(05-18-2017, 04:33 PM)Jeanne IX Wrote: What does the patron deity chosen at character creation actually mean as far as lore? I chose Azeyma pretty much at random when I started since I didn't know much of anything about the setting, but my character is from Coerthas so would that cause problems with Ishgard's devotion to Halone? Or is the deity choice basically just a birthstone without much to it?
It's essentially whatever you/your character ascribes to it.
Fernehalwes Wrote:The same can be said regarding religion. Each city-state has a patron (matron) deity, and most people in that city-state will follow the teachings of that god or goddess. There are, for the most part, however, no strict religious codes that must be followed. Some Eorzeans will choose to worship a deity connected to their profession (for example, weavers often follow Nymeia the Spinner). Some follow the deity associated with their nameday. There are even some Eorzeans who choose not to follow the teachings of the Twelve, but they are few and far between...and often will not admit it.
The exception to this rule can be seen in Ishgard, where they take the teachings of Halone very seriously...to the point that the church and state have become inseparable. They go as far as calling those who do not follow the Fury 'unbelievers,' and those who are found to have communicated with the dragons of Dravania (the mortal enemies of Ishgard), are branded as heretics and in some cases executed.
If you're wanting to know more lore about Azeyma you can find that in this link.
Hope this helps!
