Solasism

==Religion==
Solasism is an Amauvalan religion invented in Archaic Age Raidhsénia through epiphany of the prophet Nuallán O'h-Eitegein. It is not formally either a monotheistic or polytheistic religion however its followers worship three angels that represent the three pillars of the religion.
==Philosophy==
Solastic theology and philosophy heavilly lends itself to the idea that mankind is superior to, and is seperable to the kingdom of beasts. This is upheld through the three pillars of knowledge, charity and justice of which it is said, beasts are not capable.
In Solasism, violence for its own sake cannot be justified unless it is demonstrably fulfilling a just or noble specific ends, such as implementing justice or expanding the domain of the faith, after all other channels have failed to produce the desirable result. Therefore institutions such as sacrifice or summary genocides are never promoted by the religion.
Solasism is at its core, a faith of empiricism and meritocracy. Worship within the faith is rarely conducted through ceremonial rituals (with the exception of funerals, wedding and  memorial services) but is manifest in works such as studies, research, labour, charitable assistance and combat by the holy army. The religion encourages its followers to be truth seekers and to seek their view of their world based on their material experiences.
A person can be regarded as a good Solastic even if they have not heard of the religion but apply  similar values to their lives. By this, it ensures post mortal justice for the 'souls' for those the Eaglais cannot reach.
===the literalism debate===
The deities and figures within the religion are at the discretion of the individual as to whether or not they are to be taken as literal (since the existance of the plain of the living is not interdependable with the metaphysical plain) however the symbolic value is to help followers understand the underlying philosophies and teachings.  Many scribes are therefore promoting without opposition, the literalism model. The Eaglais does also cultivate the idea of a post mortal soul or spirit energy that exists in the metaphysical. This serves to provide solace for the bereaved or to protect national honour (when a hero has died).
A point of thelogical debate among Solastic scribes is whether or not the manifestation of angels are literal beings,  purely ephiphanical metaphors or even a combination of both (collective consciousness). Most Siochanna scribes choose to apply a more literal understanding while those of Eolas (the school of science) may choose to be more rational. However there is an underlying respect that ensures the spectrum of literalism can come together under the 3 pillars that the religion represents. Across the board, the word of the Prophet (irrespective of the angels manifestation) is depended upon as an indispensable moral compass which ensures that the literalism disagreement is no more than a point of civil discourse among Solastics.
Most followers are however, choosing to apply a literal understanding of the three sisters, particularly those who may struggle with doctrines at an intellectual level. Combat soldiers for example, bring with them a effigy of the angel Píonás to battle as a physical manifestation of her on the world.
==Doctrine==
In the time before times, before the Gods were tricked from their celestial thrones, the tale goes that the Chief god produced 1 son and 3 daughters. The God was always dissapointed in his son because he waivered from the righteous path. His son became resentful and jealous and wanted to usurp his father from his seat that he may have the powers for himself. The son, Dorchadas , said that if he could beat his siblings in a horse race around the universe then he would have to cede his power to him. Otherwise, if Dorchadas lost he would lose his status as a minor deity and be exiled to Amauvala as a mere mortal. Increasingly frustrated with his son, and growing weary of him he accepted the challenge thinking there was no way he would win. So it was sealed and upon Dorchadas's victory his father would be thrown from grace. Unknown to him, he poisoned his sister's horses, to make them sick and ensure victory. As he won the race, a great wind surged through the celestial palaces, pushing the Chief god towards a precipice. Realising that he had cheated, using the last of his dwindling power his last acts were to make his eldest and strongest daughter, Pionás , the general of the Solastic army, also, he cast Dorchadas to the underrealm as a abominable dog being where he would be forever cursed and antonymous of the values exhorted by his sisters. The God Chief hanging by his fingers, plunged from the precipice forever to roam the lower realms in exile as a ghost. The Raidhsén language came about, with the word Dorchadas starting from these divine roots. It means 'Darkness'. The spirit of Dorchadas now roams Amauvala, trying to turn people away from the values represented by his sisters. Only emerging as a wolf or dog to intimidate the followers of the 3 sisters. It is said that the God King and his contemporaries cannot return to their origin until the lands of Amauvala have been reclaimed by the order of light or army of Solasism. Until that day, it is believed that the three sisters are the divine regency while the Amauvala universe remains as a godless void.
Pionás swore revenge against her brother, while Siochána wept and Eolas retreated to solitude and contemplation.
===Solastic understanding of the Universe===
Solastics do not believe in multi-verses, heaven or hell as physical places or ethereal spheres. It is believed that 'mortal' and 'eternal' beings and constructions co-exist on the same plane but manifest according to whether one is alive or dead. When one dies, the ghost entities on the same physical plain become visible while the realm of mortals fades out of view. Entities such as holy castles, demons, immortal beings and angels can then been seen. Those who live a pious life are entitled to spend eternity among the Celestial royalty. Those who do not, are banished from the holy courts where they are hunted and tortured for eternity by Dorchadan beings. The wicked, barbaric and ignorant break out in sores and blisters over their skin and metamorphisise into hideous creatures where their wounds and hatred of the enlightened drive them beserk for the rest of time.
Once every age or so, The angels have the power to make themselves visible to mortal prophets when need calls upon them to do so.
It is believed that the consciousness of ghosts resides in a state of chaos because of the dispersal caused by Dorchadas's mayhem. The only place safe from the anarchy is the holy courtyard, until the time that the God Chief returns to his throne and restores order.
==The Dhiaga==
The Dhiaga is the holy scripture of Solasism, that was introduced around  the year 1 TFD around the advent of Raidhsénian literacy by the third prophet Suibhne Ard-Greimne.
The work is a four book treatise that serves not only as an itinerary of battle commands for the Solastic army, but also the word of the three angels and the posthumous testimony of O'h-Eitegein.
The scripture makes grand prophecies such as the coming of the warrior spirit child of Luough, that would arrive to deliver great woe to the enemies of the Eaglais.
==See Also==
  
* The Dhiaga
* Nuallán O'h-Eitegein
* Pionás
* Eolas
* Síochána
* The Solastic Democratic Protectorate of Raidhsénia
* Order of Light
* The Great Visitation
* The Second Great Visitation
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