Amalias Pluvius



AMALIAS PLUVIUS The Bringer of Rain 

Pantheon
None.

Regions of Worship

 * Brythunia (Sargossa)

Within Sargossa, Amalias Pluvius is proclaimed to be the chief god of the Brythunians and is worshiped there in complete defiance of Mitra.

Divine Relationships

 * Wiccana (opposing)
 * Mitra (enemy)

Representation
Bearded man in soaked grey robes.

Gender Representation: male

Symbolism:

 * Sacrificial knife (Copper)
 * Grey Robes

Sphere of Power

 * Rain

Rituals & Beliefs
From birth, Amalias' worshippers are taught the Amalian Laws, his prophecies and divine revelations as well as the myths of the Brythunian race's origin (including the names and histories of Brythunia's lesser gods).

Amalias Pluvius is believed to be the reliever of droughts and a bringer of rain.

High Holy Days of Amalias Pluvius
Feast of Amalias - This feast day is a day in which all vices are considered illegal and profane, including (but not exclusively) condemning gambling for profit. Any "blasphemers" found breaking the sacred law are punished by being sent to the mines to work.

Naming Day - This day occurs on whatever day a traveling priest is set for an appearance at any given locality. During the visit, the priest names all virgin children of mature age, enters their names into the church's register. The children (now considered adults) are then free to pursue marriage or concubinage. Each virgin's forefinger is cut with a copper knife and the blood is used to enter their specific name into the register.

Priesthood
The priesthood of Amalias Pluvius assure that the holy laws and rituals are maintained. While many claim to be adept sorcerers it is very rare that a priest of Amalias are, instead the reality is they are charlatans.

The priesthood tolerate local shaman and healers, but if a scapegoat is needed they are quick to hang them as witches.

Implementation IC & In-Game
Amalias’ faithful can use vanilla Mitra altars and pose as Mitrans, but can't upgrade it to T3 and are prohibited to summon an avatar of Mitra.

More Information

 * Conan the Savage (book)
 * Faith & Fervour (Conan RPG Book, p. 41-42)