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| Shadowlord |
Posted - 20 Feb 2004 : 02:57:26
My deity is (as most of you know  ) Vhaeraun, the Masked Lord, and Drow God of Thievery. I was wondering what deities the scribes of Candlekeep worship, and whether or not they have any special Holy Days. Alaundo, just a question, but do you worship Oghma, Lord of Knowledge and Binder of What is Known?
Anyways, for example, a Vhaeraunite Holy Day is the Masked Lord's Embrace. Midwinter Night, known to Vhaeraun's followers as the Masked Lord's Embrace, is the most sacred time of the year to followers of the Masked God of Night. This annual holy day is celebrated by the Masked Lord's followers with daylong introspective rituals of total sensory deprivation. Each worshiper is expected to cloak themselves in a region of magical darkness and sit or stand at the middle of the effect for a full 24 hours while contemplating Vhaeraun's teachings and dreaming up schemes to advance the Masked Lord's goals in the coming year. All followers of Vhaeraun who wish to perform this ritual are granted the ability to employ their darkness spell-like ability with the necessary extended duration.
-Faiths and Pantheons, Page 114.
So once again,
1. What deities do you scribes worship ?
2. What are your faith's holy days? (optional  ) |
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| Sarta |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 09:57:16
In my free time, haha, I'll compile a calender listing all the mentioned holy days from the various 2e and 3e books. Not sure when I'll get around to having it done, but I'll make sure Alaundo gets a copy.
Sarta |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 04:04:35
quote:
Originally posted by J. "Boots" Moonshadow
How, that was faster than I expected.
Get them in and out quickly I think is the motto here. 
quote:
Thanks for helping this still inoffensive and bold server of Mask.
Bold and inoffensive and a follower of Mask? Hmmm.... If you enjoy reading about that deity, you might want to pick up Paul Kemp's books featuring Erevis Cale. Some great stuff within these works for anyone who likes Mask.
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Greeting from the End of the World.
Now that's starting to sound like part of the title from that last Russell Crowe movie.
Cheers Boots and welcome to the forums. |
| Dargoth |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 03:55:00
quote:
Originally posted by Lord Rad
Does anyone know if theres a particular day of importance in the Faerun calendar for Mielikki worshippers?
Every Shieldmeet a Chosen of Mielikki is declared in Loudwater
http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=gr/articles/bs20030606thegreenregent |
| J. "Boots" Moonshadow |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 03:49:18
How, that was faster than I expected. Thanks for helping this still inoffensive and bold server of Mask. Greeting from the End of the World. |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 03:34:26
quote:
Originally posted by J. "Boots" Moonshadow
What about Mask? Does exist a "holy" day for my God
Please help me with this infomation..I just cannot find it! (sigh)
- "Boots"
Hey Boots:
From Faiths and Avatars, page 110
quote:
There are no calendar-related rituals in the Church of Mask, but at every full temple of the god, the Ritual of the Unseen Presence is celebrated at least once a month. This ritual is an acknolwedgement in chanted verse, hymns, and offerings of wealth--coinage stolen by the faithful that is melted down in altar-flanking braziers or crucibles--of the constant regard of Mask, who sees all deeds, however well hidden.
I hope that helps. |
| J. "Boots" Moonshadow |
Posted - 03 May 2004 : 02:47:40
What about Mask? Does exist a "holy" day for my God
Please help me with this infomation..I just cannot find it! (sigh)
- "Boots" |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 06 Apr 2004 : 16:38:14
quote:
Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
Indeed it does, thanks Sirius.
Now, another question -
What special/holy days do Chauntean faithful observe?.
You are welcome.
From Faiths and Avatars, page 50.
quote:
Few ceremonies of worship fall at set times. Passing one's wedding night in a freshly tilled field is held by Chaunteans to ensure fertility in marriage. Greengrass is a fertility festival, wherein uninhibited behavior and consumption of food and drink is encouraged. The much more solemn High Prayers of the Harvest celebrate the bounty Chauntea has given a community and are held at different times in each community to coincide with the actual harvest of crops, rather than precisely at Higharvestide.
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| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 06 Apr 2004 : 06:32:30
Indeed it does, thanks Sirius.
