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Absalom

The history of Absalom and the history of Aroden are tightly intertwined, as such these two will be presented at the same time.

The Planar Wars

While Pharasma rules over all and is in a seemingly never-ending fight with those in the DARK TAPESTRY, the lower gods are in a constant struggle between good and evil, between law and chaos. The general rule of thumb is “one tile variance.” Lawful Good gods prefer to work with those close to them in belief (neutral good and lawful neutral, but chaotic good under dire circumstances).

When I ask you about your alignment, in large part, it is not just how your character acts. Instead, I want you to think of who your character feels should win in the planar wars. Advancing their cause on a large scale is what pushes them further in the war.

Also, the realm that you align with is more likely to try and help you out during the campaign. For example, someone who helps the Chaotic Good gods may supernaturally overcome their chains while Lawful Good may receive more healing than normal.

Heaven here is not the same as the Christian concept of Heaven. Rather, this is more akin to a medieval understanding of heaven. Society, ordered by goodness and the law. And above all else, a desire to fight and destroy evil wherever it may be or a desire to defend the innocent.

The path of the redeemers. The gods that are Neutral Good are just that, Good. They have a fundamental belief that all can be redeemed. While often accused of pacificism, these gods would prefer terms like long-suffering.

Elysium represents chaotic freedom and individuality. To outsiders, all that is seen is chaos and nonsense. To those inside, it is radical individuality. The freedom to be yourself. Also, hardcore anti-slavers. It is said that a single song by an Azata (angel of Elysium)

Axis is the realm of math, time, and certainty. The Aeons are

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