Malini

**Malini**, **Lady of Light** was the sole Xantic god, who became fairly widespread in the late first millennium with the advent of the famous wide-reaching Xantic trade routes. The Followers of Malini were probably the second largest established religion in the modern day, the first being the Maionan faith.

She shared some cultural mythology with the Luskan Maiona. She represented light and life, but strength and power too, life and death, and more. She was their one and only goddess, responsible for all aspects of life. The followers of Malini had many lovely traditions.

## Rituals

### La Sabiduría

La Sabiduría is the traditional coming-of-age ritual for followers of Malini, and is often thought of as an initiation ritual into the religion. It involves spending a night alone outside, giving the child the chance to commune with Malini in their solace. It is celebrated with a few close family members the day after, and the child will often be gifted symbols of Malini, which can be worn (such as a necklace).

### Ceremonia de Inicio

The Ceremony of Beginning is performed upon the birth of a new child. The family will gather, and have a celebration lasting for fourteen days. Traditional foods include: focaccia bread topped with a butter-like spread made from coconuts, soya yoghurts flavoured with berries, and orange juice (made from oranges grown from the mountain Tetas de la Tierra)

### Rito de Fallecimiento

The Passing Ritual can be performed by any Priest of Malini upon a dead body. A copper coin is placed on each of the deceased’s eyes, and the rite of Gentle Repose is casted, to ensure a safe passing to the afterlife.

## Ideals

Followers of Malini swear by her ideals upon their initiation. These are as follows:

* *You shall not consume alcohol, as it will impair your devotion to Her.*
* *You shall pray to Her at dawn and dusk, thank Her for each rise and fall of the sun.*
* *You shall, to the best of your ability, help those in need.*
* *Killing animals to consume them is strictly forbidden, and goes against all Malini stands for.*

Malini understands that sometimes, death is necessary. It forms part of the Life Circle, and is essential for the world to continue turning. Upon a death, followers of Malini must perform a ritual to ensure their soul is returned to Her.

## Holidays

Followers of Malini only have one official celebration, but families who follow Malini will often develop their own traditions.

### Día de Malini

On the Second day of Flamerule, no follower of Malini shall work. Instead, they spend the morning, from dusk until noon, praying to her in the most secluded spot they can. Even families will spend this morning apart, communing with her and devoting themselves. The afternoon is then spent with those close to you, whether this be Followers or not. It is a day to be grateful for that which you have. As dusk rolls around, followers watch the sun set, singing a song to honor Her, and as they sleep they perform their usual nightly prayers.

## Phrases

### Phrases said at dawn

“May this day be blessed with gifts and lessons. May She guide me on my journey, and protect me if I fall.”

“Thank you, divine, for this wonderful morning. May your goodness and strength be reflected in me.”

### Phrases said at dusk

“Blessed be Malini, of her many names/ May she bless my family and friends/ May she bless the animals of this world/ and all people everywhere”

“Lady of the light, welcome me as I sleep. Guide me in the darkness and protect me as I dream”

### Phrases said to other followers/ to find others

“Born in the dawn” / “To pass in the twilight”

### Common phrases, said as hellos or goodbyes to anyone

Blessed be

Malini be with you

May you bask in Her light