Makrianism
Henotheism (slightly patriarchal)
Religion Focus: fellowship with others
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Divine Interaction: is very rare
Deities
Chief Deities:
Makr God of Pity and Life
(Keeper of Compassion, The One, The Life-Giver)
Death & Afterlife
Death Rites:
Afterlife: is cold and barren for evildoers and can be reached by the living, with effort
Worship
joyous individual public sacrifices
Holidays
Holiday frequency: very few
Holiday Types: the solstices, past battles, prophets
Major Holidays: often include exchanges of gifts
Clergy
Gender: both genders
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Theology
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Arts
Associated Artform:
Coming of Age
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Marriage
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Outsiders
About
Clergy: both genders Function: connection to spirits/deceased, inquisitors Lifestyle: above average Family: rare (celibacy encouraged) Chosen: elected by the people Distinguished By: a special dietary code Cultural Aspects Symbol: a reprensentation of a weapon and is asymmetrical Holy Color: white Passed Down: via several versions of one holy book Creation Myth Type: dismemberment Mortals' Origin: mud Major Myth/Symbol(s): the flood, the betrayal, the redemption Deadly Sins: indifference and blasphemy High Virtues: faith, wisdom, loyalty and responsibility Associated Artform: metalworking Coming of Age: 14 years old Coming of Age Rite: involves leading a public ceremony Marriage: only between those of similar status Marriage Rites: include an exchange of symbolic jewelry Death Rites: are performed only for nobles Major Taboo: sexuality Prevalence: believed by all Outsiders: are ostracized