Hey everyone!
Zoria lore is huge! Today we want to focus on the topic of religion, which, of course, is present in the game's world.
We believe it will be interesting to talk more about this; religion is important to us as people, therefore why not dig into this a little bit? There are three main churches:
1. The Church of Torath, also known as The Church Zoria’s Light
Generally, Monotheistic, with smaller figures involved in the mythos, established religion within Elion and extended with varying influence into most of the Uram continent.
Gods:
- Torath - God of Light, believed to carry the sun on his back across the sky and responsible for bringing light, heat, and general well-being to the citizen of Zoria.
- Torhuz – God-like figure, brother of Torath and polar opposite. Believed to dwell in the depths of the night and fight an eternal battle with Torath for control of the skies.
With the dual-moon specific of Zoria, two eclipses are happening, one incomplete and one that completely covers the sun, believed to be instances of a great war between the two brothers and bad omens for the people.
The stars are believed to be spirits sent by Torath to light the night sky and prevent Torhuz from bringing eternal darkness to the world.
2. The Church of the 9 Gods
Polytheistic, widespread throughout the Uram continent. Based on ancient humanoid gods said to inhabit Vrukmanar, the volcanic landmass east of Uram.
Gods:
Athys - Goddess of Light, governor and chief of all gods (patron saint of Priests and Battle Clerics)
Dhases - God of Prosperity (patron saint of Bards, Merchants, and Traders)
Garom- God of War and Fire(patron saint of Mercenaries Battle Clerics and Lancers)
Amaldir - God of Earth and Nature, Husband of Mei-Devi(patron saint of Rangers, Farmers, Commoners, and Hunters)
Niala - Goddess of Magic and Dance (patron saint of Wizards and Mages < Difference between the two would be that Wizard is MALE only name for the magic practitioner, while Sorceress is the FEMALE equivalent. Mage is Neutral; both males and females can use this term to identify themselves as magic practitioners.
Thedara - Goddess of Protection and Constructions, daughter of Athys and Chaos (patron saint of Sentinels and Kingsmen)
Mei-Devi - Goddess of Patience, the Waters and the Night, sister of Han-Jhora (patron saint of Thiefs and Sailors)
Mira - Goddess of Passion and Love (patron saint of Bard)
Han-Jhora - God of the Dead and Ruler of the Underworld, brother of Mei-Devi
3. The Temple of Karne
Animist religion is based on the belief that all living creatures and even inanimate objects are inhabited by the spirit of Zoria, a spirit that is responsible for all the magic within the world.
Which church would you join? Subjectively, The Temple of Karne speaks to us very loudly!
Until the next time!
Team Zoria