The Protectorate

Focus
What is the overall goal of their beliefs?

Ruling Deities
Is it an all-powerful god? Is there a pantheon of spirits, each with a domain?

Creation Myth
Is there a story associated with the creation of the world? How does this affect their belief systems?

Holy Sites
Are there any places in the world that hold special significance?

Artifacts
Are there any special artifacts or relics of power?

Divine Interaction
How do the gods manifest? Is there a significant interaction with the world?

Clergy
Describe the structure. Is there a hierarchy? Are certain roles gender specific?

Supernatural Attitude
What is the attitude toward magic users? Is there any special reverence for mythical or real creatures?

Afterlife
Is there a belief in life after death? Reincarnation? Heaven? Disembodied spirits? How does it relate to believers behavior?

Morality
Describe the morality. Is it a religion that works for the betterment of others? Does it preach neutral balance? Is it a wicked cult? Be as simple or descriptive as you wish.

Holy Virtues
What characteristics are prized above all others?

Deadly Sins
What characteristics are shunned above all others?

Taboos
Are there any major taboos? Food, cultural practices, sexual attitudes?

Cultural Aspects
How do the followers live their lives? Do they behave in a certain way? Does this contribute to the culture of the nations that follow these beliefs?

Worship
How do followers practice their worship?

Inheritance
How is the religion passed down? Is it oral tradition? Are there any special holy texts?

Holidays
Are there any special days set aside? How are they observed? Is there fasting, festivals, etc? How often do they occur? Are they annual?

Marriage
Describe the attitudes toward marriage. Is it between a man and a woman, or can either gender be married? How many husbands/wives? Are there any marital traditions or rites?

Distinguishing Characteristics
Are there any special marks borne by the members of the religion: tattoos, hairstyles, clothing, tokens?

Superstitions
Are there any blindly accepted notions? Any irrational fears of particular things or occurrences?

Followers
Who follows this religion? How dominant/widespread is it?