The Human Pantheon

Although humanity is a diverse and varied race, there are only a handful of Gods within their pantheon.

Makil and Nalar, the great powers beyond all other things, are seen as removed, neither desiring the praise of humanity or recognizing their praise when it is offered. Their purpose is simple, Makil creates new things and Nalar destroys the old, making room for the continued growth of existence.

The four gods worshipped by most humans are Adalia, Kamalini, Kinarugi, and Talathas, the Mothers and Fathers of Humanity. Some attribute relationships to the four Gods or view them as partners with each other. The most common pairings are Adalia with Talathas and Kamalini with Kinarugi

Adalia

Adalia is viewed as the Goddess of Compassion. She is usually seen as a figure of nurturing and unconditional love. Her worshipers believe she is saddened by the suffering of the world and seeks to bring comfort and solace to those in need.

Common teachings of Adalians include:

1. Bring comfort to the suffering

2. Bring solace to the bereaved

3. Let no one want when you have plenty

4. Let all pain be soothed

5. Let all anger be calmed

6. Love all mankind as thy kin

Kamalini

Kamalini is understood to be the Goddess of Desire. Viewed as a champion of ambition, Kamalini is the driving force behind much of human ingenuity and greatness. Her worshipers often teach that she not only to be thanked for success but that she supplies messages through failures.

Common teachings of Kamalinians include:

1. Do not be ashamed of your desires

2. Listen to the longings of your heart

3. Take pride in your accomplishments

4. Do not hide your talents and gifts

5. Do not settle for less than you need

6. Success takes dedication

Kinarugi

Kinarugi is worshipped as the God of Death. Many understand him as the final judge who determines the worth and weight of a person for their actions in life. It is common for prayers to be offered to Kinarugi not only at the time of death, but during other times of hardships as well.

Common teachings of Kinarugians include:

1. All life must end

2. Change is natural

3. Death is neither good nor evil

4. Growth comes in loss

5. Acceptance brings peace

6. Denial brings chaos

Talathas

Talathas is worshipped as the God of Justice. He is praised as god who champions the weak against the strong, the righteous in the face of tyranny, and hope of salvation from oppression. He is often worshiped by both those who face oppression and those who seek to bring justice for others.

Common teachings of Talathians include:

1. Never turn away an innocent in need.

2. Never forsake compassion for the weak.

3. Do not abide the suffering of the innocent.

4. Do not hate your enemy, hate only the evil they do.

5. Do not abide cowardice in the face of adversity.

6. There is always hope.

Sects

It is in the worship of these gods that the variance of humanity is pronounced. There are some who worship all four Gods while others worship only one or two. Many people pray to the God who they need in a given moment. For example, a farmer may pray to Kamalini for a fruitful harvest, Adalia for the healthy birth of their child, to Talathas for protection from bandits, and to Kinarugi for strength as when a family member passes away. Indeed, prayers to all four Gods are often offered within the same day or even the same worship service.

On the other hand, a person may go their entire life focusing only on one God, praying exclusively to them. Entire churches serve to carry out their view of one particular God. Often there is fighting, not only between the worshipers of different Gods, but between the worshipers of the very same God, as questions arise to proper interpretation and the best way to serve. Typically, these disputes do not rise above harshly worded essays, but at times they can lead to battles between religious sects that end up with blood being spilled.

The Cycle

Many humans, from all creeds, believe in what is known as The Cycle. Sometimes, this can refer simply to the cycle of life and death, and other times it refers to the larger growth, change, and chaos, and stability of the world. Adalia and Kinarugi are often viewed as end points of the cycle of life and death, and Makil and Nalar are seen as the workers of the greater cycle. For those who follow druidic teachings, some credit Gaia for the changes and cycles of the world. No matter how it is expressed, this focus on the cycle can unify the diverse parts of humanity against those who are thought to be in violation of it, while at the same time, creating again debates and interpretations as to what a violation truly is and if there is anything that can violate the cycle.