Re: Common religions and concentrating magic

From: Jeff <jakyer_at_...>
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 02:12:12 -0000

• In HeroQuest-RPG_at_yahoogroups.com, "L.Castellucci" <>
  > I really do need to pick up BoG now that I've finished my move. It
  would be
  > nice to see a detailed mixed religion.
  >
  > LC
  >
  There are several in the book. As Greg's said that Mixed Worship is the norn for Glorantha, it seemed like a good place to make sure we had some examples of this. Wenelians aren't picky about getting whatever help they can get in that benighted land. The Trader Princes are too suave to tick off any local entities by ignoring them or anathemizing them. They leave that to the Rokari.

The various Wenelian clans, kingdoms, and remnant peoples have their own mixed cults but collectively these are known as the People of Oak and Storm. The Islanders have their own collections of common magic cobbled together from what magical entities are availble on their own or nearby islands. The Pelori? Okay. You got me there. They're fairly hard-core animists but they appease any local entities through estatic rites. Since they are migratory, they can usuall find a spirit-power place when they want to work serious magic rather than rely on what's local. Mobility does have some advantages. The Trader Princes Church of Ashara is local mixed as well - often supplanting the local People of Oak and Storm cult - though its possible to concentrate on the Orders and Saints within it.

And Fay Jee's happy to have anyone worship it. Just bring it something to eat. Please bring it something to eat. Its little pocket of the Underworld is a popular destination for Citizens of the city - though less popular with anyone else (especially raiding Wenelians).

Hope this helps!

Jeff