Religions

## Wynnish Paganism

57% of individuals living within the Dominion of Wyncote practice a religion known as Wynnish Paganism (Hædennas Wynnos), drawing elements from Anglo-Saxon paganism and neopaganism, essentially worshipping several gods and the divine beauty of nature itself. The nation itself is not considered to be entirely non-secular, however Wyncote's head of state is granted the ceremonial title of Fyrwidos (Grand Sage). The public educational system of Wyncote teaches the philosophies of Wynnish Paganism alongside modern scientific concepts.

## Iglesia Katolika/ Katholic Church

Monotheist

Anelo-Kathola was a really gifted child, full of knowledge and such.

People thougth that she was a daughter of the gods, mainly from Zeus, but she stated that she was the chosen daughter of the only one deity: Mater, a being of pure energy and love that lived in the hearts of the ones who believed in her, and by confessing to her their sins, they could accompany her at the Edinelo, the perfect perception of the world, without sin, without death, without any of the world’s sorrows.

The Templar Priests were divided on whether they should do something about her or not; ones started to follow her, meanwhile others saw her as a heretic preacher that should have been stopped at any cost.

Sometimes, when she traveled, she marked crosses on trees or on walls, claiming that whenever she made a cross, a miracle will take place there.

The Kognitae is a recompilation of texts written by the Aminus, as well as other enlightened people that met them in their lives. It is divided by the books of every Aminus, the Book of Wisdom, which was written by Eferes and Ivena, considered the leaders of the Aminus; and the Books of the Saints, which was written by several disciples of the Aminus.

Katholicism has temples called Cathedrals, where they hold a “Common Prayer” every week in Massday.

A Common Prayer starts with priest or priestess greets the audience and wishes them peace at their hearts. Then he or she proceeds to read a part of The Kognitae, it being known as the “Daily Wisdom”. Then 12 Ways are recited finishing with “We will”. Then the whole gathering shares among themselves water and bread, with small talk about daily life. When everybody is almost finished, the Priest or Priestess says, “Mater blesses us with more than our daily water and bread, praised be!” And the gathering chants “Praised be!”. The Priest or Priestess gives some announcements and ends the “Common Prayer” with a blessing to the audience.

## Syknismo/ Cyknism

Cyknism believe Anelo-Kathola was a man and call him Cysknos, Mater to be specificly male and that his name was Paternos, they believe Katholics modified the history of this deity to put woman at the same level as males, thought controversial in the Imterian Empire. Created by Patrecto VIII, he overthrow his uncle, Boniphacius III, and ordered the persecution of Katholics through all the Empire. This happened in 4565.

## Iglasiea Secundra/ Iglesia Sekundra/ Secondry Church

Secondry Church, a separate belief than Iglesia Katolika, but incorporating the same style of worship. The church holds a uniform system in which the members are to set aside, along with a tithe, a reserve or commodities to contribute to the Kingdom of Mater during what they believe would be the second coming of Anelo-Kathola. This church was primarily based in the eastern portion of what is modern-day Pentalus.

## The Temple/ Templar

Much like the Pantheon of Greek gods in our world, the Templar Religion follows personalities that encompass the concepts and areas of life such as agriculture, luck, love, fraternity, war and judgement. The twelve Templar Gods represent the elements of life, and people who follow this religion usually have a patron god who they pray to for support, however prayers to the whole Temple are commonplace and Temples reside in most cities across the planet in some form or another. The Odrivakian Temple is the largest concentration of Templars in the world, in a state sponsored religious institution, despite the number of Templars is roughly as many as Atheists in the country.

Historically the Imterian Empire was the largest and first regarded 'Templar Country' and the first to openly have a religious doctrinal following for the Temple, it's influence has had lasting effect in all areas of the world however the religion remains concentrated in two areas, Kastirus and Odrivakia.

