Arcanumism
Monotheism (slightly patriarchal)
Religion Focus: connection with oversoul/universe
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Divine Interaction: through signs and messengers
Deities
Chief Deities:
Koler God of Magic and Light
(The Spell-Weaver, The Almighty, The Holy One, The Deathless One, The Blinding One)
Death & Afterlife
Death Rites:
Afterlife: has varying levels depending on sin/virtue and cannot be reached while alive
Worship
solemn group meditation at home
Holidays
Holiday frequency: very many
Holiday Types: saints, great priests, historical events, full moons, martyrs, the solstices, past revalations
Major Holidays: involve pilgramage(s) to important site(s)
Clergy
Gender: both genders
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Theology
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Arts
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Coming of Age
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Marriage
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Outsiders
About
Clergy: both genders Function: direct connection to divine, historians, maintain temples/shrines, healers of the sick Lifestyle: spartan Family: none (celibacy required) Chosen: study to become clergy Distinguished By: a symbolic weapon Cultural Aspects Symbol: a chalice and a knot of some sort Holy Color: crimson Passed Down: via one holy book Creation Myth Type: succession Mortals' Origin: light Major Myth/Symbol(s): the stars Deadly Sins: recklessness, lust and avarice High Virtues: dilligence, chastity and responsibility Associated Artform: dance Coming of Age: 17 years old Coming of Age Rite: involves a task that must be completed Marriage: involves two people of either gender Marriage Rites: are highly informal Death Rites: involve extensive eulogies Major Taboo: none Prevalence: believed by all Outsiders: are shunned