from his evil brother [[Kram]]. [[Kram]] was jealous of the attentions the mortals gave [[Rama]], and when the mortals would not worship him too, he began to destroy them. [[Kram]] even created mortal creatures of his own ([[Orcs]], [[Goblins]], [[Wyverns]], [[Trolls]] and [[Ogres]]) to assist him. [[Rama]] finally won the war between he and his brother, and managed to lock his brother away, where he couldn’t harm mortals. [[Rama]] spent much of his power securing his brothers prison, but with what remained he divided himself into the rest of the gods to help protect and guide his mortal creatures. Other, less benevolent Gods are vestiges of [[Kram]]’s power that didn’t get locked away with him. The power of any individual god can vary depending upon the faith of his/her followers. For many years under the second Dark Emperor's reign, while the worship of [[Rama]] was outlawed, his power was very weak (though still mightier than that of any mortal or immortal). ==The Gods of Iskitaan== [[Chala]] - Goddess of Life and Healing [[Knorr]] - God of Death and the Afterlife [[Kram]] - He whose name is not spoken. God of Orcs, Trolls, Goblins, Ogres and other creatures of chaos. The evil one Rama trapped to protect the mortal creatures of the universe. [[Rama]] - Grandfather of the gods, creator of the universe. Rama’s basic tenet is “To everything there must be balance.” [[Cercelebsal]] - God of Elves [[Gromm]] - God of Dwarves [[CereliaSoards|Cerelia]] - Goddess of Justice, Protector of Innocence [[DexterCorvus|Dexter]] - God of Lies, Deceit, Rogues and Ambition. The two-faced god. ==Ascending Mortals=== Those mortals of legend who may end up ascending to godhood as they gain worshippers [[ValantheLaidon|Valanthe]] - patron of Knowledge. [[GenevieveSoards|Genevieve]] - daughter of Love, Sword's Living Child, patron of lovers. [[LordsofWar|The Lords of War]] - a diverse group of legendary warriors who have become patrons of warriors & soldiers. ==The Old Gods== Those gods who's worshipers and power has waned. [[Larrid]] - God of Lies and Deceit =====The Religious Institutions of Iskitaan===== In addition to temples and shrines to each of the gods of Iskitaan, there are several organizations that either encompass more than one religion, have additional purposes, or are not recognized as official religions. [[SistersofLife|The Sisters of Life]] - an order of women who dedicate themselves to both Rama and Chala. They are teachers and healers, sworn never to take a life. [[OrderoftheDragonsFlame|The Order of the Dragon’s Flame]] - A Templar Order of Knights dedicated to protecting the priests and priestesses of [[Rama]] and Chalaa. [[Cerelians|The Cerelians]] - a group that worships the woman known as the Angel of Death as the goddess of justice and retribution. They also see her as a protector of innocence, and an alternate god of the afterlife. [[Dexterians|The Dexterians]] - a group that worships Dexter Corvus, in his aspect as the god of Theives and Rogues [[Corvusians|The Corvusians]] - a group that worships Dexter Corvus in his aspect as the god of Ambition and Success. [[Genevievians|The Children of Genevieve]] - a group that worships [[GeneveiveSoards|Genevieve Soards]] as the goddess of love. [[Valanthians|The Valanthians]] - a group that worships [[ValantheLaidon|Valanthe Laidon]] as the goddess of knowledge. =====Astrology===== [[Constellations]] - The constellations of Iskitaan's Night Sky =====Misc===== [[BookofGorin|The Book of Gorin]]