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Religions of Pelatash
Pelatash has the largest religion in the World. Most of the common worship him as the one who wards off evil influences. His aspect as the judge of the dead is also widely revered. This is the gene…
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August 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Thank you so much for doing this @professoremily.bsky.social
It really helped me to develop my ideas and has reinvigorated my desire to develop the entire pantheon. I'll continue my work here
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It really helped me to develop my ideas and has reinvigorated my desire to develop the entire pantheon. I'll continue my work here
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August 31, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Thank you so much for doing this @professoremily.bsky.social
It really helped me to develop my ideas and has reinvigorated my desire to develop the entire pantheon. I'll continue my work here
varantorash.wordpress.com/2025/04/25/t...
It really helped me to develop my ideas and has reinvigorated my desire to develop the entire pantheon. I'll continue my work here
varantorash.wordpress.com/2025/04/25/t...
The mythology is an active background element in the World of Varan Torash. The gods' influences are present in the day-to-day life. People regularly invoke the specific god when they attempt a task. All ships carry a shrine of Bolrakunu. All smiths are clerics of Danilew. But a cool background
#MythAugust 30
How much does your fantasy religion/mythology play a part in your story?
Does it affect the plot? Do religious beliefs shape any of your characters? ARE THE GODS ACTUALLY IN THE STORY?? 👀
Or is it just for some fun worldbuilding flavor? 😊
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How much does your fantasy religion/mythology play a part in your story?
Does it affect the plot? Do religious beliefs shape any of your characters? ARE THE GODS ACTUALLY IN THE STORY?? 👀
Or is it just for some fun worldbuilding flavor? 😊
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August 30, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The mythology is an active background element in the World of Varan Torash. The gods' influences are present in the day-to-day life. People regularly invoke the specific god when they attempt a task. All ships carry a shrine of Bolrakunu. All smiths are clerics of Danilew. But a cool background
Well I obviously borrowed from Christianity, mainly stealing the symbols. That was inspired in part by old D&D illustrations that had clerics and paladins running around with crosses in a world where many gods were real. So Pelatash was based on that. Mori borrows a little from a Hecate and Aztec
#MythAugust 29
We've reached the end of the month! So let's bring things to a close with a big picture meta look at our fantasy religions.
Tell me about the real world myths & traditions that inspired you! Where did you draw your ideas from?
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We've reached the end of the month! So let's bring things to a close with a big picture meta look at our fantasy religions.
Tell me about the real world myths & traditions that inspired you! Where did you draw your ideas from?
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August 29, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Well I obviously borrowed from Christianity, mainly stealing the symbols. That was inspired in part by old D&D illustrations that had clerics and paladins running around with crosses in a world where many gods were real. So Pelatash was based on that. Mori borrows a little from a Hecate and Aztec
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July 26, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Oh hey, lots of new followers recently! Thanks a bunch ☺️💖
Here's some of my favorite stained glass pieces, in case you missed them ✨
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Here's some of my favorite stained glass pieces, in case you missed them ✨
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Pelatash's holy symbol of the dishless scales is a very common sight as it is held to ward off evil influences, both as a physical object and as signed by hand. Even worshippers of other gods will use it.
#MythAugust 28
Wrapping up this week's prompts about traditions!
Tell me how the gods/spirits affect the everyday lives of people, not just during major events. For example: do people place protective objects in their homes? Are prayers offered before a meal?
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Wrapping up this week's prompts about traditions!
Tell me how the gods/spirits affect the everyday lives of people, not just during major events. For example: do people place protective objects in their homes? Are prayers offered before a meal?
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August 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Pelatash's holy symbol of the dishless scales is a very common sight as it is held to ward off evil influences, both as a physical object and as signed by hand. Even worshippers of other gods will use it.
Pelatash is the god of justice, the enactment of the law, not of law itself, so he has no bearing on the rites of marriage. Those fall under several other gods depending upon the type of marriage. On the other hand his name is invoked during a divorce. Thanks are given to him at birth for protecting
#MythAugust 27
Today I want to know about the role of the gods/spirits during major rites of passage.
