Lunism

Lunism is the great religion of the benevolent Moon God, Azurah. The official state religion of Halla, Lunism is a peaceful and cooperative religion focused on rituals and festive holidays worshipping the moon. 
==== Deities ====
Azurah - Benevolent god of the Moon, watches over and protects the beings of the Lower Realms. Sends Seraphs to protect those in need. 
Arach - Malevolent god of the Sun, hates all of creation and tries to destroy all life. Sends Seraphs to destroy all hope and love in the world. 
Seraphs - Lesser Deities sent to carry out the will of the Gods
==== Lunar Divinations ====
The Plagius Family has the ability to commune with Azurah to predict changes in the Lower Realm. These predictions are realized in a special holy ceremony held in the Temple of A Thousand Moons and will help the Grand Hallas set the policy of the Hallan High Kingdom. Lesser divinations are also commonly used as party tricks by the Plagius family, who hold limited power to commune with Azurah.
==== The Blood Moon Ritual ====
In order for a representative from one of the Families to serve on the Lunar Council that advises the Grand Hallas, they have to undergo a sacred transformation during the Blood Moon. This ritual takes place in the Temple of A Thousand Moons and consists of a Plagius transferring a drop of their blood into an open wound on the right hand of the representative at midnight, when the moon is most prominent in the sky. This sharing of blood will give the representative limited power of divination from Azurah and will help them govern the Kingdom.
==== Syzygy ====
The most sacred event in the Lunite religion, the Syzygy is the convergence of the Moon with the Lower Realm. This event only rarely happens when the moon is nearest to the Lower Realm, bringing Azurah within the grasp of the Hallan people. Festivals and celebrations often happen leading up to midnight on the Syzygy, when the celebrations stop and the people gaze up towards the moon to worship in awe the power of Azurah. The Hallan people often feel the power of Azurah flowing through their veins and rejuvenating their ailments, and then go back to celebrating the wonderful deeds of the Moon God. The Hallan people will often enjoy various alcoholic beverages and the famous Hallan moonbread during the Syzygy.
==== Religious Tolerance ====
Lunism has historically been the religion of the Hallan people, and one of the main tenements is to not force will on others who do not consent. Accordingly, missionaries of Lunism do not exist outside of the High Kingdom and any attempt of subjugation of any kind is vehemently opposed by the Hallans and Lunites. Conversion to Lunism happens only by the will of the convertee and will never be forced.
Category:Religions
Category:Traveler's Era