SPIRITUALISM EXPLAINED

[Panashea 3323]

 

SPIRITUALISM 

The reverence of spirits is as diverse as the colors of a paintbrush, or the stars in the sky.  To call upon the Spirits is to call upon the mortal SOUL itself, for ACTION is the greatest offering one can give the Spirits. A priest may offer prayers. A warrior may offer blood. The alms given to the Spirits reflect wholly on the person and Spirit worshiped, creating many faiths and practices for all descendant-kind. 

 

The most powerful wielder of the Spirits is one who can invoke action and change by their words, whether pacted through magic, or through promise.

 

Within the Spiritual faiths the different kinds of Spirits are most commonly divided by the different realms they embody. 

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ELEMENTAL SPIRITS

 

 

Elemental Spirits are known to be the most powerful and wrathful of the Spirits. In centuries past, these Spirits allowed the orcs to wield lightning, or cast firestorms against their enemies.  In the current age-  the power of these Spirits are most commonly drawn out through powerful artifacts, or ritual.

 

A shaman pacted to the elemental Spirits is known as an ANIMIST.

 

 

ANCESTRAL SPIRITS

 

 

Venerable shamans, heroes, and Spiritualists die and pass on to the Stargush’Stroh- Krug’s promise to mortality.  This practice leaves orcs honorbound, though dark elves and other Spiritualists follow their ancestors similarly. These Spirits are the foundation for mortality, and create legacy for those still alive. There are two kinds of shaman most commonly associated with Ancestral Spirits.

 

A warcleric, capable of enchanting stories and artifacts with memory and senses is known as a HARUSPEX. 

 

A shaman who uses Ancestral Spirits to protect the living and commune with those in the Stargush'Stroh is known as a LUTAUMAN. 

 

 

IMMORTAL SPIRITS

 

 

The Immortal Spirits represent the mortal aspects of the world. The sickness, the death, the good and fortune in this world- all derived from their influence. It is the Immortal Spirits who have created some of the greatest change in the world, for their aspects are diverse and controlling.

 

A shaman who uses the Elemental and Immortal Spirits for Wrathful power and cursing is known as a WITCHDOCTOR.

 

A shaman who uses the Elemental and Immortal Spirits for blessings and insight is known as a FARSEER.

 

 

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PLAYER GUIDE

 

 

 

As a Spiritualist you are encouraged to create your own practices and faiths shaped on your character’s experiences, beliefs, and the Spirits they are influenced by. Even as a non-shaman, these entities still affect the world and the way in which your character will see it. It is your job to carve an engaging path for yourself, or others you may encounter.

Edited July 16, 2025 by Panashea

[Norgeth 1894]

A good and simple guide to the Spirits and how a multitude of cultures and descendant races can use them to great effect and thematically fun experiences. I have always enjoyed Shaman/Spiritualist RP and wholeheartedly support any efforts made to allow others to enjoy and utilize both the magic and storytelling versatility that the lore is capable of! +1

[BurberLord123 375]

Goated, super simple and great for peoples who have never interacted with this side of the lore +1

[Turbo_Dog 3566]

I’m so glad it was put into words and made digestible. Spiritualism is a great faith option and very customizable for any character or setting. 10/10 spirit post