Forsett
(a.k.a. Forseth ( Shadakine cultures), Kar Sitak (Mythan cultures), Zann the Wise (Vassan Cultures))
Forsett is the god of knowledge and learning.
His worship is centered around universities and he has a strong following among sages.
His priests dress in black robes with white trim and linings.
Divine Domains
Knowledge, Learning, Bookbinding
Divine Symbols & Sigils
An open book
Tenets of Faith
Seek knowledge for knowledge will not seek you. Strive to be evenhanded. Do not be swayed by ways of the heart. Truth is elusive, belief is transitory, but knowledge is everlasting. Record knowledge for other's education.
Ignorance is the greatest enemy.
Ignorance is the greatest enemy.
Social
Contacts & Relations
Priests of Forsett often act as scribes or historians for the priesthood.
The churches and temples of Forsett are often limited to highly civilized areas and always include a library that is often open to the public. The priests treasure their knowledge but it is meant to be shared. Different churches vary in their policies concerning access to the knowledge held by the priesthood but all are committed to the idea of open access.
Travelling priests are almost always limited to the youth of the priesthood. They are expected to venture boldly but rationally in search of knowledge and return to share it. Many venture into dangerous lands or sites of lost civilization in order to gain knowledge that has not been chronicled. Times of worship vary from place to place but it is common to utter a short prayer before any time of study or research.
Almost all priesthoods take part in a devotional period known as the Month of Giving. During this time the priest is to set aside personal pursuits and dedicate himself to imparting the knowledge he has gained to others. The priest is to gain no monetary compensation for this and often fulfills this devotional by acting as a teacher, free scribe, noble's consular, or archivist for any form of documentation.
The churches and temples of Forsett are often limited to highly civilized areas and always include a library that is often open to the public. The priests treasure their knowledge but it is meant to be shared. Different churches vary in their policies concerning access to the knowledge held by the priesthood but all are committed to the idea of open access.
Travelling priests are almost always limited to the youth of the priesthood. They are expected to venture boldly but rationally in search of knowledge and return to share it. Many venture into dangerous lands or sites of lost civilization in order to gain knowledge that has not been chronicled. Times of worship vary from place to place but it is common to utter a short prayer before any time of study or research.
Almost all priesthoods take part in a devotional period known as the Month of Giving. During this time the priest is to set aside personal pursuits and dedicate himself to imparting the knowledge he has gained to others. The priest is to gain no monetary compensation for this and often fulfills this devotional by acting as a teacher, free scribe, noble's consular, or archivist for any form of documentation.
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