In
FASA's
Earthdawn gaming system, the
Passions are deity-like beings embodying
aspects of life. There are
twelve Passions, each one of whom has a
domain that its powers spring from. The Passions are somewhere between
heroes and
gods, and have been known to
manifest for extended periods of time in
mortal form. A Passion can
and will manifest as either gender, or as a member of any
Namegiver race, although some have preferences. The
Passions can also take a more spirit-based form, and inspire the minds of
Namegivers.
Passions are served by Questors, who work to inspire
fellow mortals and become closer to the spirit of their Passion. A Questor of Galen, the hearth-Passion, for example, might be a travelling healer, whereas a Questor of the trade-Passion Chorollis would more probably work as a merchant. Questors of most Passions tend to be welcome in most communities, as they are dedicated to the improvement of others, not just themselves.
The Passions:
- Astendar:Passion of art, music, and love. Usually depicted as a Namegiver with a musical instrument.
- Chorrolis: Passion of trade, wealth, and desire. Usually depicted as a wealthy namegiver with bags of gold.
- Erendis:Passion of order and work. After the Scourge, he became known as Dis, Mad Passion of slavery and bureaucracy. Depictions vary before and after the Scourge; common themes include contracts and chains.
- Floranuus:Passion of energy, victory, and motion. Usually depicted as a figure made of flames.
- Garlen:Passion of hearth and healing. Usually depicted as a motherly figure of any namegiver race.
- Jaspree: Passion of growth, care of the land, and the wilderness. Normally depicted as half-namegiver, half animal, usually surrounded by plants and wild creatures.
- Lochost: Passion of rebellion, freedom, change, and chaos. Usually depicted wearing broken chains.
- Mynbruje: Passion of justice, empathy, compassion, and truth. Usually depicted with instruments of law, such as the scales of justice.
- Rashomon: Passion of endurance and perseverance. After the Scourge, he became known as Raggok, Mad Passion of vengeance and jealousy. Depictions vary.
- Thystonius: Passion of valor and physical conflict. Although frequently mistaken for a Passion of war, this is not actually the case. Usually depicted riding into battle with banners flying.
- Upandal: Passion of smithwork, crafts, and engineering. Usually depicted as a namegiver with hammer and anvil.
- Vestrial: Passion of humor and cunning. After the Scourge, known as Vestrial, Mad Passion of deceit, treason, and trickery. Depictions vary; common themes are masks, cloaks, and (after the Scourge) daggers.
Some also say that Death is related to the Passions, but she does not manifest as the others do, and does not have Questors. There is a story about that, and her imprisonment under Death's Sea. Because she is not as everpresent as the other Passions, Death is not a constant in this world, and resurrection spells and the undead are not uncommon.