the mystery, such as the foundling [[:skyss:chars:noren|Noren]], often manifest an innate "talent for discov... onships =====
==== People ====
* [[:skyss:chars:noren|Noren Alfarinnsson]]: A direct descendant and initia
le of Skyss worship a pantheon of gods that they know exist. Those gods at times manifest themselves and have been known to inter-breed with mortals. Mostly those are i... re real. People have met them when they manifest (not so recently, they tend not to manifest except under extreme conditions - al... ivine parent. They aren’t immortal, but they tend not to get ill, and live for a very long time unless... ed. Some have become Gods in their own right, but not of the Nine. According to the old legends the Go
is name are considered some of the finest in the known world, driven by a constant quest for improveme... rifying and packaging medicinals for those who cannot make the pilgrimage to his sacred groves.
=====... owers of Clewg are diverse, ranging from the high nobility to the military classes, all bound by a des... or discipline and perfection.
* **The Affaraon Nobility:** The ruling class of Affaraon has found a
Clewg at Estreham]], the birds of the grove are known to speak with a collective harmonic voice. This phenomenon is interpreted as the direct voice of the deity ... :affaraon|Affaraon]] are among the finest in the known world, as each hammer strike on the forge is a step toward spiritual completion.
===== Known Gods and Higher Powers =====
The druidic panth... d **Placement**. He is the only entity who truly knows the "right place" for every soul. His name and
on. His power is bent on the principle of leaving no one behind, reflecting a commitment to the welfar... d and maintain strong social bonds. This includes not only parents and heads of households who adoring... ithin their group. People who seek to lead with honour and wisdom look to him as their divine example.... sharing of a meal where the head of the house acknowledges their role in providing the household with
Nine) who represent the harsher realities of the North.
==== The Primal Nine: the old Daelian Panthe... eity Name ^ Daelian Title ^ Domain & Attributes ^ Noble House Affinity ^
| Uisde-Maer | The Maiden of... od of horse breeding, swift travel, and the Great North Road. | [[:skyss:chars:daels:ahearn|House Ahea... dominance. Blood as Currency: The Daelian gods do not merely require prayer; they require "blood in ri
tural harmony rather than the rigid approaches of northern civilisation. As the "Opener of the Ways," ... t_east_road|Great East Road]]. His followers are known for a strong commitment to mutual aid, adhering... makes him a popular deity for communal guilds and nomadic groups who must rely on collective strength ... nto the group.
In the hunting communities of the north, the "Ritual of the First Scent" is performed
odr]]. The blade is designed to never injure an innocent, but it slices through the armour of any evil-doer as if it were not there. A death brought about by his influence or... s sword is considered a divine judgment for which no blood price can be claimed.
===== Followers ====...
===== Celebrations/Observances =====
Fafnir is honoured during any formal act of judgment or the sign... :skyss:places:bot|Board of Trade]]. While he does not preside over a specific moon of the [[:skyss:oth
n the nights are longest (and in many of the more northern parts of Skyss there is no daylight in this period). There is a secondary fe... l in late summer when the darkness returns to the northern parts of Skyss known as 'First Night'. Malfin's festivals involve an
trade and the protection of the [[:skyss:chars:honourable_company_of_mariners|Honourable Company of Mariners]]. Her divine intervent... ental variable that allows Skyssian hulls to outmanoeuvre rivals, as her favour ensures that the wind ... :pantheon:frijdodr|Frijdodr]] and Kari, her voluminous tears transformed the lakes into the salty sea.
the forging of legendary weapons to the macro-economic labour of industrial shipyards. She is the pat... ls]]. She surpassed their innate skills, learning not only to craft and shape the fabrics of reality b... anied by prayers to Frijdodr. These ceremonies acknowledge that while [[:skyss:pantheon:aeolf|Aeolf]]
* [[:skyss:places:skyss|Kingdom of Skyss]]: The northern realm where her children are primarily wors... d.
* [[:skyss:places:trollheim|Trollheim]]: The northern wastes where her first children, the trolls
