Xiri Solonism

Xiri Solonism, also known as Xirism, is a Solonist sect founded by Yazir Marsh-Goldstin. The origins of the religion lay within the city of Soloxia on Eldham, and was came about due to Yazir's belief that Solon 'couldn't be that cowardly in his commandments". The sect puts more of an emphasis on violence and killing for Solon's Light, and values crusading for Solon above all else.
=== Source of Division & History ===
Yazir was an accomplished warrior of the zealous-warrior Noble House of Goldstin (and was in turn a descendant of a follow of Rai Solonec himself, Marsh Goldstin), a house faithful to Solonism and fighting for it in many battles alongside their fellow Solonists. After some time, the original commandments were made clearer and Yazir did not believe in them. He thought they were cowardly and Solon wouldn't have ordered such cowardly things. Many warriors and his close family would switch to Xirism. It would mostly remain the Noble House of Goldstin, but would spread to the new world of Abexilas through its only surviving member, Trifid Yazir-Goldstin. It remains on the Hallinn continent in the region of Erundor. It is at this time Solonism would pass decrees declaring Xirism a heretical sect and suppressing its worshippers.
=== Beliefs ===
Although the core elements of Solonism remain in Xiri Solonism new elements are emphasized, fighting is encouraged and fighting for Solon especially. The church is the only one who knows the true enemies of Solonism and must not be questioned. Bravery and honour drive the religion and its church and ones goal should be to prove his faith, bravery and honour in the name of Solon.
==== The Commandments ====
Xiri Solonism believes that the original Solonist church has made Solon appear cowardly to the wider world by changing the 5 commandments.They believe that the true way of a Solonist is through battle, it is considered the upmost respect if ones family member perishes in battle for Solon. The 5 commandmends have been changed to favour violence and prove ones worth through combat.
===== 1. Thou shall fight for Solon no matter what =====
One must participate in a war, crusade or fight if it is ordered by the Xiri High Solir, if one fails to do so and shows cowardice, he shall be dishonored and cursed for not standing alongside his brethren for Solon.
===== 2. Thou shall not act against a Sunflower =====
As any Solonist knows the sunflower acts as a sacred representation of Solon in the mortal world, and should be utilized as a guide for Solon's followers. One should not curse upon a sunflower, sully its name, and most importantly one should not burn it. Such an act will lead to its destruction and will insult Solon.
===== 3. Thou shall treat warriors with respect =====
Every warrior, Solonist or not is ready to die for their cause, their life shall be respected and not insulted. Solonist warriors shall not be insulted or harmed in any way, if someone was to do this, they shall be dishonoured and sacrificed for Solon.
===== 4. Educate the uneducated =====
If thou shall find an uneducated soul, they shall be brung to light through Xirism or by death. If one shall live in Solons lands, they shall be forcibly by using violence educated if they have not done so already.
===== 5. Thou shall slay for Solon =====
One may only slay if its in good of Solon or the Xiri church. Thou may only take and prove honour by sacrificing most of the taken items to Solon and the church. If one slays or sacrifises for Solon they shall be honoured in the eyes of Solon and shall be respected.
==== Pheonixes ====
The Phoenixes are mortals who have been deemed pure enough by Solon to reach the enlightened form, the Phoenix, and ascend to the Celestial Plane. The Phoenixes, selected by Solon, are granted the power to survive the ending of worlds-- when burned, they simply rise again from their ashes. Like Solonism, Xiri Solonism believes and venerates the Five Pheonixes: Zelaqil, Chandia, Jugrad, Murandel, and Vasquel, alongside them are the Xeresi.
===== The Xeresi =====
Xeresi are knights and warrior that proved themselves on the battlefield and through death have been reached the enlightened form. The xeresi are Solons personal guards and enter warriors as spirits to improve their combat effectivness on the battlefield. For one to become Xeresi he must fought and sacrificed for Solon, being expensive items or his life.
=== Rituals ===
Xiri Solonists follow the same basic rituals as Solonists do. Personal meditation in secluded areas is disnouraged, to cast out the evil present within oneself, one must train or prove on the battlefield. One shall also sacrifice others or items to cleanse their own soul.