Are special prayers said during marriage or death? Are newborn babies dedicated to the gods? Do adolescents face a religious trial before becoming adults?
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Today I want to know about the role of the gods/spirits during major rites of passage.
Are special prayers said during marriage or death? Are newborn babies dedicated to the gods? Do adolescents face a religious trial before becoming adults?
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August 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Pelatash is the god of justice, the enactment of the law, not of law itself, so he has no bearing on the rites of marriage. Those fall under several other gods depending upon the type of marriage. On the other hand his name is invoked during a divorce. Thanks are given to him at birth for protecting
Followers of Pelatash need no special rite or ritual to become a follower. All they need to do is say his name and make the sign of the dishless scales (t). To become a cleric, however, requires study of the Law and its application for the True and the Judges. Clerics of St. Asa study his sermons.
#MythAugust 26
Let's say I want to become a follower of your gods/spirits - what sorts of rituals would I need to do, if any?
What if I want to become an authority figure, like a priest or shaman?
As always, interpret the prompt however makes sense for you!
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Let's say I want to become a follower of your gods/spirits - what sorts of rituals would I need to do, if any?
What if I want to become an authority figure, like a priest or shaman?
As always, interpret the prompt however makes sense for you!
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August 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Followers of Pelatash need no special rite or ritual to become a follower. All they need to do is say his name and make the sign of the dishless scales (t). To become a cleric, however, requires study of the Law and its application for the True and the Judges. Clerics of St. Asa study his sermons.
For Pelatash, the day he completely eclipses Mori, 1 day of every 30, is a holiday where all beings are free from Mori's baleful influence. Thanks are given and auspicious births occur. Opposite of this is when Pelatash is completely hidden by Mori, and she levels her curse upon the World in which
#MythAugust 25
Happy Holidays! 😁
What sacred days on the calendar are associated with your gods/spirits? (You can yap about one or several) Are they happy or somber occasions? What happens on these days? Why are they so significant to those who celebrate?
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Happy Holidays! 😁
What sacred days on the calendar are associated with your gods/spirits? (You can yap about one or several) Are they happy or somber occasions? What happens on these days? Why are they so significant to those who celebrate?
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August 25, 2025 at 9:39 AM
For Pelatash, the day he completely eclipses Mori, 1 day of every 30, is a holiday where all beings are free from Mori's baleful influence. Thanks are given and auspicious births occur. Opposite of this is when Pelatash is completely hidden by Mori, and she levels her curse upon the World in which
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For Pelatash, his holy symbol of the dishless scale (t) is a ward against evil influences, like the evil eye, and the undead. Anyone can use this by calling out his name, not only clergy. The symbol is also often used in burials, even by the worshippers of other gods, for he is the judge of the dead
#MythAugust 24
Today, I want to know about blessings & curses.
Are there rituals or objects for protection (e.g. prayers, circles, talismans)? What do people do to ensure good fortune for themselves or others?
What sorts of rituals or objects bring curses?
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Today, I want to know about blessings & curses.
Are there rituals or objects for protection (e.g. prayers, circles, talismans)? What do people do to ensure good fortune for themselves or others?
What sorts of rituals or objects bring curses?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Writesky
August 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
For Pelatash, his holy symbol of the dishless scale (t) is a ward against evil influences, like the evil eye, and the undead. Anyone can use this by calling out his name, not only clergy. The symbol is also often used in burials, even by the worshippers of other gods, for he is the judge of the dead
Pelatash's three religions each have their own scriptures. The True have the Aphorisms, a collection of sayings and short lessons meant to inform and inspire. The Judges have the Book of Law, a collection of the universal laws they adhere to, and expect others to do so too. The Followers of St. Asa
#MythAugust 23
Let's talk scriptures!
What sacred texts are associated with your gods/spirits, if any? Who wrote them? How old are they? How much influence do these holy writings have in peoples' lives?
If not written texts, what about oral traditions?
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Let's talk scriptures!
