Flosism

**Flosism** is a religion practiced in many areas of North Western Rathnir. Most commonly it has been seen in Vastallos, but there are cases where it has been seen practiced in Ryzan and Bardonia. It is said to have originated in the North Western regions of Vastallos, near modern day Enosis.

Faun that identify their religion and way of life with Flosism are commonly referred to as *Εθνικό Φλωσί* (Ethnic Flosists). Non-Faun devotees of Flos and Flosic ideals are commonly referred to as Flosists.

Connections between Flosism and Dandelism have been noticed by current Prophet Kori Glynrel, as there are stories that when Faun landed on the continent of Syltör they planted fields of Dandelions to show them the path towards their future home. These fields are believed to be the same fields found by Bardonian settlers in Southern Syltör.

## The Story of Flosism

When Rathnir was dormant in the primordial age of the world, there was chaos. Ancient seas broke away the rocky coasts around the Phagosian Sea, and vegetation was nowhere to be seen.

In time the seas calmed and Flos, the mother of vegetation was born. First, she created grass, and it covered the landscape wherever it could grow. Next, was flowers and vegetables, they managed to create stable ecosystems of insects, early mammals, and reptiles. Finally, she created trees, which brought vast amounts of oxygen to the planet, allowing for mammals and reptiles to grow larger in their environments.

While she valued all of her creations, she took special care of the flowers. Some may say too much care, as eventually, they began emitting special energy. They each gave off different effects, mostly good.

When she discovered this, she knew that she needed to put someone in charge of taking care of these flowers and the people around them, so she contacted the Prophet Claef, a Faun who was currently residing in the tribe of *Γαλήνιος* (Galínios) on the continent of Vastallos. He would observe the flowers, and record what each of them did. To this day, his teachings and observations stay in place, particularly in the Order of Enosis, which is currently regarded as the Holy Land of Flos.

## Other Information on Flosism

Flosism was originally founded in the tribe of Galínios, which lies on the North-Western most area of Vastallos. It was originally a belief followed specifically by Faun, but has more recently become much more open to other races.

Today, it is overseen by Grand Priest Kori Glynrel, who gained the title after discovering he was the current Prophet of Flosism.

Priests are those who make the journey to Enosis and pledge their heart and soul to the Goddess Flos. They are chosen by the High Priest.

Sentinels are a chosen few Paladins who have made the journey to Enosis and proven their worth to the Flosist belief.

Paladins are the defenders of Flosism. They have pledged to protect it with their lives, and usually gain positions in the Enosan Military.

### Notable Figures in Flosism

##### Flos

Goddess of Flosism. Said to be the creator of plantlife and Faun.

##### First Prophet **Clæf Glynirith** | Birth and Death dates Unknown

The original Prophet and theorized founder of Flosism. Author of the "Ethical Laws" of Flosism.

##### Fifth Prophet **Iossif Glyrillis** | Born: May 30th, 424 ACA - Died: November 6th, 478 ACA

The last Prophet before the second Skoteiní Epochí. Protested Nebati's oppression of Ethnic Flosist culture. Author of the "Mistakes of the Nebati Government" manifesto.

##### Sixth Prophet and First Grand Priest **Erolith Glynrel** | Born: March 23rd, 860 ACA - Died: N/A

First Prophet to take on the role of Grand Priest. Author of "Journal of a Flosist Soldier", which is a very popular nonfiction novel among young Flosist men.

##### Seventh Prophet and Second Grand Priest **Kori Glynrel** | Born: July 17th, 913 ACA - Died: N/A

First Prophet to bring the Faun back to the holy land of Galínios. Translator of the "Ethical Laws" of Flosism. Author of "With Blade, Come Death", a fiction novel following the path of an ancient Flosist warrior living in Galínios.

## Floral Attributes

These flowers are recognized as holy symbols within the Blessed Diarchy of Knossos, and their attributes are seen as truth. While most flowers give off a positive attribute, one is seen as dangerous by many, and that is the Wither Rose. The Wither Rose is seen as a source of Power, and it is well believed in the Flosist belief that too much power can corrupt. However, there is a group of Flosist believers that see otherwise.

## The Wither Sect

The Wither Sect is a group of people who see the Wither Rose as the bringer of true happiness. People who believe that power is all one needs to bring about goodness in the future. While accepted into the religion, Witherists (As they are called within the Flosist Church) are heavily looked down upon for their method of belief.