Ascension
The process of a mortal becoming a divine entity, such as a god, is often referred to as ascension. This term is most prominently associated with the Test of the Starstone, which resides in the Starstone Cathedral in Absalom's Ascendant Court.[1] Mortals who pass the test become deities, known collectively as the Ascended, and their followers celebrate their ascension on holidays called Ascension Day, Ascendance Day, or Ascendance Night.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
However, other forms of ascension are rumored to exist. Irori, for instance, is claimed by his followers to have ascended by achieving physical and mental perfection.[8] Ancient Osiriani texts suggest Nethys ascended through mastery of magic and knowledge that granted him omnipresent senses.[9] The Iron Gods of Numeria ascended through alien technological and supernatural means,[10] while Nivi Rhombodazzle became a godling by trading a gem with Torag.[11]
References
- ↑ Erik Mona et al. (2008). Campaign Setting, p. 54. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-112-1
- ↑ Sean K Reynolds. (2008). Cayden Cailean. Children of the Void, p. 61. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-127-5
- ↑ Erik Mona et al. (2008). Campaign Setting, p. 239. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-112-1
- ↑ Colin McComb. (2011). Faiths of Purity, p. 30. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-314-9
- ↑ Sean K Reynolds. (2009). Iomedae. The Sixfold Trial, p. 70. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-196-1
- ↑ Colin McComb. (2011). Faiths of Purity, p. 31. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-314-9
- ↑ Sean K Reynolds. (2008). Gods and Magic, p. 28-29. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-139-8
- ↑ Sean K Reynolds. (2008). Gods and Magic, p. 22. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-139-8
- ↑ Sean K Reynolds. (2008). Gods and Magic, p. 26. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-139-8
- ↑ Neil Spicer. (2014). Fires of Creation. Fires of Creation, p. 8. Paizo Inc. ISBN 978-1-60125-673-7
- ↑ Colin McComb. (2011). Faiths of Purity, p. 20. Paizo Publishing, LLC. ISBN 978-1-60125-314-9
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