Eidolon

= Eidolon - Peacher of the Omphalos =
==== Definitions ====
Agnos = Pure
Chario = Rejoice
Omphalos = Center
Omphaloi = Multiple Omphalos 
Atheos = Godless
Katholiko = Universal
Eidolon = Idolatry
in ancient greek
== Basic Information ==
The worshipper of the Omphalos are called the Atheos as they do not believe in any gods rather in an object or idol. The religion is often referred to as the Preacher of the Omphalos or just the Eidolon. A Omphalos is physical object that each Atheos household has their own version of which is similar to Agnos Omphalos but lesser. Every 18 days after the creation of the Agnos is Chario which is celebration of the past and future and a time to rejoice. The Agnos Omphalos is often simply referred to as the Agnos and the Katholiko Omphalos is often simply referred to as the Katholiko or Katho. 
=== Agnos Omphalos ===
Erzen is home to the Agnos Omphalos, which is second most valued object for the Atheos who worship it as an idol of power, peace and connection ignorant of time. The Agnos Omphalos is a circular object and is extremely important as unlike a regular Omphalos which is valuable. The Agnos Omphalos is the sole of its kind and is the center of the entire religion. The Agnos Omphalos functions as a physical representation of the Katholiko Omphalos and is the closest thing to it.
=== Katholiko Omphalos ===
The Atheos praise highest the Katholiko Omphalos which is the cosmic equivalent of the Agnos. The Katholiko Omphalos besides creating the universe provides vision to guide life. The Katholiko Omphalos is the presence of both creation and destruction against the nothingness without it. The Katholiko Omphalos has no physicals form as it exist on a higher plane and thus can never be lost or destroyed.
=== Hierarchical system ===
The priesthood system for Preacher of the Omphalos is fairly simple as their are only 3 levels. The priest are called the Agnos Atheos and the head priest is called the Katholiko Atheos. 
==== Atheos ====
Atheos is the term to referred any preacher of Omphalos. Being an Atheos is the most simple as you don't have many duties, You must pray to the Agnos Omphalos by either sacrifice an item to it or touching it. Touching the Omphalos is important religious as the action shows you physical connecting to your predecessors. Atheos are urged to spread the beliefs of the Eidolon
==== Agnos Atheos ====
Agnos Atheos are chosen by the previous Agnos to replace them, there can only ever be 8 existent Agnos Atheos. In emergency situations the Katholiko Atheos is expected to choose Agnos Atheos. Often the Agnos Atheos will chosen their children or family member to succeed them although this isn't a rule. The main responsibly given to the Agnos Atheos is the protection and cleanliness of the Agnos Omphalos. Their are 8 roles for the Agnos Atheos, each role has its own responsibly which the name relays. Protection(in charge of protecting the Atheos as well the Agnos Omphalos), Generosity(in charge of keeping the Atheos people wealth), Combat(in charge of expanding and spreading Eidolon), Unity(in charge of keeping peace between the Preacher of Omphalos), Cleanliness(in charge of Agnos Omphalos), Discipline(in charge of keeping the Atheos working), Diligence(in charge of monitoring the holy scriptures and the Atheos) and Truth(in charge of Scripture). When is a rush people just call the Agnos Atheos, the A-Atheos.
==== Katholiko Atheos ====
The Katholiko is elected by the Agnos Atheos being chosen out their number, the Katholiko Atheos has the most responsibility as they must arrange the Chario as well as having to doing their responsibly as an Agnos atheos. Often just called the K-Atheos or Katho Agnos. The Elections for the Katholiko only occur when the Agnos Atheos agree that a change is required, It requires a 50% approval to go forth. The Katholiko Atheos works to create new holy scripture based upon the vision given to them by the Katholiko during the Chario.
== History ==
=== Creation ===
The Atheos believe that the world begin with the Katholiko Omphalos which is not an object but rather a concept it represent the center of time, space, creation and destruction. It is believed that at one point there was less then even an empty void, an absolute nothingness absent of any concept until the Katholiko Omphalos came to be the first object to exist. Once the Katholiko Omphalos came to be it resulted in the creation of time and space and eventually life as we know it. At first the entire world was nether but in order for life to flourish the Katholiko split a larger part of it off and cooled it down as well as providing it with all we could need. The nether now remains as remnant of the old world and thus it has some valuables that were common during the time before the spilt such as blaze rods or gunpowders. 
=== Life ===
The first type of life was nether, then sky, then sea and lastly land. The first life of the land is was the pig. Once minecraftian life came to be, they struggled as they lacked guidance and lived lives of emptiness until the Katholiko Omphalos provide the vision of Agnos. Which lead to the founding of the Preacher of the Omphalos and the construction of Agnos Omphalos.
=== Believers ===
The religion was started in the town of Erzen when the Agnos Omphalos was created but quickly spread into Vanguard when adopted by the towns leader HueyN. The Preachers of the Omphalos accumulated a flourished in Erzen. Eidolon is currently still a young religion and thus its history is short.
=== Chario ===
Every 18 days the Chario festival commences, this is a exceptional significant day for the Atheos. The Chario festival is an important day for an Atheos as every Chario, the Katholiko Omphalos will give a prophecy to the Atheos. The Chario festival generally entails food being shared, gladiatorial displays and lastly a group prayer period. It is also the day when generally an Agnos Atheos can announce their succeeder. 
The next Chario will be October, 26, 2023.
== How to they act? ==
Eidolon values bravery, commitment and consistency above all else. They also believe that one should under an circumstance stay committed to their friend and family. It is also another religious belief that you should always provide a consistency within your character as well as your work. It is another value that you as an Atheos should be brave and unafraid of your obstacles. 
== What to they believe? ==
The Atheos believe in that one should aim to master all in their path. Brewery is the mastery over nature, combat is mastery over your enemy and consistency is mastery over yourself. Red is shown to represent ones opposition and black is shown to represent self thus the flag of Erzen is red and black. Preacher of the Omphalos believe that once you die your are erased from the world leave no sign of you unless you pray to the Omphalos in which case you will be saved with the Omphaloi which transcend time. The number 8 is connected with luck and good in the Eidolon religion as the religion started at the 8th minute of 8th hour on the 8th day thus the temple of Eidolon also has 8 central column. Pig are also consider more significantly then any other animal as they are believe to be the first life on land and minecraftians were the 8th. 
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