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Orlanth Adventurous Temples and Shrines

Far Point Location Type Page Affiliation Alone (small city) Minor temple 85 Amad, Bachad,and Tres Tribes Amadhall (hillfort) Major temple 85 Amad tribe Sartar Location Type Page Affiliation Ambush Hill Shrine 44…

Orlanth Subcult Membership

Posted on March 4, 2024

In Sartar, more than a third (35%) of all Orlanth initiates belong to the Orlanth Adventurous subcult. A little less than two thirds (62%) belong to the Orlanth Thunderous subcult. And a…

The Cult of Orlanth In Sartar

Posted on November 15, 2023

Orlanth is the patron god of the Kingdom of Sartar, and nowhere is his cult more fully developed. The three main subcults of Orlanth—Thunderous, Adventurous, and Rex—have temples and shrines throughout the…

Raiders and Militia in Sartar

Posted on November 3, 2023

Most cattle raiding is done by young Orlanth Adventurous initiates during their ordeal period after initiation. They steal cattle – and try to avoid combat and starting feuds. You have these bands…

The thirteen main cults in Sartar

Posted on September 29, 2023

There are thirteen main cults in Sartar, which collectively are about 95% of the population. The biggest are: Those two cults are about 68% of the population. Those 11 cults (each with…

CHA4044 The Earth Goddesses – Index

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Initiates and their experiences

Posted on March 7, 2023

A few examples of how cults are spread across space and how that is experienced by members of the cult. 1. Orlanth. Vasana was initiated into the cult of Orlanth Adventurous (Vinga)…

Four Magic Weapons subcult of Orlanth

Posted on January 11, 2023

This is a subcult often found with Orlanth Adventurous (or Vinga), that worships the Four Magic weapons of Orlanth. Each of these weapons are sometimes worshiped in other cultures as stand-alone gods…

Notes on Filichet I

Posted on July 5, 2022

This city on the shores of lake Invaress has around 15,000 residents and is the capital of the Lunar Province of Holay. Filichet marks the end of the Daughter’s Road. From here,…

Cults of Differing Power

Posted on April 21, 2022

So as we have noticed, the RuneQuest cults are deliberately not balanced. Some cults have way more magic – and effective magic – than others. Now that was part of Greg’s vision…

Notable People of the Impala Tribe

Posted on April 16, 2022

The impalas ridden and herded by the Impala Tribe are larger than their wild brethren, but are still far smaller than any of the other riding animals of Prax. Their Riders, therefore,…

Notable people of the High Llama Tribe

Posted on April 14, 2022

NOTE: there are a lot of secrets hidden in this post so read it carefully! Yazurkial Blue Llama, Tribal Khan Born 1595, Yazurkial is the high priest of Waha for the High…

8 – The Wrath of Argrath

7 – Argrath faces the Lunars7 – Argrath stellt sich den Lunaren7 – Argrath affronte les Lunaires 9 – Exile9 – Exil9 – Exil 7 – Argrath faces the Lunars7 – Argrath…

Shield of Arran

References Page Year Notes River of Cradles 162 1992 Orlanth Magic Weapon Subcult

Why does Orlanth have multiple arms?

Posted on August 18, 2021

So an art issue that a few grognards have raised directly or indirectly – why does Orlanth have multiple arms? The Orlanthi depict Orlanth as having four arms so that they might…

Orlanth in Sartar

Posted on July 30, 2021

Orlanth is the patron god of the Kingdom of Sartar, and nowhere is his cult more fully developed. The three main subcults of Orlanth – Thunderous, Adventurous, and Rex – have temples…

Changing Gods

Posted on July 14, 2021

A few more notes on Changing Gods. At the Dawn, the Thunderer and the Adventurer were often worshiped as separate gods. Pretty quickly the Theyalans recognised both as aspects of Orlanth, and…

Sartar coins

Posted on June 27, 2021

A rare golden coins dating from the reign of Sartar.

Sartar Book preview

Posted on January 27, 2021

As I get near to wrapping up the final text on the Sartar book and move into art, I need to say – man this book will blow some minds! Sartar with…

Orlanth Adventurous Art preview

Posted on January 27, 2021

This is absolutely one of my favorite depictions of Orlanth Adventurous. By the amazing Agathe Pitié. Orlanth Adventurous is a god after all. And he loves all the ladies, regardless of element. And…

Voriof

God of Shepherds Write up Page Year Runes Personal Glyph Notes Lightbringers 33 2023 per Rune spell n/a Subcult of: Orlanth Prosopaedia 133 2023 n/a Cults of Glorantha Preview 269 2019 None…

Drogarsi

God of War Dances and Martial Music Write up Page Year Runes PersonalGlyph Notes Earth Goddesses 75 2023 None listed n/a Subcult of:DonandarAssociate cult: Orlanth Lightbringers 31 2023 None listed n/a Subcult…

Desemborth

The Thief One of the 49 Names of Orlanth References Page Year Runes Notes Sartar, Kingdom of Heroes 121 2009 None listed One of the 49 Names of Orlanth The Book of…

Orlanth Adventurous

One of the two primary Orlanth subcults. References Page Year Runes Notes Earth Goddesses 25 2023 None listed Husband protector of:Ernalda Lightbringers 25, 121, 140, 159 2023 per Rune spells Subcult:YinkinSubcult of:…

Vinga

Female Incarnation of Orlanth, Warrior Goddess, One of the Thunder Brothers References Page Year Runes Notes Lightbringers 12, 32 2023 per Rune spell Subcult of: Orlanth Prosopaedia 132 2023 Subcult of:Orlanth RuneQuest…

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