Religion in Turinthia

Religion in Turinthia is mostly focused on Arkhul , Religions that dont profess the existence of Arkhul as their god have gone extinct with the exception of the Goblinian Dusmerianism

## Creation

### Elvean View

In A time without time , there were no gods , Time didn't exist , and space didnt either , The Cosmic nature of "Good" created Arkhul , Arkhul created time , Space , Matter and the Divine space. The Cosmic nature of "Chaos" created "Sliyo" , Sliyo created the space known as "Blundis" which has often been taken to mean hell. Sliyo was angered by the lack of action and change in the universe so he asked arkhul to jointly make the universe , after compromises they agreed to make a single world , "terraria" . Arkhul then created the original beings of the Universe , the elves , and was happy. Sliyo then created all Un-elve species's and commanded them to deny the existence of arkhul. Since then both have been in a Battle , When all beings recognize Arkhul , Arkhul shall be triumphant and sliyo will be discarded into blundis permanently. If everyone recognizes anybody but arkhul , then sliyo will be triumphant and arkhul discarded into divine space. It is thus believed that all Elves as their duty MUST see the victory of arkhul through as Arkhuls chosen people.

### Human View

Arkhul is the one and only god of all time , Humans deny the existence of sliyo and claim that the fight is one to either increase or decrease the power of arkhul , Once "Every individual recognizes arkhul as our creator , Arkhul shall be most powerful and reward us accordingly" Humans deny that elves alone were created by arkhul and claim that "All Specieses upon terraria are the product of Arkhul" In the Human point of view , elves have attempted to monopolize the existence of arkhul to their favor although they acknowledge it was elves who first followed arkhul

## The Sacramental Writings of Arkhul

10 millenia before the founding of the Empire , In the far east in the territories of the Ancient Elvian kingdoms , the sacramental writings of Arkhul were suddenly snapped into existence in the temple of rejuvenation. The Writings were composed of 10 books each one finished with "Authored by your God , Arkhul"

The Arkhulian religion spread like wildfire when the forest of Zinumoya were burned to ashes following the audacity of an Dark elf when he claimed he wrote the books , and was found dead hanging down from a 40 foot balcony the following day. The Sacramental writings were copies a multitude of times , the Holy temple of Arkhul currently contains all 10 of the sacramental writings which cannot be destroyed , cannot be burned , and cannot be touched without causing the individual touching the writings to burn inside out. They are out for display in the Holy Temple and receive large amounts of pilgrimage every year.

In the 5th century AFY The Urugnian Empire was devastated by a series of floods for 1 entire year without end and after the floods a tablet was similarly found in the Temple of Arkhul of Urugonia. The 11th book is absolutely hated by the Elves and is called "Absolute heresy" and "Human uncreative garbage" The 11TH book is composed of Arkhul calling that a great savior will arrive and that this great savior was a human who was going to wipe out the "Deniers of Truth" . The Most well known and quoted line the "Savior from the west" has become an extremely important and well known quote in recent years. Alledgedly long after "The first 10" , the great savior will bring "Light to the dark" and will be assumed into the Sky and although born a mortal , will **become an Arch-Angel** , with the title of "Prince of the Angels". The writings to not describe what precisely the Arch-angel would be but theological human scholars have concluded that the individual at hand would likely carry immense weight.

## 10 Angels

The 10 angels are first mentioned in the 11th book (and such the 10 angels are denied by the elves as just Human non-sense) The 10 angels were originally born mortally but their elevation to a Plane of Divinity negates their original mortal state in such a way that they were never mortal which is critical in understanding the angels.

1.Friano- The First of the angels , known as the "First among equals" , Friano seeked Harmony and compassion between people , He was well known previously to his elevation as a Prelate of Urognia to the divine plane , During the Pest of Gurgos Friano was reputed as having saved the City of Urognia by asking Arkhul to take him , but not his beloved city. The City was thus spared and the Entire continent wiped of the Pest. In that very day He rose towards the skies and was never seen again. The Elves claim that he actually died of the disease and that the intense prayers of Elvean Temples caused the Disease to come to an End. Proclaimed a saint in 514 FYE A

2. Alexandro Orbgia- Orbgia was a soldier for most of his life before losing his arm in the Second Lorknian War. After the war he managed to climb the wall of Urognia by himself with only one arm which was proclaimed a miracle. He then was credit for many small time miracles. Proclaimed an angel in 519 FYE

3. Vistuchi/lessia (lessia in west , vistuchi in east) - Was a lord who absolutely massacred tons of non arkhulians to "purify" his kingdom , Highly controversial

4. Ventus Nemuay- Female angel , Seeker of Divine Justice , Well known for her work as judge in Urognia and her stoicisim

Proclaimed an Angel in 520 FYE

5. Alsfredo- As A Missionary he helped to save over 30,000 souls in his lifetime and is reputed for massive mailing tactics , made a saint in
535 FY

6. Marcus Urugnian , Renowned as the Founder of the Empire , His canonization occurred with intense backlash from the elves and grew general distrust against the Prelates , believing themselves to be pressured by the emperor to make his descendant Angel 546 FY

7. Latóm Varggos - Extremely wealthy merchant who donated part of his wealth for the Church , the church claimed its donation made him a good indifiviual but others interpret this as a bribe 565 FY.

