Glorantha: Cult of Maran Gor, the Earthshaker Cult of Maran Gor, the Earthshaker originally published in Tales of the Reaching Moon #6 This document is Copyright © 1998 Issaries, Inc. It may be freely linked to, and one copy may be printed for personal use, but any other reproduction by photographic, electronic, or other methods of retrieval, is prohibited. Mythos and History In the sunshine of Myth, when all was still peaceful, the goddess Asrelia gave birth to two daughters. One was named Ernalda and the other was called Maran. Both were generous and kind, and both had many friends in Godtime. They were widely courted by many gods, but Maran took no husband or lover, preferring a chaste path. When the troubles of the Godwar came upon her family, she used mighty oaths and promises and took the geas to trading her mating for more terrible abilities. The title of Gor was added to her name after that. Thus, Ernalda became the much loved and fertile goddess who was fought over by the Rival Brothers (Orlanth and Yelm), while Maran Gor became a figure of fear and awe. Throughout time and legends these sisters have maintained a close relationship. The cult of the Earth Shaker has waned considerably since the Dawning, but in certain isolated spots she is still highly revered. After death, the faithful go to the Paradise under the earth where Ty Kora Tek tends them until rebirth. Their corpses are buried or hidden in natural caverns or cracks. Maran Gor's Runes are those of Earth and Death. Other Notes The Tarsh Exiles In Dragon Pass, Maran Gor's cult is highly revered because of an ancient holy place found there. The Shaker's Temple is where Maran Gor stood to shake down the armies of the Devil when he invaded against her sister, Ernalda, and that place is always safe for any of her worshipers. The High Priestess of the earthquake goddess here is so ponderous that she travels only in a cart drawn by six oxen. See also: Cult of Ernalda
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