Religions

Earferana has many different cultures and as a result, many different religions. This article will attempt to provide an overview of them. If the religions get enough lore, they may become their own separate page.

## Capanillea

Capanillea is a monotheistic religion practiced in Chacya, Vivajanger, Osmea, Corda, southern Kerbalistan, most of Andelasia, Ernistan Empire, most of Nuoria and Anarchea. It is centered around it's holy book *Liberulduá* which contain the teachings of Lotus.

### Etymology

It is named after it's creator and Inillea, a flower which inhabits areas corresponding to southern Meitria.

### Beliefs

#### God

Capanillea's god does not have a name but they are called *"Du"*. They are depicted on the Andelasian flag.

#### Important Values

There are many things valued by Capanilleans:

* Harmony with the seas
* Rituals of Reflection
* Compassion

#### Practices

As said above there are Rituals of reflection.

#### Hierarchy

* Floricamenti/Capfhene
* Nimellia
* Sonarsa

##### Capfhene

Capfhene is one of the two heads of Capanillea. It's named after Capfhene Lotus himself. Only males can be a Capfhene. Despite the schism Oclunorre and Poganci share a Capfhene.

##### Floricamenti/Fudugoulassa

Floricamenti is one of the two heads of Capanillea. The origin of it's name is unknown. Both women and men can serve in this role. In Maludufan Capanillea, Fudugoulassa serves the roles a Floricamenti would normally.

##### Nimellia

Nimellia is the Capanillean equivalent to the Christian Bishop. Nimellias must be male and can't marry nor have kids.

##### Sonarsa

Sonarsas are the Capanillean equivalent to monks. They are known for estabilishing Universities. Mesomedes is one of the most well-known Sonarsas, with his teachings being a core for a large group of Goman Revivalists.

### Scriptures

*"Liberulduá"* is the Capanillean holy book.

### History

#### Beginnings

Capanillea was created by Capfhene Lotus in 214, an Andelasian from an unknown village near Feccen Capi Cida. He died in 232 and his followers would only increase in size, causing many (usually hostile) reactions from the upper class of the Goman Empire.

#### Schism

After the collapse of the Goman Empire, 600s were filled with religious uncertainties. Perpetrated by conflicts regarded use of Calendars and of Nimellian rights to preach outside of their own realm, the Religion officially split into several branches in 627, with religious reconciliation not happening to this day. Capanilleans in Tauaria and Kingdom of Aendia were unaffected due to centuries of no "contact" with Meitria.

### Churches and Denominations

#### Oclunorrean Capanillea

Oclunorrean Capanillea is the most widespread denomination of Capanillea, being practiced in most of Capanillean regions, with the exception of Anarchea, Acepogland, Aendia and half of Luklalaland. It premits the use of the Goman Calendar for all purposes, even liturgical.

#### Maludufan Capanillea

Maludufan Capanillea is a branch practiced in Anarchea and south Luklalaland. It premits only the use of Capanillean Calendar, espically for liturgy.

#### Pogilism and Poganci Capanillea

Both branches are practiced in Acepogland proper, they opt for a compromise in the Calendar dispute, using Capanillean Calendar for liturgy, and Goman Calendar for everything else.

#### Non-Denominational Capanilleans

There are also some non-denominational Capanilleans in Aendia and Tauaria due to them arriving there before the schism.

## Islam

Islam is a religion practiced in Baconia, Fradun, Windowsland (except Nuoria), Drajin, much of Ernia and western areas of Bobland. It originated in the 630s in Northeastern Meitria and was created by a Baconian Prophet, eventually spreading to Ernistan and Dalmarland somewhere during 700s, Drajin to 900s and Bobland in 1050s.

There is only one religious leader who can be only male, *"Caliph"*, he holds absolute power above all muslims regarding spiritual/political matters. Since the collapse of Almanat Caliphate there have been no caliphs altrough Baconian sultans are planning to become ones soon.

Followers of Islam (called muslims) aim to live a life of complete submission to Allah. They believe that nothing can happen without Allah's permission, but humans have free will. Unlike the real world, Islam from Earferana doesn't have divisions and it's origins are different due to differing circumstances surrounding the creation.

