The Four Sisters

## Origin

### Believed Story

Years after humanity was created, humanity was living in constant fear and terror under the Grimm. There was no place that was safe from the Grimm's reach. People were constantly moving around and adapting to their surroundings just to get away from them. So it's not a surprise to hear that the story begins with Four Sister traveling together.

Four Sisters were traveling together and got separated when Grimm attacked; Winter found herself in front of an old cabin, and found an old man in said cabin.The man refused to leave his house, even though there was a Herd of Grimm coming in their direction. so out of the kindness of her heart, she took it upon herself to help the man. Soon after, Spring arrived, than Summer, than Autumn.

With their efforts each of them working together, they were able to get him out of that house and get him to safety. He than revealed himself as a messenger of the Gods, he told them his mission was to find people worthy of inheriting the gift of the Gods. They showed the messenger that they were worth of said power, they jeopardized their own safety just to save a lonely old man.

They were gifted the Powers of the Gods and were given a task to bring Humanity together and help humanity prosper.

> *"Be the Light Humanity needs to fight the darkness."*
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Each sister then set off in the world and did exactly what he said, they gave humanity hope, and brought everyone together. Each sister had a different set of ideals they lived by and shared with the world.

### True Story

After he's break up with Salem, Ozma had given up on trying to bring humanity together, after losing the love of his life and his daughters he couldn't go on with his task. He had reincarnated into an old man and was planning on spending the rest of this life inside of that man's cabin. It wasn't until he was visited by 4 sisters, each reminded him of the daughters he had lost and showed him the beauty of life again. He saw how they cared so much for someone they just meet and was willing to jeopardize their own safety just to save him. He felt like they were worthy on taking on the role to save humanity.

He revealed himself as a being who had magic, told them about Salem, the relics and how he had given up and chosen them to continue his work. He gave them a choice to either accept the roll and the magic he would give them or leave him be. They accepted the terms but only if he'd help them better humanity together.

*"We'll help you out on your mission for now but you're gonna have to finish it"*

He agreed to their terms and gave them the majority of his magic. They each went their separate ways and went to the locations Ozma had told them, where they would find the relics; they all agreed they would start by using the relics to help humanity through the darkness and Grimm holding it back.

## Powers and Abilities

Each sister has the basic power of weather control, that corresponds to their season, and they are able to shapeshift into animals from their respective season. They also have the special ability called "Seal", they are able to seal anything in a cube or dome at any size they want; no one is able to break the seal but themselves. Other than that, each of them have special power sets and skills special to just them.

### Spring

The Spring Maiden has power corresponding to the Season of Spring, this includes:

* Seal
* Shapeshifting
* Weather Control
* Healing
* Control over Earth
* Control over Nature

### Summer

The Summer Maiden has power corresponding to the Season of Summer, this Includes:

* Seal
* Shapeshifting
* Weather Control
* Illusions
* Control over Fire
* Control over Lava
* Light Manipulation

### Autumn

The Autumn Maiden has power corresponding to the Season of Autumn, this Includes:

* Seal
* Shapeshifting
* Weather Control
* Control over air
* Control over Gravity
* Harvest Manipulation
* Rot Manipulation

### Winter

The Winter Maiden has power corresponding to the Season of Winter, this Includes:

* Seal
* Shapeshifting
* Weather Control
* Control over Ice
* Control over Water
* Dark Manipulation

### Relics

At one point of time, Ozma was able to use each Relic infinitely but he is no longer able to do that since he gave the Maidens the Majority of his Magic, the Maidens are the ones who are able to use a relic infinitely. If another person uses it the Relic would have limits, like how many times a person can use the Relic.

* For the Relic of Knowledge, a person may only ask it 3 questions
* For the Relic of Destruction, it is unknown :))
* For the Relic of Choice, it is also unknown :)))
* For the Relic of Creation, it only allows the person to create one thing

Before they set off into the World, each sister randomly selected a Relic to use, they and Ozma didn't know the powers the Relics held so they picked which sister best represented the Relic in question.

* Spring got the Relic of Knowledge
* Summer got the Relic of Destruction
* Autumn got the Relic of Choice
* Winter got the Relic of Creation

#### Vaults

The first 4 Maidens were unsure of what would happen when they passed away and wanted to make sure the Relics power didn't fall into the wrong hands. They sealed the Relics in their own way, like Summer just sealed the Sword and buried it under sand. However, later on Maidens began sealing the Relics underground in Rooms.

