Racil

Racil, also known as The Druid, is the Goddess of nature and animals. Her domains also include the four elements. Racil's cataclysm stands in the middle of the western half of Sorrial, just north of the Desert of Unus along the border of the Priic forest. While some of maps have part of Racil's cataclysm spread outside of the Priic forest, this is a reflection of the approximated border of the natural forest. The entirety of Racil's cataclysm is choked by massive trees (both deciduous and coniferous), shrubs, vines, and other plants.

Despite the dense foliage, the animals within Racil, at least those reported, are much larger than their natural cousins. Scholars note that many of the animals near the border of Racil's cataclysm seem to be under the effect of a constant 'Animal Growth' spell. The exceptions to this also display large bone plates or spikes on their skin or above their fur. There are also rumors of extinct species, such as the compsognathus, appearing at the edge of the cataclysm. These reports have not been substantialized by data.

Historically speaking, Racil is the oldest God. Her ascension dates to roughly 2200 years ago. Much of the writing from this period has either been destroyed (either by the elements or by other cataclysms) or is in the mysterious druidic language. As a result, historical research of Racil is exceptionally difficult. It is widely suspected her empire consisted most of western Sorrial - possibly with the exception of the penisula to the far north. Some documents from the era speak of a Racilian pact with the Grand Duchy but the specifics of this pact is unknown.

Racil's teachings are very basic: respect the balance of both nature and life. No one species can exist in a vacuum and all things must be balanced against eachother. While some, especially those in urban centers, choose to dismiss Racil's teachings, farmers often worship Racil as a practical measure. It is not uncommon for farming villages and towns to have a druid or cleric of Racil present to make sure farming occurs within the teachings of Racil. Those who follow the teachings closely have larger, healthier crops. Still, constant pressure (both economic and governmental) urge for the abandonment of certain Racilian traditions. For example, it is taught that a portion of the land must be let to grow wild, rotated to a different portion each year. Druids and clerics of Racil argue that this is an exceptionally important tradition that preserves the balance in the soil. Lords and farmers alike argue that it is wasted land that could be producing crops.