Spirits of the North

Spirit worship is the common across the Northlands of Mirilarin. Generally, nature spirits and elementals are the most highly revered, though ancestor spirits factor in greatly as well. Each tribe has its own unique set of beliefs and rituals, as well as particular spirits held in greatest reverence. That said, there are certain recurring figures and themes accross the region.
==The Creator==
Each tribe of the north has its own unique story regarding the creation of the world, and within it, the origins of their tribe. Every story, however, features The Creator: the benevolent, nurturing feminine spirit responsible for bringing all life into being. Some tribes regard her as distant, having taken on an impartial, observatory role since she finished her work, whilst others hold that she watches over all of her children constantly, actively protecting and influencing their lives on a day to day basis, provided she is appropriately respected and honoured. Unlike most of the other spirits, she rarely takes on a corporeal form, although it is said that she will sometimes give signs to her children that she is watching over them in times of adversity.
In Gaivoutna, she is called Susiksi, and is depicted as a great black wolf with the antlers of an elk.
==The Hero==
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==The Trickster==
The Trickster is a powerful spirit, inherently neither positive or negative. Generally viewed as being androgynous, it is the embodiment of chaos and adversity, bending or breaking the rules of gods and mortals alike, forcing those who encounter it to adapt and grow, lest they be consumed or destroyed. Its tricks range from the playful and foolish to deadly serious, seemingly at whim.
In the tales of the north, it is described as a shapeshifter, most often appearing as a raven or coyote, or else taking the form of a beautiful youth, although it has been said to take on a myriad of other forms, including those of other spirits and dieties.
To the northernmost tribes, the Trickster is said to be two spirits, rather than one; generally called Korropi and Kojoote.
==The Destroyer==
The Destroyer is the natural counterpart to The Creator, her eternal consort. A rather misunderstood masculine spirit, often mistakenly believed to be malevolent, he is responsible for all breakdown, decay and death. It is his duty to pull apart the pieces of our world so that it may be recycled and remade anew, and his work can be seen in everything from the erosion of mountains to the warring of armies. Many of the shamanic teachings of the north stress the importance of showing love and respect to this spirit, rather than fear.
He goes by many names, and is variously known as Umurti, Tuuho, Dullahan and Perlehrtok, and is most often said to appear as an enormous white stag or a kind, fatherly man in red robes.
Category:Northlands
Category:Religion