Ur-Ai

Ur-Ai is god of Amurel which is not associated to any of the major pantheons, and is instead worshiped by personal cults, heterodox practitioners, and by heretics of other main religions. 'He' reigns over Blood, Passion and Liberation, asserting the will of 'His' faithful to claw at the world for everything that would help them achieve their dreams. Ur-Ai is typically depicted as a middle-aged man of Naharhar heritage, dressed in simple and austere robes reminiscent of those of the nobility. Ur-Ai teaches that all in life is transient and will fade into nothingness, and that all that is mortal is equally worthless; only in eternity, indestructible and unfaltering, may things be meaningful. Even if eternity is unattainable, 'He' teaches that the pursuit of It, in itself, is to be a part of it. Those who worship 'Him' are to follow their dreams with singular focus. Nothing is to be left unused, no opportunity is to be missed; all things are pieces to be used or discarded to get ever closer to it. 
Ur-A became a god as a consequence of the Wars of Ascension, where 'He' barely succeeded on capturing and devouring the powers of another Aeon after having 'His' body destroyed by the LADS. 'He' later intervened in the 3rd War in Heaven on the side of the LADS, temporarily allying 'Himself' with the Principalities to eek out a place for all the new-born gods in the Astral Realm, establishing a new balance where all the pantheons would be too wary of the others to do as they please. After the conflict, Ur-Ai chose to not adere to any of the new pantheons, becoming a sort of mercenary-god who was willing to work for or against any faction. This landed 'Him' a place as a demonic figure in most religions, though some tolerate - or even designate - certain highly-trained priests that deal with 'Him'.
== Liturgy ==
=== Symbol ===
Ur-A's divine symbol consist of two half-hands birthing a tree.
=== Preferred Materials ===
Ur-Ai's influence is typically stronger when applied to materials made from cherry wood and antimony, as well as those decorated with blood, dragon imagery and cherry blossoms, making these materials a prime choice when creating relics, charms or shrines to the Lord of Blasphemy.
=== Associated Objects ===
Bloody hand-prints, cherry blossoms, and white scales are common decorations and charms made in the name of Ur-Ai.
=== Gestures ===
* Raising both hands with the palms facing upwards, as if in plea.
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=== Rituals ===
* Rite of Transference. To send or retrieve goods from the Seventh Pages, the followers of Ur-Ai perform a long ritual they call "the Rite of Transference". Firstly, they must prepare a mirror of solid antimony, inlaid with the ritual prayer in the draconic language, as well as candles and incense, preferably with scent of cherries. After acquiring the materials, the faithful will then purify the space by splashing cherry blossom wine or tea in four corners, or by using it to trace a circle around the ritual place. Then, they arrange a perfect circle with the candles and place the mirror at its center, followed by placing the incense in front of the mirror. The candles must not deviate further than two millimeters from the formation of the circle, or it will break during the ritual. The faithful is to then step into the circle, and light the candles counter-clock-wise, followed by lighting the incense. Finally, they sit in front of the mirror and begin chanting the prayer inlaid in it, at the end of which they drop or spray the remaining wine or tea in the mirrors surface. There must be no other inorganic mirrors reflecting what is happening at this point in the ritual. If all went well, the mirror becomes a direct connection to the Seventh Pages, lasting for 10 minutes, from which they may safely interact with the realm.
=== Special Prayers ===
* Prayer of Opening Way. “Sanbir shitegar! \Sanbir shitegar!\ Yusu se-sogen abba\ mezamesara\ imu ib-kirisgana tamenaru\ anlil tá tsueudin\ se-kyurur toshnag ib-kinag\ ingureabba se-es gen\ chikur ib-araima.\ Anlil tá Ai se-eek ib-maedin,\ kotdu se-tamde\ ib-shukgana shimma.\ Onezen shimma!\ Konmês shimma!\ Setsudmês hogas\ ib-hiraedin,\ sakesu mu-maruabba\ tsukurarteg\ itmaru ib-toragub shimma!\ Gimarû se-jitsunaru azukigi,\ mu-himima\ ib-waka-na-e kabba\ mu-dekimma!\ Mu-kenkydu-na hek\ tá konmês shimma!\ Sanbir shitegar! \Sanbir shitegar!\ Musdu se-omo-ab\, eien-ab sanbir ib-sasagemma!"
