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Chaoswolf: cleared history box and replaced with text from Verax article published in 10/24 newsletter

2024-11-18T04:21:07Z

cleared history box and replaced with text from Verax article published in 10/24 newsletter

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	{{Deity Infobox		{{Deity Infobox
	\|[[File:~~Vindikari~~ Device.png\|~~150px~~]]		\|[[File:Verax Device.png\|x150px]]
	\|~~Vindikari~~, ~~Lady~~ of ~~Vengeance~~		\|Verax, Lord of Justice
	\|~~Divine~~ justice, ~~retribution~~, ~~relentless pursuit~~, ~~the inescapable~~		\|Truth, justice, fairness, administration, kingship, leadership, fidelity
	\|		\|
	\|		*Aequitarus, Demigod of fairness
	\|Blue, white, and gold		*Elois, Demigoddess of mercy (pity, clemency, twin to Sotris)
			*Poenus, Demigod of punishment
			\|Olive laurel, gavel
			\|Blue white and gold
	}}		}}

	==Basic Overview== <!-- placeholder text-->		==Basic Overview== <!-- placeholder text-->
	~~Vindikari is the Goddess of Vengeance, whose symbol is a set of scales with crossed swords.~~

	Vindikari teaches the ~~importance~~ of ~~balance~~ and ~~truth through vengeance~~.		The God Verax rules over the domain of Justice. His symbol is that of a golden scale. Alongside his twin Vindikari, he is the child of Gwynna and Nul. These two pregenetor Gods created the twins to govern the gods in all matters relating to Justice and Vengeance. It was through their power over the gods that Verax and Vindikari decreed that no Gods should walk among mortals, for mortals were far too fragile.

			Verax teaches that one must follow the rules set in place in whatever realm one is present in, and that for each action there will be a consequence or a reward. Honesty, truth, justice, and balance are at the core of the tenants of Verax. Followers believe in a balanced
			world where there is no good without evil and vice versa. Verax does not ask for prayer as many gods do, but instead asks his followers to obey the laws of the land, which supersede cultural and moral belief. As such it is a follower’s duty to be familiar with the laws of the
			land when traveling to new locations.

	==Mythology==		==Mythology==
	~~She~~ is the ~~twin sister of Verax~~, God of ~~Justice~~. The ~~two were created by their parents, Gwynna and Nul, to govern~~ the gods, ~~prevent wars between~~ the gods, and ~~improve the order of all things~~.		To some, Verax is also regarded as a psychopomp who guides souls through the Sundered Lands. Should the person’s good deeds outweigh the bad, they may be rewarded with swift passage through the afterlife. This is a controversial belief that often comes under scrutiny when compared to Nul’s role as the primary God of Death.

			The God of Justice stands as one of the most widely worshipped gods of the Thracian Pantheon. Along with his sister Vindikari, the twins serve as the governing force to both gods and mortals alike.
	<!-- Placeholder text Who is? How they get there? Who have they loved?-->		<!-- Placeholder text Who is? How they get there? Who have they loved?-->

	==Worship & Simple Devotions==		==Worship & Simple Devotions==
	There are those who believe these Orders are no more than mercenaries and assassins, but the order serves vengeance in more ways than just death, and they are sworn to only conduct these missions against their targets. If an innocent is caught up in the Order's path of vengeance, they or their family at minimum receive a donation in recompence.

	At higher levels in these Orders you will find Retributors of Vindikari, who prevail over rituals, offer guidance, and mediate the ethics of vengeance on a case-by-case basis. The more experience gained, the higher a Retributor's standing will be within the Order, and the more important or high profile rites they will oversee. The High Retributor of Vindikari resides in Atherens, Thracia.

