Religion

Khanshael religion is very complex and it would take a document twice this large to outline and detail every facet of their religion. This document will attempt to outline the most basic, yet important, aspects of Khanshael spirituality.

The Khanshael attitude toward the Arkati is very similar to that espoused by the Dhe'nar. Not very surprising, considering the two races' long-standing alliance and cultural blending.

The Khanshael revere the Arkati as the most powerful and knowledgeable teachers. They revere all the legends and tales of the Arkati and spend a great deal of time researching even the most obscure folktale that might involve them.

The Khanshael also practice a form of basic ancestor worship. They believe that it is possible for members of their race to create a masterwork of such skill and sublime quality that the craftsman who created it will never surpass the piece.

Usually, these pieces are produced very late in life. They become the symbol of their crafter's work, the prime example of all that artist's skill and care. His very soul is bound into the piece, whether it is a weapon or a building or a piece of jewelry.

These pieces are treated with special respect and dignity and are often passed through successive generations of the artisan's family. To die creating such a masterwork is a great honor and the craftsmen who do so are treated with especial honor.

The final piece of Khanshael religion is their belief in totemic spirits. Most often, the Spirit Borne are associated with these entities, being able to channel the spirits of War, Healing, and even Elemental spirits.

However, some of the Forge Born are believed to have close ties to the spirits of Earth. Some of the War Born channel not only spirits of War, but also the spirits of their most martial ancestors. The Kovokan, at birth, are naturally attuned to the spirits associated with one particular elemental force, Fire, Air, Water, Earth, et cetera, and this association shapes the focus of their magical abilities throughout their lives.