Moustic Religion

Moustic religion.

History

Deities

Vyrthan - god of the moon, mysteries, wealth, and oceans; he is the patron of fishermen, businessmen, and the Moonlight Crows
Allodan - god of the forge, music, mining, and dark; he is the patron of craftsmen, miners, and bards
Ceoner - god of storms, agriculture, nature, peace, and the stars; he is the patron of farmers, oracles/druids/etc., and hunters
Junia - goddess of youth, athletics, war, and love; she is the patron of warriors, young women, and athletes
Teowyr - god of the sun, purity, and masculinity; he is the chief deity of the pantheon and the twin brother of Vyrthan
Theacin - goddess of time, death, politics, and judgment; she is the patron of Lords, Vassals, judges, congressmen, and doctors

Mythology & Lore

Stories and Myths

Creation Story

The Thoemedir Awaken

During the early ages of the world, Teowyr's light reached a cavern that awoke the "Thoemedir", a race of powerful creatures that resemble men with the wings of falcons, and bearing six eyes and six hearts. The Thoemedir, master artisans and craftsmen, promised to forge the gods a creature with the ability to communicate with both mortals and gods. And so, they crafted the Three Falcons, which were given to Junia as a gift. After this gift, the Thoemedir rightly seat themselves as the right hands of the gods, aiding them in their goals, usually by crafting objects and relics.

The Wyrms Arise

When the Thoemedir earned the trust of the gods, this news reached the Wyrms, serpentine creatures that were in constant conflict with the Thoemedir. The Wyrmking Eghaerd launched an attack against the gods, but they were cast down, punished to burrow in the deepest caves of the earth. However, they promised to make peace with the Thoemedir if they were freed, and it was granted.

The Death of Caemlainn

The account of Caemlainn's death marks a pivotal shift in the mythos, where all of the gods, the Thoemedir, the Wyrms, the Eidolons, and living beasts of the world mourned and eventually antagonize humanity for failing to acknowledge them.
Before the Thoemedir sided with the gods, Caemlainn had a personal feud with the Wyrm Leostric, who had devoured all but one of his 600 children. After the Wyrms promised to end the conflict, the two races became more tolerant of each other. However, Leostric, still driven by spite, devoured Caemlainn's anvil and the eternal embers that burned in his forge. This pushed Caemlainn over the edge, who made a plunge into Leostric's innards to retrieve his belongings, resulting in both of their deaths. Leostric's corpse was torn to shreds by the Three Falcons and the pieces were scattered into the sky, forming the clouds, and Caemlainn's body was cremated in his forge.

Beings and Concepts

Thoemedir

The Thoemedir are a race of primeval beings, described as humanoids that bear the wings of falcons on their backs, with eyes on their hands and feet, and a heart in each of their limbs. They are masters of the arts, craftsmanship, and represent creation. These allies to the gods are also known for their rivalry with the Wyrms.
Caemlainn - legendary smith of the Three Falcons; killed by the Wyrm Leostric
Ecthaed - son of Caemlainn and current owner of the Forge;
Cynsaeg - a Thoemedir known for being a trickster;

Wyrms

The Wyrms are another primal race, described as serpentine creatures that lack eyes and bear a mouth of many teeth. They are known for having an endless hunger, opposed the Thoemedir
Eghaerd - the Wyrmking;
Leostric - the Skywyrm;

Cosmological Views

Dwolma

Sects

There are a multitude of subgroups that are devoted to certain gods and values that Moustic society
Sisterhood of Junia - a monastic order of warrior women devout to Junia

Type

Religious, Pantheon

Permeated Organizations

• Kingdom of Lonrai

Deities

• Allodan
• Ceoner
• Junia
• Teowyr
• Theacin
• Vyrthan