Rah'mun Book Of The Gods - Vol I

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The book of the Gods by Pharaoh Atemu-Ta

 

The religion of Ka’tau, sometimes called ancient Rah’mun religion or more formally kemetism, is centered upon the premise of the divinity of the universal law. All Rah’muns who adhere to Ka’tau believe that ‘Ka’tau’ are principles of the universe which govern everything and ensures harmony, order, and justice reign throughout civilization. When this law is opposed, Isfet [chaos] is empowered and the world is plunged into darkness. In the view of the kemetic faith, Isfet manifests in the forms of the traditional enemies of the Gods such as Azdrazi, the aengudaemonica, vampires, necromancers, undead, and other soul-tainted entities who run afoul Creation’s immaculate order. It also manifests in the form of Keop, who seeks to plunge the world into sheer darkness in defiance of the Ra’tuhmet’s will. Followers of the Rah’mun faith worship an innumerable amount of Gods to show their devotion to the principles of Ka’tau. They also believe the Pharaoh is the chief enforcer and voice of this law. If Pharaoh succeeds in his duties as a leader of the Rah’mun people and grand priest of the religion, the world will be in a state of harmony and justice shall reign. If he fells, Isfet will overtake him and his people, and all will be lost. 

 

The sheer number of Gods that have developed in the history of Rah’mun civilization is not fully known. Worship of certain Gods was rather prominent in cities throughout the old Rah’mu empire. Some cities were devoted solely to one or two Gods; others worshiped hundreds and set forth an equally grand number of shrines to honor them. The current number of Gods is also relatively unknown - though Rah’mun scribes estimate that there are around 1,000 known Gods and Goddesses, with a much smaller portion of those being worshiped and empowered in everyday life.

 

Below are a directory of a sliver of these Gods that a Rah’mun or follower of Ka’tau might devote themselves to in course of worship. 

 

Note - in some cultures Rah’mun Gods are called ‘spirits’, though to worshipers of the faith they are seen as fully-fledged deities in their own right. 

 

The Ra’tuhmet (lesser of Aztran) - God of eternal sunlight. He is believed to have created the world by bringing Light into existence under the authority of Ka’tau, and then giving physical form to his Light in the shape of existence. His earliest form was a curved Flaming Eye, though his best known form is as a falcon-headed being with the body of a human man. His priests often wear emblems of the Sun or a curved eye to represent their devotion to his domain. The Ra’tuhmet’s followers often call upon the “Eye of Ra,” a sun-disc entity shaped which also appears as an eye which functions as an extension of his power, to punish Isfetians or those who oppose the Pharaoh. 

 

This eye has many aspects, including a life-giving quality which honors Ra’s original act of Creation. This quality is often praised immensely in temple rituals throughout Rah’tuma. But it’s fearsome violent aspect is most often invoked by priests of Ra to defend the Pharaoh, Rah’tuma, sacred places, households or to punish the wicked, with devastating results for the afflicted. “Rah’tuma” and “Rah’mun” are both modeled after the Ra’tuhmet’s name, demonstrating his strong influence over Rah’mun culture and his importance within Ka’tau religion.

 

 

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Hesthor (lesser of Scorthuz) - Goddess of pure waters and bovine purging. This bovine Goddess is known by many honirifics and names, such as the Purifier, the Cow Mother, the Queen of the Great River, polisher of souls, and so forth. She originated from a blue light which emerged after the Ra’tuhmet finished crafting the world. Whereas the Ra’tuhmet brought light and form to Creation, Hesthor’s waters polish it to preserve its pure condition. Her priests take the task of preservation seriously and maintain a prominent role in Rah’mun culture for this reason. All Rah’muns culturally value purity and often drink from Hesthor’s blessed waters. Rah’muns wash their homes and clothes with her waters, too, in some cities. Hesthor is known to purify oases, rivers, and all water sources and the environments around them. Hesthor’s power also disrupts Isfetian magicks and cleanse the body and the soul of spiritual afflictions. She is also known as the originator of the Great River which is a spiritual river that begins in Hesthor’s throne room in the heavens and travels throughout the heavens until it reaches the material world. It is this river that is called upon when Hesthor’s power is invoked. Hesthor is often invoked by average Rah’muns and her netjer (priests) to cleanse soul afflictions borne of dark or aengudaemonic magicks, or to destroy practitioners of those arts completely.