Now, another question -
What special/holy days do Chauntean faithful observe?.
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| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 06 Apr 2004 : 05:53:38
quote:
Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
I'm looking for some basic information that details the daily rituals performed by the faithful of Chauntea.
Can anyone help?.
From Faiths and Avatars, pages 48 and 50.
Chauntea's clery "strive to let no day pass in which they have not helped a living thing flourish." Some examples of this work that are listed include: "replanting, composting, and irrigation." Clergy also try to "replant trees wherever they go, root out weeds that strangle and choke crop plants, and till plants back into the soil."
Working against plant disease is also listed under a daily activity. Additionally, "Chauntea encourages her faithful to make offerings of food to strangers and those in need, freely sharing the bounty of the land."
I hope that helps. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 06 Apr 2004 : 05:46:25
quote:
Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
I'm looking for some basic information that details the daily rituals performed by the faithful of Chauntea.
Can anyone help?.
The 2nd edition sourcebook Faiths & Avatars should tell you just about anything you'd want to know about being a follower of Chauntea... |
| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 06 Apr 2004 : 05:07:03
I'm looking for some basic information that details the daily rituals performed by the faithful of Chauntea.
Can anyone help?.
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| Brother Ezra |
Posted - 05 Apr 2004 : 21:43:01
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Originally posted by Steven Schend
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Originally posted by Brother Ezra
One faithful worshipper and patron of Ilmater here! The church has no official holy days, but the priesthood must pray/meditate 6 times per day.
While this is true of the religion as a whole, I've a suggestion that I would have folded into Realmslore if there had been room in LOI / ESS.
Each monastery or abbey or library (or whatever you call your local bastion of Ilmatran priests) has local holidays/celebrations to venerate their patron saint of Ilmater. Thus, the semi-isolated Cloister of St. Yutharl in the southern Qadim Hills (the foothills around and beneath the Troll Mountains) celebrates Yutharl's birth (Eleasias 3, 1141 DR), his death/the date of his martyrdom (Ches 22, 1189 DR), and the date when Ilmater declared among his clergy that Yutharl was indeed a saint in his eyes (Greengrass, 1191 DR).
The cloister is simply a walled cluster of buildings on a high hill cliff above the confluence of the Fireflow and the Trollstooth Run. The group's flower and seal is the cliffstear, a rare cousin of the violet with brilliant blue flowers that appear to drip off the clinging vines, and they grow all around these hills and cliffs. The monks here are historians and librarians of lore by rangers and wanderers. Thus, they are a good source of wilderness information (including information on fighting trolls, using local plants and animals for healing, etc.) on the Giants' Plain, the Shining Plains, and the Greenfields to the north.
Yutharl was an adventurer and wanderer in the model of Dalagar Long-Walker and Bowgentle--wandering simply to experience the world and nature and see what he could see and help those in need he met along the way. While never a religious man during his lifetime, he defended a small wagon of Ilmater's faithful for nine days and nights from a determined clutch of trolls. The final battle took place on the cliff where the cloister now stands, as Yutharl managed to hack seven trolls to pieces and scatter their limbs into the raging river. He died of his wounds on that very spot, and the Ilmatrans (originally traveling to one of their monasteries in Calimshan) founded a new walled settlement around Yutharl's grave. Over time, they also built secret stairwells inside the cliffs and established a small ferry by which they can provide travelers with passage over the raging rapids here for small tithes.
Wow....no idea where all that came from, but maybe it means I'll have a productive day on other writings....
Steven
I don't know where it came from either, but I'm glad it did all the same! Thanks Steven, this is a great idea; I'm going to work something up for my Damara campaign that covers St. Sollars and St. Mundacius. I'll post back once I've done the writeup. |
| Steven Schend |
Posted - 05 Apr 2004 : 15:04:29
quote:
Originally posted by Brother Ezra
One faithful worshipper and patron of Ilmater here! The church has no official holy days, but the priesthood must pray/meditate 6 times per day.
While this is true of the religion as a whole, I've a suggestion that I would have folded into Realmslore if there had been room in LOI / ESS.