The 3 main factions of Templar religiosity are 3 cults of personality. The Followers of Hades/Hadesz (Defiant, Rebellious, Fiery spirited, Ambitious), The Followers of Poseidon/Pazhaden (Free spirited, Loyal, brave) and the Followers of Zeus/Zeusza (Wise, Leaders, determined).

## Shens Ue / Shensuenism

The ancient religion of the Sulue people. There is one main God, the creator, Shens who the people believe created the world. Shens was born from a volcano eruption -the Asling Volcano- and learned to master the elements of earth in which he created the Far South. He created the people of Sulue and deemed them servants of the Gods, which would make them humble and honorable people. Shens then created a handful of other deities to handle important aspects of life. Faumu is the goddess of agriculture and prosperity. Kofu is the god of happiness and good will. Umi is the goddess of the sea. Ohah is the Mother Goddess who cares for the people of Sulue (said to have been created by Shens when he had to leave Sulue to fight false Gods in the land of Oduri -the north- and he wanted a mother to watch over the people). Finally, Shenzen, the God of Beauty and Nature. Shenzen is responsible for making almost every natural occurance happen outside of the sea and the farms. The Sulue people pray to him for rain or a peaceful day, for beautiful sunsets and small natural quirks that they deem beautiful. 92% of Sulue's population are followers of Shens Ue.

## Draggo-Cybha/ Dracanism

Followers of this religion believe in two forms of beings :

- Deiao (Gods )

- Dricha (Demons)

The name of the religion is derived from the aspect that every God , Goddess and positive spirit  , are nearly always depicted as a type of dragon.

The most commonly worshipped Deiao within the pantheon of beings are :

- Douuath (Dova in tractian) - God of War and mist / fog  , depicted as a large Black Dragon

- Lithra - Goddess of Technology , weapons and light  - Depicted as a large white or pearl dragon

- Laocha (Luca in tractian) - God of Mischief and Deceit , Depicted most commonly as a knucker

## The Old Faith/ Der Alte Glaube/ Wotanism

The Old Faith has been practiced in Stornland for over 3000 Years now and has spread to other Countries such as Dachlasi and Berisia.

Members of this Reigion believe in Honor, Duty, Defense of the Weak and Caring for and giving back to Nature. The 2 "Gods" of this Religion are "Wotan" the Worldfather and "Ifra" the Worldmother. Generally Wotan is the more agressive side of the duo while Ifra is far calmer and more merciful.

This explains why Wotan is the more popular of the 2 in Stornland.

The "Holy Book" of this Faith is the "Schicksalsbuch" (Book of Destiny).

## Okir's Faith/ Okirism

The Faith of Okir is an ancient believe of the Native Maximarian People of the Polar State and Neuskarken Region. According to it's followers, Okir is a being that rules over Maximaris and watches over the balance of Nature. Okir's Realm is the Forzen Landscape of Northern Maximaris and Intruders must pay their respect to Okir or pay the price. This Believe has seen a resurgence in recent Decades with many Non-Native Maximarians also converting to it.

## Koaynism

Followers of Koyanism are very few in number, and can me mostly traced to the Katsu Valley in Sulue. It is the same as Shensueism, with the only notable difference being the inclusion of the God Koya, son of Shenzen and Famu -a child outcast by Shens because the Gods and Goddesses were not to mate with one another. Because of Koya's banishment, he became the God of Peculiarities. As ancient proverbs read, "I am the God of the wind which rustles leaves, the God of a Birds landing on farm roofs, the God of a drizzle on a sunny afternoon, the God of a Million things, none of which are prayed for." Koya was discovered by a farmer called Jian who had a terrible harvest year, in Jians search for a prayer Pagoda, he was forced into a cave when a terrible typhoon struck the valley. It was here that Koya emerged from the shadows, a frail, pale man, and lamented his life. Koya worked a way to make Jian's harvest become fruitful if he came to the cave with food so they could share a meal and conversation on the first day of every month. Many pray to Koya for good harvests, or for health, or for a sunny day.