Power (sage field)
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Power is a sage field available to clerics, describing the influence of magical energy in all its forms, whose concept is multifaceted and deeply ingrained in culture and history. Power encompasses a vast array of beliefs, practices, and ideologies that center around the influence and authority wielded by deities or supernatural forces. At its core, religious power often begins with belief, the profound and unwavering belief in the existence of higher beings or divine entities. This serves as the foundation upon which the edifice of religious power is constructed, driving individuals and communities to seek a connection with the divine and to harness its energies for various purposes.
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This belief forms the basis for rituals, prayers, and offerings aimed at appeasing or communing with these powerful entities in exchange for blessings, protection and the continued sustenance of life on Earth. Religious power serves as the bridge between the mortal realm and the divine, allowing individuals to tap into forces beyond their comprehension to secure their well-being.
Religious power is also deeply intertwined with otherworldly concepts, often serving as a source of both wonder and fear, offering the promise of enlightenment and control of the universe, which can be both exhilerating and perilous. Whether through oracles, visions or sacred texts, power is a central component of many religious traditions.
Sage Studies
The field includes the following sage studies:
- Divination: endeavours to unlock the enigmatic tapestry of the past, present and future by tapping into unseen forces that guide and inform the mortal realm. Practitioners seek whispers from the cosmos, seeking answers to life's most profound questions.
- Dweomercraft: allows characters to detect, commune with and ultimately command supernatural manifestations and beings. Through intricate rituals and incantations, they wield authority over these otherworldly forces, shaping their actions to their will.
- Faith: embodies the profound spiritual courage and unwavering personal determination required to nurture and sustain religious devotion, both within oneself and among others, as the unyielding pillar of belief that fortifies the spirit.
- Medicine: the comprehensive study of sustaining and preserving life, encompassing both the pragmatic methods of science and the mystical dimensions that intersect with the healing arts. It delves into the realms of the tangible and the ethereal, seeking to unlock the secrets of health.
- Outer Planes: provides profound insight into the very essence of these otherworldly realms, offering a deep understanding of their unique natures, intricate structures, and enigmatic organizations. It is a study that unveils the mysteries of dimensions beyond the mortal realm, illuminating the multifaceted tapestry of existence across the cosmos.
