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Worshipped throughout the Old World's larger towns and cities his worship is restricted to the underground which his followers occupy, and as a god of thieves, his worship is officially proscribed. He is popular with the poor who see him as striking back against the rich. Some see little difference between him and Handrich! | Worshipped throughout the Old World's larger towns and cities his worship is restricted to the underground which his followers occupy, and as a god of thieves, his worship is officially proscribed. He is popular with the poor who see him as striking back against the rich. Some see little difference between him and Handrich! | ||
| − | The god of rogues, thieves, gamblers, illusionists, and tricksters, is worshipped as the 'Night Prowler' by thieves, the 'Deceiver' by charlatans, the 'Gamester' by gamblers, and the 'Protector' for those fighting official tyranny | + | The god of rogues, thieves, gamblers, illusionists, and tricksters, is worshipped as the 'Night Prowler' by thieves, the 'Deceiver' by charlatans, the 'Gamester' by gamblers, and the 'Protector' for those fighting official tyranny. |
Most people see followers of Ranald as annoying and unsociable, especially those who worship [[Verena]], goddess of law and justice who believe Ranald to be an excuse for unlawful behaviour. Worshippers of [[Shallya]] also have qualms with those of Ranald, as it is said that Ranald tricked Shallya into allowing him to drink from her vial of tears, thereby gaining divine status. | Most people see followers of Ranald as annoying and unsociable, especially those who worship [[Verena]], goddess of law and justice who believe Ranald to be an excuse for unlawful behaviour. Worshippers of [[Shallya]] also have qualms with those of Ranald, as it is said that Ranald tricked Shallya into allowing him to drink from her vial of tears, thereby gaining divine status. | ||
Revision as of 21:08, 6 May 2009
Ranald is the god of Thieves and Tricksters. It is claimed that he was once a human who managed to trick Shallya, goddess of Healing and Mercy, into becoming a god.
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Symbols
He is generally portrayed as a charming human male, a rogue who is an incomparable thief and con man.
Beliefs
Although he is associated with crime, he believes more in the act of illusion over the actual act of theft. He does not condone violent crime and forbids any violence except when in self defence. His enemies are authorities and violent criminals, while his friends are non-violent rogues and entertainers. He has no formal holy days.
Cult
Worshipped throughout the Old World's larger towns and cities his worship is restricted to the underground which his followers occupy, and as a god of thieves, his worship is officially proscribed. He is popular with the poor who see him as striking back against the rich. Some see little difference between him and Handrich!
The god of rogues, thieves, gamblers, illusionists, and tricksters, is worshipped as the 'Night Prowler' by thieves, the 'Deceiver' by charlatans, the 'Gamester' by gamblers, and the 'Protector' for those fighting official tyranny.
Most people see followers of Ranald as annoying and unsociable, especially those who worship Verena, goddess of law and justice who believe Ranald to be an excuse for unlawful behaviour. Worshippers of Shallya also have qualms with those of Ranald, as it is said that Ranald tricked Shallya into allowing him to drink from her vial of tears, thereby gaining divine status.
Notes & sources
- shadow-warriors.co.uk/Players Info.htm#Major Religions
- unrulies.net/
