Following the unveiling of the first three dev diaries, the team behind squad-based tactical RPG Zoria: Age of Shattering tackles the in-game religion.
The world of Zoria features three main churches: the Church of Torath, also known as The Church Zoria’s Light, the Church of the 9 Gods and the Temple of Karne.
Generally monotheistic, the Church of Torath puts their faith in the God of Light, believed to carry the sun on his back across the sky and responsible for bringing light, heat, and general well-being to the citizen of Zoria. They also acknowledge Torhuz, brother of Torath and his polar opposite, believed to dwell in the depths of the night and fight an eternal battle with Torath for control of the skies.
The Church of the 9 gods is a polytheistic religion widespread throughout the Uram continent. Here are the gods it pays respects to:
- Athys – Goddess of Light, governor and chief of all gods (patron saint of Priests and Battle Clerics)
- Dhases – God of Prosperity (patron saint of Bards, Merchants, and Traders)
- Garom- God of War and Fire(patron saint of Mercenaries Battle Clerics and Lancers)
- Amaldir – God of Earth and Nature, Husband of Mei-Devi(patron saint of Rangers, Farmers, Commoners, and Hunters)
- Niala – Goddess of Magic and Dance (patron saint of Wizards and Mages < Difference between the two would be that Wizard is MALE only name for the magic practitioner, while Sorceress is the FEMALE equivalent. Mage is Neutral; both males and females can use this term to identify themselves as magic practitioners.
- Thedara – Goddess of Protection and Constructions, daughter of Athys and Chaos (patron saint of Sentinels and Kingsmen)
- Mei-Devi – Goddess of Patience, the Waters and the Night, sister of Han-Jhora (patron saint of Thiefs and Sailors)
- Mira – Goddess of Passion and Love (patron saint of Bard)
- Han-Jhora – God of the Dead and Ruler of the Underworld, brother of Mei-Devi
Last but not least, the temple of Karne is an animist religion based on the belief that all living creatures and even inanimate objects are inhabited by the spirit of Zoria, a spirit that is responsible for all the magic within the world.
ABOUT ZORIA: AGE OF SHATTERING
Zoria: Age of Shattering is a classic tactical RPG with fluid turn-based combat, outpost, and follower management. Lead a team of four heroes with their unique skills and perks. Every team member contributes to battles undertaken in the fantasy world of Zoria. The expansive land is filled with magic, ancient history, tumultuous politics, and countless mysteries waiting to be solved by your party.
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