Miku's Light

> *"Praise the Divine with your heart and soul, and you shall be rewarded."*
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A belief that resides within the archipelago of the Republic of Water as some of its vassal states. It is a monotheistic religion that doesn't acknowledge the deities of other religions as true or proper gods. Various scholars have tried to analyze this stalwart faith's origin, but no true historical heritage has been found yet. Several theories attempt to link the Way of Fire to Miku's Light due to some similarities - which others also claim to be merely due to the former copying from the latter. In the end, Miku's Light shines brightly, what they call 'The Centre', and they remain stalwart in their faith.

## General information

One of the two major religion within the Republic, Miku's Light is present on many islands. Its priest's brave waves of the deep blue, reminding the people of 'The Centre' of their duty to the Divine. While those who were raised or believe in Miku's Light don't acknowledge other religions' deities to be true gods, the religion's tenets show no hostility to other faiths. It merely explains that others are misguided by demons and fallen angels that desire to control and dominate a flock of believers instead of being faithful servants of the Divine.

### The Divine

The one true deity is often just called 'the Divine', showing the praise and faith that the faithful have. But the true name is Miku, which is often phrased in whispers or prayers. As a deity, Miku is described as a benevolent and benign entity. She doesn't condone violence unless it is to protect the faithful and to erode evil. Miku also seems to be fond of the ocean and its dwellers; if one has to go by the many tales that include Miku saving sailors or performing miracles around the deep blue.

### The Centre

The Centre is what the faithful believe to be the middle point of the world, where its energies eventually gather and have lead to the faithful the true faith; the Light of Miku. It is here where the Divine's presence is strongest due to the amount of faithful. Many more myths and legends enforce the Centre's importance. It was the first place blessed with light, driving away from the darkness that shrouded the world. And from the Centre, Miku's Light shall be expanded with prayer and faith!

### The Tenets

The faithful are bound to a code called the Tenets. These rules are often seen more as moral guideline than actual laws. Those who follow the Tenets will be embraced by Miku's love and light in the life after, shielded from the shadows, demons, false gods and other horrors that seek to empower themselves with the misguided.

## The Story of Creation

The world was created from the song of creation, sung by none other than Miku herself. Unlike what we can comprehend as mere gatherings of tunes, this song brought the material to be. First, Miku created the boundless void in which the celestial essences originated. Second, she poured devotion and love into the most powerful celestial being, that of the sun. From its intense warmth, Miku's light and love would spread through the void.

Yet, it wouldn't all be well right from the start. The shadows, false gods and archdemons that lurked in the shadow started to affect the song—tunes of their corrupt being threatened the song, causing much to be shrouded in darkness and chaos. Violence would run rampant as these false deities started to wage war among themselves, enslaving Miku's song elements, such as humanity itself, in the conflict. This all much to the grievance of Miku, whose sung turned dark and sad for many years.

The change of the world's state came to birth when a group of desperate humans found the Centre. Filled with despair and longing to protect the false deities and horrors, they would accept Miku's Blessing. Her love and protection saw the light slowly returning to the world, a sign of her true nature as the only deity worth worshipping.

## Miku's Tenets and Prayers

The moral 'laws' which the priests of Miku teach to her faithful flock. These 'laws' are considered divine, and breaking them is a grim transgression towards Miku. Whenever a Tenet is crossed or broken by a faithful, they are to seek redemption by confessing to a priest or righting their wrongs. If one does it with a pure heart and calm mind, they can be forgiven.

### The Tenets

The tenets known by those who worship Miku are as following:

#### Thou shan't bereft another of their life or freedom without reason.

This tenet is meant to remind oneself that they aren't allowed to kill other lifeforms without proper reason. Defending the weak or providing food for one's family, with the bounties of nature, are within reason. Extortion and oppression with violence and stealing one's freedom are considered enormous transgressions of Miku's Tenets.

#### Thou shan't stray from the path of light.

This Tenet reminds the faithful to not stray from Miku's Light. There are many terrible dangers that seek to abuse and mislead the faithful into all kinds of peril. The faithful must be wary and follow the light that Miku shines upon them, whatever the cost.

#### Thou shan't disregard a sister or brother in need.

A faithful shouldn't ignore the need of a brother or sister of the faith. Together, the flock shall remain pure and strong. Feuds and anger should be addressed with reason, not with violence or hatred.

#### Thou shall love thouselves and the light.

Miku loves all dearly but one must love themselves before they can truly embrace her Light. Even if their past plagues one, they should remind themselves that no person is past redemption, as long as the Divine wills it.

#### Thou shall embrace freedom and be willing to spread the light.

Miku desires all to be free and prosperous. As such, this Tenet serves to remind the faithful to cherish their freedom underneath Miku's Light. And that it is a good thing to spread her benevolence to those who are ignorant or mislead.

#### Thou shan't surrender to ignorance and sin.

There many individuals that are bound to false deities, archdemons and horrors. Worshipping false idols and considering their beliefs to be correct. The faithful of Miku must not fall to the same trappings but instead, rise above them and combat them as Miku would have want, with reason and benevolence.

### Prayers

Several prayers are known to exist to Miku, in order to request her aid in times of need.

#### Prayer of Strength

Gracious Divine, my Light,

I beg of you to hear my voice.

Renew my strength so I may guide others in your name.

I request this of you as your faithful child, o divine.

Anoint me with your sacred light and warmth.

#### Prayers of Forgiveness

***Version 1;***

Gracious Divine, bringer of warmth and love,

I strayed from your path.

My mind was weak,

I passed judgment where it wasn't my right to do so.

I seek redemption, unburden me of this pain.

Guide me as you see fit so I may relish in your eternal grace once more.

**Version 2;**

Bringer of Light, my true salvation,

I need to relieve my heart of darkness.

My mind was weak, forgive me for my mistakes.

Liberate me of my darkness, absolve me of these demons.

Allow me to repent so I may live my life the right way again.

## Relations to other Faiths/Religions

Miku's faithful have a long history of clashing and combating the flock of false gods and idols. These collisions range from peaceful debates to armed clashes between the faithful and devil worshippers. This section is devoted to informing the faithful of the faith's current standing to the ignorant, heretics as heathens.

### Ignorant

The followers of these faiths are often considered ignorant. A violent or hostile attitude isn't present, for many similarities or respect can be found with these people. They seem to be the most promising for a peaceful conversion if Miku's faithful takes the chance.

* Followers of Nanami
* The Inner Circle
* Youko's Faith

### Heretics

The followers of these faith are considered nothing more than heretics. A slightly more wary stance is taken to the people that follow these faiths. This is because the gap between Miku's flock and theirs is significant yet not too immense for differences to be cast aside as long heretics recognise their errors and try to embrace the Divine's true light.

* The Way of Fire
* The Cult of Hinode
* Taishaku's Blessing
* The Great Cycle
* The Chant

### Heathens

Heathens are to be feared. Their ways and devotion to demons, false deities and worse are a plague upon the earth. Many brave souls and champions of Miku have attempted to bring them the Light, only to be murdered in gruesome ways. Though violence shouldn't be the first response, the faithful must be cautious around these people. For their enslavement has made them blind to the Divine's love and light.

* Chonobi Faith
* Nature Worship of the Sato Clan
* The Followers of Akemi
* The Horned Father