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The religion of the Yuuzhan Vong is similar to the polytheistic and pagan religions of primitive backwater worlds. Obviously, though, this assumption is flawed, due to their overwhelming superiority over the more secular portions of the galaxy.
Their chief god, the one their species is named after, is Yun-Yuuzhan (yuhn YOO-zuhn), the Cosmic Lord. He represents the universe as a whole, and is the patron deity of the entire Yuuzhan Vong society. Many Yuuzhan Vong have idols or shrines to Yun-Yuuzhan - they owe their existence to him.
The next subordinate god is Yun-Yammka (yuhn YAHM-kuh). However, he is subordinate only in name - his role in Vong society is all but assured as the highest. Yun-Yammka is known as the Slayer, the patron god of war. The soldier caste worships him through innumerable sacrifices and prayers before battle. They also pay homage to him through statues and idols, as well as self-mutilation - Warmaster Tsavong Lah, leader of the invasion force, is rumored to have the dreaded visage of the Slayer. This seems to have a catalyzing effect on the Yuuzhan Vong forces. Indeed, if their success is any evidence, there must truly be a Yun-Yammka.
Yun-Ne'Shel (yuhn nuh-SHEL), "she-wh-shapes," is the goddess of the shaper caste. Those shapers who follow her believe in a myth involving something called the Vaa-tumor. They believe that is her most ancient gift to them, and that it is a fragment of her own brain which changes their brain chemistry and thought patterns.
Yun-Harla (yuhn HAHR-luh) is one of several female goddesses in the Vong religion. She is the Cloaked Goddess, the mistress of deception. She tends to be subordinate to Yun-Yammka. Yun-Harla is the patron goddess of the Deception Sect, a group of assassins and infiltrators. Elan was a member of this group.
The last major god is Yun-Shuno (yuhn SHOO-no), the goddess of Rejection. She is the patron deity of the "shamed ones" - those whose bodies have rejected Yuuzhan Vong biotechnology, either due to a lack of preparation or too much ambition on the part of the candidate. Because of the impact that this would have in their society, these "Shamed Ones" are in a very low caste.
There are also several minor gods and goddesses, including the Lovers, Yun-Txiin and Yun-Q'aah. They will be covered as new information is released from NRI debriefs.
Hopefully, this document will shed light on the religious workings of the Yuuzhan Vong. Their society is complex and can only be examined through much study and analysis.
Paul Barnard - I don 2 April 2001, 02:14 am EST
While it is a good reference for the spelling and who is who in the Vong religion, it really doesn't play to the technophobes and hatred they have. They are the antithesis of what is expected.
I don't think anything could quite portray their fanatical nature as well as the books short of a play, TV show or movie.
[Admin: Well, it's not meant to. This is a bare-bones references for GMs who don't want to sift through the books to get info on the Vong. I had envisioned the "Primer" series to encompass all of Vong culture - and I hope to continue it.]
This message edited on 17 June 2001, 10:19 am by the administration.---.---.237.98 |
Dirt Maul - More Gods 15 June 2001, 12:59 pm EST
More Vong gods were in Edge of Victory I: Conquest. They include Yun-Txiin and Yun-Q'aah, and Yun-Ne'Shel.---.---.137.167 |
IcannaRead! - Vong rhymes with pong 16 June 2001, 10:36 pm EST
Have you noticed that the names follow a similar pattern to the gods of meso-america.... flying serpents, anyone?
Not a big fan of SW novels. Especially the Vong stuff. Let's just say that the words "milking a franchise come to mind". But more particularly, the words of the wise one come to mind when referring to the attempts to integrate non-SW elements into SW.
(and this is a paraphrase)
"Now their failure is complete".
If they make it to the big screen, I'm off to see Final Fantasy IX; Still can't mute the music, or Shrek XII; Son of Shrek in Paradise Lost instead....---.---.198.192 |
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