The Nature Pantheon
The Nature Pantheon is used to refer to those deities that govern the basic, and natural, laws of the world. It is led in many senses by the goddess Foxglove, Goddess of Flowers, known to be one of the most active of the pantheon and revered in almost all corners of the world. Others in this pantheon include Earendil, God of the Seas, Vodite, God of Stone, Ezlir, God of Flames, Erona, Goddess of Storms, Shirus, Goddess of Clouds. While not everyone follows the pantheon of nature it is still considered to be the corner stone of the world and in many ways they are considered the elder gods of Glenerene.
Cosmological Views
It is said that the Deities listed in the Nature Pantheon are the first born of the universe. That from Foxglove's compassion and Vodite's will the world was born. The twins (though in some translations the single duel souled diety) goddesses Shirus and Erona breathed the sky, clouds, and winds into being. Earendil was next to gift the seas and lakes all manor of live nurturing water to Glenerene and shared that gift with the twins to spread across the lands. The final gift was given by Ezlir who crafted the sun and the stars, and who shared his warmth with Glenerene so that the creations of the others could thrive.
Tenets of Faith
- Show compassion to all creatures
- Be thankful for what nature provides
- Remember the might of the world
- Take no more from nature than can be replaced with time
Ethics
- Give back a portion of every harvest, catch, hunt, ect. to the gods. Be that as a donation to the temples, used as seeds to plant more, or released back into the wild after patching up.
- Give thanks to the gods after every harvest, voyage, hunt, ect.
- Show compassion through both words and action towards all living things, do not ignore those in pain or suffering.
- Prepare well for whatever element of nature you are facing, show the respect that the world demands by ensuring you are properly equiped.
Worship
The worship of the Nature Pantheon is rather relaxed taking place mostly in the personal home of each followers. Regular meetings and teaching days are held at the local temple and allow for anyone to join to spread the word of the religion.
Each of the religions has a specific name for their most devoted followers who in turn offer to teach occassionally at the temples of the pantheon. These followers are known as:
- Great Sage - Followers of Foxglove, Goddess of Flowers
- Warden of Stone - Followers of Vodite, God of Stone
- Tidewalker - Followers of Earendil, God of the Seas
- Children of Storm - Followers of Erona, Goddess of Storms
- Flame Bringer - Followers of Ezlir, God of Flames
- Children of Dream - Followers of Shirus, Goddess of Clouds
Priesthood
Each deity of the pantheon has their own temples and clergy determined by their personal tenneants of faith and trials of devotion. Though that is something that is common amongst them all, those that seek to be representatives of their faith must undergo and pass a series of trials meant to test their faith. Generally these trials include pilgramiges to sacred locations as well as knowledge of the domain and mythos of the god in question.
Sects
Each of the deities has their own followers and temples in addition to the group temples of the Nature Pantheon. These are considered separate religions by some and are followed accordingly though they can be followed in tandem.
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Alternative Names
The Elder Gods
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