8. Urbanus - Entrepid Explorer of the Ocean who made the First full Map of the world , Compassionate and light hearted , Urbanus was known as a compassionate spirit , specifically loved by the Northern tribesmen who lived among the coast 572 FY

9.Patronus- Patronus was a General who after 13 years of conquest , Committed Suicide in an Honor ritual to avoid capture by Elves , therefore made angel for spilling his blood. 573 FY

10. Pescarius- Agricultural Farmer who discovered brand new farming practices which increased population growth vastly , he donated excessive food for the poor 612 FY

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## Imperial Arkhulism

Imperial Arkhulism

Important Beleifs in Arkhulism include the Beleif in 11 canon , Beleif that Arkhuls Power is infinte.

* Alesufication: An Official Blessing given by a Prelate which allows a soul to traverse into the Afterlife and to be healed of all Illness
* Turnmetion: The Assumption of a Prelate into the Prelateship

* Ordainment of Priest: The Ordaining of Priest into the Imperial Arkhulistic Church

* Marriage: Ceremony Conducted by the High Priestess

The Positions within the Heirarchy is

Prelate \*Highest Official in the Se jure local Juristiction

*Only Men are allowed to be Prelate , Highest church official , decide the canon of the church , the removal of high priestteses or low priestesses and reach prelate decides on who the high priestess is. Prelates are Nominated by a council of Prelates and then Appointed by the Emperor.*

High priestess

*Only women are allowed to be high priestess*

Order the Ceremony of Marriage , Can Remove Low Priest at will

Low Priest

*Leads Daily prayer , Candidate to be Nominate to Prelate , Teaches Church teaching.*

### Imperial Arkhulism by the Order of St.Marcus

In 212 The Imperial Arkhulistic Order of St Marcus was established as the Single one church. It had 4 Main Prelates.

#### IOXES - 832-1147

It was the Only branch of Imperial Arkhulism until the Schism of 1147

### Imperial Arkhulism by the order of Angel Sigorio

Following the Council of Trinia , Prelate and self Proclaimed Arch Angel Sigorio established Imperial Arkhulism by the order of Angel sigorio

IOXES 1147-Modern day

## Goblin Desmurianism

The religion followed by all Goblins is Desmurianism. Goblins are generally apathetic to Religion and are relatively pragmatic in their approach to religion and see its calls of altruism as nonsense. Originally goblins were not religious however the increase of missionaries during the early years of the empire caused mass preaching on the goblin population , most of them completely ignored the sermons from the Urognina empire however they were captivated by Latom vargos , the angel of Money in Imperial Arkhulism , The quickly came to recognizing him as the Divine. It is commonly said that most goblins don't really believe but the opportunity of getting money with a relatively little risk of spending time on non-money making adventures outweigh one another. They idolize Latom Vargos, the Human Angel of money, even though they don't care much for beliefs or rituals. They are said to always sleep with a bag of gold to satisfy their natural greed.

Society

In the Goblin Kingdom is split amongst many tribes, one of which rules over all as a patron tribe. The current ruling Tribe is the Meruem Tribe. They are a military power, with the biggest population and troops of any other tribes. Different tribes have different social focuses, there are some that focus on trading to satisfy their greed, and some who make soldiers to satisfy their bloodlust. Any tribe MUST follow orders from the patron tribe; if they do not like said orders, they can fight the Chieftain of the Patron tribe in 1 on 1 trial by combat.

Gorgon Rit

The trial by combat is known as "Gorgon Rit" and the winners tribe becomes the new Patron tribe. The Chieftain of the patron tribe is known as the High Chieftain. A Goblin Chieftain will traditionally flip a coin at a goblins feet to initiate a request for Gorgon Rit. If not accepted nothing happens and the Chieftain may lose some popularity; if it is accepted, then both Goblins must wager something of equal value. In the case of the seat of High Chieftain then you must wager your life or something of more or less value. Only Chieftains may partake in Gorgon Rit.