Organisation
Church of Aquaron
The Church of Aquaron in the Free Ports is the church of Aquaron, the god of the sea. It is an autonomous structure, and its views conflict with those of the other priests of Aquaron within the High Church.1
The Free Folk keep this church of Aquaron independent of the High Church. It is established in the city of Neptune, just ten steps away from the salty seawater.2
Worship in the ports
Aquaron holds a special place in port cities, because there he plays a more crucial role in life than any other power. To worship him one must be washed with seawater, and it is believed that those who wash in this way are cleansed of their sins and flaws.1
Notes
Sources
This article draws on:
- SSGLands of Exile: Starter Setting Guide(Bad Badger Games, 2024), pp. 29, 44
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