Vermehyān

Vermehyān is a Biternarian religion centered on the worship of Verjah, the supreme God, and venerates Zond and Shabaaz as part of a divine Biternity . The religion is based on the Duality of Existence, where the benevolent Verjah is at a constant eternal struggle against the malevolent Vaktar. Believers follow the teachings of the Prophets and the Ver'Gath, the Holy Book.
The religion is primarily practiced in the Holy Empire of Sahriya.
==Verjah (God)==
Within Vermehyān, Verjah is the one True God, seen as a benevolent radiant being who shaped the World. Verjah created humans to experience their creations, and later humans became vital in the battle against the malevolent abyssal Vaktar. In many cases Verjah is depicted as light, said to be the most brilliant being in existence. Verjah is also omnipotent and omnipresent, knowing and seeing all that transpires within reality.
Verjah exists within a Biternity, Shabaaz and Zond are also God, but are not the same as each another. Shabaaz is often seen overhead, in Caranthea, while the Zond is often seen travelling in Jarazeh, Shabaaz is often depicted as a bright golden hawk, who helped the early Carantheans with settling in their homeland. The Zond is often depicted as a large horse, with legs as large as columns, along with a pattern of light and dark patches. Atop it's head resides a pair of bull horns, with a shaggy tail. The most remarkable feature is the Zonds' abnormally-long neck, which is as tall as two men. The Zond helped the Zonrazeh people settle in Jarazeh, and guided the Jaramah through the perilous desert.
== Vaktar ==
Vaktar is the adversary of Verjah. Not much is known about this dreadful being, apart from the fact that they despise Verjah's creations and wish to return to world to a state of nothingness. To combat the humans, Vaktar created the Vaktaris, not too indifferent from humans, but undoubtedly wicked and demonic.
The Vaktaris feed upon immorality, gaining spiritual power proportional to the immoral deeds committed by humans. They spread fallacies, and lead humans astray, encouraging humans to commit immoral actions.
In the past Vaktar personally corrupted 10 human individuals, who became known as the Supreme Vaktari's. Each embodying an immoral deed and being much smarter and stronger than regular Vaktari's and humans. These 10 creatures caused the century-long silence.
==Core Beliefs==
Believers are encouraged to Pray twice a day. Once at dawn, and once at dusk. When you pray you connect with the light of Verjah, empowering and motivating you. This radiant light will also protect you against the darkness of Vaktar.
Early on, believers are taught about the Heavenly Conducts and Immoral Deeds.
Following the Heavenly Conducts will grant your soul freedom, while committing acts of Immorality will lead you to infernal purgatory. The gift of reincarnation is given as freedom of your soul, memories are lost but you continue in life. Infernal Purgatory is given as a consequence of Immoral Actions. 
While the purgatory is not Eternal, your soul is only able to be partially-reincarnated with the help of religious figures. Sometimes a portion of the soul may also escape resulting in partial-reincarnation as well. When partially reincarnated, you are weak and will die if not taken care of. If you are protected, taught morals, and devote your life to a faith your soul will be reincarnated completely the next time. 
Worshiping Idols is also massively immoral. You may worship the Zond and/or Shabaaz as long as you still recognize and worship Verjah as the one True God. 
Heavenly Conducts and Immoral Deeds
Heavenly Conducts	Honesty 	Compassion	Righteousness	Humility 	Generosity	Faithfulness 	Stewardship	Patience 	Courage 	Wisdom
Immoral Deeds 	Dishonesty	Cruelty 	Corruption 	Arrogance	Greed 	Faithlessness	Neglect 	Impatience	Cowardice	Ignorance
==Reincarnation and Souls==
Souls are one of the creations of Verjah, allowing animals, plants, and humans to experience the wonderful world Verjah constructed. However those who misuse their soul, and do not abide by the rules Verjah has put in place for this reality, end up having their freedoms in this world revoked. While all creatures have souls, Vaktar and the Vaktaris do not, as they were not created by Verjah. When humans follow Heavenly conducts, their spiritual power increases, this spiritual power dictates their strength against darkness. The more powerful your spiritual power becomes, the stronger you are against Vaktar and their evil deeds.
