Kraut

Wasting any part of a vegetable, especially cabbage, is considered a grave sin. Followers who waste are required to plant twice as many seeds as the amount wasted.

Entering another follower's field without permission is strictly forbidden. Violators may face severe consequences, including curses that affect crop yield.

Soil is considered sacred, and neglecting to properly care for it is a taboo. Followers must regularly tend to their fields to avoid Kraut's displeasure.

After a successful harvest, followers are obligated to spread the seeds or the harvested vegetables far and wide, ensuring the propagation of Kraut's blessings.

Followers must keep a vigilant watch over their fields, especially during the critical phases of growth. Neglecting this duty is considered a failure in one's obligations to Kraut.

Once a year, followers must prepare a feast for the creatures of the land, acknowledging the interconnectedness of all life and seeking a harmonious coexistence.

During rituals and ceremonies, followers wear robes dyed in various shades of green, symbolizing the lush vegetation that Kraut blesses.

During the Harvest festival, the farmer with the most bountiful yield is honored with a crown made of cabbage leaves, signifying Kraut's favor.

It's customary for followers to smear a small amount of sacred soil on their garments before participating in any ritual, as a sign of humility and connection to the earth.

Kraut's followers are united in their reverence for the earth and its bounties. Through their taboos, obligations, and ceremonial attire, they strive to live in accordance with Kraut's divine principles.

An elderly, despondent halfling, Ol' Seamus the Wise, beseeched Kraut with a fistful of earth after his farm was ravaged by goblins. Kraut heeded his plea and bestowed upon him divine cabbage seeds from the heavens. Ol' Seamus the Wise is credited as the pioneer of cabbage cultivation.

Endowed with these blessed seeds, Ol' Seamus the Wise traded cabbage with numerous kingdoms, but the seeds remained a closely guarded secret within his lineage. Numerous halfling families claim descent from Ol' Seamus the Wise, but his true lineage has been obscured by time due to the prolific breeding of his family and the halflings' aversion to written records.

As the name suggests, this is the day when farmers sow their seeds. In some halfling families, this implies laboring in the fields, while in others it denotes a different kind of labor in the bedroom. Either way, abundant yields are anticipated if seeds are sown on this day.

The final day of the season marks the Harvest. It is believed that if crops endure until the very last day of the season, Kraut will bless the farmer with a mild winter and a bountiful harvest in the ensuing year.

Upon the sighting of the first sprout, Kraut's followers hold a vigil, feasting amidst the fields. During this feast, the followers remain on high alert, doubling their watch that night to ensure the safety of the newly sprouted vegetation.

This ceremony involves giving back to the creatures of Fút that inhabit Dórt's realm. A feast is prepared and left in areas typically inhabited by wildlife. Fishing and hunting are prohibited during this week-long ceremony. A follower who manages to hand-feed a wild animal during this ceremony will be blessed with a year free from scavengers on their farm.

This heretical group believes that decay and rot are just as sacred as growth and harvest. They argue that Kraut is not just the god of vegetation but also the god of decomposition, which nourishes the soil for future growth. They often leave portions of their harvest to rot in the fields as offerings to Kraut, directly contradicting the taboo against wastefulness.

This sect believes that only cabbage is truly sacred and that all other vegetables are inferior. They refuse to grow anything other than cabbage, claiming that doing so dilutes Kraut's blessings. This contradicts the mainstream belief that Kraut bestows blessings upon all vegetables.

Led by a charismatic farmer named Eamon, this cult believes that the divine cabbage seeds given to Ol' Seamus the Wise hold mystical powers. They are obsessed with tracing the lineage of these seeds and hoarding them. They believe that planting these seeds during specific celestial events will bring about a golden age of endless harvests.

Founded by a mysterious figure known only as "The Root," this cult claims to have discovered the secret language of the soil. They believe that by listening to the whispers of the earth, they can achieve unprecedented crop yields and even predict future events. They often engage in strange rituals that involve lying down in their fields and placing their ears against the soil.