Anerian Soul Theory

The third pillar of the Anerian religion is the soul. Gwynlyndians believe that their souls are made up of five different pillars, each one corresponding to one of the five elements and being divided into four smaller parts. This belief was first documented in a myth called ‘The Pillars of the Soul’, which tells the story of 25 divine beings related to the deities who went through hardships until they eventually created the first human soul which was said to have belonged to Tevaera the First Soul, people say that humans before her did not possess souls. Everyone has aspects of all 25 concepts, though they are differently pronounced in everyone and many illnesses, mental and physical, have historically been treated by trying to identify an imbalance between the pillars and then balancing them with the others.

## Ellias – The Four Lights

The Four Lights are ruled by Aether and thus they rule over awareness, balance, divinity, dreams, enlightenment, spirituality and the subconscious. In the theory of the five pillars, they are in charge of one’s core values and motivations in life.

### Eillia – The Divine Light

**Definition:** Eillia refers to the Divine Light in oneself, so one’s personal beauty, divinity, dreams and other traits directly ruled by the deities.

**Symbolism:**

* Clarity
* Enlightenment
* Goodness
* Higher power
* Hope
* Immortality
* Purity

### Seilia – The Sun Light

**Definition:** Seilia refers to the Light of the Sun and the reflection of the sun in oneself.

**Symbolism:**

* Energy
* Happiness
* Life
* Power
* Strength
* Vitality

### Bailia – The Moon Light

**Definition:** Bailia refers to the Light of the Moon and the reflection of the moon in oneself.

**Symbolism:**

* Darkness
* Divine femininity
* Emotions
* Illumination
* Mystery
* Subconsciousness

### Teilia – The Star Light

**Definition:** Teilia refers to the Light of the Stars and the reflection of the stars in oneself.

**Symbolism:**

* Divine guidance
* Honour
* Intuition
* Magic
* Promises
* Protection
* Uniqueness

## Toriæs – The Four Winds

The Four Winds are ruled by Air and thus they rule over communication, clarity, ideas, intellect, intelligence, knowledge, logic and perception. In the theory of the five pillars, they are in charge of how you go through life and how you deal with situations.

### Neshriæ – The North Wind

**Definition:** Neshriæ refers to the northern wind, which is also associated with autumn.

**Symbolism:**

* Ancestors
* Discovery
* Healing
* Learning
* Logic
* Mental wisdom
* Spirituality
* Stability

### Æshriæ – The East Wind

**Definition:** Æshriæ refers to the eastern wind which is also associated with spring.

**Symbolism:**

* Beginnings
* Clarity
* Communication
* Creativity
* Inspiration
* New life
* Youth

### Seshriæ – The South Wind

**Definition:** Seshriæ refers to the southern wind which is also associated with summer.

**Symbolism:**

* Faith
* Love
* Passion
* Regeneration
* Sensuality
* Trust

### Veshriæ – The West Wind

**Definition:** Veshriæ refers to the western wind which is also associated with winter.

**Symbolism:**

* Balance
* Compassion
* Dreams
* Emotions
* Empathy
* Grounding
* Intuition

## Dhænres – The Four Stones

The Four Stones are ruled by Earth and thus they rule over health, materialism, nature, practicality, reliability, responsibility and stability. In the theory of the five pillars, they are in charge of how you contribute to society and how a society functions.

### Vhonre – The Upper Stone

**Definition:** Vhonre refers to the upper stone, which is what a society should strive for, referring to the discipline of justice.

**Symbolism:**

* Fairness
* Honesty
* Honour
* Impartiality
* Integrity
* Justice
* Lawfulness

### Fhinre – The Center Stone

**Definition:** Fhinre refers to the center stone, which is the core of a society and refers to the discipline of freedom.

**Symbolism:**

* Bliss
* Freedom
* Hope
* Independence
* Liberty
* Peace

### Lhanre – The Lower Stone

**Definition:** Lhanre refers to the lower stone, which is the foundation of a functioning society and refers to the discipline of equality.

**Symbolism:**

* Balance
* Equality
* Equity
* Inclusion
* Opportunities
* Tolerance

### Chenre – The Upper Stone

**Definition:** Chenre refers to the outer stone, which is how a society should look on the outside and refers to the discipline of solidarity.

**Symbolism:**

* Connection
* Harmony
* Solidarity
* Support
* Teamwork
* Unity

## Senos – The Four Flames

The Four Flames are ruled by Fire and thus they rule over action, ambition, courage, desire, energy, passion, power, strength and will-power. In the theory of the five pillars, they are in charge of how you feel and express your emotions.

### Raenno – The Black Flame

**Definition:** Raenno refers to the black flame, which literally refers to burnt down ashes, embers and cinders, as well as the Black temperament.

**Symbolism:**

* Active
* Aggressive
* Ambitious
* Confident
* Demanding
* Driven
* Excitable
* Impatient
* Impulsive
* Motivating
* Optimistic
* Restless

### Cortano – The Red Flame

**Definition:** Cortano refers to the red flame, which literally refers to the common red and orange flames of fire, as well as the Red temperament.

**Symbolism:**

* Carefree
* Cheerful
* Easygoing
* Forgetful
* Fun-loving
* Impulsive
* Irresponsible
* Optimistic
* Outgoing
* Shameless
* Social
* Warm

### Blisno – The Blue Flame

**Definition:** Blisno refers to the blue flame, which literally refers to the rare blue flames of fire, as well as the Blue temperament.

**Symbolism:**

* Calm
* Careful
* Considerate
* Controlled
* Creative
* Organized
* Peaceful
* Perfectionist
* Thoughtful
* Unique

### Voino – The White Flame

**Definition:** Voino refers to the white flame, which literally refers to the white or grey smoke of something burning, as well as the White temperament.

**Symbolism:**

* Composed
* Diplomatic
* Indecisive
* Patient
* Quiet
* Rational
* Reliable
* Reserved
* Timid
* Unsociable

## Yellais – The Four Tides

The Four Tides are ruled by Water and thus they rule over emotions, feelings, healing, intuition, peace, purification, serenity and tranquility. In the theory of the five pillars, they are in charge of who you are and how you present yourself to the world.

### Yolenlay – The Veil Tide

**Definition:** Yolenlay refers to the veil tide, which literally refers to the mask you put on around others and overall how you present yourself to others.

**Symbolism:**

* Concealment
* Conformity
* Expectations
* Facades
* Masks
* Public appearance
* Roles
* Social situations

### Gnosalay – The Shadow Tide

**Definition:** Gnosalay refers to the shadow tide, which literally refers to one's dark side, which is usually repressed and hidden from others.

**Symbolism:**

* Creativity
* Desires
* Destruction
* Fears
* Imagination
* Inner darkness
* Negative emotions
* Prejudices
* Repression
* Unconscious mind

### Livanlay – The Mirror Tide

**Definition:** Livanlay refers to the mirror tide, which literally refers to one's inner feminine or masculine side, the ideal mirror of one's self.

**Symbolism:**

* Constructs
* Ideals
* Mirrors
* Opposites
* Perfection
* Suppression
* Wholeness

### Tedorlay – The Soul Tide

**Definition:** Tedorlay refers to the soul tide, which literally refers to one's true self, without masks or hidden traits.

**Symbolism:**

* Experiences
* Humanism
* Individuality
* Personal identity
* Self-expression
* True nature
* Uniqueness