What sacred texts are associated with your gods/spirits, if any? Who wrote them? How old are they? How much influence do these holy writings have in peoples' lives?
If not written texts, what about oral traditions?
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August 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Pelatash's three religions each have their own scriptures. The True have the Aphorisms, a collection of sayings and short lessons meant to inform and inspire. The Judges have the Book of Law, a collection of the universal laws they adhere to, and expect others to do so too. The Followers of St. Asa
Pelatash's followers build fortified temples. These are generally small castles, with the tower topped with a silvery orb with the. Symbol of the dishless scales embossed upon it. These temples often act as courts as well as jails. But worship can happen anywhere where his name may be spoken.
#MythAugust 22
In this last week, we're focusing on cultural traditions related to the gods/spirits.
Your question today: where do the followers worship their deities? Are there community gatherings, or is it more private? What locations belong to the gods?
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In this last week, we're focusing on cultural traditions related to the gods/spirits.
Your question today: where do the followers worship their deities? Are there community gatherings, or is it more private? What locations belong to the gods?
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August 22, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Pelatash's followers build fortified temples. These are generally small castles, with the tower topped with a silvery orb with the. Symbol of the dishless scales embossed upon it. These temples often act as courts as well as jails. But worship can happen anywhere where his name may be spoken.
The World has ended several times already. The Demonic Invasion. The Drow Ascendance. The Soulsong Bards. Fenral, the Stillborn God. The Revelations of Zaraz. Ankevi the Lich-king, from which the World is still recovering. But Ara is the Sun, and Hope, which burns eternal, unextinguishable.
#MythAugust 21
Wrapping up this week's prompts about your deities' followers:
Yesterday we talked about the afterlife... but what about the end of the world? How do they believe things will end, if at all? Do these beliefs influence their lives in any way?
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Wrapping up this week's prompts about your deities' followers:
Yesterday we talked about the afterlife... but what about the end of the world? How do they believe things will end, if at all? Do these beliefs influence their lives in any way?
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August 21, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The World has ended several times already. The Demonic Invasion. The Drow Ascendance. The Soulsong Bards. Fenral, the Stillborn God. The Revelations of Zaraz. Ankevi the Lich-king, from which the World is still recovering. But Ara is the Sun, and Hope, which burns eternal, unextinguishable.
Pelatash rules the gates to the afterlife, judging the weight of the soul against the truth of one's life. Those who most closely align with a particular god get sent on to the respective planet or sentinel moon. Those who worship the mortal, neutral gods get reincarnated.
#MythAugust 20
Today we're yapping about the afterlife.
What do the followers of these gods/spirits believe happens to someone after they die? Why do they believe that? Are they correct? How do their beliefs influence their behavior?
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Today we're yapping about the afterlife.
What do the followers of these gods/spirits believe happens to someone after they die? Why do they believe that? Are they correct? How do their beliefs influence their behavior?
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August 20, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Pelatash rules the gates to the afterlife, judging the weight of the soul against the truth of one's life. Those who most closely align with a particular god get sent on to the respective planet or sentinel moon. Those who worship the mortal, neutral gods get reincarnated.
Pelatash's virtues are: truth tempered by insight, honor tempered by wisdom, and justice tempered by mercy. The weight of the soul is measured against the truth of its life. These virtues will protect one against the influence of the planets if one can adhere to them.
#MythAugust 19
Tell me what the followers value!
What do they hold up as the prime virtues? Honesty? Courage? Purity? Harmony with nature?
On the other hand, what do they consider the worst sins? What behaviors would they view as blasphemous or taboo?
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Tell me what the followers value!
What do they hold up as the prime virtues? Honesty? Courage? Purity? Harmony with nature?
On the other hand, what do they consider the worst sins? What behaviors would they view as blasphemous or taboo?
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August 19, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Pelatash's virtues are: truth tempered by insight, honor tempered by wisdom, and justice tempered by mercy. The weight of the soul is measured against the truth of its life. These virtues will protect one against the influence of the planets if one can adhere to them.
