Revynovahism

## **Reyvnovahism**

The belief of balancing out the ideas of each major Ludwagian god, through a theology standpoint of discipline, honor, and order. The latter one being ignored for those believing in the god of Chaos.

Revonovahists believe in the current status quo on which balances out the mortal realm of Ludwag, to continue ongoing prosperity within the lands. If they believe one god is displeased, such as a heavy storm hitting, they may seek the forgiveness of Teamur. This also is the same if a bad harvesting season arises, and to ask Ankouan for their loved ones to be safely escorted to the afterlife. They may also praise gods for their kind mercy, example being a plentiful harvest.

## **Origins of Revynovahism**

In the year of 1742 AC, the Monic tribes that had diverged from the North-bound modern “Lattish”, after arriving in the Mountains and Taiga at the skilled coordination of Lev the Vanguard had initiated their efforts in colonising the regions. The falling out between the Monic tribes had resulted in an obligatory separation of ideology that would expand over time, the initial seeds of Revynovahism being planted through a gradual disheartening to the ideals and practices of the Selvian Creed and its underlings.

It became quickly apparent to the Southerners that this would be a more narrow-minded view of the current Ludwagian gods. To only believe in one, such as the god of life, they would be given no gratitude from other gods. Thus, to suit the needs for tranquility and balance that life in the South demanded, the first proclaimed Revynovah (see definition in Ideals and Values) came to fruition in 1799 AC, entailing the creation of the Revynovahist Church and schools of thought.

Within the early years of the Church ascension to power, they held much influence within Arcenix. It was they who gave the blessing to become Zutvha after the Boyars had cast their vote, to give the much needed legitimacy to the people, that the Church, and in perspective, the gods had blessed the new Zutvha to rule over them. This would continue up to the ascension of Regnar of Redfist, who succeeded to throne after his father announced him as heir. As the Church held no influence within this announcement, they were swift to claim to the people that Regnar was not the legitimate heir to Arcenix, only increasing the current discontent the populace had after his ascension. In retaliation, Regnar would storm into the church along with a few of his trusted men, sacking it and announcing the Church shall hold no political influence again. Six weeks later Regnar was beheaded by traditionalists of Arcenix.

It would be later under Chestimir where Church influence within the council would be severely deteriorated, After Pius, a controversial Reyvnovich was placed in by suspicious means. The claim behind this was corruption of the Church, holding connections to the underground society of Arcenix. It would be through this corruption, at exactly a year after Pius would be exposed with a scandal involving an underground clan family, and later executed due to this corruption and heresy against his own faith, on which he is supposed to represent. Today, the Church remains under Reyvnovich Kazimir, placed in after Pius was executed.

## **Institutional Relations**

The role of Reyvnovahism within the government is of some relative complexity. While the Church does not have the autonomy to challenge the government in foreign policy nor military affairs, it may scrutinise and or criticise any politicians or individuals that it sees fit to. However, the Church may not exercise express authority in that regard, it must acquire permission from the Zutvha. Fortunately for the Church, the Zutvha and Boyars are required by divine decree to heed the scrutiny of the Church, and act accordingly. Thus, the Church has been a point of contention in the past between the upper echelons of the Nix. In more cases than not, the Reyvnovahist Church acts as a lobbying organisation for cases of the subjects to be made heard to the political elites, as well as a domestic support engine through which shoddy businesses and farms are provided with Church donations and voluntary labour.

## **Ideals and Values**

The Reyvnovahists have the ultimate goal of achieving stability and balance between all major gods of Ludwag. It is a personal preference if the individual chooses to dedicate themselves to one, many or all. However the belief must remain towards all gods, and their personal Ideals and Values. With this said however it is up to the individual on how they believe in their own god. With obvious exceptions of course towards those who would commit crimes, heresy etc.

## **Rituals and Practices**

Rituals will be marked with an **(E)** or **(NE)**, defined as Essential or Nonessential respectively.

**(E): [Valik’zdie] -** At eighteen years of age, male and female alike, individuals are sent into the taiga in groups of up to five, armed with utility daggers and fur, in which they must maintain order for survival, travelling to their respective village as a rite of passage.

**(E): [Po’beda] -** On the Final day of the year, each citizen of Arcenix holds a day long celebration of history, when traditionalists won over the tyrannical redfist clan, who attempted to place their son as heir, rather than allow the Boyar council to vote. This day represents the freedom Arcenix and her people hold.

**(E): [Eamons Day] -** On the 17th of the 3rd month Arcenix spends the day celebrating one of its greatest heroes King Eamon of Arcenix, who gave birth to some of its greatest traditions and eras of stability within the region. This day is filled with tournaments, drinking and honouring traditions.

**(NE): [Al’m Revynovah] -** Ritual of celebrating the first documented Revynovah. The monks practice meditation and the folk feast and participate in the hosted massive tournament.

**(NE): [Zan’vra] -** Group meditation in an isolated location once every two days

**(NE): [Kor’dim] -** Attend or spectate sermons coordinated by an official Clergyman at least once every week