What's their view on it? How do react to things like diabolism, the green faith, the prophecies of kalistrade , or religion that does charaity work without have a god or goddess or their teachings at the helm?
|
Given the nature of Rahadoum's atheism is less about a distaste for the gods and more about a distaste for the conflicts followers of the gods get into. Of the three examples you mention:
Diabolism: This is BAD in Rahadoum's eyes. They have Cheliax directly across the water as an object lesson. Diabolism is ultimately Asmodeus worship cloaked in a diaphanous veneer of philosophy. Very few nations trust Cheliax anymore, as they literally have shock troops from Hell in their military, and they wear their delusions of becoming the conquering empire once again on their sleeve. Besides, Diabolism is all about servitude to a master, and while Rahadoum practices slavery, they'd find bowing down to masters in the way all devils bow to Asmodeus to be abhorrent.
The Green Faith: While no god directly powers the worshipers of the Green Faith, those worshipers have their own interests, namely the protection of the wild and its living things. While the stereotypical eco-terrorist druid IS annoying to me, they can happen, and Rahadoum's people would certainly NOT want someone with the ability to turn the local plants and animals into a hostile force running around. Someone that practices the Green Faith who wasn't a druid would probably still be looked down upon, as Rahadoum places a high value on appearing as a civilized and enlightened place.
The Prophecies of Kalistrade: This one's a bit more of a grey area. To the outsider, a Kalistradian is just a financially savvy weirdo. Their business sense would certainly by appreciated by Rahadoum, as it's dependent upon trade to survive given the harsh landscape. On the other hand, the Prophets also have ambitions and a belief that one day they'll be able to "buy the world." In that sense, Rahadoum would probably view them more as competition than companion. Besides that, the fact that the Prophets can gain magic spells from their devotion to their principles would set off alarm bells immediately.
The Prophecies of Kalistrade: This one's a bit more of a grey area. To the outsider, a Kalistradian is just a financially savvy weirdo. Their business sense would certainly by appreciated by Rahadoum, as it's dependent upon trade to survive given the harsh landscape. On the other hand, the Prophets also have ambitions and a belief that one day they'll be able to "buy the world." In that sense, Rahadoum would probably view them more as competition than companion. Besides that, the fact that the Prophets can gain magic spells from their devotion to their principles would set off alarm bells immediately.
Where is that last part written? Everything i'v read says they don't and that fundamentally can't just like anyone else who follows a philosophy.
There are some end runs around that in a way. The Prophet is an oracle. Doesn't really count but its there. Inquisitors and Paladins technically can be of organizations. So you could have paladins of Kalistrade. There's an idea for you or an inquisitor whose goes around making sure you eat properly and have only the right kind of sex.
The Prophets have their own Prestige Class.
The Prophets have their own Prestige CLass.
But those are arcane spells.