## Other

### Privili

Privili is a religion practiced in Kingdom of Varkrina. This religion is unique in regards to others due to the fact there are no gods, instead there are elements that are worshipped as "demigods" and are believed to have god-like powers, the elements can show signs (Comets for example are treated as signs of Nature) as a form of communication. The elements are also believed to interact with each other on a level that goes above the conscience of man. These elements are Nature, Water, Air and the Sun. The moons are considered to be sacred messengers of all elements, so these are worshipped most often.

#### History

The beginning of Privili is unclear, but legends state that a proto-Varkrinian crossing the ocean was informed in his sleep of the existence of the elements' "sentience" and would be the only known prophet of Privili. How this religion further spread, is also unknown, until the first proto-Varkrinian settlements in eastern Draband, where it would spread through contact with other settlements. It would unite most of coastal Draband culturally, which strengthened the development of modern day Varkrinians.

For thousands of years, religious texts would consist mostly of wooden carvings in trees and dyed clothing pieces. Only in 324 AC would the bible of Privili, the Kha'anah, be written. The Kha'anah is a book which contains the fundamentals of Privili.

#### Branches

There are currently no major branches within Privili, though there is a slight movement which advocates monogamy and a more prudistic way of life. It currently doesn't have many followers and is deemed as a cultural shift rather than an entire major branch.

#### Mankind's Role

The role of mankind in Privili is a guardian-like role, with the task of preserving Nature, Air and Water. This task also applies onto themselves, meaning they have to preserve mankind itself. Due to this, equality is a standard and those who disobey this are often condemned and thrown out of communities. Torture is also frowned upon and could get any person wepartaking in it kicked out as well. Warfare however, is seen as the protecting of the religion, since the loss of the religion would mean no guardian would exist to preserve the elements. The Sun is considered self-sustainable in the religion and requires no protection. Many who live in the mountains do shield themselves often from the sun, due to the harshness of the light in higher altitudes.

#### Religious Roles

Priests and nuns exist in the religion and are deemed honorable people. Their main goal is to try and establish some sort of communication method with the elements, so that they could fulfill their roles as guardians with utmost precision. Most often is the priest the teacher of the religion and predominantly teaches their nuns or religious people about Privili and about the Lectures of Kha'anah (the Privilian bible). The nuns on the other hand, are the religion's scientist team. They perform studies and experiment in the attempt to communicate with the elements. They also teach kids who couldn't enter school basic classes, such as math and Varkrinian. These nuns must live in a living space, similar to a monestary, but have permission to leave.

### Tengri Paganism

Tengri Paganism is a religion practiced in wild steppes and territories of Ernia and in Cosmoted Federation. The religion is centered on worship of gods, there are 33 of them and the main one is Tengri.

#### Taboos

* Eating mountain goats during events
* Food waste
* Drunkenness
* Cursing other religions
* Disrespecting gods
* Polluting lakes and waterfalls

#### Gallery

Ernian Tengrism in 1100.Ernian Tengrism in 1200.
### Joseism

Joseism is a religion practiced in Republic of José. It has 2 gods. Religious leader of 1100 is Jake II the Great, the religion involves worshipping the 2 gods in trading and exporting.

Joseian Gods are a female-male couple which birthed the whole Earferana in few generations, the religious leader is said to come from the oldest child of the Gods.

### Alascetanty

Alascetanty is practiced in Vogersberg, western Varkrina and the rest of Mijovia. Little is known about it.

### Tauarism

Tauarism is a religion practiced in Tauaria and parts of Aendia The god's name is Lu and people have to pray 5 times a day. It has been described as Islam but with slightly less rules.

### Zlemish

Zlemish is a judaist-like religion practiced by 8% of Aendian populace, with their current king being among them too.

*Sign of Regret* is an important religious location for the Zlemish, with them crying on it to pay respect to Tauarians murded by 666. It was built by Aendo-Gomans in 1089.

### Bobish Religions

Apart from Christianity and Islam, Bobland saw the rise of two new religious movements.

#### Manoi

Manoi was formed in 1100, it is mainly practiced in the eastern areas of Bobland. Little is known about it.

#### Clanaism

Clanaism was created on November 1st 1199 by Clana Hangsko, he was magical and converted many Bobish people to his religion.