Jaime K asked Michael J. Sullivan:

You present a beautiful representations of redemption and resurrection in the Riyria Revelations, as well as a wonderful image of heaven/the afterlife. Are you Catholic (or some other Christian denomination)? I've rarely seen such perfect parallels in fantasy stories.

Michael J. Sullivan Hey Jaime, Thanks for the kind words. I was raised Catholic, but I spent a good portion of my life on a search for my own beliefs, and in so doing, I've borrowed a bit from many religions and philosophies. I do believe that people are basically good, and when we make mistakes we should try to redeem ourselves. Certainly better than the alternative? Does that result in a ticket to an afterlife? Or does that mean you come back a better person? Can't say I know with 100% surety, but even without the promises of "something good" for straightening your life out, I still think it's worth doing. Does that make sense?

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