Dandelist Soleannen

**Dandelist Soleannen**, also known as **Soleannen-Dandelism**, is a subsect of the Soleannen religion. It is a merger between the native religion of the Bardonians, Dandelism, and Soleannen. The religion was originally founded in New Dorasterrock, Bardonia.

## History

### Creation of Dandelist Soleannnen

Dandelist Soleannen was originally started by the Soleannen high-clergy member I\_ce. I\_ce, a Niedene follower of Soleannen who lived in Bardonia, had learned about the Bardonian native religion of Dandelism through religious texts and documents. Intrigued, he decided to follow Dandelism along with Soleannen. With permission from both the Niedene Emperor and Soleannen Cardinal, he started and helped spread Dandelist Soleannen throughout Bardonia.

### Spread

As most Bardonians weren't very religious, Dandelist Soleannen was able to spread rapidly. With promotion from I\_ce (who had become the Grand Lieutenant of Bardonia), Marius, Emperor Valerian, and Cardinal Samael, an estimated 80% of Bardonians converted to the religion. After the return of the Prophet however, the number of Dandelist Soleannen Bardonians dropped to around 40-45%.

### Death of Dandelism Soleannen

After the events of the Allium-Coalition War, the Great Prophet was absorbed into the Chancellor and soon after disappeared. Crinky de' Medici had stepped up as the new Prophet of Dandelism however, Soleannen wasn't developed in this area again. Newer theories were developed in this time, such as the Path of Purity and the Heavenly Meadow.

### Return of Dandelist Soleannen

After Crinky de' Medici delved into the Void, he discovered something unimaginable. The Heavenly Meadow. This however was embraced by another being thought to be Sylene, Wife of Solaris. Crinky returned and adapted various Soleannen texts into new paths and theories of the Heavenly Meadow.

## Main beliefs and practices

The Dandelist Soleannen religions foundations, similar to Soleannen, lie in the beliefs that the gods created the world of Rathnir, and have guided their followers in ways throughout the ages. How Dandelist Soleannen defers is that they believe is that praying to dandelions may give you good luck and a chance of receiving visions from one of the Soleannen gods. Dandelions are relay messages from the gods, and is the medium in which the Prophet receives messages from the gods. Dandelions are also blessed by the Soleannen Gods, to where they are imbued with ancient magicks.

Ancestor worship is also common as it is believed that ones ancestors passed down their knowledge and experiences to benefit the next generation, it is believed that ancestors can hear prayers from the Luminarium. There are many honest virtues that are promoted in the religion as it is said those who act in the way following the Postulates are living life in a way that honours the gods and the ancestors. If one has lived a good life then they will be taken to the Luminarium after death, to be reunited with their people and now gone family. The Luminarium is a realm of serenity and peace, located as a small area within the Animarium. The Animarium is the realm of spirits and magick that is bound to our world through places such as stone circles and temples, as well as natural areas like groves, waters, and mountains. These minor spirits have shrines and can be mischievous or good in heart depending on the spirit.

## Important Figures

### Major Gods

* Solaris: The Chief God who is representative of fire, passion, and refined emotion. He was trapped in the Sun.
* Sylene: Wife of Solaris who is representative of water, serenity, and love. She was trapped in the Moon alongside her spouse. When the Moon exploded, she was killed, but was reborn. She currently resides in the Luminarium, not showing herself to the mortals of Rathnir.
* Borealis (Hypervoras): The wrath, impurity, and raw emotion of Solaris, that was split from him after creation. Left on Rathnir, unable to reunite with its other half, he causes major change in the world.
* Caligo (Gala): The one representative of darkness and obscurity, jealousy and vengeance. He is the one who trapped Solaris and Sylene. It is noted that the worship of this god is not common and is persecuted by all Soleannen States.
* Hicarys (Hel): Hicarys is thought to represent forgiveness, agility, and physical strength. He is believed to bring the souls of the dead to the Luminarium.
* Meruvia: Meruvia is representative of joy, happiness, and general pleasantness. She is believed to dwell within forests and is benign.
* Domari: Domari is thought to represent work, vigilance, and general integrity. He is often one to be found in mines or impersonating workers.
* Arose: Arose is the god of the harvest.

### Minor Gods

* The Dandelions: Blessed by the Soleannen gods, they relay messages from them.

### Champions and saints

* Ceasare, Founder of the Soleannen Empire: Ceasare is often regarded as the first champion and founder of the Soleannen Empire, which helped spread the religion and morals of Solaris across to the Nieden people.
* Marius, Prominent Author: Marius is said to have written much of the history and practices down of the religion and empire after receiving divine visions from Solaris.
* Auberon I, Founder of the Escharien Empire: Auberon I is said to have founded the Empire of Escharia after converting to Soleannen. He is said to have used the Flames of Solaris to defeat the pagan confederation that opposed him.
* Imaksus, Avenger of Solaris: Imaksus is said to have defeated the ancient Tesselian forces and sealed the pit the first time following the ensnarement of Solaris.
* Saint Eimi, The Creator: Eimi is credited with many inventions of the Niedene, vastly improving the life of many of the people of the world. He claimed that his inventions were due to divine visions.
* Miri, Savior of Gentumar: Miri is believed to have repelled a horde of blighted creatures at the site of modern Arce Gentumar.
* Arminius, Emperor of the East and Conqueror of Alteniquia: Arminius reforged the Great Soleannen Empire and guided most of his people home to the Luminarium
* The Prophet, former Emperor of Bardonia and her people.