Cosmology

Obojima is a two-plane world—the Physical Realm and the Spirit Realm. All other planes do not exist in this universe. There are no gods per se, but there are elder spirits and great beasts that are revered and respected among Obojimans. Other powerful spirits can become patrons of warlocks, sharing pieces of their own power. They can become an inspiration to a paladin or cleric who, through their own faith and practice, can work wonders of magic inspired by the concepts these spirits embody.

Although there are many spirits worthy of respect and even fear, it is the island itself—Obojima—that is honored more than any single spirit on the island. Most inhabitants of Obojima rely on the land, and because of this, they generally give a nod of gratitude toward the island during a bountiful harvest or at the completion of a safe trip, but that doesn’t mean that everyone feels the same way. Some Obojimans don’t give two hoots about great beasts or the land’s will and think that all these offerings and shrines don’t amount to a hill of zelk beans. On the whole, Obojimans are not an overly religious lot and are more interested in a hot bowl of soup and listening to good music in a comfy tavern with some friends than bothering some powerful being with their endless appeals.