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The Harshlands has a pantheon of ten major deities. Most people are polytheistic, and while they follow one god they do acknowledge the existence of the others. There is even more information pertaining to religions at the Hârn Religion Team Page.

When one starts the game a character does not have a particular god. To join a church one needs to find a member of the clergy in a given church and be invited to join it. This is not overly difficult, and most priest characters are more than happy to invite new converts into their fold. Once invited into a church that player is simply a lay member, an average worshipper who follows a given god.

Most characters do not choose to be more than a lay worshipper. Indeed, many characters may choose not to follow any god. However, there are those with the will and ability who may be elevated to join the ranks of the clergy, and from there progress within the church's clergy. Such decisions are made by the higher ranking clergy, and may depend as much on the character's political abilities as on his devotion and faith. *

* Characters wishing to become clergy in the game should read about their deity on this page and on the Hârn Religion Team Page, and then review the basic Clergy Guidelines. Clergy and characters interacting with clergy should review the Rights of Clergy section on the Clergy Guidelines page as well.

The Gods

Agrik

"Lord of the Four Horsemen, Master of the V'hir, Immortal Warlord of Balgashang, Breeder of Plague, Squalor, and Decay, Reasonless Reaper, Tyrant of the Foul Chamber, Knower of the Ten Thousand Ways."

Naveh

"Lord of the Pitch Shadows, Master of Deceit and Evil Dreams, Lord of the Last Illusion, The Merchant of Death, The Unseen Lifter of Lives, Trancer the Cat, Wealth's Worry."

Halea

"The Empress of Opulence, Queen of Pleasures and Self-Fulfillment, Maker of Bargains, Guardian of the Treasure Hoards of Heaven, Enslaver of Hearts and Loins, Unchaste Lady of the Ten Forgotten Acts, Golden Temptress of the Crimson Chamber."

Peoni

"The Restorer, Bringer of the Life Renewed, Maker of Balms, Lady of Truth, The Ever-living Daughter of White Virtue, Guardian of the Meek, Lady of Industrious Labours and the Ripe Harvest, Confidant of Lovers."

Ilvir

"Master of Araka-Kalai, Brooder in the Blasted Plains, The Serpent that Dwells Below, Accursed Lord of the Barren Cycle, Prince of the Fatherless Multitude, Craven Lord of the Sterile Lands."

Sarajin

"King of the Icy Wind, Lord of the Perilous Quest and Wielder of the Blooded Axe, Master of Frosty Climes, the Grey Slayer."

Larani

"Shieldmaiden of the Worthy Cause, Guardian of Dolithor, Protector of the Brave, Lady of Paladins, the Unwilling Warrior."

Save-K'Nor

"Lord of Puzzles, Conumdrums and Mazes, Sage of the Gods, Lord of Jesters, Mixer of Potions, Knower of Many Things, Keeper of the Var-Hyvrak, The Lost Guide."

Morgath

"Tormentor of the Unlamented Dead, Master of the Principle of Evil, Lord of the Gulmorvin of the Black Pit, Wielder of the Shadow of Incarnate Evil, Wreaker of Chaos."

Siem

"Master of the Lords of Dream, Bringer of Meritorious Dreams and Blessed Forgetfulness, Lord of the Starlit and Thrice-blessed Realm, King of the Uttermost West, Master of the Sundered Ones in Exile, Spirit of the Mist, the Never-changing Lord of the Azure Bowl."

Kath Religion

"The Spirits. The magical, high soaring, all-knowing Eagle. The powerful Bear of strength and wisdom, The enduring Boar of protection and foraging, The fast, stealthy Cougar of hunt and ambush, The strong and virile protective Stag, the herb finder, The cunning Wolf of cooperative hunting and fighting."

Nature of the Gods

The gods want to shape the world according to their purpose, which leads to various degrees of conflict. Their problem is that they cannot destroy each other without risking all their destructions. Hence, the Concordat limits the actions that may be taken.

Conflict between the gods is more or less confined to the mortal and semi-mortal planes of Kethira (where Harn is) and Yashain. Siem has withdrawn to the Blessed Realm. The main conflict is between Larani against Agrik and Morgath, who are just as likely to act against each other Save-K'Nor has established neutrality. Peoni is effectively a non-combatant.

In order for the universe not to fall into chaos, and to enforce the Concordat, the other gods usually supports Larani, but their inclination is to care for their own concerns.

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