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The Swampies worshipped [[Kroll]] as a [[god]] and relied upon him to defeat their enemies. They performed dances of worship to praise him and offered [[sacrifice]]s to appease him. Their methods of sacrifice varied greatly as dictated by the [[Seven Holy Rituals]]. | The Swampies worshipped [[Kroll]] as a [[god]] and relied upon him to defeat their enemies. They performed dances of worship to praise him and offered [[sacrifice]]s to appease him. Their methods of sacrifice varied greatly as dictated by the [[Seven Holy Rituals]]. | ||
One such method involved an individual pretending to be Kroll by dressing up. Another involved the use of [[vine]]s tied around the sacrifice. The vines would | One such method involved an individual pretending to be Kroll by dressing up. Another involved the use of [[vine]]s tied around the sacrifice. The vines would constrict in the sunlight becoming tighter until the victim's back was broken. | ||
Swampies operated as a tribe with an appointed head who was also the religious leader. They were literate and had [[An Illustrated History of the Swampies|a large book]] that recounted their history. | Swampies operated as a tribe with an appointed head who was also the religious leader. They were literate and had [[An Illustrated History of the Swampies|a large book]] that recounted their history. | ||
