You could choose to live in Rivain. They apparantly don't worship the Maker and are on good terms with elves. Having qunari in the north would be a worry though.maxernst wrote...
No, Thedas isn't a very appealing place to live, and really your religion would be dictated by the society you lived in. Given the choice, I would be human because the elves are downtrodden and both dwarven and Qunari society are far too rigid for my taste. Since I really can't see myself as a Chasind, my only religious would be the chantry...I'd probably give it lip-service out of a feeling of social obligation but would have no real religious fervor.
If you lived in Thedas, which religion would you follow?
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I'm pretty sure they actually worship the maker and follow the Qun in Rivain. I think the Qunari allow this because they believe the Rivainians will eventually grow out of their old beliefs and accept the Qun in it's entirety.
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the Chantry, Exalted Marches ftw.
How very evil of you
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Well I wouldn't really have a choice to believe in what I wanted if I was a human/elf/dwarf/qunari because I would practically have their respective belief system hammered into me since birth without growing up hearing any outspoken criticism of them.
It's why even though I myself don't believe in any form of a God, my PCs always do. Back in those times if you denied the existence of God you would be either killed or ostracised, and Ferelden doesn't seem any difference - considering that the revered mother at ostagar called me an evil, blasphemous heathen for simply declining her offer for a blessing.
It's why even though I myself don't believe in any form of a God, my PCs always do. Back in those times if you denied the existence of God you would be either killed or ostracised, and Ferelden doesn't seem any difference - considering that the revered mother at ostagar called me an evil, blasphemous heathen for simply declining her offer for a blessing.
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Agreed, ' I've no primitive fear of the moon such that I must place my faith in tales so that I may sleep at night."
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Alexander1136 wrote...
Julian_Kraynog wrote...
Freelance Mercenary Atheist.
Agreed, ' I've no primitive fear of the moon such that I must place my faith in tales so that I may sleep at night."
Rhys Cordelle approves of Morrigan +10<3
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Morriganism for me. Her beliefs (or lack thereof) mirror my own. That is not to say I would consider myself an atheist but I would have to be thoroughly convinced that there is only one true religion. We get enough of that on Earth. I take no part in that little squabble.
We may not have Magic here on Earth but we have enough technology to scare the pants off people from ancient times.
We may not have Magic here on Earth but we have enough technology to scare the pants off people from ancient times.
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If you don't believe in a religion then you're an atheist. An atheist is anyone who doesn't have a belief in god. Most of us are agnostic atheists, but some are "hard" atheists, who actually make the claim that there is no god, which is of course unprovable.
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'Spiritual Agnostic' would be my label. I believe in some sort of force out there but I take my own path to get there, not relying on an organized religion.
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Dargon Grey wrote...
'Spiritual Agnostic' would be my label. I believe in some sort of force out there but I take my own path to get there, not relying on an organized religion.
Fair enough. Whatever floats your boat.
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Rhys Cordelle wrote...
If you don't believe in a religion then you're an atheist. An atheist is anyone who doesn't have a belief in god. Most of us are agnostic atheists, but some are "hard" atheists, who actually make the claim that there is no god, which is of course unprovable.
If you don't believe in any religious creed, it means you're non-demoninational. That is people have stated their non-denial of God without having to accept orthodox religious beliefs. On the other hand, religions (like Qun) establish rituals and worldview without (the significance) asserting the existence of the divine.
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With an actual interaction between a spiritual realm (the Fade) and reality, I bet people in Thedas would be pretty gullible. So I'd make my own religion and turn it into a pyramid scheme. Then once I had enough desire demons on my side and a pile of gold coins, I'd establish a kingdom for the elves! Kind of like a mix between Las Vegas and Santa's Workshop.
If I was honestly raised in the world of Thedas, would I have a choice as to what I believe? If you are a human, you are likely raised to believe in the teachings of Andraste. If you are a Dalish elf, the Creators, ect. In a feudal society with intense peer pressure and ignorance of outside belief systems, I would suspect we'd all believe what we were told with varying degrees of faith.
If I was honestly raised in the world of Thedas, would I have a choice as to what I believe? If you are a human, you are likely raised to believe in the teachings of Andraste. If you are a Dalish elf, the Creators, ect. In a feudal society with intense peer pressure and ignorance of outside belief systems, I would suspect we'd all believe what we were told with varying degrees of faith.
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Rhys Cordelle wrote...
Most of us are agnostic atheists.
True. I'd rather live my life exploring, adventuring, rather than staying in a particular and/or with particular people and recite the chant or sing songs for the creators. I'd also wouldn't want to waste my life researching on the existence of The Maker/Creators.
And while I'm at it, I'll definitely learn about Dark Magic, the Darkspawn Taint, Old Gods and such, while being a Maleficar ofcourse.
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Rhys Cordelle wrote...
If you don't believe in a religion then you're an atheist. An atheist is anyone who doesn't have a belief in god.
Bad contradiction there. I know many people who do not like established Christian churches but strongly believe in some sort of higher being, some even in the actual Christian God and the trinity. These do not believe in a religion but would be offended to be called atheists - and likewise would I as atheist be offended by you calling someone who believes in god an atheist.
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yummysoap wrote...
Well I wouldn't really have a choice to believe in what I wanted if I was a human/elf/dwarf/qunari because I would practically have their respective belief system hammered into me since birth without growing up hearing any outspoken criticism of them.
So have I as child had the Christian belief system hammered in my head, but that didn´t stop me to see it for the annoyance it is and turn away. In fact, my forced knowledge of the Christian faith helped me to dismiss it; otherwise I would probably not have cared enough.
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I would study all religions and views first and then come to a conclusion.
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I would study all religions and views first and then come to a conclusion.
What is your conclusion now?
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Probably the Orlesian Chantry. They seem to have their act together.
I'm surprised at so many people saying they'd follow the Qun. I mean, it has that oppressive Maoist social engineering to it, and I don't know why anyone would enjoy that. "You have long legs; you're a dancer. You have strong shoulders; go chop wood." There's a reason why Chairman Mao doesn't have the greatest reputation worldwide, and it's for stuff like that.
I'm surprised at so many people saying they'd follow the Qun. I mean, it has that oppressive Maoist social engineering to it, and I don't know why anyone would enjoy that. "You have long legs; you're a dancer. You have strong shoulders; go chop wood." There's a reason why Chairman Mao doesn't have the greatest reputation worldwide, and it's for stuff like that.
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It just another cast system ... they are no fun....
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Probably the Orlesian Chantry. They seem to have their act together.
I'm surprised at so many people saying they'd follow the Qun. I mean, it has that oppressive Maoist social engineering to it, and I don't know why anyone would enjoy that. "You have long legs; you're a dancer. You have strong shoulders; go chop wood." There's a reason why Chairman Mao doesn't have the greatest reputation worldwide, and it's for stuff like that.
Qun provides stability, place, and peace of mind. Religions tend to do it.
