Atheism

Given the number of different deities and religions passages, one would be forgiven for believing Bas-Lag to be a deeply theological world. In truth, this is often far from the case. Modern scholars are especially impious. It is true that many believe wholeheartedly in the existence of other planes of existence – they can, after all, be communicated with, and even visited, at times – and they acknowledge that these strange realms can be inhabited by beings whose powers would dwarf even those of the mightiest thaumaturge. But taking the leap to calling these beings “gods” who are worthy of worship and devotion rubs many individuals the wrong way.