Thuul

Thulaka

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**Thuul** (Religion of Ralak Thuul) was founded by one of the Original Deities Apostles, Thuul. Thuul utlises Thulaka, an atmospheric styled magic.

## Religion

Thuul is one of the few religions that worships gods. Being the religion of a seafaring nation, it is a very superstitious religion.

### Gods

Thuul has two gods, Thul and Laka. The two gods are lovers who birthed all the Ralak Thuul.

#### Laka:

Laka is the god of Dexterity and Guidance.

## Wellspring Form

Thulaka can be split into two forms. Both Thul and Laka taught different types of magic, and while all of the Ralak can use both, it is rare to see a master of both. Ralak who have mastered both are considered some of the strongest magic wielders in all of Avendele.

Thulaka utilises the magic in the atmosphere, as apposed to magic directly from the Wellspring. This doesn't mean their magic doesn't affect the Wellspring, as the the atmospheric magic is immediately replenished directly from the Wellspring. By learning how to pull the magic in the atmosphere, the Ralak are always in contact with magic.

### Thul

By condensing the magic in the atmosphere at certain points, users of Thul can control the weather. It takes a lot of practise and endurance to be able to pull this off, so ordinarily, it is done in groups. While some of the best users of Thul can manipulate weather on their own, it still is tremendously exhausting, so, when given the chance, they will still do it in a group.

This magic is very practical for two reasons:

1. Ralak Thuul is a seafaring nation, so Ralak control the weather to make a safer and faster voyage.
2. When it comes to raiding and battles, the Ralak can alter the weather to make conditions advantageous to them.

While they may be able to change the weather, this doesn't mean they have ultimate control over it. Depending on how severe conditions are, they may not be able to alter it too much. However, the more there are affecting it, the more likely it is to shift. So in times of war, conditions will always be as they prefer, because there are so many of them.

### Laka

Given users of the Thuul are constantly in contact with atmospheric magic, they subconsciously learn to harness this energy at all times. Similar to the empowerment of Lasyre, Laka utilises the magic within the atmosphere to keep you empowered constantly. However, given the Flame involves absorbing magic and then using it to empower yourself, it is much stronger than Laka. Nonetheless, an ever present empowerment is nothing to be laughed at. Laka gives the Ralak an unnatural physical strength and endurance. It also gives them a resistance to magic, and temperature.

Those who dedicate themselves to Laka can learn to feel the atmosphere, giving them a sixth sense. This sense means they can feel movements from a distance, giving them an extended sight, similar to sonar.

## Beliefs, Superstitions, and Practises

Being a seafaring nation, the Ralak believe in their gods, and the power granted by their gods, to keep them alive whilst being away from home. These are a few of them

* All Ralak are believed to be descended from the gods. It is believed that couples can only conceive when they are making love at the same time as Thul and Laka themselves. In order to sway the Gods, couples may scatter their houses with petals, this is considered to make the gods lust for one another, giving greater chance to conceiving.
* All believers of the Thuul have an altar in their house to Laka and Thuul. Each altar is decorated with beautiful jewellery brought back from raids. Most altars are made from stone, but if a family has enough money, they may have one made of wood. The most prized altars are carved from a retired ship.
* Farmers are not considered lowly peasants. Given how harsh the land is, farmers are considered to be blessed by the gods themselves if they are able to grow crops, or a pasture to feed animals. Farmers are never expected to raid, as they are too valuable to lose.