Each monastery or abbey or library (or whatever you call your local bastion of Ilmatran priests) has local holidays/celebrations to venerate their patron saint of Ilmater. Thus, the semi-isolated Cloister of St. Yutharl in the southern Qadim Hills (the foothills around and beneath the Troll Mountains) celebrates Yutharl's birth (Eleasias 3, 1141 DR), his death/the date of his martyrdom (Ches 22, 1189 DR), and the date when Ilmater declared among his clergy that Yutharl was indeed a saint in his eyes (Greengrass, 1191 DR).
The cloister is simply a walled cluster of buildings on a high hill cliff above the confluence of the Fireflow and the Trollstooth Run. The group's flower and seal is the cliffstear, a rare cousin of the violet with brilliant blue flowers that appear to drip off the clinging vines, and they grow all around these hills and cliffs. The monks here are historians and librarians of lore by rangers and wanderers. Thus, they are a good source of wilderness information (including information on fighting trolls, using local plants and animals for healing, etc.) on the Giants' Plain, the Shining Plains, and the Greenfields to the north.
Yutharl was an adventurer and wanderer in the model of Dalagar Long-Walker and Bowgentle--wandering simply to experience the world and nature and see what he could see and help those in need he met along the way. While never a religious man during his lifetime, he defended a small wagon of Ilmater's faithful for nine days and nights from a determined clutch of trolls. The final battle took place on the cliff where the cloister now stands, as Yutharl managed to hack seven trolls to pieces and scatter their limbs into the raging river. He died of his wounds on that very spot, and the Ilmatrans (originally traveling to one of their monasteries in Calimshan) founded a new walled settlement around Yutharl's grave. Over time, they also built secret stairwells inside the cliffs and established a small ferry by which they can provide travelers with passage over the raging rapids here for small tithes.
Wow....no idea where all that came from, but maybe it means I'll have a productive day on other writings....
Steven |
| Brother Ezra |
Posted - 05 Apr 2004 : 04:31:03
One faithful worshipper and patron of Ilmater here! The church has no official holy days, but the priesthood must pray/meditate 6 times per day. |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 05 Apr 2004 : 04:10:03
quote:
Originally posted by Rad
Thanks fella's, thats great  Just what I was after.
Glad to hear that. Care to share any details on what you will be using the information for? Alas, I always love a good FR tale. |
| Shadowlord |
Posted - 04 Apr 2004 : 21:57:43
No problem, Rad. We senior scribes have to help each other out... |
| Lord Rad |
Posted - 04 Apr 2004 : 21:48:13
Thanks fella's, thats great Just what I was after. |
| Shadowlord |
Posted - 04 Apr 2004 : 19:54:00
I have just referenced Faiths and Pantheons, and I believe I have found what you seek, Rad.
Quote:(Faiths and Pantheons, page 48)
"Clerics, druids, and spellcasting rangers of Mielikki pray for spells in the morning or evening, but are required to observe both. They listen to and understand the whispers of the woods after a period of meditation and extended introspection. Once a month, each cleric or druid is required to perform the Song of Trees, a ritual that calls forth a dryad or treant, and then serve the creature by performing small tasks for a day. The church's most holy rituals, called the Four Feasts, take place on the equinoxes and solstices. They celebrate the sensual side of existence and involve singing praises to the Lady in the forest depths wherever possible. Celebrations on Greengrass and Midsummer Night are similar to the Four Feasts, but they also include the planting rites, and the Wild Ride, where herds of unicorns gather and allow the faithful to ride them bareback through the forest. On years when Shieldmeet follows Midsummer, the Ride continues for that day and night if desired."
Hope that answers your question, Rad.  |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 04 Apr 2004 : 19:42:55
quote:
Originally posted by Rad
Does anyone know if theres a particular day of importance in the Faerun calendar for Mielikki worshippers?
On page 114 of Faiths & Avatars, it states that "the best-known to outsiders of the holy rituals of Mielikki are the Four Feasts of the solstice and equinox nights." Additionally, "the festivals of Greengrass and Midsummer Night are even greater rituals."
