Post by Hajun (Riley567) on Dec 6, 2017 0:24:28 GMT
Types of Deities
The wolves of RD believe in many types of deities. These gods and goddesses are believed to reside over the seasons, grant good luck, bless unions, or assist in things like war and healing. However, there are also believed to be bad spirits who strike the pack with sickness, starvation, or other unpleasant experiences.
Names and Origin
The deities' names and their profiles have been passed down through the ages; stemming from both the Mccreithan and Shourov lines. These are the oldest gods. Newer deities will be added upon Founders' requests. This is in place to set a foundation for the pack's religious beliefs and traditions, starting with the first members. In the future, deceased and revered members will be added to the deity list with their chosen type, symbols, powers, names, and spirit forms.
Representative Deity (Endowing Ceremony)
This is a term used to describe the god or goddess that best represents the personality of your character. Usually at birth, but not always, a chosen individual such as the pup's parents or guardians will choose the deity that they think best represents each individual pup. This process is fairly new in the history of Hajun's line, but he wishes to continue it within RD.
How does it work?
The Endowing Ceremony takes place immediately after or soon after a mother bears a litter. In the case of one parent being absent, or no parents willing to take part, a the chosen guardian or individual will do it. The one(s) who endow the pups are called 'Givers,' and the pups are called 'Receivers.' Each pup will receive his or her own deity, which will be decided on through an intuitive process. The Giver will close their eyes and quiet their mind, naturally accepting the first deity name that comes to mind. Once this is decided they will state the pup's name and deity, followed by a short description of that god/goddess. Note that the Receiver does not have to be a newborn, and one can take place in this ceremony at any age. No two pups in the same litter may have the same representative god/goddess, but those in different litters can.
Example: "I, Giver's Name, endow Receiver's Name with the representative deity God/Goddess's Name, god/goddess of friendship and lasting bonds.
A list of all the deities will be at the end of this post. Keep in mind that your deity can have a completely different personality than your character if you wish. They are ultimately there to be like a guide for your character, and may convey messages as they see fit. To get an idea of how this god/goddess may communicate, refer to their profiles. Main deities will have full profiles, and minor deities will simply have basics and traits.
Major Gods
Well-known and said to have the most influence.
Fortune Gods
Fortune gods are said to grant good luck and prosperity to those who serve the pack well. The more one pitches in, the more the fortune gods bestow them with gifts. This could be a rank up, finding a pretty treasure, meeting a new friend, or earning pack currency.
Enuxis
Desc. a fortune god who presides over riches
Symbols. shiny objects, bright light, fireflies, laughter, reptiles
Spirit Form. a snakelike dragon of many colors, usually with copper, gold, and silver scales
Physical form believed to be. a golden-furred wolf with white markings, always wearing flashy bangles and ornate jewelry
Usagi
Desc. an fortune goddess who presides over friendships and bonding
Symbols. warmth, flowers, wind chimes, ladybugs
Spirit Form. a lioness shrouded in white light, usually appearing with another lioness. for this reason Usagi is also believed to bless twins in the womb.
Physical form believed to be. two white wolves with a red cloth joining them at the paws.
Reiji
Desc. a fortune god who presides over hunting and plentiful sustenance
Symbols. wind, arrowheads, Spanish moss, tall grass, animal skins
Spirit Form. a large cheetah with ram horns, usually moving quickly and rarely calm
Physical form believed to be. a wolf bearing cheetah markings and a maw stained with blood.
Familial Gods
Family Gods are said to protect love and offspring within the pack. They are believed to bless unions and births.
Lunos
Desc. a mischievous familial god who presides over young love
Symbols. little statues, koi fish, bright colors, bonfires
Appears as. a brown bear cub, usually causing a ruckus in the spirit realm; simultaneously loved and disliked
Physical form believed to be. a fluffy brown wolf with a stubby tail and short stature, always wearing what looks like a pink bandanna around his neck
Azura
Desc. a serene familial goddess who presides over femininity. this includes the wellness of females in the pack, birth, and female energy. empowerment for females is a common theme for Azura.
Symbols. cherry blossoms, ice, sun and moon, oceans, vanilla
Spirit Form. a white dove with long tail feathers and striking blue eyes
Physical form believed to be. an arctic wolf
Avalon
Desc. a strong familial god who presides over masculinity. this includes the wellness of males in the pack, fertility, and male energy. emphasis on strength as well as openness with sensitivity is a common theme for Avalon.
Symbols. pine cones, mountains, stone, salt water, peppermint
Spirit Form. a large stag with striking green eyes
Physical form believed to be. a grey wolf
Ramman
Desc. a gentle familial god who presides over newborns and youth, making sure they are kept safe.
Symbols. animal furs, flowers, sand, grass, warm water
Spirit Form. an elephant
Physical form believed to be. a large black-furred wolf with a fluffy coat and always bearing gifts, such as wind chimes or jewelry.
Healing Gods
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War Gods
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Protection Gods
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Elemental Gods
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List of Major Deities & Traits
Enuxis - ambition, charisma, intelligence, pride, abundance
Usagi - kindness, friendship, bonding, authenticity, sharing
Reiji - satisfaction, health, plentiful, prosperity, hunger, instinct
Lunos - fluidity, fleeting, excitement, joy, youth, fun
Azura - confidence, acceptance, motherly, compassion, bonding
Avalon - strength in sensitivity, protection, stoic, provider, chivalry
Ramman - gentle, sensitive, caring, protective, fun, generous
The wolves of RD believe in many types of deities. These gods and goddesses are believed to reside over the seasons, grant good luck, bless unions, or assist in things like war and healing. However, there are also believed to be bad spirits who strike the pack with sickness, starvation, or other unpleasant experiences.
