Vesvésat

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**Vesvésat** is a monotheistic religion worshipping the deity Veso. It is primarily located in the Nesreti Confederation and is syncretic with other faiths there. Vesvésat is a Faiths of the Wastes faith.

## Terminology

Vesvésat gets its name from the name of its deity Veso. Veso is the Loda (language of Nesreti) word for water, the second meaning of which is the diety itself. Vesvésadidét means to drink (water implied), representing letting Veso into you and accepting it as the true ruler of this world. Followers of Vesvésat are called Vesvésati.

## Beliefs

Vesvésati believe that water, any body or particle of it, is sentient and part of the body of Veso. Veso is a omnipotent and omniscient (but not omnipresent) diety who's will is hard to interpret. For this purpose, the Augurs exist. Anyone can communicate with Veso, but Augurs are specifically trained to do it. Augurs dedicate their life's to communicating Veso's will and ensuring that as many people follow "the River's Path." The River's Path is the agreed upon way that all people must follow in their lives, and is achieved by following Veso's will. This is achieved by letting Veso into your soul, which is where the religion's namesake comes from.

## Practices

Describe the practices that followers of the religion go through. What kind of typical rituals do they follow? Are there sacrifices of food, animals, wealth, or even people? Is there consumption of particular foods, drinks, or drugs? Why are these practices followed, as per the faith's beliefs?

Note the differences between what a priest or leader may do for the religion, as opposed to a typical follower. Perhaps different followers worship in different ways? What happens if the practices are not followed properly?

There are many ways to practice religion. Do followers:

* Pray? Where and how? In homes, in temples, with a group or alone?
* Fast? For how long? Is it a specific event they fast for?
* Feast? What do they eat, when do they eat, and why? This may be related to holidays.
* Go on pilgrimage to particular holy sites?
* Meditate, take substances that alter consciousness, astral-project, or become possessed by a spirit?
* Wear particular clothing, hairstyles, or carry certain articles?
* Abstain from certain unclean foods, alcohol, or drugs? Why?
* Follow particular standards of ethics and purity? Are particular kinds of magic encouraged, allowed, or banned?

## Vesoludjor

### Vesoludjor's Workings

Vesvésat has one official text, the Vesoludjor. Augurs communicate with Veso through bodies of water and watch for changes in the environment that could be signs of Veso's communication. These are then compiled into the Vesoludjor which is a collection of all communications from Veso. This text is maintained and held by the Augurs.

### Vesoludjor's Linguistic Origin

The name Vesoludjor comes from two Loda words, veso (water) and ludjor (bowl). By reading the Vesoludjor and gaining the knowledge it contains we metaphorically drink from the bowl and let the water/Veso in us.

## History

### Founding

Vesvésat's origins come from when when diety Veso was first worshipped among the Pantheon of Nesreti gods and some non-Vesvésati scholars believe it was created as a way for peasants to pray for things like abundance of water, growth of crops, and fertility in their animals.

#### Xavevesoɀó

Xavevesoɀó's birth name was Klova but when he first saw the will of Veso, he dedicated his life to Veso. In this dedication he changed his name to Xavevesoɀó, meaning One with Water, and he became the first Augur. With this newfound purpose, he rallied many other peasants around him and brought the religion to what it is today.

### Spread and Growth

Vesvésat originally started solely as a folk religion and Veso as simply one of many deities worshipped by the people of the Nesreti Confederaion. Now though, it has become more centralized after the introduction of more modern writing systems to the Nesreti Confederation and this was ushered in by the first Augur, Xavevesoɀó.

### Relations to other faiths

Vesvésat is syncretic with other Nesreti religions, and other religions in general. It recognizes the existence of other spirits, deities, and supernatural beings but it worships Veso as the true god of Alveyro.