Rhya
Rhya is a goddess of the Warhammer Fantasy setting. Her main domain is nature's fertility. She's one of the Old Gods, the other being Taal, who are widely worshipped in the Empire, though generally overlooked in the wargame in favour of gods for smashing up Beastmen and smashing up Greenskins, probably for the best, all things considered. She's Manaan's mother. She's all about natural beauty and being nurturing, and is up there with the nicer gods of the setting. Her priests are more like druids, and is mainly worshiped by farmers and the like who cultivate the earth.
Priests[edit]
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There is no priesthood of Rhya her customs and blessings are largely taken up by the priestesses of Taal. Although people may pray to Taal to ensure that their crops are not spoiled, they thank Rhya when the crops are finally harvested. They also bear witness as midwives to the birth of animals and the children of believers in Taal & Rhya.
The Priestesses of Taal are also versed in general medicine and herbology. In the deepest wilds a follower of Rhya is often the only medical practitioner for many miles. Urban folk who do not understand rural ways find a Taalist natural remedies and blessings uncomfortable, but this is a small price to pay in service to their deity. These aspects of Taal are represented by Rhya's nurturing, protective nature are often expressed on the conservative side of Taal's blessings, while the more wild and aggressive aspects of nature are depicted on the reckless side of his blessings.
Knightly Orders[edit]
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- The Longshanks - They are the holy warriors of Taal & Rhya they wander the thick woods of the Empire ensuring that the shrines, temples, and glens dedicated to Taal and Rhya are in good repair and working order. Also despite being a templar order they are not against skirmish tactics using ambushers and ranged infantry to defeat their foes.
Gallery[edit]
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The symbol of the Cult of Taal and Rhya.
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A shrine to Rhya.
| The Gods of the Empire |
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| Manann - Morr - Myrmidia - Ranald - Rhya - Shallya - Sigmar - Taal - Ulric - Verena |