Religion and the Gods

The Wonderfolk tend to recognise pairs of Gods – a priest may feel they align well with one, but make a concerted effort to recognise the importance of another that contrasts that God’s teachings. The thought behind this is to maintain the balance in one’s person; too much of one influence can encourage extremism, and it is always emphasised that each Wonderfolk should consider other points of view.

The biggest temples are to pairs of Gods, images of whom face each other. The Guardian and the Traveller, and the Scholar and the Jester are the most common.

The Guardian teaches protection of home, as a shield for those that need it, whereas the Traveller reminds them to seek change in order to develop, and discover new things rather than enduring without embracing challenge.

The Scholar shows that challenge can be overcome by embracing curiosity, hard work and learning, while the Jester puts those challenges in the path of the walker to create a better story at the end.

In parables that contain aspects of the Gods which travel the Wonder to see its people and meet their mortal followers, the Gods are usually shown as pairs of lovers who go on pilgrimages together complimenting each other’s skills.