Roll Me A Religion - by Assassin NPC
Roll Me A Religion - by Assassin NPC
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S NPC
Table of Contents
Introduction 1 A) Why 23
PART I: Structure 2 B) Who 23
Ch 1. Genesis 3 C) How 23
A) Inception 3 Conclusion 23
B) Name 4 (Extended Version) 24
Ch 2. Iconography 6 PART III: Lore 25
Ch 3. Divinity 8 Ch 11. The Creation 26
Ch 4. Acceptance 9 Ch 12. The Problem & Solution 27
PART II: Tradition 10 A) Problem 27
Ch 5. Rite of Passage 11 B) Solution 27
A) Initiation 11 Ch 13. The Afterlife 28
B) Rituals 11 A) Benevolent 28
C) Expectations 12 B) Malevolent 29
Ch 6. Core Tenets 13 Ch 14. The Prophets 32
Ch 7. Skepticism 16 (End of Extended Version) 35
A) Punishment 16 Example 36
B) Heathens 18 Acknowledgements 37
Ch 8. Sacred Texts 19 LITE BANK 38
Ch 9. Sacred Places 21 Appendix A 39
Ch 10. Sacred Festivals (Holidays) 23 Legal 42
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INTRODUCTION NPC
“Who am I?”
“Where did I come from?”
“Why am I here?”
“What can I do?”
“Where am I going?”
Warmly,
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PART I
"STRUCTURE"
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C HA P T E R 1 . G E N E SI S NPC
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C HA P T E R 1 . G E N E SI S NPC
1d12 Suffix
1 ANT
2 ATY
3 DO
4 LA
5 LAM
6 LIC
7 ISM
8 IST
9 ITY
10 OGY
11 ON
12 RY
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C HA P T E R 2 . IC ONO G R A PH Y NPC
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C HA P T E R 2 . IC ONO G R A PH Y NPC
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C HA P T E R 3 . DI V I N I T Y NPC
Let’s determine the power of your religion’s Polytheism is a religious belief system in
divine source. Does your religion have one which adherents worship or acknowledge the
god, many, or is everyone a god? Roll from the existence of multiple deities or gods. These gods
table below, and refer to the corresponding often represent various aspects of life, nature, or
description for your result in this chapter. human experience, and they may have distinct
personalities and domains. Polytheistic religions
can be found in various cultures and historical
1d4 Belief
periods, such as ancient Greek, Roman, Egyptian,
1 (A) Monotheism and Hindu traditions. Unlike monotheism, which
2 (B) Polytheism focuses on a single, all-powerful God, polytheism
3 (C) Pantheism embraces diversity in divine beings. Followers
4 (D) Reroll may offer prayers, rituals, and offerings to
specific gods based on their needs, desires, or
circumstances, seeking favor, protection, or
guidance from these multiple divine entities.
A) Monotheism
Monotheism is a belief system centered on C) Pantheism
the worship or recognition of a single, all-
powerful, and supreme deity. Unlike polytheistic Pantheism is a philosophical and spiritual belief
religions with multiple gods, monotheistic system that sees the divine as immanent within
faiths, such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the natural world. In pantheism, everything
emphasize the existence of one God who is in existence, whether living or non-living, is
all-knowing, all-present, and all-powerful. considered to be a part of, or an expression
Monotheistic doctrines often include moral of, a single, all-encompassing divine reality.
and ethical guidelines, sacred texts, and rituals This perspective blurs the distinction between
that help followers connect with this singular the divine and the universe, viewing nature
divine being. This concept stands in contrast itself as sacred and divine. Pantheists often
to polytheism and pantheism, where multiple find spiritual connection and awe in the
deities or a belief that everything is divine beauty and complexity of the natural world,
are central. Monotheism profoundly shapes emphasizing harmony with nature and a holistic
the history, culture, and spirituality of many understanding of existence. Unlike monotheism,
societies around the world. pantheism doesn't posit a personal God separate
from creation but rather sees divinity within all
things.
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PART II
"TRADITION"
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C H A P T E R 5 . R I T E O F PA S S A G E NPC
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C H A P T E R 5 . R I T E O F PA S S A G E NPC
C) Expectations
FInally, what are the expectations of your
religious leaders on their members to honor
their initiation and to keep the rituals?
