Been trying to work on the theology and doctrine behind those who follow Rhalgr. Mostly for my character, one of the many survivors of Ala Mhigo's old ways from before the King of Ruin. Due to this, I've taken a look at the gods and goddesses associated with him, and from there a greater look into the Twelve themselves, and I began to wonder.. how are they viewed? While character creation gives us their common depictions and what spheres of influence they have, I begin to wonder more and more on how mortals view them in general.
For example, Rhalgr the Destroyer. Is he seen as a being to be worshiped out of fear? Is his name used as a curse upon others? His symbol, after all, is that of a meteor falling and one cannot help but see similarities in his icon and the fall of Dalamud. But then, why dedicate a city to him as well as a martial faith? I have a hard time viewing the Fists of Rhalgr as being a bunch of people who simply destroyed things, if so then there would be no refugees within their walls. Following that, what of his wife (master?) Nymeia? A weaver who oversees Fate, she is prayed to by gamblers or those seeking fortune. Why are Fortune/Fate and Destruction wed? Is it to symbolize that all things end? If so, is there some meaning behind their children being War and Craftsmanship? What is the meaning behind any of the Twelve's relationships?
I have a bunch of material built up for my character, J'rhiki Tia's, view of the Path of Destruction he follows. The entire idea is that Rhalgr does not represent wanton destruction, but instead the Destruction that is required for all life to rebuild and grow. The trees that are felled to give wood for building homes and ships, the animals that are slain to give food to one's family. The personal barriers and limitations one has in order to grow past them into a stronger person.
Still, there is likely lore of the Twelve hiding somewhere... if not, anyone want to help me out in building some?
For example, Rhalgr the Destroyer. Is he seen as a being to be worshiped out of fear? Is his name used as a curse upon others? His symbol, after all, is that of a meteor falling and one cannot help but see similarities in his icon and the fall of Dalamud. But then, why dedicate a city to him as well as a martial faith? I have a hard time viewing the Fists of Rhalgr as being a bunch of people who simply destroyed things, if so then there would be no refugees within their walls. Following that, what of his wife (master?) Nymeia? A weaver who oversees Fate, she is prayed to by gamblers or those seeking fortune. Why are Fortune/Fate and Destruction wed? Is it to symbolize that all things end? If so, is there some meaning behind their children being War and Craftsmanship? What is the meaning behind any of the Twelve's relationships?
I have a bunch of material built up for my character, J'rhiki Tia's, view of the Path of Destruction he follows. The entire idea is that Rhalgr does not represent wanton destruction, but instead the Destruction that is required for all life to rebuild and grow. The trees that are felled to give wood for building homes and ships, the animals that are slain to give food to one's family. The personal barriers and limitations one has in order to grow past them into a stronger person.
Still, there is likely lore of the Twelve hiding somewhere... if not, anyone want to help me out in building some?
