Padhran religion

Padhra is the faith practiced by almost all of those living in the hidden realm of Ra-Khati.

An Ulgarian prince named Surtava gave up his crown and voluntarily became a beggar in order to seek wisdom and enlightenment. After many years of wandering and meditation, Surtava achieved a state he called ‘Eaum’. He spent his remaining years preaching what he had learned to any who would listen before ascending to the heavens to become the Padhra.

The Padhra faith is broken down into two main philosophies called the ‘Four Baskets of Wisdom’ and the ‘Sixfold Path’. The Four Baskets of Wisdom are the Padhra’s basic views on life while the Sixfold Path are the principles with which a follower of the Padhra can achieve Eaum.

The followers of the Padhra are protected by the Padhrasattva. Supposedly these creatures are incarnations of the Padhra itself and many followers take specific Padhrasattva as their patrons, much like someone from outside Ra-Khati would a god.

The leader of the faith is also the leader of the nation of Ra-Khati. This is the Dalai Lama, a man also known as the High One. The Dalai Lama is a very powerful monk/cleric who had ruled for over 100 years as of 1360 DR.