Religions of Alquennas (overview)
There are several religions in the Chivalry & Sorcery Living World of Alquennas. It should be noted that thanks to the Horde the idea of religious tolerance is the norm not the exception. The following is a brief overview of the religions. There will be more detailed documents to follow.
True Elven Religion
The True Elves believe they are the lost sons and daughters of the Faeries. They believe that one day return to the realm of the Fae. Their religious beliefs focus around those of the Fae and are not shared with any other races.
Great Elven Religions
The Elven religions are of the land the seasons and cycles of life. Brother and sister moon
Wood Elven Religions
When the true elves abandoned the wood elves the wood elves believed they were saved by the bright (goddess of light, lightning, etc.) Lady of Alquennas and thus they follow they follow the Bright Lady and several of the gods and goddess of Alquennas.
Dwarven Religion
The Dwarves were asked to come forth from another plan (earth) and they brought with them their customs and religion.
The Dwarves religion is that of the Norse.
The God of Thunder asks the keepers of the land of another place to come forth to this world to help heal it. The Dwarves began to help heal the land. The God of Thunder can still be heard with his mate the Goddess of Lightening and light on stormy nights.
Human Religions
Humans have many different religions. The following is a list of the major religions of the human race that are part of Alquennas.
Ancient Religions
Tribal religions
Date: beginning of known time
The Two pantheons
Date: 2800 BK
The two pantheons were brought together when two countries merged in a common defense against the Horde. The pantheons were very similar to one another. There both had a father of the Gods and several aspects under them.
The Religion of the Living Gods
Date: 3900 BK
Location: Terla
The kings were the living embodiment of their primary God. This religion was prominent in the desert lands for thousands of years and ended when the Ancient Empire of Man crumbled into dust in the Ariddia (ocean of sand). The exact date of their demise is unknown.
The Children of God
Date: 3500 BK
Their deity promises the Children of God that he/she will send a savior to redeem the world. It is written in their holy text that a Shepard saved them from the bondage of the Ancient empire and lead them to the promised land.
The New Religions
The New Religions refer to all religions that have surfaced just prior to the rise of the Kingdom of Man that is signified by year o (zero) in the current calendar of Alquennas.
Religion of the One True God
Date: Around 200 BK
The religion of the one true God sweeps throughout the world its message of peace and love. The messenger (prophet) claims to be the one the Deity of the Children of God promised. His message of peace and brotherhood swept across the lands. Several ancient religions are replaced by the religion of the One True God. These include the pantheon of ancient times
Azatar Religion
Date: 600 TK
This religion gained prominence in the desert lands thus replacing the religion of the living God.
Faith of the Circle
Date: Around TK 1040
A woman came out of the Ocean of sand with 40,000 followers that believe she is the instrument of the Monarch. Their predominant belief is for peace through fellowship and understanding. They will not bring arms against anyone.