Every god has a religion, and most have three, each worshipping a different aspect of a god. These religions are defined by the alignment of the majority of the worshippers, but they must match the god’s alignment or be one degree off.
Thus Pelatash has worshippers that are Lawful Good,
Thus Pelatash has worshippers that are Lawful Good,
#MythAugust 18
Among your deities' followers, are there different sects with diverse beliefs? Do they ever have conflict?
Feel free to also yap about the followers' conflicts with other religions. As usual, interpret the prompt however makes sense for you!
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Among your deities' followers, are there different sects with diverse beliefs? Do they ever have conflict?
Feel free to also yap about the followers' conflicts with other religions. As usual, interpret the prompt however makes sense for you!
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August 18, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Every god has a religion, and most have three, each worshipping a different aspect of a god. These religions are defined by the alignment of the majority of the worshippers, but they must match the god’s alignment or be one degree off.
Thus Pelatash has worshippers that are Lawful Good,
Thus Pelatash has worshippers that are Lawful Good,
For Pelatash there is no singular spiritual leader. For the True and the Judges, the clerics, known as judges, lead the laity. They in turn follow a chief judge who is the head of the local temple or monastery. Very rarely chief judges will gather to discuss a sticky issue of law. The followers of
#MythAugust 17
Tell me about the authority figures among your deities' followers!
If there is an organized religion, who are the leaders? Is there one high authority, like the Dalai Lama or the Pope? Who are the gods' representatives in ordinary communities?
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Tell me about the authority figures among your deities' followers!
If there is an organized religion, who are the leaders? Is there one high authority, like the Dalai Lama or the Pope? Who are the gods' representatives in ordinary communities?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Writesky
August 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM
For Pelatash there is no singular spiritual leader. For the True and the Judges, the clerics, known as judges, lead the laity. They in turn follow a chief judge who is the head of the local temple or monastery. Very rarely chief judges will gather to discuss a sticky issue of law. The followers of
Pelatash is worshipped mainly out of gratitude in his role as a celestial judge and sentinel against evil influences. Those who devote themselves to him, his clergy, are granted powers, with his paladins being particularly noteworthy for their meteing out of even handed justice. His clerics are
#MythAugust 16
Today I want to know what motivates the followers of your gods/spirits.
What do they gain (or hope to gain) from their devotion to their deities? Fulfillment? Protection? Enlightenment? Fortune & success? Literal magic powers? All of the above?
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Today I want to know what motivates the followers of your gods/spirits.
What do they gain (or hope to gain) from their devotion to their deities? Fulfillment? Protection? Enlightenment? Fortune & success? Literal magic powers? All of the above?
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August 16, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Pelatash is worshipped mainly out of gratitude in his role as a celestial judge and sentinel against evil influences. Those who devote themselves to him, his clergy, are granted powers, with his paladins being particularly noteworthy for their meteing out of even handed justice. His clerics are
Pelatash has the largest religion in the World. Most common folk worship him as the one who wards off evil. His aspect as judge of the dead is also widely worshipped. This is the general casual religion. There are three organized religions: the true, the judges, and the followers of St. Asa
#MythAugust 15
This week we're turning our attention away from the gods & onto their followers!
Starting with a basic question: what kinds of followers do your deities have? How many are there, & how organized are they? Are they casual, or fiercely devoted?
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This week we're turning our attention away from the gods & onto their followers!
Starting with a basic question: what kinds of followers do your deities have? How many are there, & how organized are they? Are they casual, or fiercely devoted?
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August 15, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Pelatash has the largest religion in the World. Most common folk worship him as the one who wards off evil. His aspect as judge of the dead is also widely worshipped. This is the general casual religion. There are three organized religions: the true, the judges, and the followers of St. Asa
Ara stared down upon the World, prison of her brother-foe, Zaraz. The orbs he had created gathered in orbit around the World, and she knew that they would soon try to free their father. That could not be, so she created her own spheres, sentinel moons, to guard these planets. Pelatash was the 1st.
#MythAugust 14
This is our last day yapping about one god/spirit in particular!
