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Religion of Xaltoria
At one time, there was only one god, Xaltion. When the Nameless One was struck down and killed by Xaltion, a terrible imbalance was created in the world. This imbalance very nearly caused the total destruction of the planet, but this was avoided narrowly by Xaltion.
What did end was the way of life, as it had been known for thousands of years. The planet may not have been destroyed, but the result was an almost entirely different planet. Those who survived the Rending, as this time came to be known, would find themselves faced with a new world and a new religion as well. Where there was only one god, there were now ten.
While the survivors didn't understand what had happened, they understood Xaltion was still there, but somehow, someway, so were nine new gods. It took the scholars and Holy men and women many years to finally put together that the new gods were actually different aspects of Xaltion.
To save the world, Xaltion had to create balance. The balance that both life and the planets depended upon was almost completely destroyed when Xaltion struck down the Nameless God. (See Age of Rending on The History for more information.) A new balance had to be created, so Xaltion split himself into different Aspects of his personality.
These new beings brought a balance the world needed, but at a great price to Xaltion. Xaltion is no longer whole. He is a shattered god trying to put together a shattered world, all for the love of his creations.
Xaltion and the other Aspects depend upon their worshipers to increase their strength. Previously Xaltion had no need for worship; he simply enjoyed it. Now there is a need. The gods thrive and grow stronger from the faith and devotion placed in them by the population of Xaltoria. This has lead to many more changes in the way of life. Aspects now offer great rewards to people for their devotion. They have even gone so far as to bring life back to the dead.
It is a fine line the Aspects play with balance and the cycle of life. Will it ultimately destroy the world? Which Aspect will prove to be the most powerful? What kind of enticements will they come up with next to draw worshipers to themselves?
Listed below are the names of the Aspects of Xaltion. Explore them and see which one will earn your devotion.
Xaltion - The One God
Name: Xaltion
Personality: Creator, Crafter
Gem: Opal
Botanical: Fern
Astrological: The Sun
Color Spectrum: Silver, Gold
Symbol: A golden sun framed by two silver fern leaves.
Animal Avatar: A Dolphin
Father of all, father of mine, grant me this life to please thee. Grant me the power to create the visions of my imagination you breathe into my mind. Grant me the wisdom to be more creative than my enemy, stronger than my foe, more gracious than my brother. Grant me what you will to please, for my life is thanks to you and my thanks I give unto you. -Prayer to Xaltion
Clorin - The Fist of Honor
Name: Clorin
Personality: Justice & Honor
Gem: Diamond
Botanical: Rose
Astrological: Clorin's Fist Constellation
Color Spectrum: White, Navy Blue
Symbol: A navy blue fist boasting a diamond ring, the diamond shaped like a shield, and gripping a white rose.
Animal Avatar: A Lion
Figlan - The Shadow
Name: Figlan
Personality: Shadows & Stealth
Gem: Obsidian
Botanical: Jasmine (night-blooming)
Astrological: The Unseen Constellation
Color Spectrum: Gray
Symbol: A crouching black panther.
Animal Avatar: A Black Panther
Jenivah - The Merciful Huntress
Name: Jenivah
Personality: Mercy/Hunter
Gem: Peridot
Botanical: Larkspur
Astrological: The Silver Spear Constellation
Color Spectrum: Brown, Forest Green
Symbol: A silver spear with a handful of larkspur lashed to the shaft below the blade and a Peridot in the center of the shaft.
Animal Avatar: A Wolf
Jinktaro - God of Wealth
Name: Jinktaro
Personality: Money & Greed
Gem: Sapphire
Botanical: Poppy
Astrological: The Platinum Coin Constellation
Color Spectrum: Platinum, Sapphire Blue
Symbol: A platinum coin with sapphire edging.
Animal Avatar: A Ferret
Parotai - The Mysterious Sage
Name: Parotai
Personality: Mystery & Magic
Gem: Hematite
Botanical: Nightshade
Astrological: The Three Sages Constellation
Color Spectrum: Purple, Black
Symbol: Hematite stars scattered on a black triangle with a purple outline.
Animal Avatar: A Crow
Polta - God of War
Name: Polta
Personality: Warrior/Combat
Gem: Ruby
Botanical: Oak
Astrological: Polta's Sword Constellation
Color Spectrum: Red
Symbol: A massive oak tree with a silver sword embedded in the trunk.
Animal Avatar: A Bear
Toita - Mother Nature
Name: Toita
Personality: Caretaker, Nature, Healer
Gem: Amethyst
Botanical: Magnolia
Astrological: Northern Heart Constellation
Color Spectrum: White, Amethyst
Symbol: An amethyst heart wreathed in white magnolias.
Animal Avatar: A Doe
Veronai - The Scorned
Name: Veronai
Personality: Vengeance, Spite
Gem: Onyx
Botanical: Bramble
Astrological: The Widow Constellation
Color Spectrum: Black, Gray
Symbol: A black widow spider.
Animal Avatar: A Black Widow Spider
Zekat - Death
Name: Zekat
Personality: Death
Gem: Black Opal
Botanical: Cypress
Astrological: The Scythe Constellation
Color Spectrum: Black
Symbol: A scythe slicing through a cypress branch.
Animal Avatar: A Black Nightmare Stallion
Oh woe is the night that falls on my eyes, tearing my life from this painful world. Oh woe is it to me who sleeps for eternity, without comfort or warm embrace. Oh woe to my heart which shall beat no more, woe to my tongue that shall speak no more. Woe unto me for the night is my eternal companion. Woe is to the world when death does walk it. -Breath of the Dying
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