Kivialism

== Origins ==
Kivialism is religion centered around the deity known as The Sovereign. Modern day Kivialists hold a cult like belief in a relic left behind by this deity. The relic known as The Prophecies, consisted of eight stone tablets is a sacred item, and is said to contain the future and preordained fates of the Kivialists and is seen as a set of instructions to be followed. Kivialism is ancient and has been passed down for generations and unto new worlds. Its exact creation and date are not known however its mythics and tales are written in old tongue and is source of the modern Kivialism.
== Scriptures and Literature ==
=== The Books ===
The Books are set of holy writings that contain the mythos of Kivialism. Most of them are transcribed from old tongue from The Prophecies. Very few of the writings have been written directly in modern speech, which were likely given in visions and dreams of the priests of Kivialism. All of the information contained within the books leads to the direct development of culture surrounding Kivialism. One of note is the concept of Effigies and the Mercantile Sons. 
=== The Tablets of Stone, The Prophecies ===
These aforementioned stone tablets are ancient and pre-date even other faiths. They contain the preordained fates of the world and the Kivialists. The Communion, name of the Kivialists, view them as a set of instructions and are steadfast in making sure that they occur. Anything from strongholds and cities to deaths and births, all are predicted in these tablets. The Communion makes sure that these fates happen at all costs and rather disturbing knowledge can be obtained by thoroughly reading and translating the ancient tabloids.
=== Mercantile Sons ===
The "Mercantile Sons" is a set of books that are set apart from the rest of the religious books. These books are legends and direct eyewitness accounts of the demi-god children of The Sovereign. Each book, which there are four, describe the deeds and prosperity of each the 4 sons of the Sovereign. These books describe practices and are used to assist in trade and such with any Communion town and religious stronghold, collectively known as The Kingdom of Ignis. The sons themselves are used as effigies to bring certain aspects and blessings to each of the Ignis towns. 
== Positions of The Communion ==
=== Prophets ===
Prophets come and go, the first prophet is long forgotten however contained within Book One, Sovereign's Boon, is the belief that prophets are incarnations of The Sovereign. Capable of understanding the bounties of knowledge and being able to make direct contact with the ancient Lord. Prophets are justly proclaimed as "Voice of The Sovereign" or "The Voice" and their word is the Sovereign's word. Not all prophets are known to modern knowledge the current "Voice of The Sovereign" is Sterbent Seligni, a nobleman who is a devout follower in the faith.
=== Priests ===
Priests within The Communion are highly regarded. They translate and discuss the contents of "The Books" and study these meanings carefully. Priests are capable of gaining higher recognition by spreading the word of The Sovereign and teaching the history and mythos associated. It is considered to be an honor to spread the faith of the Communion and Priests are direct embodiments of faith, and they follow "The Voice" with loyalty and respect. 
=== Knights ===
The Knights are a religious warrior who follow the fates ordained in the holy scriptures. They will fight anyone who slanders their faith and stand to uphold prophecies. As are the Priests loyal to Prophet, the Knights are too.
== The Crystal Pantheon ==
The Crystal Pantheon is the family and house of The Sovereign, and contains all his children, ascended followers. Many speculate on whether or not it is a real structure and only time can tell. Currently Priests and "The Voice" are deciphering ancient text that could relate to this Pantheon and confirm its existence. Aswell as its location which would fulfill Tablet 4 of "The Prophecies". The Crystal Pantheon is said to be the home of these ancient and sacred beings before the "Dark Day". It was a luxurious building build deep below the surface world, crystals and shining gold walls and marble lined the building, pillars of crystals of all sorts supported the roof, and throughout the mythical home of these ancient chthonic beings there were rooms of great wealth and entertainment, and at the very center of these elaborate sumptuous residence of these beings, there was the Sovereign's Gilded Throne. Said to be so sacred that if even a mere mortal were to touch it, their soul itself would be emacipated and their corpse left only as a statue to add onto the never-ending wealth of the Pantheon. 
=== The Sovereign ===
The Sovereign from all that can be gathered is the one and only true God in Stoneworks, in Kivialism. His exact origins and story are not known as according to Book Two, Blessing and Curses, The Sovereign is timeless, or perhaps beyond time. It is said that "before there was anything, there was he." In many visions that have been recorded The Sovereign has been around before this realm, perhaps even being a survivor of a dead realm born anew. This core theory gives the Sovereign his key aspects and associated traits. Endurance, and Strength, God of Endurance. "This singular idea makes The Sovereign stronger than all others", according to Kivialist GoldDragon. "For if a True God can be slain and or have any weakness, is that really a God?" Followed up GoldDragon. Fundamentally The Sovereign is believed to be the God of Gods because of this Endurance, being able to withstand and remain even amongst broken realities. Along with this fact is where the Sovereign resides. Before the creation of the planets and the stars, The Sovereign existed with the cosmos, and then once the universe cooled The Sovereign took residence within one of these planets. Which is why this being resides in our world specifically. He is said to have remained there until a dark day of sin came and awakened him. It was said on this "Dark Day" the Heathens and Blasphemers who had casted The Sovereigns grace and mercy used their combined power along with ancient Dwarven entities to seal The Sovereign within another celestial body. "For they could not kill the God King, only cowardly hold him still..." (Book 6, Cowards). The Moon or "The Great Stone in the Sky". Before the Sovereign left however, he casted his curses and blessings whilst being sealed into the night. Creating new magics and slaying all those who challenged him. The Sovereign left behind aswell for his followers "The Prophecies" inscribed onto the hardest of stone to never be destroyed by the ravages of time. For the leftover magic and power still residing in the worlds underground, it began to condense and formed precious gems and metals to be harvested by Scholars of The Sovereign. As for the Pantheon that once held his gilded throne, it was forgotten left only to be found in a later date. GoldDragon, Kivilalist Follower stated, "Throughout the earth and even the hilltops, those who listen carefully can still hear The Sovereign and his everlasting glory." To this day The Sovereign is the all-powerful deity that still holds significant power even while being sealed away, and the transgressions of those "Dwarven Entities" brings out a deep resentment within modern day Kivialists. A truly beckoning tale that is the God of Kivialism.
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