Church of the Two Lôdiem

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## Basic Information

### Denominations

Draconist Syncretic Sect

The **Church of The Two Lôdiem** (Also known as Lôdiemi Paganism) is a duotheistic religion founded by the Prophet Potiauara Apisamus, on the Elegatî Tribe, nowadays Elesgate. The religion believes in two gods: Lôdi Eilâtome, god of the universe and the universe itself; and Lâdi Alaechma, Goddess of creation. Both of them are in a constant fight against Ei-Potoka, the embodiment of evil. Its mythology is recorded in the Elech mar Elech. The church is now led by Mûreaino Apisamus.

## Beliefs

The Lôdiemi (believers) believes in the existence of three realms: Ei-Pachoter, the realm of the pure souls; Ei-Lachoter, the realm of the living; And Ei-Shachater, the realm of the evil souls. Each realm has a guardian, which are children of Alaechma, goddess of creation. However, one guardian isn't Alaechma's children, that being Ei-Potoka. Humans can only go through the different realms in their spiritual form.

The Lôdiemi also believe that every living being that Alaechma created is a messenger of the Lôdiem. For this reason, they have the most absolute respect for nature and animals. The main messengers for the church are the bees, for they were the first living beings to be created. For that reason, every temple of the religion has a bee hive on them, For their prayers to be able to reach the Lôdiem.

### Cosmology

The Lôdiemi believes that reality is separated in 3 realms: The first realm is called Ei-Pachoter, the light realm inhabited by Lâdi Alaechma and the mystical creatures; The second realm is called Ei-Lachoter, the universe realm. This realm is where we and the other living beings live, and is considered to be the most holy realm, because, for it is believed that The Lôdi is the realm; And the third realm is called Ei-Shachater, it's where all evil deeds are punished.

### Deities

**Lôdi Eilâtome:** The god-universe. He created Lâdi Eilâtome using a piece of himself, a 10-point star. The Lôdi has no physical form and he can't travel through the realms, if he did that, the universe would end. For that reason, he relies on Alaechma to tell him what is happening in the other realms.

**Lâdi Alaechma:** The goddess of creation. She created the guardians, the living beings, the planets, and all the realms in existence. The Lâdi is a benevolent and forgiving goddess, fighting on the side of those that seek to protect those that can't protect themselves.

Although the church only worships the Lôdi and Lâdi, there were three (nowadays two) other deities that aren't worshipped, but only respected. Those deities are the children of Alaechma and guardians of the realms.

#### Minor Deities

**Ei-Tatoleor:** He is the guardian of the Ei-Pachoter realm, and is the first guardian to be created. He, along with Alaechma, defends Ei-Pachoter from the frequent attempts of invasion from Ei-Potoka. He is also the guardian of justice, life and beauty.

**Ei-Kitina:** She is the guardian of the Ei-Lachoter realm, protecting the pure humans from the evil ones. She is also the guardian of dreams, light, and of all natural elements on earth. The Draconist Syncretic Sect followers believe that the 14 dragons of draconism are merely different aspects of Ei-Kitina, being Saichas (Syrax) the most revered one in the sect.

**Ei-Lakatar:** He was the former guardian of the Ei-Shachater realm, but was overthroned and murdered by Ei-Potoka. He was also the guardian of death, emotions and revenge.

## Practices

### Prayer

*Call*:

Lôdi Eilâtome, Lord of the universe, you who guide the souls to the good path. Hear our prayer and turn your face towards us. Yours is the universe for all eternity. Lord Eilâtome, look down upon us and protect us in the darkness.

*Response*:

Lord of all, give us strenght today and punish the unjust. May your glory shine through all of us. Eilâtome Echaltado!

*Call*:

Lâdi Alaechma, Lady of Light, hear us and defend us from this corrupted world. Fill our hearts with your love and save us from Potoka. Yours is the life that fills our lungs and the light that shines through the world. May your justice be done on all lands and your truth be heard by all men.

*Response*:

Lady of the creation, protect us today, defend your creation from this world. You, who have the power to take life and to give life. Alaechma Echaltada!

*Call*:

Lôdiem of the realms, hear our prayer today and protect us. We thank you for the sun that warms our days and for the moon that illuminates our nights. We thank you for our lives and for the nature that you gave us. Oh Lôdiem, be merciful on us and defend us. For the world is corrupted with evil, and only you can clean it.

*Response*:

We thank you, Lôdiem, for your protection and justice. For the world is corrupted with evil.

### Aloerer

The aloerers are prophecies or visions sent by the Lôdiem. Those that recieve a aloerers is, most of the times, chosen to be the new Ei-Aloer (The Prophet) of the church. For that reason, there may have more than 1 Ei-Aloer at a time, although that's rare. An aloerer can occur while the person is asleep or awake. If the aloerer happends when the person is awake, they will enter in a trance and start screaming what is being seen.

### Sacrifices

Anyone that is part of the church can perform their own sacrifices to the gods. However, animal and human sacrifice is not allowed in the church, because they are considered to be messengers of the gods and are sacred. The most common sacrifices are of food and other items to please the Lôdiem. The location of the sacrifices depends on what god you wish to please. If it's Alaechma, the sacrifice is performed on a forest, where a fireplace is made and the food and items are burned. If it's Eilâtome, the sacrifice is performed on a high ground (A mountain or tower), where the sacrifices are burned.

### Weddings

The wedding ceremony is performed on a shrine in the nature by a pamir or a bishop. The engaged use white clothes for the ceremony. The oaths are as following:

''Do you, (Groom's name and house), promise to love, to respect, and to protect (Bride's name and house) until your time on this realm is over?''

After the groom's oath, the bride is next. The oath is the same but directed to the bride. After they both say ''I do'', the pamir or bishop then says:

''So be it. In the presence of the Great Father, the Great Mother, and of all their Messengers on this earth to bare witness to this union, I now pronounce you Husband and Wife.''

After the ceremony, both the husband and the wife sacrifice honey and crops to the Lôdiem, as a way to thank them for the union and to protect them from Ei-Potoka.

## Gallery

St. Potiauara Apisamus, Oicha of Leadership.St. Iliani Iaracir, Oicha of Knowledge.