isnt there a mention of Hyne in the tutorial/information menu? hes probably the closest thing to a higher power/being in this game. wasnt his powers divided and given to sorcoresses because he was too powerful? its been awhile, but i think thats the basic gist. also, that before a sorcoress dies, it has to transfer her power to someone else that is compatible. i dont know if the history of Hyne and the sorcoresses are a basis for a religion, since the game didnt seem to view it that way.