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Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:33 am OJ 20 - Of Oerth and Altar - The Middle Faiths

Of Oerth and Altar: The Middle Faith by Sam Weiss is a fun article about the origins surrounding the Old Faith. You can download at http://www.oerthjournal.com/oj20.html
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Thu Dec 21, 2006 1:04 pm

An interesting take placing faith in historical context. I like that notion, the divergent paths outlined and the variance within. Thanks, Sam.

Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:07 pm

Thanks.
I've never really been satisfied with the excessive "tree-hugger" portrayal of druids and nature faiths, and wanted to present an alternative to them. I also wanted to delve a bit into the effects of the evolution of religion, and cross-cultural influences.
At some point I'd like to expand it a bit, add some more on a modern semi-pantheonic, syncretic mixing of them all as I alluded to, and use that to springboard into other pantheonic mixes.