Ukhosekon

Ukhosekon is a faith that originates from the central west of eldham, with the holy place and center of the religion located within the central west sea on the monastery of Mainukks. Asaichekkon (asai.chek.kon) is the primary deity with three lesser gods making it a patheonic religion. It is based around the belief in Aithokusiloth (Aitho.kusi.loth) and the holy trinity, with the main values being centered around the improvement of the self.
== History ==
Ukhosekon originates from the two continents Astios and Onthukan, spreading in sparse ethnic groups in time before major unification occurred in either landmass. Ukhosekon wouldn't become very popular and worshippers would become a minority population. When greater centralized nations started forming, believers would face harsh discrimination leading many to drop the faith. Eventually a surviving group of () under the leadership of () would sail into the center sea splinting Astios and Onthukan and create the monastery of ().
== Etymology ==
The word, Ukhosekon (U.kos.e.kan) comes from the Mapetrian Language, meaning "worship of the gods." Some sounds like "kh" sound similar to the letter k but with a breath to the voice, similar to a c like in cat, words with the ' in-between like a rest for your mouth to make space for the second half of the word. 
== Creation Story ==
Before the realms of rathnir and eldham and the people that inhabited it there was the primordial darkness where there only was Asaichekko. In this great nothingness she was alone without anyone or anything to share the emptiness with, and so decided to create. With nothing but herself to work with she took her body and used its flesh and bone to craft the universe, the stars in the sky, and the great realms of eldham and rathnir. Next, she took her mind and split it into pieces to govern this great place and to embody what it was tasked with, creating the god as we know them. Finally, she took her spirit and shattered it and then used the shards left to create life and to that life, she gifted all of her form body, mind, and spirit so they may enjoy her creation fully. Finally with her labor done and nothing left to give Asaichekko rested. Her creations would go on to grow and thrive without her and the gods looked after them, being a god she did not die and she still witnessed with joy how her creation grew but with nothing left she could not act and her creations would go on to live not knowing her great sacrifice.
== Beliefs ==
=== Aithokusiloth ===
The majority of concepts, ideas, and traditions can be understood under the belief and practice of Aithokusiloth. Aithokusiloth is the belief that through the holy trinity a person can reconnect with Asaichekko and achieve eternal peace. It is a lifestyle, a purpose, the daily lives of those that adhere to it are all linked to it and used to fulfill this goal. The exact practices and understanding of the concept is diverse and is a central idea within the faith, due to this some ideas surrounding it are contradictory and consensus isn't guaranteed, but all ways of achieving Aithokusiloth are done under the concept of the three holy states, the body, the mind, and the spirit, which is an entire belief of its unknown. Many practices within the religion (if not all) are linked to the holy trinity and Aithokusiloth.
=== The holy trinity ===
The holy trinity is the belief and practice of bettering oneself wholly in order to achieve Aithokusiloth. The three states of being, body, mind, and spirit are deemed holy for being the three states Asaichekko used to create the universe and gifts given to the humanities. To train the body, mind, and spirit to its greatest competency connects one back to Asaichekkon, achieving Aithokusiloth. While the holy trinity is based around three states of being, the meaning behind it is self improvement and balance. To further oneself not only in just one ability but to become a capable and well rounded person. The holy trinity is linked to the ihos, children of Asaichekkon, with each representing one of the states.
== Asaichekko and ihos ==
The ihos (ios h is silent) are the physical manifestations of the holy trinity and created to secure the safety and maintenance of the universe. They not only represent each state respectively but also represent concepts related to their state like knowledge for Ukai’thaim (Ukai-thaim) or War for Ihochith (eho.chi.th) and each god is venerated and prayed to for their respective domains. Asaichekkon, the creator deity and the universe itself, is the god or greatest god in the pantheon. Forever in a state of semi-existence, he is unable to truly interact with the universe but can still give guidance to those that worship him. All miracles done by Asaichekkon are done on the behalf of the ihos.
==== Asaichekko ====
Creator deity and embodiment of all of existence. All that is and ever will be is her and all those who worship the faith pray to her.
Symbols: Mist, fog, and water.
