Aetherianity
Monotheism (slightly matriarchal)
Religion Focus: advancing science/knowledge
Symbol: is within a triangle and an inhuman eye
Holy Color: black
Divine Interaction: only in certain places (temples, holy sites, etc)
Deities
Chief Deities:
Isai Goddess of Autumn, Sorrow
(The Leaf-Slayer, The Creator, The Weeping One)
Death & Afterlife
Death Rites:are performed only for nobles
Afterlife: has a peaceful place for all and can be reached by the living, with effort
Worship
joyous individual prayer in public temples
Holidays
Holiday frequency: fairly often
Holiday Types: saints, the harvest, heroes, full moons
Major Holidays: are more celebration than prayer
Clergy
Gender: both genders
Function: teachers, community leaders
Lifestyle: monastic
Family: rare (celibacy encouraged)
Chosen: elected by the people
Distinguished by: symbolic tattoos/scars
Theology
Passed Down: via many holy books with some commentary
Creation: order from void/chaos
Mortal's Origin: light
Major Symbol(s): the cave
Deadly Sins(s): pride, wrath, blasphemy, indifference and despair
Major Taboo: strong emotions
High Virtues: chastity, piety and bravery
Arts
Associated Artform: sculpture
Coming of Age
Age: 10 years old
Rite(s): inolves cleansing
Marriage
Marriage: is often arranged from birth
Marriage Rite(s): include an exchange of symbolic jewelry
Outsiders
are slaughtered