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Summary | |||
The Astran League is a collection of states and cities working together under a united banner. Established a mere 43 years after the Crepuscular Annihilation as an agreement between the followers of 8 different deities in Suhder it has since expanded to encompass half the continent of Varosha and over three-quarters of the mortals living on it. | |||
Its core tenant is to bring harmony to those who live within its influence. This is brought about by enforcing what is seen as fair and just, where one should not take advantage of another for their own gain. | |||
The League’s foundation rests on the absence of the gods in Vayan, and an effort of those left behind to do good by how they interpret the words of those deities they follow. While the League doesn’t limit who can be worshipped only a small number of deities and their followers are in places of political influence, namely: Pelor, Lathender, Selune, Bahamut, and Arven. Regardless, the followers of Nehzen do enjoy a special place as the guides to the recently departed, and followers of Mystra often fulfil a stronger role as ambassadors to the Spirelink Alliance - where she is the prime goddess. | |||
Suhder | |||
The capital of the Astran League and the largest city on the continent, known also as the “throne of the gods” or “Jewel of Varosha”. It is situated on the northern part of the continent where the Inmer Waterway connects to the Lunarest Basin. | |||
Founded long before the Crepuscular Annihilation Suhder is said to have been the home to both Pelor and Sehlune in the second and third era. With that in mind the city and its denizens are the center of the ever decreasing worship of the gods. | |||
Revision as of 14:33, 6 January 2021
Summary
The Astran League is a collection of states and cities working together under a united banner. Established a mere 43 years after the Crepuscular Annihilation as an agreement between the followers of 8 different deities in Suhder it has since expanded to encompass half the continent of Varosha and over three-quarters of the mortals living on it.
Its core tenant is to bring harmony to those who live within its influence. This is brought about by enforcing what is seen as fair and just, where one should not take advantage of another for their own gain.
The League’s foundation rests on the absence of the gods in Vayan, and an effort of those left behind to do good by how they interpret the words of those deities they follow. While the League doesn’t limit who can be worshipped only a small number of deities and their followers are in places of political influence, namely: Pelor, Lathender, Selune, Bahamut, and Arven. Regardless, the followers of Nehzen do enjoy a special place as the guides to the recently departed, and followers of Mystra often fulfil a stronger role as ambassadors to the Spirelink Alliance - where she is the prime goddess.
Suhder The capital of the Astran League and the largest city on the continent, known also as the “throne of the gods” or “Jewel of Varosha”. It is situated on the northern part of the continent where the Inmer Waterway connects to the Lunarest Basin.
Founded long before the Crepuscular Annihilation Suhder is said to have been the home to both Pelor and Sehlune in the second and third era. With that in mind the city and its denizens are the center of the ever decreasing worship of the gods.