Glorantha: Hunter Cults of Glorantha 
Hunter Cults of Glorantha
originally published in Questlines 1

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 
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Table of Contents
  Mythos and History 
  Hunter's Children 
Mythos and History
The nameless Hunter came to mortality's aid during the Great Darkness. He seeded 
beings across Glorantha which were either his children or incarnations of 
himself. Each was given a different name. Though many Hunter cultists recognize 
the existence of this higher, more primal deity, most prefer to worship his more 
accessible children.
For instance, the being later called Foundchild was first discovered by 
Helpwoman during the Great Darkness. Though an infant when found, he rapidly 
grew to manhood. While doing so, he was nurtured and cherished by the woman, 
whose inner power had fostered a group that struggled together to survive. Upon 
reaching adulthood, he taught them the use of death as a tool to bring life. He 
also taught the songs to send slain beasts' spirits back to their ancestors.
Similar stories are known over the world. Everywhere the Hunter is worshiped 
through his minions. After time, Hunter's worship developed into a fraternal 
society in which the strong are respected, and the weak are protected.
True hunters believe that they go to a Happy Hunting Ground after death. Even 
folk believing in reincarnation believe they will stay there for many years 
before again entering the cycle of birth/rebirth. Hunters follow the burial 
customs of their tribe or else place their dead on raised platforms. Troll 
worshipers eat their dead.
The chief runes associated with Hunter are those of Death and Harmony. Though he 
slays beasts, he does so in order to save life.
Hunter's Children
The different children of the Hunter God are geographically limited. The 
different subcults are in effect different religions, though all share certain 
beliefs. Each provides a different array of Command spells to cultists.
Foundchild
Foundchild is the hunting god of Pent and the Wastelands. He provides Command 
spells for Alticameli, Bison, Bolo Lizards, Herd Men, Impalas, Rhinos, Sable 
Antelopes, and Zebras, as well as for several extinct species.
Odayla the Hunter
Odayla is the favored hunting god of the Orlanthi. He is worshiped everywhere 
that Orlanthi hunt. He teaches Command spells for all species of wild cattle 
(including aurochs), deer, wild goats, rabbits, wild pigs, wild sheep (including 
mountain sheep), and waterfowl.
Rasout
Rasout is the most widespread human hunting god. He is worshiped by humans 
across the entire Pamaltelan plains, from Tarien to Zamokil. He teaches Command 
spells for all four-footed, herbivorous, plains-dwelling mammals, and all 
herbivorous, plains-dwelling reptiles except for turtles.
Zong
Zong is the simple troll name for their hunting deity worshiped by trolls 
everywhere. He was born to a starving troll woman in her need and taught the 
trolls of Genertela to seek prey properly. He teaches Command spells for all 
rodents and herbivorous insects.


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