Mother of Elements
Mother of the Elements (by cult: Earth Mother, Wave Crusher, Madame of the Wind, The Grand Incinerator) Elandril (Brandobian) Suzek (Dwarven) Thyjyk (Dejy) Carrobredanten (Elven) Rykker (Fhokki) Ferran (Gnomish) Lisar (Kalamaran) Vela (Halfling) Zeenoa (Reanaarese) Katha-Gulmakkel (Hobgoblin) Mohrah (Svimohzish) Punak (Orc)
Holy Books & Codes
Fundamentals
The Keepers of the Four Corners boast that their basic canon is the most light-hearted, practical and accessible of all holy books. The four chapters are printed on different types of paper, each with separate watermarks and borders. A rather wordy introduction, greater in length than the four chapters combined, precedes the four colored sections. By contrast, the introduction bears no special coloration or watermark. The binding is typically leather or wood. The four chapters (called “Elements”) of Fundamentals explain the four elements, why each is important to life and why they are holy. The introduction contains the rest of the general information on the faith. It defines the functions, dress and rituals of the clergy and contains anecdotes about saints and famous clerics, often in humorous or embarrassing situations. It also lists violations and punishments for the crime in question (drowning for piracy, burning for arson, etc.). Once clerics choose a particular cult, they receive another canon that deals specifically with their chosen path. Obviously there are four of these. They are not available outside the clergy and clerics of any cult will kill to get such a book back. These books are far more solemn than Fundamentals. Fundamentals is prevalent in rural settings, often found for sale in unusual places, such as the local tanner’s or fletcher’s shop. Somewhat rarer in cities, the book is more often passed around among friends than bought and sold. It sells for 35 gpDivine Symbols & Sigils
Holy Symbol
The holy symbol is a circle divided into equal parts with one of the four cults (earth, air, fire and water) represented in each corner.Holy Colors
The holy colors vary by cult: brown (earth), silver (air), red (fire) and blue (water).Holy Animal
The church’s holy animal varies by cult. They are the mole (earth), albatross (air), salamander (fire) and clam (water).Holidays
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
The Mother of the Elements appears differently to each cult.The appearance and demeanor of Wave Crusher reflect her different spheres of control. The Madame of the Wind can be as stubborn and unyielding as a rock, as stormy and unfathomable as the sea, as wild and dangerous as a forest fire or as gentle as a breeze. The Grand Incinerator has limited appeal, due to her quick and dangerous mood swings. But those who favor the elements are highly devoted.
The earth cult views the Earth Mother as a beautiful young maiden with wild, wind-blown hair, blue eyes and dark brown skin. The air cult views the Madame of the Wind as a short, slender woman of pale complexion, dressed in a flowing silver gown with a white belt. To the fire cult worshippers, the Grand Incinerator appears in the form of a huge fire elemental. To the water cult, Wave Crusher appears as a towering giant with rippling muscles, clad in seaweed and wielding a massive harpoon.