### Maiden Reincarnation System

Once a Maiden dies, their powers get transferred to a female host that the previous Maiden thought was worthy of their power. The Maiden must also know the candidates name. The Maiden then learns about the true secret of how Maidens came to be and why they were given their powers, they are expected to continue where the other Maiden left off.

If a Maiden's power is stolen, the magic begins to eat the person from the inside,that being the Will of the Previous Maidens of that season fighting because they know the power doesn't belong to them.

## Salem

The Cult of Salem was a huge obstacle the Original Four Sister had the face. As they moved around Remnant they saw the effects Salem had

## Religion

The **Four Sisters Religion** is the dominant religion of Remnant where Sisters, Priests and Monks worship the Four Maidens.

### Beliefs

* Spring's Beliefs were built around the concepts of growth and courage
	+ Examples of Prayers: People pray to Spring for luck or for their children
* Summer's Beliefs were built around the concepts of Bravery and Strength (Strength in body, strength in mind and strength in the soul)
	+ Examples of Prayers: People pray to Summer when they need the power to keep moving forward or when they need to get over an obstacle
* Autumn's Beliefs were built around the concepts of Temperance and Balance
	+ Examples of Prayers: People pray to Autumn when they need to find the power of self-restraint
* Winter's Beliefs were built around the concepts of Sacrifice and Persistence
	+ Examples of Prayers: People pray to Winter while Grieving or while they were having a hard time

The sister's ideals all over lap in someway so it makes it easier for people to pray to and makes it feel like no sister is more important than another. The Sisters balance and work off of each other.

### Churches

Churches for the Four Sisters can be found all throughout Remnant. However, none of them can compare to the Churches in the Kingdoms Capitals. Each Kingdom has a Church worshiping one of the Sisters.

Each Kingdom’s Church:

* Vale: The Fall Sister Church
* Mistral: The Spring Sister Church
* Vacuo: The Summer Sister Church
* Atlas: The Winter Sister Church

Monks and Nuns in training usually go to each Church while going through they're exploration journey.

### Monasteries and Convents

Alongside a Church is usually a Monastery and a Convent. The Monastery usually house Females while the Convents house Males. These buildings also house Orphans. Orphans are brought up following the beliefs and lifestyle of the Four Sisters, most of them becoming a part of the Church.

### Temples and Sites

Followers build temples to honor each sister, no matter how big or elaborate the temple. People bring offerings, usually food, to the temples when they pray. Nuns usually bring back the Food to Churches or Monasteries for Priest and nuns to eat.

Sacred sites are also common. They are located all over the place. Sites hold a simple altar at which the followers could pray.

### Followers

#### The Sisters and Monks

The duties of sisters, nuns, and Monks of the Four Sisters Religion have a wide range, especially when it comes to which Sister they are following. One thing they all have in common, is that they're acting in ways that they believe serve The Sisters, not themselves.

Before they even become a nun or monk, they spend years learning and embracing each Sisters lifestyle and principles, and later deciding what type nun or monk they are going to be. They all first start by taking special vows and exploring. When they are ready, they take solemn vows and live a life of prayer, dedicating their life to the service of the church and its people.

**\*\*\*This does not mean they believe in one Sister more but they believe they can cause more good and be more useful to others by doing a certain part\*\*\***

There are Characters in the Series have taken these Vows or are in training, which include:

**The Spring Faction:** Anastasia Campanula, who is a sister in training, Koharu Mizuki, who is a full fledged Spring Nun, and Evelyn, who is a sister in training.

**The Summer Faction:** Klaus, who is a Monk in training

##### Factions

* The Spring Faction: Mendicant type Nuns and Monks
	+ Which means they focus more on Community Service
* The Summer Faction: Missionary Type Nuns and Monks
	+ They Focus on Spreading the Word of the Maidens and Helping
* The Autumn Faction: Canon and Cleric type Nuns and Monks
	+ They focus on teaching doctrines and practices
* The Winter Faction: Monastic type Nuns and Monks
	+ They devote themselves fully to spiritual work

These nuns and monks are not separated but work together and live together, they learn from each other

#### Everyday People

Everyday people are expected to follow rules left by the Original Sisters, they believe by doing this, they will be saved. Everyday people also pray to the Sisters if they are in need or if they want to strengthen their bonds with the Sisters.

* **Believers in these Religion:** Umber Ipsius