Re: Gloranthan Archery Cults

From: Santo Sengupta <s.santo.sengupta_at_rmlTRk-sz7TUw2gc7qFsq4kXIPb9KofYSUY8Q_Oh9LAGXpDE2FFU_29a3ji>
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 03:13:55 -0400


Great topic!

Some Eastern explorations:

Teshnos:
Vai Madar Sa, the Last Incarnation of the Mystic Archer Somash Ji, the Victorious Sun.
I could also see an Aspect of Solf that specialized in poisons and snake-arrows.
Possibly Yelmalio as well, but under a local name. Possibly Yelorna under a different name. (One of the Star Children, daughter of MaheSomash and Vishvasi the Queen of the Firmament) In the 2nd Age, the Bow is also one of the Five Sankusan weapon paths.

Kralorela:
Hoshimoto the Star Archer (a local incarnation of the Mystic Archer) An War Dragon Order devoted to Archery
At least one and possibly several martial arts school(s), probably part of the School of the Faithful Sword.

Vithela:
Hensarava, the Wielder of Kabalt, the thunderbolt of sudden enlightenment, is a rather major deity and mystical martial artist. Again, there is a great deal of local variation, and him being followed through one of his demigod Children.
There are probably several Antigods that specialize in dire archery, but no sane (or polite) Islander would worship them.

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-Santo

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