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{{Deity Infobox
{{Deity Infobox
|[[File:Vindikari Device.png|150px]]
|[[File:Verax Device.png|x150px]]
|Vindikari, Lady of Vengeance
|Verax, Lord of Justice
|Divine justice, retribution, relentless pursuit, the inescapable
|Truth, justice, fairness, administration, kingship, leadership, fidelity
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*Aequitarus, Demigod of fairness
|Blue, white, and gold
*Elois, Demigoddess of mercy (pity, clemency, twin to Sotris)
*Poenus, Demigod of punishment
|Olive laurel, gavel
|Blue white and gold
}}
}}


==Basic Overview== <!-- placeholder text-->
==Basic Overview== <!-- placeholder text-->
Vindikari is the Goddess of Vengeance, whose symbol is a set of scales with crossed swords.


Vindikari teaches the importance of balance and truth through vengeance.  
The God Verax rules over the domain of Justice. His symbol is that of a golden scale. Alongside his twin Vindikari, he is the child of Gwynna and Nul. These two pregenetor Gods created the twins to govern the gods in all matters relating to Justice and Vengeance. It was through their power over the gods that Verax and Vindikari decreed that no Gods should walk among mortals, for mortals were far too fragile.
 
Verax teaches that one must follow the rules set in place in whatever realm one is present in, and that for each action there will be a consequence or a reward. Honesty, truth, justice, and balance are at the core of the tenants of Verax. Followers believe in a balanced
world where there is no good without evil and vice versa. Verax does not ask for prayer as many gods do, but instead asks his followers to obey the laws of the land, which supersede cultural and moral belief. As such it is a follower’s duty to be familiar with the laws of the
land when traveling to new locations.  


==Mythology==
==Mythology==
She is the twin sister of Verax, God of Justice. The two were created by their parents, Gwynna and Nul, to govern the gods, prevent wars between the gods, and improve the order of all things.  
To some, Verax is also regarded as a psychopomp who guides souls through the Sundered Lands. Should the person’s good deeds outweigh the bad, they may be rewarded with swift passage through the afterlife. This is a controversial belief that often comes under scrutiny when compared to Nul’s role as the primary God of Death.
 
The God of Justice stands as one of the most widely worshipped gods of the Thracian Pantheon. Along with his sister Vindikari, the twins serve as the governing force to both gods and mortals alike.
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==Worship & Simple Devotions==
==Worship & Simple Devotions==
There are those who believe these Orders are no more than mercenaries and assassins, but the order serves vengeance in more ways than just death, and they are sworn to only conduct these missions against their targets. If an innocent is caught up in the Order's path of vengeance, they or their family at minimum receive a donation in recompence.
At higher levels in these Orders you will find Retributors of Vindikari, who prevail over rituals, offer guidance, and mediate the ethics of vengeance on a case-by-case basis. The more experience gained, the higher a Retributor's standing will be within the Order, and the more important or high profile rites they will oversee. The High Retributor of Vindikari resides in Atherens, Thracia.


Ceremonies and celebrations in devotion to Vindikari take many forms, depending on the sect. There are those who make religious offerings, including food, animals, and sentimental possessions at Shrines of Vindikari, where they ask for forgiveness for their wrong doings. Others put on yearly spectacles where they reenact famous court hearings where vengeance prevailed. Some even participate in ritual scarification  to mark their bodies and keep a physical reminder of the grudges they hold.  
===Simple Devotions===
The most devoted followers often become Judges of Verax and preside over court cases ranging from property disputes, to tax evasion, and war crimes. Paladins of Verax often dedicate their lives to seeking out evil doers to enact justice.  


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===Major Religious Centers===
===Major Religious Centers===
Although the center of Verax worship lies in Thracia, many in Alba and Warwick also follow the God’s teachings.


 
===Holidays===
===Formal Orders===
In Thracia, followers of Verax celebrate Peoples’ Justice Day where citizens are encouraged to go out and volunteer their time to combat poverty, hunger, and unemployment.
Many serve their Goddess in Orders such as the Orders of Sotris and Tisiphone, whose headquarters are Alba and Thracia respectively. Orders such as these serve vengeful citizens, but without the means to seek vengeance for themselves. Such people can go to these Orders and request their religious services, sometimes for a tithe depending on the extent of their request.


===Presence in Warwick===
===Presence in Warwick===
A small sect of her followers local to Warwick believe that Vindikari will cleanse the world of disarray and chaos. After a period of unrest will come the end times. These followers invite doomsday preparations in order to prepare for the end. Believers in this outcome say that this comes from Vindikari as an extreme act of punishment and offer an explanation for the expansion of the Wastes, stating this is an act of Vindikari's will.
There is an Alban-run charity in the name of Verax that raises funds to assist refugees of war and victims of violence. One of these centers remains open in Newcastle.
 
Despite the majority of Vindikari's followers seeking vengeance against those who have wronged them, there are still those who believe the best vengeance is to live a long, happy and healthy life out of spite. These folks are of no organized Order yet, as many of them find solace in Vindikari's teaching later in life. These humble devotees are an example of the types of followers the Goddess of Vengeance attracts.  
 


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Latest revision as of 04:21, 18 November 2024

Verax Device.png
Verax, Lord of Justice
Domains Truth, justice, fairness, administration, kingship, leadership, fidelity
Subsidiaries:
  • Aequitarus, Demigod of fairness
  • Elois, Demigoddess of mercy (pity, clemency, twin to Sotris)
  • Poenus, Demigod of punishment
Additional Symbols Olive laurel, gavel
Colors or Aesthetics Blue white and gold


Basic Overview

The God Verax rules over the domain of Justice. His symbol is that of a golden scale. Alongside his twin Vindikari, he is the child of Gwynna and Nul. These two pregenetor Gods created the twins to govern the gods in all matters relating to Justice and Vengeance. It was through their power over the gods that Verax and Vindikari decreed that no Gods should walk among mortals, for mortals were far too fragile.

Verax teaches that one must follow the rules set in place in whatever realm one is present in, and that for each action there will be a consequence or a reward. Honesty, truth, justice, and balance are at the core of the tenants of Verax. Followers believe in a balanced world where there is no good without evil and vice versa. Verax does not ask for prayer as many gods do, but instead asks his followers to obey the laws of the land, which supersede cultural and moral belief. As such it is a follower’s duty to be familiar with the laws of the land when traveling to new locations.

Mythology

To some, Verax is also regarded as a psychopomp who guides souls through the Sundered Lands. Should the person’s good deeds outweigh the bad, they may be rewarded with swift passage through the afterlife. This is a controversial belief that often comes under scrutiny when compared to Nul’s role as the primary God of Death.

The God of Justice stands as one of the most widely worshipped gods of the Thracian Pantheon. Along with his sister Vindikari, the twins serve as the governing force to both gods and mortals alike.

Worship & Simple Devotions

Simple Devotions

The most devoted followers often become Judges of Verax and preside over court cases ranging from property disputes, to tax evasion, and war crimes. Paladins of Verax often dedicate their lives to seeking out evil doers to enact justice.

Major Religious Centers

Although the center of Verax worship lies in Thracia, many in Alba and Warwick also follow the God’s teachings.

Holidays

In Thracia, followers of Verax celebrate Peoples’ Justice Day where citizens are encouraged to go out and volunteer their time to combat poverty, hunger, and unemployment.

Presence in Warwick

There is an Alban-run charity in the name of Verax that raises funds to assist refugees of war and victims of violence. One of these centers remains open in Newcastle.

[[Category:Thracian Pantheon]]

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