Imogain

Imogain is the name given to the feminine form of Justain believed to guide Fleur by the Cult of Guinevere. It is considered a heretical belief by the Justainian Church and is thus punishable by various extreme measures. 
== Description ==
Guineverean cult beliefs dictate a change in the nature of the Justainian god, Justain. According to cult doctrine, some time in the distant past, close to when Queen Guinevere Wilem of Flowers was executed, the Arimanian church lost the favor of Justain. Executing Guinevere was the final straw for the deity, as He had chosen her as a most important prophet. Because of this, Justain turned His back on the church of Arimania, choosing to take on a feminine aspect. This female aspect is suppressed by the church, but is known by the Cult of Guinevere. It is called Imogain after Imogen, the founder of Fleur. Imogain is Fleur's guiding Goddess and is thus their patron. While Imogain continues to press Justainian ideas, the Goddess also imparts new wisdom and practice that differs from Her previous form. 
== History ==
While the widespread cult acceptance of Imogain didn't gain traction until after Queen Guinevere Wilem of Flowers death in 116 ME, the idea of Imogain was already being considered as early as 13 ME. Many breakaway sects within Fleur and southern Skjol showed interest in the idea of a female Godhead, especially among the abbesses of more mystical sects. Imogain was first noticed by the Arimanian church in 28 ME, where the belief was labeled heretical and thus punishable by extreme means, even death. Interest in Imogain died down soon after, not becoming popular again until the untimely execution of Guinevere. Seeing their queen and champion killed in such a terrible backhanded way spurred on many in Fleur to shun the Arimanian church and turn towards Fleurian nationalist sentiments. The Cult of Guinevere was founded 117 ME, spreading the idea of Imogain again, though now to a much more interested audience. 
== Doctrine ==
The doctrine espoused by Imogain is similar to that of Justain and the teachings of the Cult of Guinevere. Because of this, it is considered heretical by the mainstream churches. Believers in Imogain teach that Justain, upon seeing the failure of His patriarchal church and state, shunned masculinity, instead choosing to take on a female aspect. The female Imogain differs from Justain in espousing the virtue of femininity, the importance of the female leader in war and peacetime, and the need for a matriarchal empire. Imogain has been guiding Fleur for many years prior to Her arrival through the force known as the Spirit of Fleur. The Spirit of Fleur is a part of Imogain that is sent to Fayos to act out Her will. This Spirit has been personified in many of the nations leaders, making them saints of the highest order. For example, Queen Imogen Wilem II of Flowers is considered one of these personifications and is in fact considered an incarnation of Imogain by the Cult of Guinevere. Because women are made in the image of the God of Gods, they should hold power on the earthly realms wherever possible. 
Category:Fleur
Category:Religion
Category:Religious Figure
Category:Cult of Guinevere
Category:Justainism