Timeway Pantheon
The Timeway faith has been popular in the region near Shankell for some centuries, although it has a decent following in the lower Cymek as well. As such, it has many quirks that mark it as the faith of dessert-dwellers. Only in the last several decades has the religion made headway north of the Meagre Sea, including a small but growing presence in New Crobuzon.
The deities associated with the Timeway pantheon come from a number of different ancient traditions, making the Timeway a sort of hodgepodge of faiths. The majority of its gods can be traced back to the cactacae, although some originate from tribal human and vodyanoi faiths. The central symbol and icon of the religion is the clock. On each timepiece, every hour is intertwined with the symbols of an associated god. Upon the striking of each hour, the associated deity is worshipped in his or her own temples. Most followers of the Timeway tradition follow one god in particular, and merely play lip service to the others.
Sanshad
Greater Deity
Alignment: Neutral
Domains: Fire, Protection, Summer, Sun, Balance
Favored Weapon: Rivebow
The mighty sun god Sanshad is the chief deity in the Timeway tradition. He is seen neither as a helpful nor an evil deity, but simply as the provider of sunlight, (which is crucial for life, but can, after all, be deadly in its own right.) All things related to the sun, such as warmth, summer, and even fire fall under his purview. Unlike the other deities of the pantheon, Sanshad is also revered as a singular deity in his own right by the Cymek cactacae, with his own unique faith and traditions. He has always been the primary deity of the dessert cactacae, many of whom worship him and him alone. The cactacae of New Crobuzon practice this faith, which they dub “Sanshad-inCrobuzon.”
Alzaln
In the arid Cymek region, rain is a precious resource, and the prayers and thanks for its blessings go to Alzaln, the mistress of storms.
Freyn
Wind is a constant force in the desert. Whether it will be a minor annoyance or a deadly obstacle is decided by Freyn. He is also seen as the god of wanderers and travelers.
Hytlal
Ocean-based commerce is vital to much of the Cymek peninsula, and many sailors pray to Hytlal the sea god for favorable voyages.
Zarth
The few crops that grow in the region are said to be a gift from Zarth, god of earth and agriculture.
Luurn
As Sanshad rules the sweltering day, Luurn presides over the bitterly cold nights.
Srelalen
Most every religion has a devil figure, in this case Srelalen, god of misfortune and, in particular, drought. Prayers to him are meant to appease his ill will.
Te
The region’s few rivers are a crucial means of travel and are relied upon for water supplies. The goddess Te is said to watch over the streams and annual floods.
Brynth
Thaumaturgy is the dominion of Brynth, the AllSage.
Tegab
Tegab is believed to be the shepherd of all herds, wildlife, and livestock.
Graij
The few cities in the Cymek region are vital sources of manufactured trade goods, and Graij is believed to watch over these cities and the merchants who travel to them.
Emebb
Oases are said to be a gift from Emebb, the goddess who is also credited with gifting the faithful with all manner of positive happenstance and good fortune
The deities associated with the Timeway pantheon come from a number of different ancient traditions, making the Timeway a sort of hodgepodge of faiths. The majority of its gods can be traced back to the cactacae, although some originate from tribal human and vodyanoi faiths. The central symbol and icon of the religion is the clock. On each timepiece, every hour is intertwined with the symbols of an associated god. Upon the striking of each hour, the associated deity is worshipped in his or her own temples. Most followers of the Timeway tradition follow one god in particular, and merely play lip service to the others.
Sanshad
Greater Deity
Alignment: Neutral
Domains: Fire, Protection, Summer, Sun, Balance
Favored Weapon: Rivebow
The mighty sun god Sanshad is the chief deity in the Timeway tradition. He is seen neither as a helpful nor an evil deity, but simply as the provider of sunlight, (which is crucial for life, but can, after all, be deadly in its own right.) All things related to the sun, such as warmth, summer, and even fire fall under his purview. Unlike the other deities of the pantheon, Sanshad is also revered as a singular deity in his own right by the Cymek cactacae, with his own unique faith and traditions. He has always been the primary deity of the dessert cactacae, many of whom worship him and him alone. The cactacae of New Crobuzon practice this faith, which they dub “Sanshad-inCrobuzon.”
Alzaln
In the arid Cymek region, rain is a precious resource, and the prayers and thanks for its blessings go to Alzaln, the mistress of storms.
Freyn
Wind is a constant force in the desert. Whether it will be a minor annoyance or a deadly obstacle is decided by Freyn. He is also seen as the god of wanderers and travelers.
Hytlal
Ocean-based commerce is vital to much of the Cymek peninsula, and many sailors pray to Hytlal the sea god for favorable voyages.
Zarth
The few crops that grow in the region are said to be a gift from Zarth, god of earth and agriculture.
Luurn
As Sanshad rules the sweltering day, Luurn presides over the bitterly cold nights.
Srelalen
Most every religion has a devil figure, in this case Srelalen, god of misfortune and, in particular, drought. Prayers to him are meant to appease his ill will.
Te
The region’s few rivers are a crucial means of travel and are relied upon for water supplies. The goddess Te is said to watch over the streams and annual floods.
Brynth
Thaumaturgy is the dominion of Brynth, the AllSage.
Tegab
Tegab is believed to be the shepherd of all herds, wildlife, and livestock.
Graij
The few cities in the Cymek region are vital sources of manufactured trade goods, and Graij is believed to watch over these cities and the merchants who travel to them.
Emebb
Oases are said to be a gift from Emebb, the goddess who is also credited with gifting the faithful with all manner of positive happenstance and good fortune
