![]() He thinks that Cayden Cailean is good-hearted but foolish and needs to settle down with a wife, and views Gorum as nothing more than a violent thug. He respects Aroden and Irori but considers the former overly obsessed with his legacy, and the latter too selfish. Erastil appreciates Torag for his work, especially craftsmanship and clan loyalty, but both are too stubborn to find common ground. However, this difference in opinion leads to increasing conflict between these deities' respective clergies. Abadar sees the value in Erastil's villages, which he hopes will eventually grow into cities, but views him as old-fashioned Erastil views Abadar as a good boy but pompous and occasionally amoral however, both want peaceful, orderly communities. ![]() 11 12Įrastil teaches his followers to embrace traditional and simpler ways of life, free of the constraints of modern civilization, a trait that often results in disagreements with more progressive deities such as Abadar. As a result, few go out of their way to befriend him, except when they need his unmatched skill at archery and tracking to hunt down monsters or find someone lost they then have to tolerate Erastil's advice and opinions on such matters. 10Įrastil is on good terms with most non- evil deities, but is set in his ways, often criticises others, and frequently addresses criticisms of other deities' ways and beliefs openly to his worshippers, like a village elder does. 9 Other relationshipsīecause of their similar beliefs, followers of Erastil find much common ground with members of the Green Faith. 8 RelationshipsĮrastil is married to Jaidi, and their children are the empyreal lords Halcamora and Cernunnos. The stone giants, who call him Estig the Hunter, depict Erastil as a fur-clad stone giant. In times of need, Erastil has also been known to appear to lost hunters in the form of a stag. They often show Old Deadeye holding fast against various beasts and animals of the wilds. Such images usually portray the Ulfen deity as either an aged human with the bow and gear of a trapper, or as an elk-headed humanoid. 6 7 Appearanceĭepictions of Erastil are commonplace in the homes of his followers. ![]() Here, alongside the Steward Andoletta, he oversees the villages and towns where the petitioners of those who are not interested in joining Heaven's ongoing crusades against the forces of chaos and evil reside. Old Deadeye's realm is called Summerlands, located on Requius, Heaven's fourth tier. Even as the accomplishments of civilization mount, Erastil continues to embrace and represent the simpler pleasures life has to offer. ![]() Legends claim that it was Old Deadeye himself who crafted the first bow and gifted it to humans to overcome the challenges of the world. 4 His worship hearkens back to the time when mankind first set about harnessing the wilderness and mastering nature. You can help us by expanding it.ĭuring the Age of Creation, Erastil was among the original gods who battled the Rough Beast who sought to destroy Golarion, and were eventually able to contain him in the Dead Vault. 2 DogmaĮrastil condemns suicide, and the souls of his worshipers who take their own lives are condemned to Avernus, the first circle of Hell. He leads his followers by example and good deeds rather than flowery rhetoric. His religion dates back to before the Age of Darkness, when small farming communities and hunter-gatherers prayed to him for bountiful harvests and successful hunts. 22–23 (2E)Įrastil (pronounced eh-RAS-til) 1 is one of the oldest human gods still worshiped in the Inner Sea region. ![]()
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