>I think the lunars have conquered or infiltrated the mythology of all
>the empire's subject people to some extent or other. The exact
>detail no doubt varies from religion to religion. But I'm pretty
>sure they make sure that the red goddess is somehow part of the
>worship in every land--both to make fighting the empire also fighting
>your own religion, but also to get some of the worship.
Well, generally so. I like the example of the Sylilan Moon Bear thingie. Was just a bear, now it's a moon bear.
That said, it does say that the Darjiini are somewhat reprobates in this area. That is they pretty much refuse to co-operate in being co-opted. In fact, they try to take things over regularly, IIRC.
I really like the Darjiini. They're rebellious without being snooty about it. Probably comes from living in a vast swamp. Who wants to be a missionary to Darjiin?
In any case, I think the absence of Sedenyic influence in the canon is intentional, not an oversite. I simply think the Darjiini are exceptions to the rule.
OTOH, I sorta like the idea that her influence is actually there, just buried so deep that it's not at all obvious. And I have no problem with the idea that there could be a Lunar Tradition that incorporates the Darjiini spirits. Given how animism works, that's like so-opting from the reverse angle. If you won't accept our spirits we'll just take yours anyway, and make them a part of us.
Mike
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