Lakkism

The **Three Queens of the** **Eight** **Disciplines** or **Lakkism** is a religion and philosophy that serves as the official religion of Citrala.

## Belief

Lakkism is more or less a mixture between local religions, and the beliefs of the people of the once Raajakudom of Citrala. The name itself, would come from the legendary Three Queens that are each of the three different races that are found within the jungles of Citrala (Jungle Elf, Naga and Phanin). Each representation of the Three Queens, are that of said race that they had originated from. It is actually unknown much about them, as record keeping was only kept through oral tongue, and much of the worship comes from the era of when Lakkism would be written by the Priestesses that watch over the temple. Each of the Three Queens are seen as guardians of their respective races, and it is through them, that they keep a statue of them inside of their houses to help ward off evil spirits.

Alongside the Three Queens, are the Eight Disciplines that were created during their reigns. These Eight Disciplines would be founded to help find the most talented individuals that may be out there, and serves a test to help find rare talent. Depending on the individual, it can either be extremely challenging, or extremely easy, as one must hone themselves if they are truly that skilled, gifted and talented. As of this date, not one person has passed all eight disciplines in a single lifetime, with only the closest being able to learn only 5. However, regardless of this, those who pass at least one major discipline, can find themselves in a high ranking position rather quickly, thus, some peasants had found themselves becoming the highest of ranks regardless of their status in the community and the Ranidom in general.

The concept of the dialectic (thesis + antithesis → synthesis) is an influential part of Lakkist philosophy and mysticism. The central example most commonly used is the presence of the Naga, regarded as the "holy mixture" and synthesis of the Vahini- Phanin dialectic. Dialectics are applied to Citrali history and sociology as well, with different classes, groups, and states being in conflict, and thus a synthesis arises from said conflict.

Many in the Lakkist religion, believe that the world and the universe was created by an entity known as "The Wheel". This Wheel is usually present in every single temple, and is portrayed with four eyes, and is usually seen spinning, to represent the fact that the continuous spinning of the Wheel, is the universe moving and growing constantly, where it is said it is still creating life around, and that once the Wheel stops spinning, the universe is at it's end. The Wheel does not require worship, as it is born far before the concept of subjugation, desire for conquest, armies and war, but it is to be respected, for to a follower of Lakkism, it is what keeps life going.

## Deities

### Queen Pikukanda

Queen Pikukanda represents the Vahini race, and is portrayed as a Vahini on all statues.

### Queen Raska

Queen Raska represents the Naga race, and is portrayed as a Naga on all statues.

### Queen Khavyetu

Queen Khavyetu represents the Phanin race, and is portrayed as a Phanin on all stautes.