As part of a project, I have put together a deep background history of the Sun Dome Temple in Sartar that is likely mostly unknown even to the Yelmalio cult. So this…
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Theyalan Celestial Gods
Throughout much of the Theyalan Belt, people recognize several major celestial gods: First is of course Yelm, the Sun. The Sun travels across the Sky Dome each day, only to die and…
Oldest notes on Orlanth
I’m going through some files and found some of Greg’s oldest notes on Orlanth (from about 1977): The council of gods in Dragon Pass is made of several major deities. Orlanth is…
Golden Bow
Patron of Archery Golden Bow is a son of Yelm who confers archery skill and powers upon his worshipers. Write up Page Year Runes Notes Lunar Way 64 2024 None listed As:…
Lokarnos
God of Wagons and Trade This god began his mortal existence as a simple peasant in the imperial land of the Golden Age. Through perseverance and hard work he earned a superior…
Shargash
War God, Destroyer Write up Page Year Runes PersonalGlyph Notes Lunar Way 142 2024 None listed n/a Associated cult:Yanafal Tarnils Mythology 40, 123 2023 5th-9th Copper Plates of Yuthuppa Prosopaedia 110 2023…
Arraz
King of Above, Father of Stars Write up Page Year Runes PersonalGlyph Notes Prosopaedia 11 2023 n/a Cults of Glorantha Preview 235 2019 per Rune spell n/a Associate cult:Polaris Guide to Glorantha…
Greg Sez: Yelmalio (Mar 2000)
This question comes from debate on the Glorantha Digest. Answer by Greg Stafford. Published 7 Mar 2000. Q: Who was the god worshipped by Balazar? The original publication of Griffin Mountain said it…
Solar Book – Yelmalio description
Here is a nice description of Yelmalio from the Solar religion materials: Yelmalio is the Solar deity found where Yelm’s imperial rule does not reach. Associated with the planet Lightfore, his cult…
Polaris
The Pole Star, Keeper of the Stars, God of War, Armies, and Dance Polaris led the armies of the Upper World in the Gods War. When the Spike exploded a hole appeared…
Ourania
Virgin mistress of Heaven Ourania is the pristine mistress of heaven, epitomizing the etheric energy of heavenly power which she sends to the deserving. Write up Page Year Runes Personal Glyph Notes…
Hero Wars: Beyond Humanity (2000)
Originally part of ISS1102 Glorantha, Introduction to the Hero Wars Last revision: 15 Dec 2000 Realms other than the center of the world exist. Humans teem in the center, clustered on fragments…
Zaytenera
Goddess of Insight and Understanding Write up Page Year Runes Personal Glyph Notes Prosopaedia 141 2023 n/a Prosopaedia entryFull Moon Phase HeroQuest Glorantha 181 2015 n/a Rune onlyFull Moon Phase Guide to…
Buserian
God of Priests, Scribes, Stargazing, and Divination Write up Page Year Runes PersonalGlyph Notes Lunar Way 85 2024 per Rune spells n/a Associated cult:Irrippi Ontor Lightbringers 75 2023 None listed n/a In:…
Uryarda
Goat Goddess, Mother Goddess of the Zarkosings Write up Page(s) Year Runes Personal Glyph Notes Prosopaedia 127 2023 None Listed n/a Prosopaedia entry Guide to Glorantha 680, 715 2014 None Listed n/a…
Lunar Provincial Population Groups
Throughout the Lunar Provinces, much of the ruling class and urban population is Lunar, while much of the rural population is “barbarian” (I am using that term from a Lunar Heartland perspective)….
Who loves the Sun?
Yelm often gets a short-shrift by many fans. But the Sun God is one of the Great Gods of Glorantha, with oodles of Rune spells, subcults, and more associated gods than you…
Tholm
God of Falconry Write up Page Year Runes PersonalGlyph Notes Prosopaedia 121 2023 n/a Prosopaedia entry The Lunar Empiredeprecated 23 2003 Associated with The Perfect Sky, revised Greg Sez 1999 None listed…
Notes on Shamans
Shamans are an “elect” found in many Gloranthan religions. They are often outside but adjacent to the cult structure, although some cults do make use of shaman-priests (for example, Aldrya, Daka Fal,…
Artia
Bat Goddess Write up Page Year Runes Personal Glyph Notes Lunar Way 45 2024 None listed n/a In: Crimson Bat Prosopaedia 11 2023 None listed n/a Prosopaedia entry Guide to Glorantha 646,…
Jokbazi
The Broken, Enemy of Yelm Write up Page Year Runes Notes Prosopaedia 67 2023 None listed Cults of Glorantha Preview 431 2019 None listed The Glorious Reascent of Yelm 63 1993 None…
Burburstus
Dark Dragon, Stella Draconis Write up Page Year Runes Notes Prosopaedia 19 2023 None listed Prosopaedia entry Guide to Glorantha 649 2015 None listed Constellation The Perfect Sky, revised Greg Sez 2014…
Galgarenge
Mother of Griffins Write up Page Year Runes Personal Glyph Notes Prosopaedia 42 2023 None listed n/a Prosopaedia entry The Glorious Reascent of Yelm 60, 61 1993 None listed n/a Gods Wall…
Rune Magic by Cult and Associate Cult – C
Spell RBM Cost Source Reference Availability Call Founder 21 6 Waha (1-use) LB 147 Tribal Khan Call Monster 21 1 Magasta Preview 87 Initiates Call on Stars 22 1-4 Polaris FS 85…
Rausa
Goddess of Dusk Write up Page Year Runes PersonalGlyph Notes Lunar Way 83 2024 n/a ConstellationIn: Irripi Ontor Prosopaedia 103 2023 None listed n/a Guide to Glorantha 650 2014 None listed n/a…