	~~Ceremonies~~ and ~~celebrations in devotion~~ to ~~Vindikari take many forms~~, ~~depending on the sect~~. ~~There are those who make religious offerings, including food, animals, and sentimental possessions at Shrines~~ of ~~Vindikari, where they ask for forgiveness for~~ their ~~wrong doings. Others put on yearly spectacles where they reenact famous court hearings where vengeance prevailed. Some even participate in ritual scarification~~ to ~~mark their bodies and keep a physical reminder of the grudges they hold~~.		===Simple Devotions===
			The most devoted followers often become Judges of Verax and preside over court cases ranging from property disputes, to tax evasion, and war crimes. Paladins of Verax often dedicate their lives to seeking out evil doers to enact justice.

	~~<!--===Simple Devotions===-->~~
	===Major Religious Centers===		===Major Religious Centers===
			Although the center of Verax worship lies in Thracia, many in Alba and Warwick also follow the God’s teachings.

			===Holidays===
	===~~Formal Orders~~===		In Thracia, followers of Verax celebrate Peoples’ Justice Day where citizens are encouraged to go out and volunteer their time to combat poverty, hunger, and unemployment.
	~~Many serve their Goddess in Orders such as the Orders~~ of ~~Sotris and Tisiphone, whose headquarters~~ are ~~Alba and Thracia respectively. Orders such as these serve vengeful citizens, but without the means~~ to ~~seek vengeance for themselves. Such people can~~ go ~~to these Orders~~ and ~~request~~ their ~~religious services~~, ~~sometimes for a tithe depending on the extent of their request~~.

	===Presence in Warwick===		===Presence in Warwick===
	A small sect of her followers local to Warwick believe that Vindikari will cleanse the world of disarray and chaos. After a period of unrest will come the end times. These followers invite doomsday preparations in order to prepare for the end. Believers in this outcome say that this comes from Vindikari as an extreme act of punishment and offer an explanation for the expansion of the Wastes, stating this is an ~~act of Vindikari's will.~~		There is an Alban-run charity in the name of Verax that raises funds to assist refugees of war and victims of violence. One of these centers remains open in Newcastle.

	~~Despite~~ the ~~majority~~ of ~~Vindikari's followers seeking vengeance against those who have wronged them, there are still those who believe the best vengeance is~~ to ~~live a long, happy~~ and ~~healthy life out~~ of ~~spite~~. ~~These folks are~~ of ~~no organized Order yet, as many of them find solace~~ in ~~Vindikari's teaching later in life. These humble devotees are an example of the types of followers the Goddess of Vengeance attracts~~.


	<nowiki>[[Category:Thracian Pantheon]]</nowiki>		<nowiki>[[Category:Thracian Pantheon]]</nowiki>

Chaoswolf: changed text from Ziphane to Vindikari

2024-09-10T04:20:31Z

changed text from Ziphane to Vindikari

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	{{Deity Infobox		{{Deity Infobox
	\|[[File:~~Ziphane~~ Device.png\|~~x150px~~]]		\|[[File:Vindikari Device.png\|150px]]
	\|~~Ziphane~~, Lady of ~~Pain~~		\|Vindikari, Lady of Vengeance
	\|~~Pain and Suffering~~		\|Divine justice, retribution, relentless pursuit, the inescapable
	\|~~<!--None-->~~		\|
	\|~~Cat o'nine~~		\|
	\|~~red field~~, ~~black symbol~~		\|Blue, white, and gold
	}}		}}

	==Basic Overview== <!-- placeholder text-->		==Basic Overview== <!-- placeholder text-->
	~~Ziphane~~ is the ~~goddess~~ of ~~pain and suffering~~, ~~regarded as evil by most of the Thracian world but very highly regarded by ogres, orcs, and goblins. To them she is more of a teacher and a representative of toughness and endurance. She~~ is ~~the particular patron goddess of ogres, and every generation or so the ogres of the deep wastes may unite around~~ a ~~figure they declare to be an avatar~~ of Ziphane, typically a young adult lady who had proven herself to shamans satisfaction, and she will lead the unusually united hordes on a massive incursion into Warwick or even further. Her primary symbol is the cat-o-nine.		Vindikari is the Goddess of Vengeance, whose symbol is a set of scales with crossed swords.

	~~Pain is a universal experience, be it physical, emotional, or spiritual, and it is that concept that lies at~~ the ~~core~~ of ~~Ziphane worship~~.		Vindikari teaches the importance of balance and truth through vengeance.

