(07-24-2017, 12:24 PM)wsaedmd Wrote: And yeah, I didn't mean a Hellsguard Monk, just a Hellsguard in general! Them as a people, would they worship a particular deity?
Hellsguard in general are often devout followers of the Twelve. Though which of the Twelve (if not all of them) each individual Hellsguard worships may depend upon the region, or many other personal reasons. For instance, if your Hellsguard lived in Ala Mhigo more than 25 years ago, he would've been raised to revere Rhalgr. However, if he was in Ala Mhigo during King Theodoric's reign just before Ala Mhigo's fall, he might worship Nymeia instead. There's even Swaenhylt, a Hellsguard who fervently worships Azeyma.
Vavaki Wrote:Here in Ul'dah, they can oft be seen working as mercenaries and sellswords, or armorers and blacksmiths for those with no taste for violence. I suppose the forges remind them of home... The greatest hindrance in studying the Hellsguard is that they have no patience for Phrontistery members. They regard the alchemical trade as dark and sacrilegious sorcery that spurns the Twelve.
Fernehalwes Wrote: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.
Swaenhylt Wrote:Praise be to Azeyma, great Warden in the sky, beacon of righteousness! By her light, our paths are lit. By her providence, our way is known!
I am her humble servant, Swaenhylt. For nigh on twenty years have I lived in the seclusion of Abalatia's Spine. I come back to you now, at the turn of the tide. And yet I am taken with sadness as I gaze upon Eorzea's children. Far too few live with fear of Azeyma's judgment in their hearts.
Hope that helps! For more info I dropped some relevant links below:
-Race Lore (Roegadyn)
-Ala Mhigo Lore: History and Culture
-Ala Mhigo Lore: People of Ala Mhigo
