Thread:Eras of Arda Team/@comment-173.24.156.64-20170717072837/@comment-31996723-20170806123726

Aha, that is something we are not very keen about. The purpose of the Sons of Ahmôtep is that they put Ahmôtep in very high regards in fear of his wrath. Heretical would mean destruction which can be seen all around Harad (ruins). Even being named the same as one of the gods would be defying them as it would be putting you on the same level as them.

Have a re-read here: Sons of Ahmôtep

As you can see, while the different kingdoms around Harad have different versions of the belief of Ahmôtep - they ALL share the same points; one must visit the Offering every now and then, Ahmôtep is the top god in the South, Asis-Ra punishes those who defy Ahmôtep and one cannot be named after the gods. How they see their gods, how their religions are setup and so on can be different. But they ALL share this. For an instance, the Tauredain believe in what they call the Jungle Gods - but even then Ahmôtep, Asis-Ra and the Offering are part of their religion as some of the top parts.

You have written a good application, but you MUST adapt your religious view to fit these key parts if we are going to accept, because it is a HUGE part of their (custom) lore. Defying Ahmôtep the slightest would mean destruction. It is completely out of question defying him (which will be a great part of the first Questline on the server), so a major inconsistency here is the fact that you have forefathers named the same as the gods.

If you are willing to make adjustements fitting to the lore, then we are open to accept your application. But if not, then we might have to decline it, as it is a hugely indoctrinated part of their society.

-Staff