A spiral associated with the Götterlauf faith found on a standing stone
The Götterlauf FaithThe Götterlauf faith is the primary religion of the Federation with around 85% of people following it. The faith teaches that the Universe is in an endless cycle of creation, destruction and re-creation. There have been a number of previous incarnations of the universe and in each mankind has been lead by a God who has revealed themselves "close to the end." The exact timing of these existences is unknown and while the phrase "Close to the end" can be used it is unknown whether that is a handful of years or several thousand years before the destruction of the universe. The faithful believe that the better condition humanity is left in will ensure a better rebirth and therefore a better existence in the future. Each persons soul can exist just once in each creation and the God in charge of that creation uses each person as almost a piece within a strategy game. It is believed that once the Universe is destroyed that God joins the other past Gods in paradise and can take a variety of the most faithful with them. It is therefore the hope of each member of the faith that they will lead a life that will ensure that they are able to be selected to join the Gods. The Priesthood and those with deep knowledge of the faith are able to access the knowledge of prior times and prior Gods.
The First Creation- Leowar der SturmkönigLeowar was a god who excelled in war and strategy, leading mankind in an age of valor. His reign was marked by towering fortresses and epic battles, uniting humanity under one banner. He taught kings and generals the art of battle and honor. The world was destroyed when the skies opened, and a storm of steel rained down, crushing the land beneath and beginning an endless war that consumed even the god himself.
The Second Creation - Fulmar der GlanzreicheFulmar brought an era of beauty, art, and perfection. Mankind flourished under his guidance, with vast cities of marble and gold rising, filled with artists and philosophers. However, his pursuit of perfection often turned tyrannical, as only the flawless were celebrated. The world was consumed by a plague of light—everything became so radiant that it burned, reducing all to ash in a firestorm of great horror.
The Third Creation - Eisenhart der BastionsbauerEisenhart is thought of as a god of fortification and endurance. He ushered in a time of great construction. Cities turned into impregnable fortresses, and humanity became obsessed with defense thinking it could save itself from the impending destruction. Though he taught strength in unity, his rule became cold, and mankind feared attack even in times of peace. The ground itself rebelled, crumbling under the weight of the fortresses, swallowing cities whole as the earth cracked and collapsed.
The Fourth Creation - Jaghar der WindherrJaghar was the god whole loved the open plains and travelled by a flying white horse called Swiftness. He inspired mankind to explore, expand, and conquer through mobility. He led his followers in lightning-fast campaigns, teaching them the value of freedom and the wind at their backs. His reign was marked by nomadic empires that stretched across continents. In the end the winds themselves turned into raging storms, shredding the land and scattering humanity to the far corners of a desolate earth.
The Fifth Creation -Luprecht der WildkönigLuprecht ruled with the ferocity of a wolf, a god of warriors and the wilderness. He taught mankind the art of the hunt, survival, and primal strength. Though wild and untamed, he emphasized the importance of loyalty and pack unity. One day the sun disappeared and a winter without end consumed the world, freezing it solid, as savage beasts descended from the mountains, tearing civilization apart.
The Sixth Creation -Dornwald der UnerschütterlicheDornwald was a god of guardianship, teaching mankind how to protect themselves and build enduring legacies. Under his reign, humanity became immovable, constructing grand citadels. He was a symbol of duty and honor, but his focus on walls left little room for growth. Finally the skies darkened, and the stars themselves fell, turning to stone and raining down upon the unbreakable walls, burying all beneath the rubble.
The Seventh Creation- Korrik der NachtfürstKorrik marked a change in the pattern of the Gods. While others had been protective of mankind he was seen as a god of shadows and fear. He ruled an era of secrecy and dark justice. He brought terror to those who defied him, but under his cold hand, crime and chaos were eradicated. His followers moved silently in the dark, enforcing his rule through fear and punishment. On one night millions of creatures emerged as if from nowhere and dragged mankind into the abyss where no light could ever reach.
The Eighth Creation- Sangrim der BlutflügelSangrim was a god who demanded sacrifice and insisted on nobility, and purity. His followers were known for their beauty and courage, and his reign was filled with acts of heroism. He taught that true strength comes from selflessness, even as his warriors bled for his cause. One day the skies began to weep blood, and rivers of crimson overwhelmed the lands, drowning even the bravest in a sea of gore.
The Ninth Creation- Ferrun der StahlfäusteFerrun ruled as a god where industry and craftsmanship thrived. He taught mankind to forge their own destiny through metal and fire, leading an age of technological wonders. His reign was one of innovation, but also of harsh discipline, as he believed only the strong could survive. At the end the machines turned against their creators, and a wave of molten metal engulfed the land, burning it into a wasteland of twisted steel.
