[Glorantha] Distribution of cults c. 1614-1621

[Jeff Richard]

Howdy, after taking advantage of comments and suggestions, here's an
updated distribution of cults amongst the Colymar, c. 1614-1621.

Basic assumptions: during the post-Starbrow's Rebellion period there
are 15,000 Orlanthi in the Colymar and 500 folk initiated to foreign
gods (Seven Mothers, Doburdan,etc).  The Orlanthi are divided amongst
12 clans with an average population of 1200,  Additionally, there are
some 600 refugees and remnants from the "severed clans".  The Orlanthi
demographics are as follows:
5,000 children
1,250 initiands
7,000 adults
1,250 elders

There are 7000 Orlanth and Ernalda initiates (3500 Orlanth and 3500 Ernalda).

The 3500 Orlanth initiates are divided as follows:
2100 Allfather (average 175 per clan)
1050 Adventurous (average 88 per clan)
350 Thunderous (average 30 per clan)

Traditionally, Clearwine is the center of the tribal cult of Orlanth
(which functioned as a "major temple" to all three Orlanth aspects).
Following the rise of King Blackmoor to power in 1615, the tribal cult
of Orlanth  has been suppressed by the king.  The clans still maintain
a "minor temple" to the Allfather and a shrine to Adventurer, however,
the Thunderous cult now exists as several "minor temples" consisting
of charismatic Thunderous priests and their supporters.  The main holy
place to Orlanth in Colymarlands is Old Top (sacred to the Adventurous
aspect), although Thunderous ceremonies are performed in the Thunder
Hills and on the Starfire Ridge.

The 3500 Ernalda initiates are divided as follows:
1600 Allmother (average 133 per clan)
800 Esrola (average 67 per clan)
700 Healer (average 58 per clan)
225 Asrelia/Ty Kora Tek (19 per clan)
175 Queen (15 per clan)

The Clearwine Earth Temple functions as a "major temple" to all of the
Ernalda aspects for the Colymar and surrounding tribes (Locaem,
Lismelder, Sun Dome County and Durulz).  Most clans maintain a "minor
temple" to the Allmother and shrines to Esrola and the Healer aspects.

1250 are initiated to minor Storm Tribe cults:
80 Chalana Arroy (with 25 in the Konthasos clan)
300 Elmal (with 250 Elmali in the Enhyli clan, and 25 in the Narri clan)
10 Eurmali
90 Heler (with 25 in the Enjossi clan)
90 Humakt
80 Issaries (with 25 in the Arnoring clan)
75 Lhankhor Mhy (with 25 in the Antorling clan)
100 Odaylans (with 25 in the Orlmarthing clan)
0 Uroxi (all chased away)
120 Vingans
80 Yinkin
75 Maran (with 25 in the Ernaldori clan)
70 Kolat Tradition
70 Serdredosa Tradition
30 Other

Runegate has a "major temple" to Elmal which serves the Colymar and
surrounding tribes.  Shrines exist to the following:
Chalana Arroy (at Far Vine)
Humakt (at Clearwine)
Issaries (at Clearwine)
Lhankhor Mhy (at Clearwine)
Odayla (at Clearwine)

Worshippers of other cults have to travel outside of Colymarlands to
find a significant sacred place for rituals.  The nearest are:
Boldhome (Heler major temple)
Indrodar's Necklace (Humakt major temple)
Jonstown (major temple for Lhankhor Mhy, minor temple for Issaries)
Defender's Fort (Vinga temple)
Wild Mountain (Yinkin temple)

Note: the term "temple" refers to the congregation that gathers there
on a sacred day and not a building or structure.

As mentioned before, there are some 500 Colymar that have been
initated to foreign gods.  They can be distributed as follows:
250 Doburdan
150 Seven Mothers
100 Other