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''''' 'Lo, there do I see my father.<br>
 
''''' 'Lo, there do I see my father.<br>
 
''''' 'Lo, there do I see my mother, and my sisters, and my brothers.<br>
 
''''' 'Lo, there do I see my mother, and my sisters, and my brothers.<br>
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''''' In the halls of Valhalla.<br>
 
''''' In the halls of Valhalla.<br>
 
''''' Where the brave may live forever.<br>
 
''''' Where the brave may live forever.<br>
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''Valhallan'' is the term used in reference to one of the Dargarth's primary folk-faiths.  While superficially holding some traits in common with other so-called death and ancestral cults, the term does not properly apply once more than a passing familiarity is had with the faith.
  
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The central tenant of the faith is that we have all already passed on into the afterlife, and are currently residing there.
  
"We reside within the land of Valhalla; it is only logical for no matter how many times we slaughter our foes, or ourselves are slain, we rise again to do battle.
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To justify this belief they point to the fact that individuals black out when death likely would have occurred (such as in the midst of combat), and later return to consciousness with no evidence of wounds and with their armor, shields, and other gear mended.  Further, after returning to consciousness it almost always is discovered they have been are removed from their prior location, oftentimes by great distances.
 
 
Thus there is little reason to fear death, or take issue against those who slay us in honest battle; blood feuds are even more meaningless than they were in the mortal world before.  The only things that matter are land (for where will we live), resources (for how will do we battle), and honor (for even more than before, we will be with these people unto eternity.
 
  
But take issue with those that act cowardly, or do not keep their word, for pain is still real, and if we are in this place to do battle, then those that cause pain and use treachery are to be disdained and struck down without mercy."  ~ [[Rasheab]]
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Valhallan is a personal faith, without a central organization, and is often followed by family clans and individual warriors, in addition to lending itself to warrior fellowships.  It is a faith native to the Dargarthian continent, and is held by some country leaders, in addition to being rumored to be the predominant faith of [[Legion]].

Revision as of 20:53, 26 November 2012

'Lo, there do I see my father.
'Lo, there do I see my mother, and my sisters, and my brothers.
'Lo, there do I see the line of my people,
Back to the beginning.
'Lo, they do call to me.
They bid me take my place among them.
In the halls of Valhalla.
Where the brave may live forever.

Valhallan is the term used in reference to one of the Dargarth's primary folk-faiths. While superficially holding some traits in common with other so-called death and ancestral cults, the term does not properly apply once more than a passing familiarity is had with the faith.

The central tenant of the faith is that we have all already passed on into the afterlife, and are currently residing there.

To justify this belief they point to the fact that individuals black out when death likely would have occurred (such as in the midst of combat), and later return to consciousness with no evidence of wounds and with their armor, shields, and other gear mended. Further, after returning to consciousness it almost always is discovered they have been are removed from their prior location, oftentimes by great distances.

Valhallan is a personal faith, without a central organization, and is often followed by family clans and individual warriors, in addition to lending itself to warrior fellowships. It is a faith native to the Dargarthian continent, and is held by some country leaders, in addition to being rumored to be the predominant faith of Legion.