Gyzkhuz

## Foundation:

Edward Paine founded the Gyzkhuz religion on 10/27/2021. After receiving several visions during his construction of Ekitokoy, he began to build multiple variations of a statue of three men divided by brick. After building the statue out of white terracotta, with brick hearts and brick separating each statue, he discovered that it released a significant amount of spiritual power. The city of Ekitokoy became dedicated to the continued research towards this phenomenon, and white terracotta was found to amplify the transfer of energy from the statues to the person.

## Gyzkhuz:

The three statues are referred to as the "Three Gyzkhuz". The Gyzkhuz, when built separately, hold no apparent power. Size of the statue does not seem to affect the power of the Gyzkhuz. The detail of the statues could only be minimized to the extent that the original three statues were built. Each statue must be connected by an unbroken path of white terracotta, or can connect by having only a single block of space between the arms. When the three statues "connect", air will be pushed away, and then sucked back towards each Gyzkhuz. Edward Paine, founder and prophet, will temporarily become nauseous and pale, before returning to normal in less than a minute.

Sacrifice is a practice used to show respect and interest in the Gyzkhuz. The Three Gyzkhuz hold multiple powers to interact with followers, like summoning mobs, striking players with lightning, setting fire to blocks, and taking items from chests. To conduct a sacrifice, one must fill a single chest with items and make a symmetrical, artistic pattern with the objects. Each statue should have a chest in front of each Gyzkhuz. The three chests MUST be filled with different designs, though the objects used in the design can stay the same. Prayers must be said which describe what can be attributed to the Gyzkhuz's powers. Recognition rather than understanding of the Gyzkhuz power seems to work. Paine states that they "Do not want to be understood but to be known".

## Core Beliefs/Visions

The visions Edward Paine receives are interpreted as direct orders from the Gyzkhuz. However, Edward Paine himself will not be given the correct interpretation of the visions and can only report and discuss its likely meaning. As such, core values can change as different interpretations of the visions develop.

The first belief is that the three Gyzkhuz are the only three, and that there is nothing else. This is interpreted through a vision in which three statues were floating in an endless void.

The second belief is that the void in which they exist is filled by items used in sacrifice. This was interpreted through every vision as the void becomes more and more decorated with objects previously used in sacrifice. For this reason, Edward Paine recommends to also provide building blocks in addition to valuables.

The third belief is that the Gyzkhuz likely hold different powers in their own realm. In a vision, Paine saw one holding a sword, one holding a sickle, and one holding a boat. In another vision, the Gyzkhuz held a hammer, a shovel, and a ball of fire. Edward Paine argues that the power of the Gyzkhuz reflect three of the most recent activities participated in by the followers.

More beliefs are certain to be added in the future.