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Ramazet (lesser beneath Scorthuz/Hesthor)- Ramazet, also known as the Lord of the Pure Path, is a lesser deity who serves in Hesthor’s domains. His primary function is to guide the winding pathway of Hesthor’s Great River throughout the heavens and into the material world when it is invoked through Heka by Hesthor’s priests and followers. He also acts as a ferryman to all souls who visit Hesthor’s domain and seek passageway to her Grand City where she resides. There is not a cult or priesthood dedicated to Ramazet and most Rah’muns only pay him basic respects, though Hesthorians tend to recognize him as an instrumental yet minor part of the workings of purity.

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Kalthet (lesser of Vulka) - The slayer Isfet, Lady of Strategy, Mistress of war, She Who Overcomes All, The Queen of Divine Wit. This lioness-headed goddess is the primary deity called upon by Rah’mun fighters when they enter a battle or war. The lioness goddess reflects the Rah’mun cultural emphasis on the power of the mind over brute force or primality. Rah’mun warriors primarily fight in a tactical manner, seeking to exploit the disadvantages of their enemy rather than overpower them through sheer will. It is for this reason that many Rah’mun warriors incorporate a variety of fighting methods in their combat - potions, dyes, solutions, a variety of handheld weapons, and so forth. Kalthet is said to have come into existence after Hesthor as the third and final original God birthed during the Creation event. Her priests are often warriors and worship her by creating weapons, training, and drawing up battle plans in the presence of her shrines. 

 

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Ka’tau (lesser of Velkhumzet) Truth. The Lady of Judgmet, She Who Holds Fate’s Feather, The Supreme Law, The Unifier Of All Things. Ka’tau is the personification of the central principle of Rah’mun religion by which all of the Gods and their priesthoods are bound. Ka’tau, as a principle, is believed to govern all of Creation with a set of divine tenets that ensure life remains orderly, harmonious, and just. As such, it is also considered to be the ultimate standard and embodiment of “truth.” She appears as a woman bearing two multicolored wings, holding an ankh cross in one hand and a spectre in the other. She is known for her role in the afterlife in the Hall of Judgment where she sets her feather upon a set of scales to assess the life of soul brought to her by Naseret. If the scale is favorable, the soul is allowed continued passage into the underworld. If it is not favorable, Ka’tau orders the complete annihilation of the soul in every respect from existence. Netjer (priests) of Ka’tau are rare due to her ubiquitous presence throughout Rah’mun civilization, but they do exist. These priests act as enforcerers of the divine law in their cities and often wield Heka to bring forth quick judgment against the most egregious Isfetians who have not yet died. Ka’tau is considered the mother of all the Gods and is often seen favorably by many of them. 

 

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Tetu (lesser of Dazkur) The Roaring Pride of Ka’tau, Isfet’s Bane, Protector of the City, King of Sphinx. The Will of Ra. The Enforcerer of Ka’tau. Tetu is the Sphinx-God husband of Kalthet who is known for defending Rah’mun civilization from all threats with a special emphasis on supernatural foes. His body takes the form of a winged lion, he bears the head of a human and features of various other animals across his constitution. Rah’mun lore says Tetu was given a mandate by the Ra’tuhmet and Lady Ka’tau herself to claim dominion over all supernatural Isfetian forces, such as Inferi, and subdue them should they pose a direct set to Rah’mun life. For this reason Tetu is seen as the ‘Master’ of Isfetian entities in the sense that he can easily overcome them and their power. Prayers and rituals to Tetu often involve requests for protection against bad dreams, demons, and even enemy invading forces. Offerings to Tetu include bread, food, and incense. His netjer are often a mixture between traditional priests with a warrior aesthetic. 

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Lord Oti (lesser of Luara)- The Lord of Eternal Moonlight. The Defender. The clarifier. The Pathfinder in the Dark. Beacon of Truth Amid Night.  Lord Oti is the counterpart to the Ra’tuhmet whose domain resides in the moon. Night time is as important as day in Rah’mun lore, as night represents a period of rejuvenation, reflection, and wisdom. Oti is often called upon by his priests to dispel the darkness and evil that arises during night time. He also is seen as a clarifying force who can make even the most mysterious matters clearer in some way. Oti is also responsible for marking the passage of time and helping create new life. Khonsu’s association with dispelling darkness leads his priests to invoke him to drive away evil spirits, wild animals, illnesses, and injuries upon the mind. 

