"The Old Religion is the magic of the Earth itself."
The Old Religion describes the customs and way of life belonging to the magic users of the ancient lands. It is no longer used or worshiped today (with the exception of Torani Storm), and has now become something of a myth, with sceptics questioning its very existence in the first place.
However, back in the medieval period in particular, the Old Religion was worshiped vehemently. It was based on the philosophy of a sacred balance between all people, creatures, and elements of the universe which must be eternally preserved. At the heart of the religion is the balance between life and death itself.
It was lead by the High Priestesses, who were among the most talented and dedicated practitioners of magic. Of great significance to the Old Religion is the Isle of the Blessed, a place at which numerous feats of magic occurred.
The Druids are a group of magical people who live throughout the world, in seemingly small settlements. They worship nature and practice magic for good means, and are generally a peaceful race who only imply the use of violent magic to deter strangers or those who would wish them harm from entering their land. However, this 'violent' magic would never kill, wound or maim another - confirming their status as a peaceful race of people.
They practice magic in its purest form or the lighter side of magic and while they acknowledge that magic can be bad, they believe it can be used for great good as well and strive to use it for such.
Druids are known to seek out those who have a natural ability or talent for magic to take as apprentices.
However, back in the medieval period in particular, the Old Religion was worshiped vehemently. It was based on the philosophy of a sacred balance between all people, creatures, and elements of the universe which must be eternally preserved. At the heart of the religion is the balance between life and death itself.
It was lead by the High Priestesses, who were among the most talented and dedicated practitioners of magic. Of great significance to the Old Religion is the Isle of the Blessed, a place at which numerous feats of magic occurred.
The Druids are a group of magical people who live throughout the world, in seemingly small settlements. They worship nature and practice magic for good means, and are generally a peaceful race who only imply the use of violent magic to deter strangers or those who would wish them harm from entering their land. However, this 'violent' magic would never kill, wound or maim another - confirming their status as a peaceful race of people.
They practice magic in its purest form or the lighter side of magic and while they acknowledge that magic can be bad, they believe it can be used for great good as well and strive to use it for such.
Druids are known to seek out those who have a natural ability or talent for magic to take as apprentices.
