Nolarism

Delharia, Goddess of Life and DeathThe pantheon of Nolar gods and goddesses is the primary religion of the Mernian Empire. Like many pantheistic religions, Nolarism has gods which represent the forces of nature. It is a complex mythos tied to the creation of the world, starting with the father and mother of the gods: Zutin and Helmina.

Various factions of man have aligned with these gods and goddesses to gain their favor. Of these, several have achieved widespread, cult status. These include Zutin, Helmina, Sibbel, Delharia, Mares, and Ghak. Major cults have their own temples, priests, priestesses, and supporters. Most of the high temples to these deities can be found in the Mernian city of Oka.

In play terms, clerics are associated with a particular god or goddess, which defines their spell spheres, powers, and limitations. Nolarist Sects have their own holy days, customs, symbols, and rituals. The politics, rivalries, and alliances of the gods are often reflected into the relationships that clerics of different sects have with each other. Thus a priestess of Delharia has a close relationship with the oracular Sibbelites, but will kill followers of Ghak on sight.