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Ahura-ma (lesser of Ubulhar) Goddess of Freedom. The Great Liberator. The Winged Goddess of Liberty. Ahura manifests as a human woman donning sparkling blue robes, with two brilliant multicolored wings sprouting from her back. Her followers oftentimes wear helmets with miniature wings protruding and spears with similar designs.  Ahura-Ma is one of the relatively ‘newer’ Goddesses in the canon of Rah’mun lore. She rose to power in the Rah’mun consciousness when the Old Empire abolished slavery and indentured servitude and put a strong emphasis on personal freedom’s role with fulfilling the goals of Ka’tau. Ahura-Ma’s priesthood are known to lead groups of warriors to free slaves and destroy slave camps, supernaturally and otherwise. She is considered to be one of Hesthor’s many “sisters,” though the two often have disputes given their different philosophies.

 

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Te’uth (lesser of Theruz) - Lord of Knowledge. The Eternal Scribe; He who Records All; Master of Heka and Learning. Te’uth is the God of Heka (Rah’mun magic), divine writing, and specialized studies. He is also known as the husband of Ka’tau, and holds the source of order, truth, justice, and Creation in a book that rests upon his left hand. This ibis-headed God is believed to have invented every subject from writing, pure magics (Heka), books, sailing, the alchemical sciences, architecture, weaponry, medicine, surveying, reading, government, and so forth. Rah’mun scribes claim that Te’uth is the author of every branch of knowledge known, human or divine. In Rah’mun mythos he acts as a recorder for the deeds and tales of the Gods. He is often depicted being present in the Hall of Judgment when the soul is evaluated by Lady Ka’tau, recording the results of her judgment for posterity. All pieces of “forbidden knowledge” or learning that is undertaken to spread Isfet are alien to Te’uth and are viewed as corruptions of his original design. As such, Te’uth’s priesthood are natural enemies of practitioners of Isfetian arts like Necromancy, Inferi, blood magic, twisted alchemy, eldritch arts, and so on.  Te’uth’s priests use his Heka to strike the minds of those who study the dark arts, like Nazterak or Necromancers, to stymie the spread of their corruption of knowledge and prevent them from using their powers effectively. 

 

Amaunet (lesser of Akezo) - The Keeper of the Waters of Ka. The Life-Giver. The Lady of Revitalization. Amaunet is heralded by the medics of Rah’mun civilization as a mighty healer goddess. Her Heka is known to remedy even the most debilitating of injuries and it has even saved the afflicted from the brink of death. Amaunet appears as a woman wearing a long headdress made of reeds and feathers. She sometimes carries a spectre donning an ankh and a vial of healing waters, representing her authority over the gift of life. It is believed that prayers to Amanuet has allowed the Pharaoh to live incredibly long and healthy lives free of disease. Amaunet, as the life-giver, also has a furious wrath against Isfetians who sicken the body with their arts. As such, priests of Amaunet have been known to strike down Isfetians with horrific conditions, such as blindness, extreme delusions, and debilitating sicknesses. She is also believed to be a sister of Hesthor. 

 

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Ke’tuh (lesser of Urin) Lady of the rains. Giver of the rains of Ka. Shepherd of cooling winds. In Rah’mun lore weather patterns are essential to ensuring the survival of the Rah’mun people who often dwell in deserts. Rain and cooling winds are two essential forces which made desert-living more hospitable, and Ke’tuh’s domain encompasses both. The lioness-headed goddess wields a staff which has a collection of shifting waters atop it that when poured forth creates rainstorms in the material world. Ke’tuh’s rains drive away droughts and extreme heat, and also drown the enemies of Pharaoh and the Gods with overwhelming force and unrelenting deluges. Priests of Ke’tuh are often known for invoking mighty rainstorms to replenish dried crops and drive away invading armies. Pharaoh’s relationship with this Goddess is essential for the survival of his people.

