Religion in Dark Ages

When the Light of Amon ushered the world out of the darkness by which it had been surrounded, a new age of faith began.  Unlike the world of the Nine Gods which had dominated Augusta for centuries, or the world of barbarian paganism, the faith of Amon demanded not sacrifice for appeasement but observance of the law, righteous behavior, and charity to others.  In this new world of faith, Amon shines his Light on all.  But rarely does Amon interfere directly with the world.  Rather, his miracles are achieved through the saints, all of whom were once women and men who achieved divine status through their pious living.  But all work the will of Amon.Still, some of the rites that were practiced in the Age of the Nine Gods have continued.

Some of these practices occur in secret, for some of the most wicked of the cults that flourished before the Coming of the Light have been proscribed.  But others, not as unlawful, continued as esoteric religions.  Those practices among the pagan barbarians are often still observed even after the rulers have formally opened their hearts to the Light.  In Bretayne, Albion, and Eriu, druidic rites continue alongside devotion to Amon-and the Church itself has been transformed in such areas.  In some cases, ancient cultic observances have even grown up in remote abbeys far removed from the oversight of the leaders of the Church.  As in all ages, men hunt for power, and sorcerers, wayward priests, and wicked lords invoke powers of which they have little understanding, ever looking to master the world around them.

The links herein detail the principal gods of the previous age, especially those that are either most likely or known to have adherents.  More local cults are detailed in the appropriate areas.  Likewise, the Church of the Light is broadly described here, but the individual followings that have grown up around certain saints are detailed elsewhere.