I hope that helps. |
| Lord Rad |
Posted - 04 Apr 2004 : 19:33:39
Does anyone know if theres a particular day of importance in the Faerun calendar for Mielikki worshippers? |
| Shadowlord |
Posted - 23 Feb 2004 : 00:14:35
Yes, but what I meant was that you can't expect a Vhaeraunite to pray to Eilistraee for safety. You see? If you revered Lathander, you wouldn't pray to Talos for no storms. The rivalry between deities is too great. |
| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 22 Feb 2004 : 23:50:39
Well, patrons are supposed to be representative of the person's life in general. For instance, my patron saint is St. Dominic, Patron Saint of Astronomers. (Therefore, my Confirmation name is Dominic.) There are a lot of patron saints, though. So when I hear on the news that an officer-related shooting took place during my brother's shift and in his patrol area, I'll say a short prayer asking St. Michael the Archangel, Patron Saint of Soldiers and Policemen, to make certain he's safe.
Keep in mind, though, that it isn't the same as in the Realms. After all, you don't worship saints; you're just asking them to intercede. I like to think of it as going to the right manager for a "department" of world affairs.
However, just as it's less similar at a second look, a third look shoes that it's still somewhat the same. After all, a worshiper of Helm might still offer a prayer to Tymora that he doesn't get killed on his job. It doesn't mean he worships her.
That doesn't lable one a False; it's switching the more personal veneration of a patron back and forth that does. Then you're not holding true to an ideal; you're out for personal gain. |
| Shadowlord |
Posted - 22 Feb 2004 : 17:51:29
Yes, that is indeed true.....
No prayers to the Dark Maiden here. |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 22 Feb 2004 : 16:37:00
quote:
Originally posted by Shadowlord
Yes, I do recall. And I also believe that if you do that in FR, you are deemed one of the False.....
Well as FRCS shows nothing wrong with having a patron deity and making numerous offerings/prayers to other gods during a certain time based upon what a person is doing. Still, I don't see a Vhaeraun follower suddenly getting the urge to make a prayer to Eilistrae no matter the situation. |
| Arivia |
Posted - 22 Feb 2004 : 05:44:04
*Opens bag*
One of these must work...
*Pulls out a rabbit's foot, a pair of hacked up hood ornaments, and holy symbols of Mystra and Deneir*
NOOAA!!
*crunch*
My characters have venerated various deities, from Mask to Mystra to Talona.(Actually, I should post a link to the Talonite here...that was a well-thought out character, if never used...*snaps out of musing*)
Personally, well...it's a bit complicated, and certainly nothing from the FR. |
| Bookwyrm |
Posted - 22 Feb 2004 : 05:33:48
That would follow. And I doubt Kelemvor would be keen on that idea. |
| Shadowlord |
Posted - 22 Feb 2004 : 05:08:20
Yes, I do recall. And I also believe that if you do that in FR, you are deemed one of the False..... |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 22 Feb 2004 : 04:19:07
quote:
Originally posted by Shadowlord
Indeed. We Vhaeraunites seem to be a growing force indeed. Here at Candlekeep alone, Vhaeraun is represented by myself, Arteris, Ezindir the Dark, Vesz'aun Auvryath, RaVeN1463, and hmmm, thats all... Still, we are the biggest religious group here.
Of course Vhaeraun followers are a growing population. Big Bad Spider Queen has gone as silent as the WOTC's Novel board. Free of this influence, more and more dark elves are seeing the light.
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Back on topic, my questions still stand.
1. What deities do you worship?
2. What are your deity's holy days, if any? (optional)
You know, it wasn't a FR game, but I had a character once that when it came to worship collected every and I do mean every holy symbol he could get his hands on. The thought being when in a pinch, find the right one that would work. And yes, the idea was stolen from The Mummy movie. Fans of that film should know the scene I'm referring to where a certain character pulls out every holy symbol on him in a desperate attempt to save his skin. |
| Darth KTrava |
Posted - 22 Feb 2004 : 00:48:33
If it would get me days off from work, then EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM!
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| Shadowlord |
Posted - 21 Feb 2004 : 03:51:08
Indeed. We Vhaeraunites seem to be a growing force indeed. Here at Candlekeep alone, Vhaeraun is represented by myself, Arteris, Ezindir the Dark, Vesz'aun Auvryath, RaVeN1463, and hmmm, thats all... Still, we are the biggest religious group here.
Back on topic, my questions still stand.
1. What deities do you worship?
2. What are your deity's holy days, if any? (optional) |
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