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Yes! The deities are one of the reasons I LOVE the 5 gods universe so much! They are relatable on personal levels. I feel like I understand them and don't understand them, yet I do. As though I have to tilt my head sideways and look into a mirror to find the meaning. ^^;
Agreed so very much! Dualism is a 'one size fits all' answer to the matter of faith. Most fantasy, including the polyD&D, treats poly gods as exclusive as in dualism. Chalion charcters respect and relate to the other gods, too, and that seems so much more believable and authentic.
My favorite beauty is the place will holds... 'nuf said.
I have to agree. The dieities in this series WORK. While I am an orthodox (small o) Christian, the relations just feel right. I LOVE your 'saints', their powers and limitations, and the gods having to work WITH and through humanity.
I reread the Curse of Challion and Palladin of Souls (In fact I'm doing so now) because I find it spiritually meaningful. It reflects my understanding of and relationship with my own gods in a personally meaningful and nourishing way.
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Yes! The deities are one of the reasons I LOVE the 5 gods universe so much! They are relatable on personal levels. I feel like I understand them and don't understand them, yet I do. As though I have to tilt my head sideways and look into a mirror to find the meaning. ^^;
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Agreed so very much! Dualism is a 'one size fits all' answer to the matter of faith. Most fantasy, including the polyD&D, treats poly gods as exclusive as in dualism. Chalion charcters respect and relate to the other gods, too, and that seems so much more believable and authentic.
My favorite beauty is the place will holds... 'nuf said.
I have to agree. The dieities in this series WORK. While I am an orthodox (small o) Christian, the relations just feel right. I LOVE your 'saints', their powers and limitations, and the gods having to work WITH and through humanity.
I reread the Curse of Challion and Palladin of Souls (In fact I'm doing so now) because I find it spiritually meaningful. It reflects my understanding of and relationship with my own gods in a personally meaningful and nourishing way.
