Green Faith

The Green Faith (also known as the Old Faith, the Great Eld, or the Wyrd) is a naturalistic philosophy based on the belief that natural forces are worthy of attention and respect. Followers of the Green Faith meditate daily, commune with natural forms of power, and show respect to nature in all things. They often hang fresh herbs from the lintels of doorways as a sign of respect for nature. Although the Green Faith is based on nature, one need not be a druid to value its tenets, nor do all druids necessarily count themselves as members of this philosophy, although almost all of them appreciate its values.

History

The Green Faith is one of the oldest forms of worship in the world, as evidenced by the numerous druidic symbols found in the cave drawings of early man. According to legend, in the earliest years of its existence, the Green Faith was split into four factions. One group venerated the strength and endurance of stone, another the power and ferocity of wild beasts, a third the bountiful earth, and the last, the cleansing purity of fire. For years, these four factions fought for supremacy, each claiming that the aspect of nature it venerated was the most important. Finally, the leaders of the four factions agreed to resolve their conflict through single combat. Before the battle could begin, however, a multicolored geyser sprang from the ground, equal parts water, earth, and flame. The geyser was followed by an enormous flock of multicolored birds, which flew off in all directions. The faction leaders saw this as a clear sign from nature that no one element could be more important than another, and that ultimately, the four factions shared the same basic philosophy.

Relations

Followers of the Green Faith are generally on good terms with those who worship the world's nature deities such as Erastil, Gozreh, and the lords of the fey. The Green Faith is hostile to religions that corrupt or shackle nature (such as the cults of demon lords, Urgathoa, Rovagug, Nethys, etc.)

Holidays

The worshipers of the Green Faith do not need calendars, which are just constructs of civilization. The markers they use are the changing of seasons. As a result, the Green Faith mainly celebrates, with simple rituals, the equinoxes and solstices.

Holy texts

The Green Faith writes its texts solely on stone and does not use paper. These texts are complicated and one usually needs to read on multiple stones to understand a single document, which helps protecting the faith's secrets from infidels. For the same reason, the Green Faith has a strong oral tradition, and initiates of the faith need to be able to remember large amounts of information. High-ranking members sometimes compile their thoughts on the Green Faith's teachings into songs or speeches.

Type

Druidic Circle

Leader: The Archdruid
Alignment: Neutral
Holy Symbol

Pathfinder Statistics

Divine Domains

• Air
• Animal
• Earth
• Fire
• Plant
• Water
• Weather

Favored Weapon: Natural weapons

D&D 5e Statistics

Suggested Domains

• Life Domain
• Nature Domain
• Twilight Domain