Religions
Religions in Getha are varied, of course. Listed here are the most well-known.The Triad, The Trinity, The Three
This is the most prominent religion among human nations. It consists of the worship of a divine family, the Father, the Mother, and the Child. The Father and the Mother govern the male and female spheres of life, respectively, and the Child covers everything else. The hostile, evil element of this religion is the Dragon, who is always tempting and trying to eat the Child.There is a rural version of this religion, mostly seen in Nystand. In this version, the gods are all female, and represent the Maid, Mother, and Crone. The evil force is a shapeshifter that favors the wolf or raven.
The Dualities
This religion was prominent in Mallesona, and has spread north after the unification.Visoiami: The Sister of Peace. She gave the grape and olive to the ancient Mallesonans. She is responsible for hearth, family, and home. Her element is air, her season is fall, her bird is the house swallow. Her consort is Erisis. She rules over the plains.
Danera: The Sister of War. She gave the horse and boat building to the ancient Mallesonans. She is responsible for the mounted and naval aspects of war. Her element is water, her season is winter, her bird is the eagle. Her consort is Krassas. She rules over the coasts and rivers.
Erisis: The Brother of Peace. He gave the plow and irrigation to the Mallesonans. He is responsible for fertility and creation. His element is earth, his season is spring, his bird is the heron. His consort is Visoiami. He rules over the farmlands.
Krassas: The Brother of War. He gave the forge and metal alloys to the ancient Mallesonans. He is responsible for weapons, infantry, and the destructive side of war. His element is fire, his season is summer, his bird is the raven. His consort is Danera. He rules over the mountains.
The Ennead
This religion is not actively worshiped save in the most secluded communities. This is one of the oldest religions, where all gods are dragons. There are ten gods, nine that are good or neutral, and one evil.Detahsael: The Monarch. Patron of magic, quintessence, dragons, and leadership.
Timael: Sun Dragon of Life. Patron of sun, creation, light, day, summer. Male as the Sun, female as the creator.
Pazael: Moon Dragon of Death. Patron of the moon, death, night, cold, winter. Female as the Moon, male as death.
Bidael: Chaos. Patron of illusions, lies, secrets, wantoness, gamblers.
Hatael: Order. Patron of truth, discipline, divination (to expose truth), justice, judges, scholars.
Rolael: Fire. Patron of fire, war, destruction, blacksmiths.
Maesuel: Earth. Patron of earth, peace, nature, animals, farmers.
Nadiel: Air. Patron of air, sky, weather, birds, stars.
Sreniel: Water. Patron of water, rivers, oceans, fish, sailors.
Sathenkael: Shadow Dragon of Madness. Evil, insanity, rebellion, tyranny, demons.