Etiquette and the Gods

Spanning the ether above Avalon are the realms of the Gods, divine essences that will come to play a crucial role in your daily life. The Gods will be patrons, guides, even hindrances to you, and on occasions they may act decisively to help another at your expense. It is here that the question of divine favour and disfavour play a pivotal role.

Should you find yourself pitted against someone who holds the high favour of a particular divinity, then do not be surprised if that God or Goddess aids your opponent against you. Remember at all times, however, that the Gods conform to no laws. They are not bound by the mortal concepts of Equality and Fairness, and this is precisely what makes them so interesting and enigmatic.

An important phrase should be borne in mind when you consider them: the Gods do not exist because of the mortals - they exist despite them.

When speaking to a god, your tone should always be respectful. Punishments of varying severity depending upon the nature of the god in question are likely to be meted out to those who show them disrespect.

It is also important that proper respect be given if a deity is in your location. Bowing, curtseying or kneeling are considered appropriate acknowledgements of the divine presence. For example, BOW GENESIS, CURTSEY GENESIS or KNEEL GENESIS.