Amarath
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Amarath is the god of home and compassion, known as the Protector of the Weak, the Mender of Wounds and the Lord of Mercy. His domains are life, light, homeland and mercy, and his symbol is the cauldron and ladle.1
The Twin Gods
Amarath and Alarath are often called the Twin Gods. According to legend, The Dark One first made them as a single being, then divided their souls out of fear of their power. The two are very alike, yet their natures differ.2
In the First Age, the twin gods took an interest in the young human race and sent their avatars to walk among them.3
In the early days of the Second Age, high mountains, impassable forests and mighty rivers rose suddenly between peoples in conflict. Some scholars credit this to gods who wished to protect the living, saying that the higher gods, Amarath among them, used their power over nature to lessen conflict and destruction; more sceptical scholars credit the elves instead.4
Teachings
Amarath values mercy and compassion, above all for those who cannot defend themselves, and so he is the god of all people. Though highly revered among the gods, he is the humblest of them, without any trace of arrogance.2
His search for peace and tranquillity does not mean that he forbids war outright. Perhaps he understands better than anyone that sometimes one must fight for peace. In conflict, his paladins and clerics put protecting the innocent before destroying the enemy. Some of his priests reject violence entirely and live as pacifists; they will not take up a weapon even to save their own lives, yet if they see that the innocent will be harmed, they do not hesitate to call down all of heaven's wrath on the enemy.25
The followers of Amarath believe in a second chance for anyone who is not inherently malicious or bent on destruction.2
Embrace each other in the darkness. Dying alone is not a fitting fate for anyone.2
Worship
Healers, people worried for their families and simple villagers in particular seek refuge in Amarath. Farmers make offerings to him for a good harvest, and at the harvest festivals it is customary to give him thanks.6
Giving to the church is a good way to worship him, but the god of the weak also accepts the worship of those who have nothing. Small good deeds, such as cooking for one's travelling companions, sweeping a neighbour's doorstep or covering a friend with one's own blanket, count as worship when done with that intention. Amarath blesses a life in which everyone keeps doing small acts of kindness.2
The temples of Amarath
Anyone who comes to a temple of Amarath is helped: they are fed, given a place to sleep and have their needs met as far as the church can manage. Because this generosity depends on benefactors, his priests and priestesses actively collect donations. Some wanted criminals even surrender themselves to his temples; they do not escape justice, but neither do their lives end quickly on the gallows.2
Within The Empire, most churches belong to Alarath and Amarath. Some clerics of Viridia hide their faith in the ranks of more accepting clergies; Leylanda prays to Viridia while serving under the clergy of Amarath at the Temple of Repentance in Reik’s Gate.7
Followers
- Golbert Brownbutter is a cleric of Amarath who is, unexpectedly for one of his faith, quick to act in most situations.8
- The father of Sophia Greendale was a cleric of Amarath, the god of mercy and peace, who shielded his daughter from war and violence. When a cult attacked their village he wept for the lost souls but would not call on the gods for help, believing that violence only breeds more violence.9
- It is widely held within the Black Veil that Zherdain, had he not been born into that life, might have become a priest of Amarath.10
Notlar
- ↑KitapLands of Exile: Starter Setting Guide, pp. 25, 28
- ↑KitapLands of Exile: Starter Setting Guide, p. 28
- ↑KitapLands of Exile: Starter Setting Guide, p. 10
- ↑KitapLands of Exile: Starter Setting Guide, p. 11
- ↑KitapShadow Over Vansreik, p. 96
- ↑KitapLands of Exile: Starter Setting Guide, pp. 7, 21, 28
- ↑KitapMercenary Compendium, p. 98
- ↑KitapMercenary Compendium, p. 61
- ↑KitapMercenary Compendium, p. 133
- ↑KitapMercenary Compendium, p. 158
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