	==Mythology==		==Mythology==
			She is the twin sister of Verax, God of Justice. The two were created by their parents, Gwynna and Nul, to govern the gods, prevent wars between the gods, and improve the order of all things.
	<!-- Placeholder text Who is? How they get there? Who have they loved?-->		<!-- Placeholder text Who is? How they get there? Who have they loved?-->

	==Worship & Simple Devotions==		==Worship & Simple Devotions==
	~~This primary figure within~~ the ~~local pantheon led Thracia~~ to ~~adopt Ziphane into~~ their ~~own pantheon as~~ a ~~means~~ of ~~including the goblinoid hordes into their theology~~, ~~seeking to reduce conflict between colonial Albans~~, ~~Thracians~~, and the ~~local Goblinoids~~. ~~Worship of~~ the		There are those who believe these Orders are no more than mercenaries and assassins, but the order serves vengeance in more ways than just death, and they are sworn to only conduct these missions against their targets. If an innocent is caught up in the Order's path of vengeance, they or their family at minimum receive a donation in recompence.
	~~Goddess outside of Goblinoid cultures~~' ~~original concepts~~, ~~such as those found~~ in ~~Thracian torture pits~~, ~~is regarded as evil~~. As the ~~Goddess~~
	of ~~Pain~~, ~~Ziphane's worship is controversial, as many have come~~ to ~~associate her with Goblinoid incursions~~ and ~~torture, but this is~~		At higher levels in these Orders you will find Retributors of Vindikari, who prevail over rituals, offer guidance, and mediate the ethics of vengeance on a case-by-case basis. The more experience gained, the higher a Retributor's standing will be within the Order, and the more important or high profile rites they will oversee. The High Retributor of Vindikari resides in Atherens, Thracia.
	~~only one side~~ of ~~her devotees~~.
			Ceremonies and celebrations in devotion to Vindikari take many forms, depending on the sect. There are those who make religious offerings, including food, animals, and sentimental possessions at Shrines of Vindikari, where they ask for forgiveness for their wrong doings. Others put on yearly spectacles where they reenact famous court hearings where vengeance prevailed. Some even participate in ritual scarification to mark their bodies and keep a physical reminder of the grudges they hold.

	<!--===Simple Devotions===-->		<!--===Simple Devotions===-->
	===Major Religious Centers===		===Major Religious Centers===
	~~Another near-local sect of Ziphane worshipers are the remains of the Ear Bitta Tribe, a tribe of cave-dwelling Goblins. It was their~~
	~~belief that Ziphane liberated the Goblins from slavery to the other Goblinoids and chose them as her favored tribe. Their hierarchy was~~
	based on the length and degree one could withstand the Wrack spell, a now extinct magic that could only be related to Vitriol in its effect. A Goblin who could undergo the painful spell without moving or making a sound, and could find a trancelike tranquility in the state, would be considered the Grand Shaman and granted the Staff of Ziphane. The Ear Bittas did not see their Mistress as a Sadist, but as a Matronly Figure handing out discipline to teach much needed lessons. When Wrack disappeared, the Ear Bitta clan needed to rely on
	Vitriol to enact their religious devotions. The Ear Bittas have since dispersed and no real tribal center remains, however the Goblinoids of Knyfe Rock have accepted many Goblins who still follow those practices.

	===Formal Orders===		===Formal Orders===
	Many ~~other sub-sects~~ of ~~Ziphane followers have arisen over the years~~, ~~commonly united under one claiming to be her Avatar~~, but ~~due~~		Many serve their Goddess in Orders such as the Orders of Sotris and Tisiphone, whose headquarters are Alba and Thracia respectively. Orders such as these serve vengeful citizens, but without the means to seek vengeance for themselves. Such people can go to these Orders and request their religious services, sometimes for a tithe depending on the extent of their request.
	to ~~their general aggressive practice of inflicting pain on others, taking prisoners~~ for ~~entertainment purposes,~~ and ~~overall disdain for~~
	~~any who do not bow to~~ their ~~will, most of these~~ religious ~~orders have been wiped out. There are still Orcs far to the North of Freeholt~~, ~~and Ogre Mounds bordering the near Wastes who participate in grisly devotions, just like there are Orders of professional interrogators who~~
	~~pay~~ tithe to the ~~Goddess~~ of ~~Pain, most of her followers now believe that the pain they personally experience is a blessing of Ziphane,~~
	~~rather than learning, or taking pleasure, from inflicting pain upon others~~.

