Paganism

Paganism is a completely disorganized faith. Pagans believe that every piece of nature has a spirit. That means rocks, plants, animals, rivers, and anything natural is divine. They have no doctrine, but the majority believe that if an action harms no creature or person, it is acceptable. There is no good and evil to pagans, but there are good and evil deeds that one can commit.

The closest thing to a priest in Paganism is a druid. Not all druids are pagans, but they are still held in the highest respect due to their relationship with nature and the natural cycle. Some druid circles are held in great distaste, however- this usually includes the Circle of Stars and the Circle of Dreams due to their 'unnatural' doctrine.

Though the majority of pagans try to act with fairness and respect, there are still some that could be considered evil. For example, some believe that mankind must be eliminated because of their destruction of the lands. Many pagans believe the latter, but they do not wish death upon those who trespass on the boundaries of nature.

Some pagans worship Numira's gods due to the concrete proof of their existance, but they still value the spirits more than they would any diety. Followers often leave offerings of food or mead in the woods and fields of Numira.

Paganism has many different types of followers, such as the Sea Pagans, Forestspeakers, and Wildfolk. Forestspeakers are the most common type of pagan. Forestspeakers bring offerings for plants, animals, and rivers without channeling any power from the spirits. They give instead of take. Sea Pagans are rare but powerful, as they can channel the wind spirits in whatever direction they wish if they have an ample offering. The Wildfolk are a new and small group of pagans that believe in complete communion with nature- turning themselves into fey and purging anything unnatural.

"Oh, do not tell the priest our plight

For he would call it a sin

But we've been out in the woods all night, a-conjuring summer in

We bring you good news by word of mouth, good news for cattle and corn

Sure as the sun come up from the south, by Oak, and Ash, and Thorn"

— A Pagan Folk Song

Type

Religious, Other

Demonym

Pagan

Author's Notes

I myself identify as a pagan. A secular one, but a pagan nonetheless. This version of paganism has been adapted to work in a world with existing gods and magic, and does not fully represent real-world paganism.