Believers receive reincarnation as the ultimate reward for following Verjah's teachings. While you lose your previous life, your soul continues to live on. Those who do not follow Verjah's teachings and recognize Verjah as the one True God will rest in Infernal Purgatory. Eventually a portion of the soul will be permitted to pass onto reincarnation. However this results in a partial-reincarnation, leaving the soul weak and fragile, susceptible to Vaktar's darkness. Often dying early on. When these souls are protected, and granted refuge they may grow and become stable. Being taught morality, and devoting themselves to Verjah will allow them to be granted their complete soul. If they follow Verjah's teachings they may be completely reincarnated the next time. However if they do not accept Verjah and their teachings, they will end up back in Purgatory, until the cycle repeats once more.
== Holidays ==
=== Fortune Festivals ===
Fortune Festivals alternate their location between Holy Cities. Believers gather and celebrate their faithfulness in a large parade, meeting in their largest Temple to feast and party.
=== Night of Light ===
All cities that follow Vermehyān decorate their houses and buildings with lots of illuminating lights. Believers then gather to celebrate the triumph of light over dark, especially on the darkest day of the year. They go around sharing sweets as a celebratory food, and dressing in Light-colored clothing to stand out from the darkness.
=== Day of Renewal ===
People go to their local Temple and make vows for the upcoming year. They renew their faith and commitment to Verhaj, they take part in cleansing rituals and clean their local communities.
=== Harmonic Festival ===
Believers celebrate the earth and nature. They gather in local communities and clean/renovate spaces, they follow their cleaning with a musical performance.
=== First Light Festival ===
This festival marks the day when Verjah first showed the light to his Prophets. Believers gather in either Holy Cities, reciting the Ver'Gath to reach a deeper connection with Verjah. They also take part in cultural and historical plays, reenacting the wonderful history of the Ver'Gath.
=== Week of Pilgrimage ===
This is a period of time where believers choose to meditate and take time off work. They do this to strengthen their connection to Verjah. It is recommended for people to visit their local Temple daily. Believers must take part in acts of charity, helping the unfortunate and being generous.
== Organization ==
The Vermehyān hierarchical structure is as follows:
# Vaktshoor (Prophet) who are directly connected to Verjah. 
# Yānbod (Pope) who is assigned by the Vaktshoors. 
# Tarmooj (Cardinal) are as qualified as the Yānbod and work alongside them to carry out missions. 
# Wajoh (Priest) who are assigned by Tarmoojs', tasked with taking care of Temples and conducting missions.
# Hambed (Sage) are apprentices of Wajohs', training to become one. They help collect lost souls and partial reincarnations.
# Zaniyuu (Believer) are the backbone of the faith, helping to ensure Verjahs' light shines upon all.
== History ==
600 years ago, during a time when the nomadic tribes of Zonrazeh and Jaramah were roaming the lands of Jarazeh, appeared the Mythical Zond. Leading people and bringing them fortune throughout the land. The Zond chose a particular man as it's Prophet. Armino. This Prophet had come from another land, cursed with immortality from the old world. The Zond told Armino about Verjah, the Absolute Being. Explaining how the Zond itself was apart of Verjah. Further teaching Armino about Verjah's teachings, which Armino spread to the Jaramah and Zonrazeh peoples. This ushered in a period of prosperity. 
This is when Vaktar, the adversary of Verjah, fed up with this noisy world decided to corrupt 10 individuals. These 10 people who fell victim to Vaktar's empty words became the 10 Supreme Vaktari's. Each embodying an immoral deed. These Supreme Vaktari's began to corrupt the rest of society, promising them riches, immortality and other empty promises if they just left their faith behind. To further spread the corruption, Vaktar created the Vaktari's, which are sapien-like creatures who mindlessly try to attack and corrupt humans. This led to Humanity falling into a century-long silence. Where Verjah's teachings were spoken and followed by few. 
In a place not too far away, in the lands of Caranthea, existed people seeking salvation, and safety from the corrupted world. To them appeared Shabaaz. Leading them to a safe homeland, and protecting them from the world. Shabaaz chose Agent as it's Prophet. Shabaaz spoke to Agent, teaching him about the Biternity involving Verjah, and Verjah's teachings. Agent spread these words to the rest of the Caranthean people.
Eventually Vaktar grew tired of this fight, as most of the ancient silence returned once more. Leading Vaktar to recall the Supreme Vaktari's and Vaktari forces. However, recently with the efforts of Prophet Agent, Prophet Armino, Shah Skinny, Cyrus El Cabo, and many other followers, they were able to re-establish their religion. Ushering in a new Jahan. This noise, caused by the illumination of peoples hearts once more, has reawakened Vaktar. Resuming the eternal battle between Verjah and Vaktar.