	===Presence in Warwick===		===Presence in Warwick===
	~~Perhaps~~ the ~~most well-known source~~ of ~~information on~~ the ~~Goddess~~ of ~~Pain are~~ the ~~local Sisters~~ of ~~Ziphane~~, ~~who recently hosted~~ the ~~Tournament known colloquially as "The Murder Game". Many~~ of ~~their congregation were once Ogres before they were transmuted~~ against ~~their will into Sidhe by~~ the ~~Warlord Tharnack over ten years ago~~. ~~Their practice is one that embraces the lessons brought by pain~~, ~~along with the~~		A small sect of her followers local to Warwick believe that Vindikari will cleanse the world of disarray and chaos. After a period of unrest will come the end times. These followers invite doomsday preparations in order to prepare for the end. Believers in this outcome say that this comes from Vindikari as an extreme act of punishment and offer an explanation for the expansion of the Wastes, stating this is an act of Vindikari's will.
	~~pleasure found~~ in ~~pushing one~~'s ~~own boundaries~~. ~~The Sisters practice openly with~~ the ~~blessing~~ of the ~~local Lord, seeking to help educate the populace that Ziphane is no longer a name to be regarded with fear or derision~~.
			Despite the majority of Vindikari's followers seeking vengeance against those who have wronged them, there are still those who believe the best vengeance is to live a long, happy and healthy life out of spite. These folks are of no organized Order yet, as many of them find solace in Vindikari's teaching later in life. These humble devotees are an example of the types of followers the Goddess of Vengeance attracts.


	<nowiki>[[Category:Thracian Pantheon]]</nowiki>		<nowiki>[[Category:Thracian Pantheon]]</nowiki>

Webmaster: Minor typo fixes

2024-05-15T01:26:11Z

Minor typo fixes

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	==Basic Overview== <!-- placeholder text-->		==Basic Overview== <!-- placeholder text-->
	Ziphane is the goddess of pain and suffering, regarded as evil by ~~mousy~~ of the ~~thracian~~ world but very highly regarded by ogres, orcs, and goblins. To them she is more of a teacher and a representative of toughness and endurance. She is the particular patron goddess of ~~Ogres~~, and every generation or so the ogres of the deep wastes may unite around a figure they declare to be an avatar of Ziphane, typically a young adult lady who had proven herself to shamans satisfaction, and she will lead the unusually united hordes on a massive incursion into Warwick or even further. Her primary symbol is the cat-o-nine.		Ziphane is the goddess of pain and suffering, regarded as evil by most of the Thracian world but very highly regarded by ogres, orcs, and goblins. To them she is more of a teacher and a representative of toughness and endurance. She is the particular patron goddess of ogres, and every generation or so the ogres of the deep wastes may unite around a figure they declare to be an avatar of Ziphane, typically a young adult lady who had proven herself to shamans satisfaction, and she will lead the unusually united hordes on a massive incursion into Warwick or even further. Her primary symbol is the cat-o-nine.

	Pain is a universal experience, be it physical, emotional, or spiritual, and it is that concept that lies at the core of Ziphane worship.		Pain is a universal experience, be it physical, emotional, or spiritual, and it is that concept that lies at the core of Ziphane worship.

Chaoswolf: fixed a formatting glitch

2024-05-14T06:49:15Z

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	Pain is a universal experience, be it physical, emotional, or spiritual, and it is that concept that lies at the core of Ziphane worship.		Pain is a universal experience, be it physical, emotional, or spiritual, and it is that concept that lies at the core of Ziphane worship.

