Hivamism

**Hivamism** is a religion in Eldham based in Rodinnbrok. Its primary goddess is Hevus (more commonly known as "The Queen"), though the four Rulers are worshipped more often.

## History

Hivamism was founded by the Hivam I, also known as the first Hive Knight, after he had gotten a vision from an unknown source about all that had happened from the birth of this universe up until the present. He wrote the first and second chapter of the book of Hivam, a copy of the first currently kept in the Library of Matis. Currently, a temple and a new Hive of Fevu are in the making, though it will take at least a couple of months before completion.

## Beliefs and practices

Hivamists believe that bees are the creatures most closely related to the gods, namely the King, the Queen and the Duke. Thus, they must not be hurt, enslaved or in any other way abused. Honey may be farmed, but any (camp)fires under the hive/nest may only be on when obtaining the honey(comb). It must be extinquished as soon as the honey(comb) is harvested. The hive/nest must be in open air, and the bees must be allowed to roam freely, unless the enclosure has daylight access. In that case, it's not necessary. When the bees get aggravated, run away and don't let any of them sting you.

Honey is a holy liquid and may only be drunk during prayers, sacrifices, and other holy rituals. This is because Hivamists believe that this liquid grants the drinker a greater connection to the gods. However when drunk casually, the gods would punish the drinker.

## Creation

Hivamists believe that the universe once appeared as a hexagon made out of honeycomb filled with honey. "In the Hexagon, Haeif lived. He ate the honey and his powers grew to a godlike status. Haeif became the King of the Hexagon. He created Hevus, who became the Queen. They created galaxies and birthed the Gegons, who became the Dukes of galaxies. The Gegons birthed Telgs who inhabited stars. Telgs were arrogant and prideful so they begged the King to give them something special for their solar system. The King held a sculpturing competition, and the winner would get something special. Zol, the Telg of our solar system built the Man and the Woman, and Proxim, another Telg, built a statue slightly resembling the King. Zol won the competition, so Proxim got mad and brought his statue to life (which is called Vesporl) who killed Proxim and persuaded half of all Telgs to go against the will of the King, who imprisoned the entire group of Vesporl followers, including Vesporl himself. The prize was life on a planet, and earth became the green planet we all know and love." -Hivam I

### Important Figures

#### The King

Hivamists believe that the King was the mightiest being of all, holding the power to create and destroy. His real name, "Haeif", may never be spoken aloud exept by the current Hive Knight when an apocalyptic event is taking place and the King would be the only one who can help. The King created the Queen and the Gegons. He also held the infamous sculpturing competition that resulted in the creation of life and evil. He was unfortunately murdered by an unknown killer.

##### The Hive of Absolution

The Hive of Absolution is believed to be the afterlife by hivamists. After death, anyone shall be brought to the Bottomfeeder, who

#### The Queen

Hivamists believe that the Queen is the current mightiest being of all, only next to the late King. Not much is known about her, exept that she was also present during the sculpturing competition and that she absorbed the power of the King after he died. Her real name "Hevus" may also never be spoken except by a Hive Knight during an apocalyptic event.

#### The Duke

The Duke is the ruler of this galaxy, and one of the third most powerful beings in the universe (third only to the King and Queen), the Gegons, the children of the King and Queen. After he noticed that the Telgs were jealous of Zol because of planet Earth and started fighting each other for it, the Duke decided to kill all of the Milky Way's Telgs, which were his children. This was to protect his galaxy and planet Earth, which he is secretly somewhat proud of. His real name "Stenorit" must never be spoken except when a Hive Knight suspects that an apocalyptic event will take place. He also created the four Rulers for the protection of earth, and the Kingstar to honour the late King.

##### The Rulers

The Rulers were four higher beings created by the Duke to guard earth. He gave each of these mighty individuals talents in specific areas, so a single Ruler could not get too powerful. Millennia ago, way before the Kingdom of Favu, the four Rulers, the Earl, the Count, the Burgrave and the Castellan, lived in harmony on earth, but after a large conflict they spread out to the sun, the moon, the void and earth respectively.

##### The Kingstar

The Kingstar is a small, very dense star that could easily be held by a human or a favizin. It is a sentient object which can grant people instant access to the Hive of Absolution after death, skipping the Bottomfeeder, but it will only do this if it deems the person in question worthy enough. It was not seen after the Kingdom of Favu fell, but it is unknown if the favizin actually owned the object.

#### The Earl

The Earl is one of four Rulers, and the god of fire and day and night. He lives on the sun "Sol", and his real name "Igneram" may not be spoken unless dire help is needed. He created the Shield of Flame and Frost in order to help humanity.

