Religion
Ah, welcome traveler. I am High Judge Brekham. I know, who would expect to find a judge in a bar? And you would be right to wonder, but I assure you, I am here out of charity, asking people to reflect on their lives and see whether they are living up to the potential Pallanism promises. Plus, even judges need a hard drink every once in a while.
Do you want to learn about Pallanism? I would be happy to go over our illustrious religion with you.
As you know, all life is subject to the Judge Lords. In times past, the Judge Lords ruled over us in justice and glory. Their reign was a golden age and powerful magic bestowed upon us. Life was good, we lived in peace and happiness. But then people began to misuse their powers. As punishment, the Judge Lords left us to their enemies, the Dread Lords, who took over the world and fought each other with sprawling armies just for sport. They used their servants, the Ancients, to put us into slavery, and life became miserable as humanity gave their penance.
History
But then the Hero came. Maleki led the warriors of light, Sage Eyes, into battle against the dark gods and, against all odds, managed to vanquish them. The castle has a stained glass window dedicated to him.
But while Sage Eyes believed that vanquishing the Dread Lords would bring back the Judge Lords, they never came. Humanity, as well as the other races, were left on their own. They overthrew their Ancient overseers and established their own kingdoms.
Purpose
Pallanism exists to prepare humanity for the reign of the Judge Lords again. We understand that magic is what brought upon us their absence and we keep that power under tight control. Only those trained by us should use it, and only sparingly. Otherwise, disaster could strike again.
What about the mages, you ask? Well, it is no longer appropriate to call them heretics, thanks to King George annexing them. But they don't believe the same as us. Still, magic is dangerous and corruptible, so even they are required to have a magic pass. Anyway, up in their desert home, they don't bother us much.
Ah, I see you're looking at the illustrations in my book. There's one for each of the thirteen Judge Lords. Let's take a look at them and I'll explain the attributes of each. You may want to choose one as your patron and begin your petitions.
- Lord of the sky, Zaz is the patron of rulers. You can petition him for weather or for wisdom. I don't know how appropriate it is for you to take him as a patron, but don't let me judge you.
- Hida is the Lady of motherhood and families. If your children need something, ask her for it.
- Lord of the seas, Fotodin. Did you come in by boat? Then you should have petitioned him. He also influences the weather and is the patron of sailors.
- My personal favorite, Opalu, Lord of religion and enlightenment. Opalu is patron of the judges and artists. Petition him for enlightenment. I know I do.
- Asima is the Lady of wisdom. Petition her for help with making difficult choices. She never fails to guide.
- Lord of messengers, Idnaz. He would make a good patron to you, traveler. Doubly so if you're a bandit, haha. I'm joking. You're not a thief, right?
- Eras is the Lord of war. If you have a battle to fight, petition him. He can give you strength, luck, and cunning. It is especially appropriate for soldiers. Are you off to war, by chance?
- Ysrybida is the Lady of beauty and love. Have anyone in mind, someone who you want to fall in love with you? Well, careful. She is a capricious lady, and will play with your heart. Patron of lovers and the loveless.
- Now, why would you ever petition Hutaz, the Lord of death? Is someone you know sick or dying? I suppose you could petition him to ignore them, but that might backfire. He's the patron of the desperate, and for some reason, the dwarves.
- Huvizmis is the Lord of craftsmen. He can help build you up and prosper your labors.
- Tinadir is the Lady of the harvest and of farmers. Ask her blessing on your crops.
- Eramis is the Lady of maidens and hunters. You'd be surprised by the similarities between the two.
- Tiamiziz is the Lord of parties and the drunken. Are you into that kind of scene? Please, let's keep the kingdom orderly.