Siteism

== Summary ==
Siteism is the name of the religion that worships the Lord 'Sitean' and his tenets. Founded on 10/09/2022, the religions main beliefs are the one true God, and his paradise, The Site. Said to have existed even before the Lord, the Site is a mythical place of peace and prosperity, and where those who prove themselves worthy ascend to after mortal death. Despite having no official prophet, it is believed that each and every believer of the faith was sent to spread his message in some way. 
=== Sitean ===
Unborn, yet bred through prayer, Sitean is the Lord who those who follow the religion worship. Taking on many names - the most common of which being Sitean - it is said that he controls all that occurs in the world, from the smallest grain of sand to the largest of mountains. Nothing occurs in the world until the Lord 'deems it necessary'. The Lord's official title is as follows :
'Our Lord in Paradise, Defender of Faith, Crafter of Life and Death, Ruler of the Site and territories beyond, Beacon of Prayer, Giver of Wealth and Poverty, Sitean.'
It is unknown when the Lord first made contact with his creations on mortal soil, but it is believed that the tenets that the religion follow were his first commandments. However, it is believed that when a being is first spoke into existence, the Lord tells them in the Site:
'Go now, and spread my message to those you meet, so that you may return to me'
=== The Site ===
Created even before the Lord himself, the Site is the home of all who have passed, and all those who await to be born. It is beyond mortal minds or craft, and as such is forbidden from being drawn or painted, however discussion on the Site may be held. However, only The Lord knows its true appearance, and it is believed to be beyond mortal comprehension, and as such mortal imagination of what the Site may look like is most likely a fraction of its beauty. In the Site, it is believed that a mountain larger and more mighty than any on mortal soil sits in the center. On its peak, it is rumoured that the Lord awaits for the day where all - living or dead - are welcomed to the mountaintop. 
== The Tenets ==
Sitean first whispered these tenets many moons ago. All who worship must follow :
1) 'It is I who created you, and in return I ask you dedicate all you create to me'
2) 'Bless in my name those who deceive thee, for your virtue shall be rewarded in the Site'
3) 'Do not desecrate the ground those you hate walk, for I craft this land so that thee may walk'
4) 'Turn your core to my temples in prayer, and give your life, soul and mind to me'
5) 'Draw your sword in defense, but sheath your words in offense'
6) 'Thank your lord for the good and bad, for both live in harmony'
7) 'Curse those who proclaim blasphemy against me'
8) 'Do not forget my name, for my name is spread through yours'
9) 'Recite these words in prayer. 'Enu es Sitean vatu orogadu'
  Translation : 'I thank thee Lord for my life today'
== Creeds ==
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I thank thee Lord for my life today, and in return I give my mind, soul and body to you for this gift. May you guide me through the good and bad, so that I may find thou Site and so that those who defy thee may find salvation.
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Your temples are one of worship, of peace and togetherness. I swear to thee my Lord that my thoughts - as long as i remain inside these holy walls - shall be dedicated to you and you alone. 
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I trust in you my Lord, and the gifts or curses you bestow upon me. I trust in you my Lord to give us peace, when thou deem it necessary. I trust in you my Lord to guide my sword and shield in times of war, when thou deem it necessary.
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My Lord said to me in the Site, 'Go now, and spread my message to those you meet, so that you may return to me', and that is what I shall do. 
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== Daily Prayer ==
Every day, someone trusted by Sitean conducts a daily prayer with his followers. During this, they thank the Lord for the day ahead, for life and death, and for their wealth and poverty. During prayer, it is common for people to repeat the phrase, 'Enu es Sitean vatu orogadu', as a sign of respect to Sitean. Furthermore, if followers choose to hold a group prayer - separate from the remaining of the followers - they will sacrifice a wealthy possession or valuable to show to the Lord that 'Our focus is on you, my Lord, not that which you create for our devotion'.
== The Holy Messengers ==
Despite officially having no Prophet, it is believed that every generation, the Lord chooses one of his most loyal followers to be 'The Holy Messenger'. Technically being 'in charge' of the other followers, the Lord is wise to choose someone who does not see themselves as such, and instead embodies the 8th Tenet ('Do not forget my name, for my name is spread through yours'), remembering that their role was only granted by the Lord and that they are the same as Sitean's other followers. United through Prayer.
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