Rathori

Bear worshipping Hsunchen.

• They worship Rathor and live in Rathorela.

Culture

• The Rathori are hunter-gatherers
• There are several tribes of Rathori:
  • Irgari, the Grizzly People.
  • Irdagi, the Black Bear People.
  • Orenrar, the Blue Bear People.

Religion

• They meet their ancestors at Bear Grove

History

• They were previously very weak due their practice of hibernating in winter.
• But since the discovery of the White Bear they have grown quite strong. Presumably known as the White Bear Empire.
• The Syndics Ban affected their hibernation, such that they slept through the entire ban.
• The Rathori woke from the Ban in three groups.
• The first group woke up in 1594 ST in the First Wakeup; Harrek the Berserk was among them.
• The Second Wakeup took place in 1607 ST
• In 1609 ST, Harrek skinned the White Bear.
• The Third Wakeup occurred in 1618 ST

Sources

• Guide to Glorantha
• Rathori Creation Myth