1d6 Intensity
1 Corrupt
2 Super relaxed
3 Relaxed
4 Strict
5 Super Strict
6 Witch-Hunt Inquisition
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C HA P T E R 6 . C OR E T E N ET S NPC
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C HA P T E R 6 . C OR E T E N ET S NPC
57 Criticize 95 Accuse
58 Lie 96 Defame
59 Steal 97 Discriminate
60 Blame 98 Sabotage
61 Exclude 99 Abuse
62 Ignore 100 Expel
63 Undermine
64 Gossip Tenet final word (subject)
65 Abuse
1d100 Subject
66 Bribe
1 The Brave
67 Cheat
2 The Coward
68 Sabotage
3 The Wise
69 Accuse
4 The Foolish
70 Defame
5 The Generous
71 Discriminate
6 The Selfish
72 Harass
7 The Creative
73 Insult
8 The Conformist
74 Expel
9 The Optimist
75 Oppress
10 The Pessimist
76 Threaten
11 The Heroic
77 Intimidate
12 The Villainous
78 Mock
13 The Charitable
79 Sabotage
14 The Greedy
80 Ignore
15 The Innovative
81 Betray
16 The Traditional
82 Backstab
17 The Compassionate
83 Bully
18 The Heartless
84 Exploit
19 The Visionary
85 Deceive
20 The Blind
86 Gossip
21 The Just
87 Hurt
22 The Unjust
88 Insult
23 The Caring
89 Lie
24 The Indifferent
90 Manipulate
25 The Philanthropic
91 Cheat
26 The Apathetic
92 Blame
27 The Resilient
93 Steal
28 The Fragile
94 Exclude
29 The Honest
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C HA P T E R 6 . C OR E T E N ET S NPC
B) Heathens
How does your religion regard non-believers,
and people who speak openly against your
religion?
1d6 Treatment
1 Loved
2 Respected
3 Accepted
4 Tolerated
5 Hated
6 Killed
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C HA P T E R 8 . S AC R E D T E X T S NPC
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C HA P T E R 9 . S AC R E D PL AC E S NPC
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C H A P T E R 1 0 . S A C R E D F E S T I VA L S ( H O L I D AY S ) NPC
How do people celebrate? (Roll up to 4d20) Leaf to the end of this book for my example
1d20 Method religion, where you can discover their beliefs,
1 Dancing around a bonfire and why they’re so hated!
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E X T. V E R S I O N NPC
EXTENDED VERSION
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EXAMPLE NPC
Example
Here is my example religion!
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ACKNOWLED GEMENT S NPC
Acknowledgements
My Incredible Patrons My YouTube Community
I would like to thank all of my incredible patrons! I’m incredibly blessed by the recent development
The Good ones, the Great ones, The Bright ones, of my YouTube community! For those who watch
the Brilliant ones, and the Magnificent ones! my videos and support my channel, thank you
Your generous contributions help keep this so much! Your thoughts and comments on my
content coming, and I want to thank you very videos mean so much to me, and I read each and
much for your support. I want to especially every single one of them.
thank those who supported my work before this
compendium was released. You believed in me My Inspiration
and my work before I became popular, and I will
never forget that. Thank you, from the bottom of Finally, I want to thank God because he gave
my heart. me the idea to start my Instagram account, to
post these silly roll tables, and to branch out
My Instagram Community into compendiums and YouTube for you. All my
greatest ideas have come from him. He truly is
I am delighted to extend a special “thank you” to the best.
my incredible community of dedicated followers
on Instagram! You helped me come up with a Thank you for reading this! Before you go, I
number of the ideas and concepts that are found just wanted to say that you matter, you are
in this compendium. Your continued support more valuable than you know, and your life has
of @assassin_NPC on instagram is valued, a purpose far greater than you can see today.
recognized, and highly appreciated. So thank Revelation is coming.
YOU!
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APPENDICES NPC
Appendix A
Fillable Template
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F I L L A B L E T E M P L AT E 1 / 2 NPC
Name: Date:
1. GENESIS
2. ICONOGRAPHY: 3. DIVINITY:
5. RITE OF PASSAGE
a) Initiation
c) Expectations
6. CORE TENETS
Tenet 1:
Tenet 2:
Tenet 3:
7. SKEPTICISM
a) Punishments:
b) Heathens:
8. SACRED TEXTS
9. SACRED PLACES
Location 1:
Location 2:
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Name: Date:
a) Why:
b) Who:
c) How:
a) Problem:
b) Solution:
a) Benevolent:
b) Malevolent:
Prophet #1:
Prophet #2 (Optional):
Prophet #3 (Optional):
Prophet #4 (Optional):
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