Tamashigo | |
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(Veneration of the Natural World) | |
Aligment: | Any Neutral |
Centers of Belief: | Amihama, Kyan |
Compatible Beliefs: | Druid Dieties , Green Faith |
Incompatible Beliefs: | Zephyra, Undead, |
Tamashigo teaches that all or nearly all things and qualities have spirits suffusing and protecting them, such as the powerful kami. Respecting these spirits smooths the path of destiny, while disregard for them attracts their ire in unpredictable ways. Spirits can be appeased with offerings and the construction of shrines in the home and at sites of great natural beauty. Tamashigo's teachings imply that there is no such thing as good or bad luck, and that all events are the will of some being or another to whom a respectful person can appeal, against whom a brave or foolish person can fight, and whom a clever person might outsmart.
Those who subscribe to these beliefs often react to this knowledge with great calm, satisfied that their awareness and respect will allow them to curry favor with benevolent spirits and deflect the ire of more dangerous ones. Tamashigo is popular among oracles and witches , who feel they have insight into the spirit world, and rangers , who appreciate spirits taking some of the responsibility for the safety of the wilds where they are worshiped.