==== Ukai’thaim ====
Embodiment of the Mind and tasked with upholding the laws and rules of existence. 
Symbols: Sunlight and celestial objects (most common is the sun)
==== Ihosikus (eho.sik.us) ====
Embodiment of the Spirit and is tasked with upholding the humanity of mortals. Is connected most with the mortal realm.
Symbols: Dreams, flowers, and moonlight.
==== Ihochith ====
Embodiment of the body and is tasked with security of the mortal realm and safety of those that live there.
Symbols: Steel, mountains, and the color red.
== Sects ==
Followers that find them particularly talented or enamored with their respective ihos can become part of their sects. Sects are designed to guide the followers of Ihochith, Ukai’thaim, and Ihosikus to their full potential and get ever closer to Aithokusiloth. While each sect is based around one state of the holy trinity, those within them still care for the entire holy trinity.
==== Sect of Ihochith ====
Known commonly as warrior monks, those that find themselves strong in will and physically capable join this sect to train in the martial arts. To those part of the sect martial arts is just another form of art from hand to hand combat to sword fighting, it's all about the expression of the self through physical means, training one's own body to its peak, and showing one's own willpower. Still some of these great warriors are known to leave the monastery in order to protect the innocent.
==== Sect of Ukai’thaim ====
Scribes and scholars, those that find themselves wise and hungry for knowledge may find themselves in the sect of Ukai’thaim. To those in the sect, training one's mind is the greatest pursuit, If you have enough wisdom any task can be solved. Due to this philosophy, many scribes will throw themselves into study, training their minds through meditation and tests for the brain. Due to a habit of being reclusive and spending all their time inside alone, the church takes special care to encourage scribes to use their knowledge to further themselves in the other states. While happy to stay in their own little world, some scribes are known to embark to the outside world to  gain further knowledge and offer their services to nations as advisors and lawmakers.
==== Sect of Ihosikus ====
Artists and musicians, those that find themselves experts at conveying others and their own feelings and ideas may find themself a part of the sect of Ihosikus. To those in the sect, to understand the soul is to understand yourself and to understand yourself allows you to know what you can do. Art, music, stories, many great works have been created by talented artists. Such works produced are left locked away never to be seen by the wider populace of eldham, but some bright souls are known to sail off away, to share their voice with the world.
== Hierarchy of the church ==
(Same as the gods, the parentheses mean the exact name of the title, think pope and priest) head of the faith: Head of the church and entire faith. Venerated as the highest mortal being to achieve Aithokusiloth and prophets of The Ihos.
==== Athohum ====
The spiritual of leader of Ukhosekon and acts as the prophet Asaichekko.
==== The prophets ====
The current prophets of three lesser gods, tasked with speaking their word and guiding their followers.
==== The clergy ====
High ranking officials within the faith, faced with managing the church and all systems within it. 
==== The priests ====
Religious and pious individuals, tasked with spreading the faith, upholding the faith, and handling any religious celebrations and events. 
==== Ukhosekonske (pronounced Ucos.ekan.ske) ====
The disciples: All those that believe in the faith.
== Rituals and practices ==
On a weekly basis priests and Ukhosekonske will perform sacrifices to the gods as signs of devotion and humility. Afterwards they will get blackout drunk.
Dreams are believed to be moments when the spirit is separated from the mind and body as they rest from the exhaustion created over the day. The spirit will be naturally drawn to Asaichekkon, but without a mind to comprehend her vastness everything appears mishappend and confused. Eventually the body is repaired and the spirit is drawn back to its original state. While most of the time complete madness sometimes dreams lead to visions holding great knowledge or future events. This is believed to be caused from having a greater form of Aithokusiloth and therefore a greater connection with Asaichekkon. Visions of terrible caustrophes and holy events happen usually during sleep and are expressly caused by the gods or spirits.
Meditation is a common practice amongst worshippers. While not expressly spiritual, meditation is seen as a great way to hone the mind and to stay healthy.
Humanity is deemed one of the most important values and therefore showing weakness at times is encouraged. This is due to mistakes and quirks are a part of what makes someone human and to deny that is not only unhealthy but goes against Asaichekkon wishes.
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