Boaterism

Boaterism, known as Badoirsa in Claíomh, is a religion that believes that boats hold the spirits of the dead within. It originated in Rathnir and had been the biggest religion in Sirradra up until its demise. Boaterism had split into two entities near the end of Rathnir due to Iristor's comet, thus leaving old ideals and leadership behind in Rathnir Boaterism. In Abexilas, Boaterism today is the largest religion in the Atreoria Acreon and the Boaterist Holy Land is also in Acreon, Iomis. There are several other prominent cities in Acreon that hold religious importance, such as Dun Eibhear and Fjörgyien.
== Beliefs ==
=== Boat Spirits ===
The Spirits, known to Boaterists as the Boat Spirits are the souls of dead beings who've been reincarnated from the Spirit Realm (Flaitheas) back into the Mortal Realm (Talamh) into a boat. The Spirits are ferried from dead beings into the Spirit Realm where they can remain and experience eternal bliss, or they can choose to be reincarnated into a boat where they will guide mortals to peace and knowledge and lost souls to the afterlife. However there is an exception to this and it is Birch Spirits, Birch Spirits are those of evil and only cause harm. They are restricted in Talamh where they are shackled to that of a Birch Boat to do nothing for eternity, they aren't restricted and have full control over their powers in the Flaitheas which is why they are banished to the Talamh. Each Boat Spirit Type belongs to it's own clan, these clans are worshipped separately by different sects in Boaterism.
=== Types of Spirits ===
The different boat types signify different things. The first and most blessed is that of the Spruce Boat, it represents all Boaterist Priests and Hero's of the faith. A notable Spruce Spirit would be Cnuic, the first Boaterist. The Spruce Clan is known to only grant grand wishes by a great sacrifice, the transition from Rathnir to Abexilas by the Great Panem Sacrifice which opened a portal to the Flaitheas to allow Boaterists to come to Abexilas was done by offering the Spruce Clan an extraordinary wealth.
The Oak Boat represents the common believers of the faith, those who worship the Oak Clan get granted very small wishes such as luck in a fight, good health, etc. This clan does not require a sacrifice, rather it grants wishes by prayer or reverence. Most churches are dedicated to the Oak Clan as it costs nothing but faith to grant its wishes.
The Acacia Boat represents animals of lower intellect, such as cows or turtles. The Acacia Clan's wishes are usually just life longevity for animals and friendliness to ones bond. The Acacia clan grants wishes in exchange for a small sacrifice, usually wealth.
The Dark Oak Boat represents monsters/mobs, they are considered lost souls by the guiders and are sought out to be released from their wander. The Dark Oak Clan are unable to grant wishes as their powers of turning life into the undead does more harm than good, they are restricted by the Spruce Spirits to keep them in check.
The Jungle Boat represents all plant life, sentient beings sometimes exist made out of plant matter which gives them their own category. The Jungle Clan can turn entire plains into fields of wheat or help grow plants into their mature form. These wishes are come with a hefty price though, growing a few crops can cost a small amount of wealth but turning a field into wheat can cost many living sacrifices as life exchanges for life.
The Cherry Boat represents those who did not follow any religion, they do not have a clan and most spend their time in the Flaitheas.
The Mangrove Boat represents heathens, those who decided to not follow the guiders wisdom and rebelled against it. They are trapped in the Flaitheas, forced to wander without a thought. Those who leave the Flaitheas turn into Birch Boats after a few weeks.
Bamboo Rafts are not considered proper vessels by the spirits so rather they are used as communication devices between the spirits in the Talamh.
The Birch Boat represents evil, all criminals, all who had done nothing but wrongdoing in their entire life. They have been banished to roam the Talamh for eternity aimlessly wandering its surface. Birch Boats cannot form a clan but rather it has a small amount of boats gathered that take the greatest sacrifice of many lives of Boaterists to grant terrible wishes like bringing a plague onto the peasants. These small gatherings of Birch Boats are usually stopped by the Ritters dei Badoirsa (Knights of Boaterism) who have sworn to defeat the Birch Spirits and are guided by the Spruce Boats. A notable Ritter would be Harold Teutonicus Ad Alendir who formed the order back in Rathnir. On the other hand a notable Birch Spirit, or demon as they are usually called would be Bob, which took on the form of a sheep and corrupted many minds of Boaterists in Rathnir, another demon that has not been defeated would be Iristor, Iristor froze Paxia into place when he arrived on his comet many years ago causing the great migration of all that is living.
=== Notable Boats ===
In Boaterism, there are no gods, only spirits. There, however, are some notable spirits. One of the most notable boats is Cnuic Spud, one of the ancestors of Saunic Spud, he was believed to be one of the first people to create a boat. Bob the first, an evil sheep with unnatural power, who was set free from a prison that Saunic Spud had made for it, Bob is dormant and his spirit is split into two unholy artifacts which if ever united will reform Bob again. Slid Zane Teutonicus Bab-ad Alendir is a Spruce Spirit noted as the first Messiah of Boaterism, he founded the great boat tower in Rathnir's Sirradra, he is highly revered among the Boaterist Community. Ze Alaric Thalos is a Spruce Spirit, who was also a Messiah in the Boaterist Church, he founded the holy lands of Eleysae in Rathnir and spread great wisdom of the spirits that he alone communicated with. Near the end of his life he nearly got corrupted by the unholy Bob but was fortunately struck down with the sword of light to save his soul from being tarnished, he has an Oak Clan church in his name in Dun Eibhear and he is widely revered as a Saint in Boaterism.
== Holy Sites ==
=== Acreon ===
Iomis, in Acreon, is the holy land for modern day Boaterists as it is where the portal from Rathnir to Abexilas opened up for the Boaterists. The Mixed Church of Saint Jeremy in Iomis is the biggest church in Boaterism and stands as the main place of worship for most clans. Iomis is governed by Lord Irimia ad Alendir who is a high figure in the Boaterist Church.
Dun Eibhear holds the Oak Church of Saint Ze which is the second biggest church currently in Boaterism. Regular services are held here. The Ritters dei Badoirsa headquarters are in Dun Eibhear carrying on with Harold's legacy with his grandchild who is also the Lord of Dun Eibhear, Eibhear ad Alendir.
Fjörgyien is the biggest city in Acreon and holds the oldest Boaterist Church, the Mixed Church of Slid the great inspirer, this church was made just when the people crossed into Abexilas making it one of the oldest buildings in the entire world. The Fjörgyien Parish is run by Aintor Kanha-Spud, nephew of Saunic Spud. He manages the spread of the religion in Fjörgyien.