Eian Aionita

Eian Aionita (Eine In-A-on-ita) is a polytheistic faith with two main groups of gods that are in a constant battle for the protection of all living things vs direct control. The first sources of this faith can be found in the book, A Captain's Journey 
== Creation Myth ==
The beginning starts with the first light that is laid on this world. The first being to breathe its first breath. The gods opened their eyes and saw the world beneath them. They watched the communities beneath them form communities and prosper with festivals, games, trade, and many others. Most of the gods enjoyed the activities and loved watching the beings interact with one another, except one god. Hachun wanted to see more, he wanted to see blood and backstabbing. He proposed to the other gods that they use beings in their bidding and make them fight one another. As he proposed this, he used his powers to bring chaos to one of these beings and it started to fight another until the being strangled the other to the death. Most of the gods were appalled by this, and others cheered. A rip was torn in the unity, and the gods argued and began to fight. Two sides have been formed, one that wants to protect the beings below, and the other wanting to use them as little playthings. Time and time again, the fighting slips out into our world and spreads war, disunity, greed, and dishonesty, splitting our world more and more. We, the Aiontions, need to support unity and offer food, supplies, valuables, and everything to give the gods energy to continue this fight. Our support should also help bring other gods out of the darkness and help bring unity or spread disunity and violence to our world.
== Beliefs and Practices ==
Unity, Honor, and Support are the main pillars of Eian Aionita. Followers, or Aiontions, will offer the gods goods and resources to support them in their battle. Aionotions are some of the most honorable people in the world, holding that honor and respect above everything and bringing phrase, "Timi Apo Opa", "Honor Above Self" 
The Eternal Flame that was manifested by CaptainPoopyHead, is protected at the 1st Holy Site in Thermythos. With the additions of new towns, the fire will be spread and the town must protect the flame. Sharing the flame between new towns helps bring connection and unity to all peoples. 
The ceremony that occurs once a month, will burn the items as their energy will be transferred to our gods and provide the gods the support they need to protect our realm. The ceremony will start with the Pax taking time to collect the items and for the Aiontion to explain their significance. After the items are collected, the Pax will reach out to the gods with the ring of a bell 8 times(8 being the significance of infinity or eternal war) and a moment of silence will occur during the ringing. After the ringing is complete, the items will be thrown into lava and the energy will shoot up from the tower to provide the gods with energy. After the burning, the ceremony may be completed, or the Pax can continue the ceremony how they see fit. 
Other personal rites can include the lighting of pumpkins and lanterns to talk and reach out to the gods. To get guidance and help from the gods so that the Aiontions can continue to provide support in the eternal war. Blue lanterns outside of homes can also indicate a massive event happening/happened in the household from deaths, births, promotions, and other such scenarios. 
An Aiontion's true goal is to provide their most valuable connections to the gods as the stronger the connection, or the more valuable an item is, the more energy that can be given to the gods. 
It is believed on the death of an Aiontion, they have the choice to be reincarnated, to continue the support of the gods, or to join the eternal war and help out in the fighting. It is also believed that energy is found in all living and non-living things. 
Being Deceitful and Dishonest is despiteful in the Eian Aionita faith. Punishment will be given for Ainotions who use these for their benefit. 
Lastly, people wanting to join the Eian Aionita faith must send one valuable/very personal item to the gods to construct the connection between the being and the gods. Any towns joining the faith must construct a temple in the god's honor. With that, the towns will be given a part of the Eternal Flame and must protect it. The Pax of that town will take a promise to protect the flame, protect and unify their people, spread the faith, and offer everything to the gods to support them in their eternal battle. 
== Deities of the Protecting Side ==
Ursaran - The first god to be known. It depicts a festival dragon that is red, yellow, white, and has a light blue nose. These depictions can be found in the holy book of A Captain's Journey. This god is known for it's visions during festivals, where Aionitions see her enjoying and watching the beings celebrate as well as the honor and unity it shows in great conflicts. It is found that she is the leader of the Protecting Side. 
Dar-shun - The god of darkness. While the depictions of their looks are unknown, it is found that darkness brings out the best in Aionitions and that some followers find peace and balance in the dark. It is interpreted between Aionitions that the darkness works well with festivals, bringing out the beauty and unity of this world. In addition, most citizens get married during the nighttime to bring good fortune to their marriage. 
Aquaris - The god of water. The depictions are unknown. Ainotions find quietness near water and they find that peaceful. The water provides the cycle of life and teachings to be taught. For example, while the water is disrupted, you can say you are foggy, confused, or stressed. When the water is calm and still, you can be at peace, quiet, and aware. Some Aionitions hear a tune when out on the water at midnight. None have been able to find the source but it is believed that this tune helps bring a passed loved one in connection with the living. Most Aionotions are also buried/sunken down into the ocean to bring ease of passage to the stale. 
Kallisto - The god of war. Visions have been told of a bloody and cracked soldier fighting alongside others and protecting them in their time of need. The only depictions that are known are statues outside of the First Peirgos(Temple) in the City of Thermythos. 
== Deities of Control ==
Hachun - The god of dishonesty and deceit. Depictions are unknown however, he is mentioned in A Captain's Journey and most Ainotions understand that this god seeks power and to corrupt every being. Hachun is believed to be the main leader of the Controlling group and finds ways to influence the world. 
Zolosis - The god of light, sun, and fire. Depictions are unknown however, with the events of Solaris and Stoney_Stoner, most Ainotions find the sun and light as an evil creation. Some also believe that he is used by Hachun to interfere with lanterns and lights to spy on and influence the beings. Ainotions also don't start fires and view outraging fires as a consequence and bringing of bad omens to them. 
== Deities of Observers ==
Xian - The god of life and death. No depictions of death are known. Ainotions believe that on the death of Ainotions, they are met by Xian and are able to be re-incarnated as another being or join the gods. This realm is called the Stale. Nothing else is known. 
Ellister - The god of space. No depictions are known. This god sends messages to all beings by putting shapes in the sky that the beings have to interpret. Because of this, this god is known as the messenger god and Ainotions give items to Ellister for safe travels over long distances. 
Aethor - The god of chaos. Many depictions are given to this god but many Ainotions are unknown to what they look like. Ainotions believe that angering this god will make the Deties of Control stronger by causing chaos in the world below. 
== Structure ==
The Head Pax has the same responsibility as a Pax but also regulates and maintains the faith by managing the communication channels of the faith, helping in the structuring and setting up of events, and providing support to all Ainotions. The Pax are Religious Heads that prepare ceremonies and speak directly to the gods. Pax rule a religious icon/building that are called Peirgos. Paragons are saints who support the Pax and interact with followers and other beings. Forans are followers that reach out and spread the faith. Ainotions are followers of the Eian Aionita faith. 
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