Xellaism
Polytheism (very patriarchal)
Religion Focus: bringing in the messiah
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Divine Interaction: is very rare
Deities
Chief Deities:
Idaephath God of Darkness
Xellai God of Battle
Other Deities:
Arokla Goddess of Innocence
Chollallo God of Tournaments
Cyak Goddess of Creation
Deylolus God of Runaways
Eleandas Goddess of Diplomacy
Gaerri Goddess of Money
Gaezyo God of Mysteries
Kexinro God of Youth, Holidays
Tivo God of Wisdom
Trotai God of Courtesans
Death & Afterlife
Death Rites:
Afterlife: is a peaceful place for the good and can be reached by the living, with effort
Worship
solemn individual meditation at home
Holidays
Holiday frequency: fairly often
Holiday Types: past revalations, martyrs, major deities, great priests, historical events
Major Holidays: last several days
Clergy
Gender: males only
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Arts
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Coming of Age
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Outsiders
About
Clergy: males only Function: connection to spirits/deceased, maintain temples/shrines Lifestyle: ascetic Family: none (chastity required) Chosen: via divine revelation Distinguished By: bound to a certain location Cultural Aspects Symbol: involves letters and a cup Holy Color: scarlet Passed Down: via a few holy books with little commentary Creation Myth Type: order from void/chaos Mortals' Origin: mud Major Myth/Symbol(s): the cave, the dragonslayer Deadly Sins: faithlessness and neglect High Virtues: bravery, thoughtfulness and tolerance Associated Artform: sculpture Coming of Age: 17 years old (males only) Coming of Age Rite: takes place in a private ceremony Marriage: can involve up to eight people Marriage Rites: begin with several days of seperation Death Rites: are performed immediately after death Major Taboo: displays of affection Prevalence: believed by most