#marrion of the verdant forest

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Korrosin Chronicles Workshop #22

Overview

Marrion is the Farmer of the Pantheon, Goddess of Plants, Agriculture, and Nature, and her element is water. She is a peaceful Patron, though her power to control nature is not to be trifled with. Should you present yourself as an enemy to the balance, she will not hesitate to deal with you swiftly... and often messily. Her primary worshipers include Farmers, Ranchers, and Alchemists, and her rival deity is Moriat. The Pawning of Marrion entangles the victim in brambles, breaking the skin and filling them with hypersensitivity to nature. This allows them to have minor control over plants and animals, as well as innate herbal knowledge. Marrion's Sigil is of a twisted tree, still lush with greenery, and appears on the back of the left hand. One can only be Pawned if they would willingly sacrifice themselves to protect nature. Marrion's Sacred Treasure has the ability to create seeds that, when planted and given even a single drop of water, can turn even the driest desert into a lush jungle, complete with wildlife. When consumed, these seeds can also cure any ailment, including those caused by a Disciple of Dorinum.

History

Marrion came to Orstrys from The Black alongside Ortos, Kiiras, Shakkar, Balseer, and Moriat. Together, they went about creating the first races. Marrion was responsible for creating the Lobaas, and ensured they would understand nature's importance. Marrion had always been a relevant presence on Orstrys, using the Lobaas to safeguard the balance of wilderness and civilization. Even as the other races developed and invented and built, Marrion helped ensure there was enough unaltered wilderness that the rest of the life on Orstrys could prosper, much to Moriat's chagrin. Marrion instantly developed a close relationship with Corina after she began learning how to be a Patron, and tutored her consistently. Even after Dorinum intitiated the War of the Ten, Marrion's Lobaasi armies allowed her time to be there for her fellow deity, practically filling in for the goddess when needed. Once Dorinum was sealed away, Marrion returned to her original life, and although she and Corina lacked the closeness they once had, they remained close friends.

Guardian Beast

Despite the unusual appearance of a plant, the diodendron is actually a dragon, and is considered Marrion's guardian beast. Diodendron have thin, flexible bodies to allow themselves to blend in with their jungle environments, and are masters of trapping and ambushing prey. Their saliva has a sweet, mind-altering aroma, and is especially effective on Kruk. Instead of wings, they have prehensile tentacles covered in sticky slime, which they use to capture prey.

Sacred Treasures

Lifesower: The sacred treasure of Marrion's first disciple, Niliis. A simple farming sickle in appearance, its handle appears to constantly sprout small branches that must be pruned. The branches have the ability to create seeds that, when planted and given even a single drop of water, can turn even the driest desert into a lush jungle, complete with wildlife. When consumed, these seeds can also cure any ailment, including those caused by a Disciple of Dorinum.

World Mother: The sacred treasure of Marrion's disciple, Haragos. A simple cloth bag that naturally sustains the holder without the need for food, water, or sleep. It has the ability to create seeds that, when planted and given even a single drop of water, can turn even the driest desert into a lush jungle, complete with wildlife. When consumed, these seeds can also cure any ailment, including those caused by a Disciple of Dorinum.

Wild Bridge: The sacred treasure of Marrion's disciple, Lucir. A wooden staff with metal grips and topped with a dreamcatcher. It has the ability to create seeds that, when planted and given even a single drop of water, can turn even the driest desert into a lush jungle, complete with wildlife. When consumed, these seeds can also cure any ailment, including those caused by a Disciple of Dorinum.

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Korrosin Chronicles Workshop #14

Now that I've finished the races, I'm starting on the religions. There are several religions in Orstrys, and, like the races, I will be splitting them up for easier reading; first up is the overview of religions.

The Pantheon of the Nine Lords

The Pantheon of Nine Lords is the most common religion in Orstrus, and while some kingdoms may not worship the Pantheon, several of the deities have appeared in their religions. It consists of the major deities Ortos of Eternity, Kiiras of Dimensions, Shakkar of the Rebirthing Flame, Marrion of the Verdant Forest, and Moriat of the Willful Gale, and the minor deities Kairoban of the Cavernous Mountain, Corina of the Bountiful Waves, Teribos of the Enticing Winds, and Faeridor of the Violent Blaze. Two other deities are known, but worship is all but non-existent; Dorinum of the Dominant Shadow - Shakkar's rival deity and ruler of Dustaman, the Prison of the Gods - and Balseer of the Mystical Arts - Shakkar's brother and first casualty of the War of the Ten.

Tekii Azutta

Literally translating to "Great Gods", Tekii Azutta is the religion of the Kruk. It consists of Basako Gradak (Lit. "Light River"), Jes Bukakap (Lit. "Dark Guardian"), Tekii Dratak (Lit. "Great Tree"), Glatruk Kekuna (Lit. "Ruin Worker"), Jatiiko Riiko (Lit. "Family Fire"), Kako Riiko (Lit. "Earth Fire"), La Gortu (Lit. "Devour Feast"), and Kan Tagasa (Lit. "Sky Anger"). The first six correspond to Ortos, Kiiras, Marrion, Moriat, Faeridor, and Kairoban respectively, though their roles are different from the Pantheon of the Nine Lords; Ortos is day, Kiiras is night, Marrion is the great tree the Kruk'Gul inhabit, Moriat is warfare, Faeridor is sex and sleep, and Kairoban is the volcano whose lava surrounds Zukar. The two other gods - La Gortu and Kan Tagasa - represent celebration, specifically feasts (as their name implies) and the weather.

The Beasts of Ice

The Beasts of Ice is the religion of the Lobaas, and consists of Marrion, Moriat, Amaroqar, Bantuk, Samatempi, and Olulhuaqan as cardinal deities, with several smaller figures in their mythology. Marrion, being their chief deity, influences many aspects of Lobaasi culture, including their reverence for nature. Moriat is still the antithesis of Marrion, but is viewed as a necessary part of Lobaasi society. Amaroqar is the "Chief of Snow", and used the Amaroq to control the winds. Bantuk represents the hunt and graces hunters with either luck or peril, depending on their respect for their prey. Samatempi is the embodiment of Lobaasi will and music, constantly battling the wintekowa. Olulhuaqan is the deity of destruction, making room for new life to be created.

Coreborn Religion

The coreborn religion is primitive and lacks information due to the violent nature of the practitioners, including a proper name. It consists of at least 3 deities: Grul, the war god, Nik, the family god, and Orf, the healing god. Grul is invoked before every raid or battle by setting fire to bones and then devouring them; Nik is invoked during times of joyous occasion or childbirth; Orf is invoked during the healing practices or during what rudimentary funerals the coreborn have.