To wrap things up, share your favorite myth that features this deity. You can just summarize, or feel free to post a link to a longer story if you have one.
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This is our last day yapping about one god/spirit in particular!
To wrap things up, share your favorite myth that features this deity. You can just summarize, or feel free to post a link to a longer story if you have one.
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Writesky
August 14, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Ara stared down upon the World, prison of her brother-foe, Zaraz. The orbs he had created gathered in orbit around the World, and she knew that they would soon try to free their father. That could not be, so she created her own spheres, sentinel moons, to guard these planets. Pelatash was the 1st.
Pelatash, as the god of justice, has his presence felt regularly in ordered society through his clerics that act as judges. His presence is often felt as people make his sign and call out his name. He is seen in the sky 29 days out of 30 as the sentinel moon of Mori, warding against her influence.
#MythAugust 13
This week we're yapping about one god/spirit in particular.
I asked before how your deities interact with mortals; today I want to know how THIS specific deity behaves. Where & when do they interact, if ever? What's an encounter with them like?
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This week we're yapping about one god/spirit in particular.
I asked before how your deities interact with mortals; today I want to know how THIS specific deity behaves. Where & when do they interact, if ever? What's an encounter with them like?
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August 13, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Pelatash, as the god of justice, has his presence felt regularly in ordered society through his clerics that act as judges. His presence is often felt as people make his sign and call out his name. He is seen in the sky 29 days out of 30 as the sentinel moon of Mori, warding against her influence.
Pelatash's symbol is simple, a scale without dishes (t) representing the intangibles he judges: one's soul versus the truth of one's life. This easy to make symbol can be used to ward off evil influences along with saying his name. Useful against the evil eye & the undead.
#MythAugust 12
This week we're yapping about one god/spirit in particular.
Tell me about this god/spirit's symbols: what sorts of icons or imagery are associated with them? (Think Christ's cross or Odin's ravens.) What's the meaning behind these symbols?
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This week we're yapping about one god/spirit in particular.
Tell me about this god/spirit's symbols: what sorts of icons or imagery are associated with them? (Think Christ's cross or Odin's ravens.) What's the meaning behind these symbols?
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August 12, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Pelatash's symbol is simple, a scale without dishes (t) representing the intangibles he judges: one's soul versus the truth of one's life. This easy to make symbol can be used to ward off evil influences along with saying his name. Useful against the evil eye & the undead.
Pelatash has one major power that is always in use: warding off the evil influence of Mori and the planets. His saint, Asa, showed the people how to do this: make the sign of the scale without dishes (t) and proclaim "In Pelatash's name!" His other power is to always know the right choice.
#MythAugust Day 11
This week we're yapping about one god/spirit in particular.
Tell me about this deity's unique powers! How can they influence the physical world? Can they grant powers to their followers? Are there limitations?
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This week we're yapping about one god/spirit in particular.
Tell me about this deity's unique powers! How can they influence the physical world? Can they grant powers to their followers? Are there limitations?
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August 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Pelatash has one major power that is always in use: warding off the evil influence of Mori and the planets. His saint, Asa, showed the people how to do this: make the sign of the scale without dishes (t) and proclaim "In Pelatash's name!" His other power is to always know the right choice.
Pelatash looks like a stern male figure dressed in the robes of a judge.One hand holds a scale without the dishes to represent the intangibles he weighs, the soul vs the truth of one's life.The other holds a shield with the outline of a fort.The moon that's his true form surrounds his head as a halo
#MythAugust Day 10
This week we're yapping in detail about one god/spirit in particular.
Describe their appearance. Is their depiction in art considered accurate? If they have multiple forms or disguises, tell me about them!
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This week we're yapping in detail about one god/spirit in particular.
Describe their appearance. Is their depiction in art considered accurate? If they have multiple forms or disguises, tell me about them!
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August 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Pelatash looks like a stern male figure dressed in the robes of a judge.One hand holds a scale without the dishes to represent the intangibles he weighs, the soul vs the truth of one's life.The other holds a shield with the outline of a fort.The moon that's his true form surrounds his head as a halo