Human Religion
Kamalini
Kamalini, often referred to as 'The Mother,' plays a vital role in many belief systems. Known as the divine bestower of the 'Spark of Life,' her influence is seen as a foundational component of human existence. Her followers believe that she is the embodiment of Ambition and Drive, elements of human behavior and consciousness that are central to progress and success.
The attributes associated with Kamalini span a broad spectrum. They include sexual desire, which is considered the cornerstone of human procreation and, in turn, the expansion and development of human societies. Greed, often seen negatively, is in this context perceived as a powerful motivating factor that encourages individuals to acquire, to learn, and to grow. Similarly, the desire for power is believed to be crucial in driving human societies towards growth, structure, and organization.
Kamalini is not merely the Goddess who fosters these drives but is also seen as their divine steward. She guides and shapes these forces, directing them towards the betterment of humanity and the world. While her ways may be seen as unconventional, even hedonistic by some, her faithful regard her as the drive behind the flourishing of human civilization.
Critics of the Kamalini faith may perceive her teachings as hedonistic, interpreting the encouragement of desires such as sexual pleasure, power, and greed as promoting a self-serving, indulgent lifestyle. This, however, is seen very differently from the perspective of her followers. They believe that she propels humanity to continually strive for achievement, to push beyond boundaries, and to conquer great challenges. These desires, which are natural and universal, are, in their view, the keys to human expansion and success.
The sexual element of her purview has led to her being dubbed the 'Mother of Humanity.' Her faithful believe that the sexual desire she governs plays a significant role in human procreation. This desire, beyond the act itself, has resulted in the rapid growth of human populations. Kamalini is bride to Kinurugi and Sister to Adalia.
Worshipers of Kamalini
Ambitious driven warriors, who believe they are better than others, as a result of the Blessings the Mother gave them.
Greedy merchants, wishing to increase their coin and holdings.
Common folks who believe most of the good things they enjoy come from the times they can indulge in their desires, and that doing so is not only natural, but the will of their Goddess.
Kinurugi
This God is often referred to as The Father, Kinurugi is credited with ruling over the dominion of Death. He is said to take the souls to their rest at the end of the natural life cycle. His role in the cycle of life is critical as he clears out those who have reached the end of their strength and power to make way for the youth and next generations. Those who worship Kinurugi often feel they are following his will when they meet others in battle, and deliver them to their Lord. Kinurgi is seen as paired with Kamalini as their domains compliment and work in tandem. The Mother Drives life, the Father takes life away when it’s time as done. Kinurugian followers abhor things that disrupt this cycle, generally feeling Necromancy to be a disruption of the natural cycle. This distinction is somewhat hypocritical however, as those who worship Kinurugi may be granted power to disrupt the cycle themselves (Necromancy spells and abilities) granted to them directly by The Father. Kinurgi is also brother to Talthalas.
Worshipers of Kinurugi
Warriors from all walks of life; Death is a constant companion to those who see battle, and Kinurugians often feel that they walk the world of life only until the Father wills them home. They take comfort in the belief that those they kill, had simply reached the end of the Cycle, and had they not delivered them to the Father, someone else would have.
Common folk may worship Kinurugi for a variety of reasons, hoping that their livestock and family are not taken before their cycle has ended, hoping that those who have passed are comforted in the afterlife in the company of the Father
Talathas
This God is often referred to as the Shepheard. Talathas empowers men to do right, serve their fellow people and protect the weak. His followers are righteous generally good hearted and believe that the duty of those strong and able is to serve and protect those weak and unable. Talathas is husband to Adalia and brother to Kinurugi. Talathas also holds domain over the concept of Law and will oft find worshipers in Arbitrators, Judges or Judicators. Talathas’ purview is one of Justice, Righteousness and Defiance of Tyranny. His followers try to live their lives by a specific code of Conduct;
Never turn away an innocent in need.
Never break a sworn Oath.
Never forsake compassion for the weak.
Do not abide the suffering of the innocent.
Do not hate thy eney, hate the evil that they do.
Do not abide cowardice in the face of adversity and evil.
So long as there is Light; The Shepeard Bring Hope.
Worshipers of Talathas
Knights and Squires; Those who believe in righteous action, and good deeds, often young idealistic folk with ambition of serving a greater good are drawn to Talathas service.
Judges and Judicators; Often those who pass judgement or stand somehow involved in criminal justice will be worshipers of Talathas as his sense of Justice and Fairness drives those in his worship to see Right done within the purview of the rule of Law.
Common Folk; Common folk who believe the world is largely good, and that those in power seek to protect and do best for those beneath them tend towards worship of Talathas, they respect those in his service and seek them when they feel threatened or afraid.
Adalia
The Goddess of Compassion; Referred to as The Healer by her Followers. Adalia empowers those who seek to comfort others; Clerics, Healers, and those who serve those in acts of compassion are often Adalians. Adalia is saddened by suffering and seeks to have her faithful ease pain wherever they see it, she calls upon those in her service to heal and aide any that need it regardless of why. She is bride to Talathas and sister to Kamalini. Adalia promotes a Motherly love with all mankind, absent judgement or condescension. Faithful of Adalia live their lives in accordance to her Sacraments;
Bring Comfort to those who Suffer.
Bring Solace to those Bereaved.
Let none want when you have plenty.
Let all pain be Soothed.
Let all anger be calmed.
Love all mankind as Brother and Sister.
Worshipers of Adalia
Clerics and Healers; Followers of Adalia feel their greatest duty is to ease suffering, often as a result you’ll see healers and clerics worshipping Adalia as they move about these duties.
Paladins; Who fight to ease suffering while offering Succor to those in need as they move about their duties may follow Adalia.
Common folk; Many who have a charitable heart and seek to help their friends and neighbors find resonance with Adalia’s teachings.