 

 

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Teka-ta (lesser of Freygoth) Teka-ta and his consort Nahiti-te are both minor deities who appear as humanoid mice, one male and the other female, donning headdresses and ankh staves. These two deities are believed to have created the race known as “Musin” and their predecessors the ratiki, which are both collectively referred to as the Ret-tuh’s by Rah’mun scribes. Teka-ta and his consort do not have strong priesthoods in Rah’mun civilization. Both of them are believed to be far too weak to warrant direct worship, but they are seen as guides for the most vulnerable and diminutive creatures in nature.

 

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Keb (lesser of Bregthar)- King of Quaking Earth. Lord of the Rocks. He Who Shifts the Land. King of Mountains. Keb is the Rah’mun God of the Earth. He is credited with promoting crop growth and it is said that his mere laughter and movements cause earthquakes. Rah’muns often pray to Keb for the Earth’s natural patterns to remain stable and ordered in accordance with the law of Ka’tau. As such, Keb is called upon to disrupt Isfetian disturbances to the Earth’s natural cycles; his priesthood is often the bane of blood magicians and their attempt to tamper with the world. Keb is also said to be the father of Order and serenity. He appears as a human man with rocks and gems covering his arms, with a goose upon his head, or as a human man with the head of a goose or a snake. He is often depicted wielding a jackal-headed stave which can shift the ground to imprison the unworthy. He is the grandfather of Ra and a consort to Ka’tau.

 

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Nesahor (Lesser of kor) - The Lord of the Dead. The Ferryman of Souls. Preserver of mummies. Nesahor is one of the most important deities in Rah’mun lore due to his significance in funerary practices. Nesahor lords over funerary rites, graves and resting places of the dead, and the process of mummification that all Rah’mun who die undergo. He appears as a man with the head of a canine or a jackal. In Rah’mun lore, upon death all souls will meet Nesahor at the gateway of the underworld and he will shepherd them through the realm until they reach the Hall of Judgment. Once at the Hall of Judgment, Nesahor brings the soul before Ka’tau’s scales for judgment to decide if they will enter the realm of the dead. Nesahor is sometimes known to withhold certain souls from the Hall of Judgment and annihilate them on his own accord, a behavior within his right as caretaker of dead souls.  He has only done this in the case of some Isfetians or people who were extremely evil while they lived. His priests are known to guard tomb sites, graves, pyramids, and other areas where the dead reside. They also carry out all funerary rites in Rah’mun civilization. Nesahor’s Netjer are especially opposed to Isfetian Undead and Necromancers who steal souls from Nesahor’s care. They are known to hunt all variety of undead, especially Liches and poltergeists, to bring them into Nesahor’s measure as Ka’tau intends. 

 

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Kambatet (lesser of kor) Lord of the Underworld. King of Souls Passed. He who presides over the scaled judgment. Kambatet is the second entity within the Rah’mun lore associated with death and dying. He is related to Nesahor, the jackal-headed God of the Dead, who ferrys souls to Osiris’s throne where the Scales of Ka’tau are located. Kambatet, along with forty-two other lesser deities, preside over the Weighing of the Heart judgment that all dead undergo. Should one be seen favorable by the scales of Ka’tau, they will be permitted entry into Kambatet’s domain. Should Kambatet himself deem a soul unfit to enter his domain due to an offense against Ka’tau, he may single-handedly override a judgment of the forty-two other lesser deities. He is considered a primary deity of the underworld and judgment. Kambatet is also seen as a God of resurrection. Rah’mun lore states that when Kambatet was upon the mortal world he was slain by an Isfetian force. Te’uth found his body located near the oasis and managed to revive him through his Heka. Te’uth set piles of hay upon Kambatet’s body and placed a few divine seeds over his chest. After three moon and sun cycles, Kambatet rose from the dead and then claimed the throne of the underworld, symbolizing resurrection and the power of life over death. 

 

 

 

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OOC: This "Book of the Gods" documents the deities of my spiritualist group called Rah'muns/Katau. We are based off of ancient egyptian mythology and mix it with LOTC spiritualism. Here’s the link to join our Discord group. We’re looking for more people who are interested in Egyptian-themed LOTC RP. More lore info can be found here: https://discord.gg/EbHP5dT5sm

 

Edited January 7 by Boknice275

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(OOC: very cool, I love how Spiritualism can be shaped and integrated into different cultures. Really awesome how you put in the Egyptian pantheon, great work 👍)