Names and Origin
The deities' names and their profiles have been passed down through the ages; stemming from both the Mccreithan and Shourov lines. These are the oldest gods. Newer deities will be added upon Founders' requests. This is in place to set a foundation for the pack's religious beliefs and traditions, starting with the first members. In the future, deceased and revered members will be added to the deity list with their chosen type, symbols, powers, names, and spirit forms.
Representative Deity (Endowing Ceremony)
This is a term used to describe the god or goddess that best represents the personality of your character. Usually at birth, but not always, a chosen individual such as the pup's parents or guardians will choose the deity that they think best represents each individual pup. This process is fairly new in the history of Hajun's line, but he wishes to continue it within RD.
How does it work?
The Endowing Ceremony takes place immediately after or soon after a mother bears a litter. In the case of one parent being absent, or no parents willing to take part, a the chosen guardian or individual will do it. The one(s) who endow the pups are called 'Givers,' and the pups are called 'Receivers.' Each pup will receive his or her own deity, which will be decided on through an intuitive process. The Giver will close their eyes and quiet their mind, naturally accepting the first deity name that comes to mind. Once this is decided they will state the pup's name and deity, followed by a short description of that god/goddess. Note that the Receiver does not have to be a newborn, and one can take place in this ceremony at any age. No two pups in the same litter may have the same representative god/goddess, but those in different litters can.
Example: "I, Giver's Name, endow Receiver's Name with the representative deity God/Goddess's Name, god/goddess of friendship and lasting bonds.
A list of all the deities will be at the end of this post. Keep in mind that your deity can have a completely different personality than your character if you wish. They are ultimately there to be like a guide for your character, and may convey messages as they see fit. To get an idea of how this god/goddess may communicate, refer to their profiles. Main deities will have full profiles, and minor deities will simply have basics and traits.
Major Gods
Well-known and said to have the most influence.
Fortune Gods
Fortune gods are said to grant good luck and prosperity to those who serve the pack well. The more one pitches in, the more the fortune gods bestow them with gifts. This could be a rank up, finding a pretty treasure, meeting a new friend, or earning pack currency.
Enuxis
Desc. a fortune god who presides over riches
Symbols. shiny objects, bright light, fireflies, laughter, reptiles
Spirit Form. a snakelike dragon of many colors, usually with copper, gold, and silver scales
Physical form believed to be. a golden-furred wolf with white markings, always wearing flashy bangles and ornate jewelry
Usagi
Desc. an fortune goddess who presides over friendships and bonding
Symbols. warmth, flowers, wind chimes, ladybugs
Spirit Form. a lioness shrouded in white light, usually appearing with another lioness. for this reason Usagi is also believed to bless twins in the womb.
Physical form believed to be. two white wolves with a red cloth joining them at the paws.
Reiji
Desc. a fortune god who presides over hunting and plentiful sustenance
Symbols. wind, arrowheads, Spanish moss, tall grass, animal skins
Spirit Form. a large cheetah with ram horns, usually moving quickly and rarely calm
Physical form believed to be. a wolf bearing cheetah markings and a maw stained with blood.
Familial Gods
Family Gods are said to protect love and offspring within the pack. They are believed to bless unions and births.
Lunos
Desc. a mischievous familial god who presides over young love
Symbols. little statues, koi fish, bright colors, bonfires
Appears as. a brown bear cub, usually causing a ruckus in the spirit realm; simultaneously loved and disliked
Physical form believed to be. a fluffy brown wolf with a stubby tail and short stature, always wearing what looks like a pink bandanna around his neck
Azura
Desc. a serene familial goddess who presides over femininity. this includes the wellness of females in the pack, birth, and female energy. empowerment for females is a common theme for Azura.
Symbols. cherry blossoms, ice, sun and moon, oceans, vanilla
Spirit Form. a white dove with long tail feathers and striking blue eyes
Physical form believed to be. an arctic wolf
Avalon
Desc. a strong familial god who presides over masculinity. this includes the wellness of males in the pack, fertility, and male energy. emphasis on strength as well as openness with sensitivity is a common theme for Avalon.
Symbols. pine cones, mountains, stone, salt water, peppermint
Spirit Form. a large stag with striking green eyes
Physical form believed to be. a grey wolf
Ramman
Desc. a gentle familial god who presides over newborns and youth, making sure they are kept safe.
Symbols. animal furs, flowers, sand, grass, warm water
Spirit Form. an elephant
Physical form believed to be. a large black-furred wolf with a fluffy coat and always bearing gifts, such as wind chimes or jewelry.
Healing Gods
wip
War Gods
wip
Protection Gods
wip
Elemental Gods
wip
List of Major Deities & Traits
Enuxis - ambition, charisma, intelligence, pride, abundance
Usagi - kindness, friendship, bonding, authenticity, sharing
Reiji - satisfaction, health, plentiful, prosperity, hunger, instinct
Lunos - fluidity, fleeting, excitement, joy, youth, fun
Azura - confidence, acceptance, motherly, compassion, bonding
Avalon - strength in sensitivity, protection, stoic, provider, chivalry
Ramman - gentle, sensitive, caring, protective, fun, generous