##### The Shield of Flame and Frost

The Shield of Flame and Frost is a shield which freezes anyone who attacks the wielder and sets anyone ablaze who the wielder attacks. It was in the property of the kingdom of Favu, but since it fell the Shield was lost and it hasn't been seen since.

#### The Count

The Count is one of the four Rulers, and the god of the weather and the water. He lives on the moon "Luna", and his real name "Nubesam" may not be spoken unless dire help is needed. He created the Trident of Water and Weather in order to help humanity.

##### The Trident of Water and Weather

The Trident of Water and Weather is a trident which, when thrown, turns the weather against the target. The target may freeze, drown or get struck by lightning. It was once in the property of the kingdom of Favu, but since it fell the Trident was lost and it hasn't been seen since.

#### The Burgrave

The Burgrave is one of the four rulers, and the goddess of the sky and the ground. She lives in the void "Inan", and her real name "Humusam" may not be spoken unless dire help is needed. She created the Wings of Impact in order to help humanity.

##### The Wings of Impact

The Wings of Impact are a pair of wings which not only grant the wearer the power of flight, but wherever the user lands an impact in the ground is created which damages nearby people and might even create a crater in the ground. It was once in the property of the kingdom of Favu, but since it fell the Wings were lost and weren't seen since.

#### The Castellan

The Castellan is one of the four Rulers. What exactly she is a goddess of is unknown, but it's assumed that she is the goddess of mind and the emotions. Where she currently lives is unknown, though it's likely in Eldham. Her real name "Favuvam" may not be spoken unless dire help is needed. She was the queen of the kingdom of Favu and created the Crown of Sickness in order to help humanity.

##### The kingdom of Favu

The kingdom of Favu was a kingdom of Favizin many centuries ago. It owned the Shield of Flame and Frost, the Trident of Water and Weather, the Wings of Impact and the Crown of Sickness. The entire population lived in a giant hive, namely the Hive of Favu. It fell after a group of rebels betrayed the Castellan, and she left. There is nothing left of the Kingdom now.

##### The Crown of Sickness

The Crown of Sickness is a crown which gives anyone who the wearer desires a random effect like poison, blindness or nausea. It was once in the property of the kingdom of Favu, but since it fell the Crown was lost and wasn't seen since.

#### Zol

Zol was the last Telg to ever rule our solar system, the system of Sol. Like many Telgs, she was extremely powerful. For the sculpturing competition she created giant statues of a man and a woman, which won her the contest. Thus, she was partially responsible for the creation of mankind and all life on Earth and should be honored.

#### Proxim

Proxim was the last Telg to ever rule the system of Alpha Centauri. For the sculpturing contest he created Vesporl, which was brought to life after Proxim became enraged due to losing. Proxim was killed directly after that by Vesporl.

#### Vesporl

Vesporl was the creation of Proxim, and the god of hatred, anger, revenge and war. After he was created, he killed Proxim, persuaded half of all Telgs to join him and go against the will of the King (the rogue Telgs are known as the Congregation of Vesporl) and the King imprisoned the Congregation and froze Vesporl in solid honey, but not before he created the Amulet of Annihilation. He has not been seen since, though he somehow created the Tyrants from inside his containment.

##### The Tyrants

The Tyrants were created by the lowly being Vesporl in order to rescue him from his eternal prison of solid honey, or in his worst-case scenario, take his place as the gods of hatred, anger, revenge and war one day. There are four known Tyrants: Circidian, Dysthymian, Polyphagian and Corundian, all of which specialize in an area of torment. They are currently on earth.

#### Circidian

Cicidian is one of the Tyrants, and it specializes in sleep and ignorance. It keeps people from discovering the truth about the world by confusing them with dreams. You can combat it by not sleeping and becoming an enlightened one. Nothing else is known about it.

##### The Evermare

The Evermare is the realm ruled by Circidian. Whilst on the surface this realm appears harmless and even fun, it is far from that. By living in this realm, you neglect your life on Earth. Circidian also feeds off your mere presence in the realm, and grows stronger in the process. Even though it is difficult, it is possible to avoid staying in the Evermare for long. Those who have mastered this art are called "Enlightened Ones".

#### Dysthymian

Dysthymian is one of the Tyrants, and it specializes in winter and depression. It keeps peoples spirit and determination down by using making it snow in certain areas. It is strongest in what we know as winter, when the whole world is covered in snow except for the hottest of areas. You can combat it by either moving to a desert or by engaging in rituals such as Christmas or Wienaukah. Nothing else is known about it.

