French Roast
Lord of Altera
- Pronouns
- She/Her
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The clan is built upon devotion to Theodra - The Huntress, Divine of the Quiver, Truest Aim of them All. As it currently stands, this is far from a mandated religion, though the worship of certain gods, namely Jishrim and Crusade, is forbidden on lands controlled by the Strandi and outlawed within the clan itself, and the worship of false gods is persecuted as heresy.
Many Strandi worship Shalherana as a secondary deity, and for some even as their primary deity instead of Theodra, paying respects to her as the All-mother who granted life upon the land both for them and for the plants and animals that sustain them.
There is no structured religion within the clan, with no regular mass or required worship. Worship of Theodra is focused more on honoring Her by applying Her doctrine in life and dedicating actions in Her name, in ways such as respecting and honoring the hunt and the land and protecting your honor and kin.
Her word and the lessons it entails are spread mainly through families sharing wisdom from the older generations to the younger, and through the local folklore and stories especially.
The Sacred Wood of Stoltfar is the de facto center of worship, and is considered sacred ground dedicated in Theodra’s name. It is a gathering place open for people to spend time in meditation and prayer. Occasionally it is used as a place for public displays of a wide variety such as ceremonies, celebration, duels, or executions if such is called for, as these acts are also carried out in the sight of Theodra to ensure they are done in display of the clan’s strength or to protect the clan and one’s family.
Many Strandi worship Shalherana as a secondary deity, and for some even as their primary deity instead of Theodra, paying respects to her as the All-mother who granted life upon the land both for them and for the plants and animals that sustain them.
There is no structured religion within the clan, with no regular mass or required worship. Worship of Theodra is focused more on honoring Her by applying Her doctrine in life and dedicating actions in Her name, in ways such as respecting and honoring the hunt and the land and protecting your honor and kin.
Her word and the lessons it entails are spread mainly through families sharing wisdom from the older generations to the younger, and through the local folklore and stories especially.
The Sacred Wood of Stoltfar is the de facto center of worship, and is considered sacred ground dedicated in Theodra’s name. It is a gathering place open for people to spend time in meditation and prayer. Occasionally it is used as a place for public displays of a wide variety such as ceremonies, celebration, duels, or executions if such is called for, as these acts are also carried out in the sight of Theodra to ensure they are done in display of the clan’s strength or to protect the clan and one’s family.
Folklore and Legends
- It is said that the Aurora that often dominates the night sky of the far north is created when Theodra is happy, and She dances across the heavens with the All-mother and the spirits of the Wilderness, creating the brilliant shining ribbons of green and pink that ripple across the sky over the open white tundra and the icy northern sea.
- (Will work on expanding this section. Gib ideas!)