Re: lots of gods

From: Jeff Kyer <jeff.kyer_at_...>
Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2000 17:18:58 -0000

wrote:
>
> > Wasn't that implied in the HW book? I think I remember that
> > somewhere it says you could learn the magic of a hero/subcult
> > without worshipping the hero/aspect of the god. Of course I assume
> > the said subcult would only teach that magic as a reward for some
> > help/service or in exhange for something.
>
> I interpret this as a duty of the hero/subcult to the patron
> god/aspect. Also, I am sure that the process of learning the feat
or
> affinity (but not secret) provides some part of the worship
necessary
> to keep the hero/godling in an appropriate position on the Godplane.
>
> regards,
> Charles

This would be how I would interpret it as well. Mostly for cult heroes and petty godlings -- a good example of this would be the Four Magic Weapon subcult of Orlanth or the Inrodar Greydog subcult of Humakt found among the Lismelder tribe.

You join the cult, you spend your 10% time but you don't pick up Worship: Inrodar or Mythology: 4 Weapons of Orlanth skills. If its a particularly minor cult, I might even waive time requirements. For example, ALL the 4 weapons would come to 10%, no matter how many you knew -- but if you're a devotee, I might give a subcult for "free"...

But that's just my own house rules. They work moderately well with a minimum of fuss and my players are happy with them and that, to be honest, that's all that really matters to me.

Jeff