	==Mythology==		==Mythology==
	<!-- Placeholder text ~~-->~~ Who is? How they get there? Who have they loved?		<!-- Placeholder text Who is? How they get there? Who have they loved?-->

	==Worship & Simple Devotions==		==Worship & Simple Devotions==

Chaoswolf: created a draft sandbox.

2024-05-14T06:47:36Z

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{{Deity Infobox
|[[File:Ziphane Device.png|x150px]]
|Ziphane, Lady of Pain
|Pain and Suffering
|
|Cat o'nine
|red field, black symbol
}}

==Basic Overview== 
Ziphane is the goddess of pain and suffering, regarded as evil by mousy of the thracian world but very highly regarded by ogres, orcs, and goblins. To them she is more of a teacher and a representative of toughness and endurance. She is the particular patron goddess of Ogres, and every generation or so the ogres of the deep wastes may unite around a figure they declare to be an avatar of Ziphane, typically a young adult lady who had proven herself to shamans satisfaction, and she will lead the unusually united hordes on a massive incursion into Warwick or even further. Her primary symbol is the cat-o-nine.

Pain is a universal experience, be it physical, emotional, or spiritual, and it is that concept that lies at the core of Ziphane worship.
==Mythology==
 Who is? How they get there? Who have they loved?

==Worship & Simple Devotions==
This primary figure within the local pantheon led Thracia to adopt Ziphane into their own pantheon as a means of including the goblinoid hordes into their theology, seeking to reduce conflict between colonial Albans, Thracians, and the local Goblinoids. Worship of the
Goddess outside of Goblinoid cultures' original concepts, such as those found in Thracian torture pits, is regarded as evil. As the Goddess
of Pain, Ziphane's worship is controversial, as many have come to associate her with Goblinoid incursions and torture, but this is
only one side of her devotees.


===Major Religious Centers===
Another near-local sect of Ziphane worshipers are the remains of the Ear Bitta Tribe, a tribe of cave-dwelling Goblins. It was their
belief that Ziphane liberated the Goblins from slavery to the other Goblinoids and chose them as her favored tribe. Their hierarchy was
based on the length and degree one could withstand the Wrack spell, a now extinct magic that could only be related to Vitriol in its effect. A Goblin who could undergo the painful spell without moving or making a sound, and could find a trancelike tranquility in the state, would be considered the Grand Shaman and granted the Staff of Ziphane. The Ear Bittas did not see their Mistress as a Sadist, but as a Matronly Figure handing out discipline to teach much needed lessons. When Wrack disappeared, the Ear Bitta clan needed to rely on
Vitriol to enact their religious devotions. The Ear Bittas have since dispersed and no real tribal center remains, however the Goblinoids of Knyfe Rock have accepted many Goblins who still follow those practices.

===Formal Orders===
Many other sub-sects of Ziphane followers have arisen over the years, commonly united under one claiming to be her Avatar, but due
to their general aggressive practice of inflicting pain on others, taking prisoners for entertainment purposes, and overall disdain for
any who do not bow to their will, most of these religious orders have been wiped out. There are still Orcs far to the North of Freeholt, and Ogre Mounds bordering the near Wastes who participate in grisly devotions, just like there are Orders of professional interrogators who
pay tithe to the Goddess of Pain, most of her followers now believe that the pain they personally experience is a blessing of Ziphane,
rather than learning, or taking pleasure, from inflicting pain upon others.

===Presence in Warwick===
Perhaps the most well-known source of information on the Goddess of Pain are the local Sisters of Ziphane, who recently hosted the Tournament known colloquially as "The Murder Game". Many of their congregation were once Ogres before they were transmuted against their will into Sidhe by the Warlord Tharnack over ten years ago. Their practice is one that embraces the lessons brought by pain, along with the
pleasure found in pushing one's own boundaries. The Sisters practice openly with the blessing of the local Lord, seeking to help educate the populace that Ziphane is no longer a name to be regarded with fear or derision.

<nowiki>[[Category:Thracian Pantheon]]</nowiki>