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=== Peculiarities ===
* The followers of the Lord of Blasphemy never trust those of other groups, even when these are also believers of Ur-Ai. Indeed, even towards their own group, the followers tend to be highly competitive and cut-throat, scheming to squeeze as many benefits out of each-other as they possibly can. Despite this, they never put other members at genuine risk, nor do they rob them to the point of desperation, partly due to their shared faith, and mostly due to mutual interest.
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=== Companions ===
Rarely, Lord of Blasphemy is depicted alongside white-and-pink bats, or cherry trees.
== Theology ==
=== Saints ===
None known of.
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=== Holy Sites ===
None known of.
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=== Divine Kingdom ===
The divine kingdom of Ur-Ai is known as the Seventh Pages, a scaled-up mimicry of Amurel as it was before the emergence of dragons. Mysterious creatures and ancient treasures are found at every turn throughout the dense jungles, and impossible places litter the strange mirror world. Here, 'His' followers may recoup and organize, or fight to bring the kingdom's abundant wealth into the world of Amurel. The Seventh Pages rarely houses the souls of Ur-Ai's faithful, serving more as a trading post between 'His' various cults, trough which they may trade and communicate by paying a tithe to Ur-Ai, who ensures the security of every transaction. The few souls that inhabit it are 'His' direct servants, tasked with ruling the kingdom in 'His' behalf, though they otherwise enjoy a great deal of freedom and may interact with 'His' followers as they wish. Some of these servants would have previously been prominent members of 'His' cults, or were creating directly by Ur-Ai himself.
=== Holy Weapons ===
The Lord of Blasphemy is not known to possess any concrete divine weapon. Instead, 'He' favors using 'His' hands - palms and fists - if battle is drawn at close quarters. In honor of this, 'His' faithful will typically disdain the use of weapons, and train in martial arts.
=== Artifacts ===
* Heaven-Earth Refinement Chamber. Created by Ur-Ai before 'His' ascension, this large chamber of stardust, iron cauldrons, and intricate machinery was created to be capable of refining any magical materials into whatsoever was willed by its user. With Ur-Ai's ascension to godhood, the chamber evolved an odd connection to 'His' divine kingdom, giving it a nearly endless supply of magical matter to which to build with.
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=== Angels ===
Ur-Ai's angels typically appear as a spectral entity reminiscent of a younger version of 'Him', glowing in shades of red or purple.
== Politique ==
=== Enemies ===
* Kefka. Due to 'His' meddling in the Wars of Ascension, Ur-Ai became an irreconcilable enemy of the God of Death, who seeks to put an end to 'His' tomfoolery. 
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=== Friends ===
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=== Complications ===
* Everyone. As Ur-Ai believes that both alliances and enmities are fragile, and temporary, 'He' is more than willing to side with whomever will benefit 'Him' most. 'His' calculative and callous nature has also not done 'Him' any favors in winning over the other gods.
== Trivia ==
* Ur-Ai, then known as "Old Man", is known to have been killed by the LADS during their siege on the capital city of Leozheng.
* Before 'His' ascension, Ur-Ai became acknowledged as one of the most accomplished mages in Amurel's history. 'He' was known to have profound attainment in Necromancy and Blood Magic.
*The title "Lord of Blasphemy" was assigned to 'Him' by 3rd Council. However, 'His' followers gladly adopted it as one of 'His' honorable names.
*Ur-Ai is known to have made multiple clones of 'Himself' during 'His' life in Amurel by splitting pieces of 'His' own soul into the bodies of various people throughout Whorlaynd. Many of these still remain, either as leaders of 'His' various cults, as infiltrators in organizations of interest, or simply left be as sleeper agents.
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