Thenism

Thenism is a religious order devoted to the goddess Thena and the god Shumisen. It is part of the Míshásta Pantheon.
== Establishment ==
During the seedling years of the western civilization, worship of the land brought about worship of Thena, the earth goddess. She heralded that stone temples be built to her to honor her and her father Grá, chief of their order. Although reluctant at first, those who stayed true to her were given 'eternal protection'- when they died, Shumisen would hoard their spirits and guard them in the nether realm. Grá would find worthy souls to join them, and become part of the pantheons representatives.
== Beliefs ==
Those who follow Thenism believe life is part of a cycle of life, death, and rebirth into the world of nature. People offer prayers to Thena to bring them bountiful harvests and protect their land during winters. Shumisen, the god of death, also has offerings made to him to protect the spirits of the people whose bodies have become part of nature.
Grá heads up the order, and is assisted by Cera as an advisor. Thena and Shumisen are seen through Thenism as the masters of the world, while Cera keeps her eyes to the sky.
Temples are typically plain, made from many carved stones. Most temples dig deeply into the ground, and double as burial chambers. Although many plain cobble and wood churches exist, the shrines with the most followers are made from the old stones.
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