![]() ![]() In the real world multiple pantheons of god(s) exist (even at the same time) and monotheistic and atheistic (here meaning a belief in a religious philosophy) religions exist as well. The personality and goals of the god may be independent of the god’s domains from the perspective of the people. Due to a god’s domains (fertility, travel, trickery, etc.) some “evil” gods may gain some influence and power from non-evil followers. ![]() A trader might hold a god of travel or trade above the other gods of the pantheon, but he would certainly pay the god of fertility respect when a child was born or even ask a favor from a god of trickery if he was dishonest. Followers of a religion with a pantheon of gods would hold one god whose domain most directly impacted their lives in higher esteem, but they would also pay respect to the other gods especially as circumstances merited the respect. While people may follow one god they believe all the others exist as well. Many fantasy worlds have one pantheon of gods that interact with each other. Detailing your world’s religions to any degree adds that same degree of depth to your world for a more rewarding experience. Religion can provide another venue for conflict and drama in your game world. After all, tens or hundreds of millions of people participate in the real world’s most popular religions and many of those people are teaching, writing and adding to the religion in different ways. This also gives you an opportunity to see how the players react to your religion’s skeleton and build on what they like and what is important to your evolving setting and story.īut if religion, gods, or a pantheon is a key aspect of your campaign setting idea, you’ll want to work it up in detail early during your fantasy world’s development.Ĭreating a fantasy religion can be as long and detailed task as you want. ![]() In cases like these make sure you flesh out any particular deities you need (for example if a character is a Cleric or Paladin describe that god in at least bullet points and note any needed game statistics or mechanics such as the god’s domains) and build up the religion later when it is needed or when you have an intriguing idea. RPG Play By Message Board Best Practicesīy Joe Wetzel (joewetzel at gmail dot com)ĭepending on your campaign setting idea, in the early stages you may only need a bare minimum of details about your religion.How to Best Introduce New Players to Roleplaying Games.Arcane Abilities: Alternatives to Summon Familiar.Alternatives to Magic Item Creation Experience Point Cost.Dungeons & Dragons 5e Monsters By Feature.3.5 Fantasy RPG Spells to 5e Conversion Chart.Worldbuilding Reference: Cultural Quirks. ![]() Worldbuilding: Local Area Design: Example.Worldbuilding: Fantasy Religion Design Guide. ![]()
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