The Tenth Creation- Angric der ZornigeAngric wasa god full of rage and vengeance. He ruled over a brutal period of constant warfare. He taught mankind to channel their anger into strength, pushing them to break the chains of oppression. His reign saw great conquests, but also untold destruction. During one conquest however the ground split asunder, releasing rivers of fire, as the very earth screamed in fury and consumed all in a storm of molten fury.
The Eleventh Creation- Rubarth der OrdnungsherrRubarth was a god dedicated to creating law and order, structuring humanity into disciplined, flourishing states. He brought peace through control, establishing a rigid but prosperous society. His reign was long and stable, though sometimes overly rigid and stifling. The earth was finally torn apart by earthquakes, splitting the perfect cities into chaos as everything once orderly fell into disarray and ruin.
The Twelfth Creation- Mortarich der NebelbringerMortarich was a god obsessed with death, disease, and survival. He taught mankind to endure hardship and struggle. His reign was one of plague and suffering, but also resilience, as those who survived grew stronger. He was both feared and revered for his unyielding nature. Growing bored of humanity he released a toxic mist that spread across the land, suffocating all life, and reducing once-thriving civilizations to hushed, decayed ruins.
The Thirteenth Creation- Magnir der FeuerseherMagnir was a God full of knowledge and sorcery. He ruled over an age of enlightenment and arcane power. His reign saw the rise of great libraries and centers of learning, though he warned against the dangerous pursuit of forbidden knowledge. Mankind thrived but became arrogant with their newfound powers. Ignoring Magnir's teachings one human, experimenting with magic, released a cataclysmic firestorm which engulfed the world, reducing it to ashes and wiping away all the accumulated wisdom.
The Forteenth Creation- Horgrim der WolfsfürstHorgrim was a god who taught mankind of leadership and ambition. He guided humanity in an age of great empires and conquest. He inspired his followers to strive for greatness and unity, but also taught the dangers of hubris. His reign was a time of great achievements, but also immense power struggles. Tired of arrogance the other Gods in paradise declared war upon the earth, and the stars fell, destroying the great cities and empires in a celestial assault.
The Fifteenth Creation- Lorgaroth der FlammenpredigerLorgaroth was a god of who demanded faith and saw fire as spiritually cleansing. He lead mankind in a spiritual awakening. His followers spread his word far and wide, igniting hearts with devotion but also burning those who refused to follow. His reign saw temples rise and fall, with faith as both salvation and weapon. Eventually a holy fire consumed the world, as flames engulfed everything, purging both the faithful and the faithless in an inferno of divine judgment.
The Sixteenth Creation- Vulkorr der FeuerschmiedVulkorr harnessed fire and showed mankind how to master the forge. He guided humanity in an age of creation and protection. He was a compassionate god, teaching that strength comes from perseverance and care for others. His reign saw great works of craftsmanship and heroism. At the end the world's core erupted, sending rivers of molten lava across the surface, turning the land into a barren, fiery wasteland.
The Seventeenth Creation- Korin der SchattenwandererKorin was a God who loved silence. He ruled an era of covert warfare and resistance. He taught mankind the power of deception, strategy, and subterfuge, leading them to overthrow tyrants. His reign was one of freedom from oppression, but also distrust and betrayal. At the end the shadows themselves came alive, engulfing the world in eternal darkness, where even the gods could no longer see.
The Eighteenth Creation- Alfrik und OmegisFor the first time two Gods appeared at once. The two were twins and can be described as gods of secrets and mystery. Alfrik and Omegis, governed an age of intrigue and hidden knowledge. Their reign was marked by cryptic revelations, where nothing was as it seemed, and mankind constantly searched for deeper truths. A great illusion shattered, revealing that the world itself was an intricate lie, and as reality unraveled the two twins battled consuming the world in their warfare.
The Ninteenth Creation- Eisner der HammerfürstEisner was a god of labor and industry. He ruled over an age of invention and progress. Mankind grew through the power of their hands, forging empires with iron and will. He valued hard work and the strength to build, but also warned of losing sight of humanity in the relentless pursuit of mechanical perfection. Under his guidance, great machines and towering cities emerged, but the cost of progress began to erode the compassion and spirit of the people. The relentless drive for progress led to the machines turning against their creators. In a final act of rebellion, the gears of industry ground the world to dust, leaving nothing but cold, lifeless ruins.
The Twentieth Creation- ? ? ? ? ?The God of this creation is yet to reveal themselves.