##### The Everwinter

The Everwinter is the fabled realm ruled by Dysthymian. Unlike Circidian, Dysthymian does not want anyone to visit its realm, as it prefers solitude. This realm is always cold. Nothing can grow here, and most living beings die within 15 minutes of entering the realm due to the freezing cold. In what we know as "winter", part of the power of the Everwinter leaks into our world.

#### Polyphagian

Polyphagian is one of the Tyrants, and it specializes in hunger and the Everheat. In the Everheat, the realm of Polyphagian, you get hungry faster. If you're hungry, you're slow. If you're slow, you're pathetic. You can combat it by staying out of the Everheat and by eating regularly. Nothing else is known about it.

##### The Everheat

The Everheat is the realm ruled by Polyphagian. Whilst Polyphagian does not lure people to the Everheat, it also doesn't mind anyone being there, as it feeds off starvation. In the Everheat, you grow hungry much faster, though this realm is also a good way of transportation. This realm is full of fire, because Polyphagian prefers its food cooked.

#### Corundian

Corundian is one of the Tyrants, and it specializes in darkness and the deep. The caves and the deep ocean are its realm, and it limits vision for all who dare trespass. Some of its power lies concentrated in Amethyst Geodes, the centers of darkness. You can combat it by avoiding Geodes and by carrying night-vision potions and torches, lanterns or candles. Nothing else is known about it

##### The Everblind

The Everblind is the realm ruled by Corundian. This realm is what lies in between our planet Terra and the void Inan. It lures people deeper and deeper into the maze-like realm with the promise of riches and wealth, only to feed off the inevitable fear of the dark. Amethyst geodes are where some of Corundian's power is stored, and should be avoided at all costs.

#### The Bottomfeeder

The Bottomfeeder is the lowest of the low. He feeds on the weak, those who are dead. His stomach is where the dead live on. His true name is unknown, but if it was known it would be taboo. He can be summoned anywhere using an ancient artifact crafted by Vesporl himself. The true origin of this abomination is unknown. Inside the stomach of this monster lies an eternal odor which is so foul, the dead often die another few times before getting used to the smell. Unknown liquids fill this realm, though they are likely highly acidic and flammable. Once you are nothing but a sentient puddle of goo, you enter the bowels of the beast, which still remain shrouded in mystery. It is near impossible to escape this place because of the lack of light and the sharp spike-like teeth in the throat of this cursed being, and even if you somehow managed, you would be so deformed that you would be ridiculed and avoided by any sane person, and would likely die again very soon, entering the Bottomfeeder once more. The purpose of the Bottomfeeder is to cleanse the sins of the people he consumes, so after you have been punished enough you'll proceed to the Hive of Absolution. He is seen as the opposite of Jorm.

#### Jorm

Jorm is a gigantic worm near the town of Dreyrigard who is infinitely long and still growing and with an eternal quest to eat the world, which he has travelled millions of years for. Even though he was never even mentioned in either chapter, Rodinnian culture has inevitably infiltrated Hivamism, and even sir Zavier Hivam I acknowledges him. Even though his true nature differs from religion to religion, in Hivamism it's believed that Jorm was created by Zol to maintain the life of Earth by eating chunks of land and letting his saliva drench into the earth, like what happend with Jormund. This being is seen as the opposite of the Bottomfeeder.

## Hierarchy

### The Hive Knight

The leader of hivamism. The Hive Knight organises events such as rituals, sacrifices or festivals. They also hold all the power to accept, reject or kick any (potential) follower. It is likely that all Hive Knights will part of the Hivam family, as their firstborns have the unique ability of having a vision about the origin of the universe, though this vision seems to weaken with every passing generation.

#### Zavier Hivam I

Sir Zavier Hivam I is the first Hive Knight, creating the religion of Hivamism after he got a vision from an unknown source telling him all that had happened before and during the dawn of mankind. He is has written the Hanzem, which contains his vision written down in detail. He has restored the Hive of Devotion, originally an important location in the Kingdom of Favu, and made it a hub were people and favizin can live.

### The Stinglord

The Stinglord is in charge of the military of Dartdevouts. They carry a spear, and are heavily armored. They are directly chosen by the current Hive Knight, and when there is a new Hive Knight, they may choose a new Stinglord, though they may always keep the current one.

#### Bahir Menel

Bahir Menel is the first Stinglord, and a very talented military leader.

### Honey Bishops

A Honey Bishop is appointed directly by the Hive Knight for their notable contributions to the religion, which include but are not limited to: building a religious site; helping win a battle; or converting a lot of people to the religion.

### Dartdevouts

Dartdevouts are the soldiers of hivamism. They are directly chosen by the Stinglord for their mighty combat skills.