Monday, January 30, 2017

Religion in China

In this Campaign Setting, I have extrapolated the real religions of this time period into this setting in replacement of the dieties of the core rule books. I am not a a religious historian so I have taken some liberties to make them useable  This will be a quick overview of the choices that will be present,

Folk Religion
This religion is common among the populace, it is focused mostly on ancestor and deceased figures. There are gods and demons for all types of people , so most people will engage in some of the ceremonies of this religion even if they follow another one.

Alignments : All

Domains: All

Buddhism
A religion focused primarily on the perfection of self in order to reach Nirvana or Enlightenment, which is basically reaching the point where 'self' does not exist. They have a large element of monastic culture, so much so that the western concept of the martial monk is primarily from Buddhism.

Alignments of the Clerics: Lawful Good, Neutral Good, Chaotic Good

Domains-
Animal
Good
Healing
Luck
Plant


Confucianism
Less a religion but more of a philosophy, Confucianism is obviously based on the writings of Confucius. His words encouraged readers to practice self-restraint, with an emphasis on honor, legalism and learning. 

Alignments: Lawful Good, Lawful Neutral, Lawful Evil

Domains
Knowledge
Law
Protection
Strength
Sun

Taoism


Taoism encompasses many different approachs, but in Literature it is usually depicted as the masters of the Elements and magic in general. They also have a significant Monastic culture, but with generally smaller organizations than Buddhism .

Alignments : Any

Domains
Air
Knowledge
Earth
Fire
Travel
Water



Way of Supreme Peace

The way of Peace was a Taoist Sect formed by Zhang Jue, a healer by trade, a thousand years prior as reaction to the corruption of the empire. Officials noticed Zhang Jue's influence but their attempts at arresting him led to a full scale rebellion with his followers. This "Yellow Turban Rebellion" as it became known, was a failure, but it inspired many other revolts all through today.

Alignments: All non-lawful

Domains
Destruction
Healing
Magic
Trickery
War (Spear favored weapon)



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