Riplanbus is a god.

It takes the form of an extremely small, pitiless jaguar.

Riplanbus created Mount Everest six thousand years ago.

If you believe in Riplanbus, it will be happy.

If you do not believe in Riplanbus, it will jump up and down fuming with rage.

Riplanbus' most sacred site is Estedt in Germany.

Riplanbus' Holy Commandments

1. Never look in ponds.

2. Always make a point of helping unfortunate ducks.

3. Look mercifully on unfortunate grasshopers.

4. Do not chop down trees.

5. Erect a large copper sculpture of Riplanbus on top of all buildings.