Ogwamenity

Ogwamenity is the religion of The San Carjuelan people. It is also known as "The Mural Sept" or "The Holy Origin." It is very rare since the religion is monotheistic and pacifistic. Many Ogwamiens are pacifists and never participate in battles or contests.

## The Deities

### Ogwamidu

Ogwamidu is the worshipped god of the Ogwamiens. Though he holds much power, he is unbeknownst of it. Ogwamidu remains in a perilous resilient sleep, where his dreams are molded into reality by his magic. He created the San Carjuelans with three elements. His blood, breath, and tears. On the day of his only nightmare, the dream was so intensed Ogwamidu cried, puffed, and his eyes bled. His breath, tears, and blood fell to earth and mixed, veiling all of the planet. From it, arose San Carjuelans, the true people of Ogwamidu.

### Soemen

Soemen, also known as the "Prophetic Dancer", is the first creation of Ogwamidu, which he formed unconciously when he dreamt of a circle of dancers. Soemen has the voice of a spirit, and dances like the wind. She uses her skills to keep Ogwamidu calm. Her dances are so powerful, the ambience of them effects the earth. San Cajruelan historians analyze the effects to prophesize whether or not any doom will come to them.

## Organization

### Señilles

Señilles (pronounced Sen-yee-yes), are the Elders and priests of Ogwamenity. Most Señilles have gold/silver hair and golden skin, as those with such an image are seen as the true image of Ogwamidu. They are the keepers of "The Silver Gauntlet", the religious book of Owamiens. Señilles are often women since they are seen as more peaceful, feminine, and graceful. The proper attire, is a saggy dress or skirt with sewings of Ogwamidu and Soemen dancing around him. Señilles are forbidden to commit an acts of violence of vulgar language. If they do, they are removed from their position. They are not seen as wise, but rather as merciful.

### Drujaros

Drujaros are those who are assigned with prophesizing signs from Soemen or Ogwamidu. They spend most of their days in the great halls, studying dreams and symbolism. They are seen as wise and clever, and teach in schools part time. Drujaros are required to take yearly tests to determine their knowledge. There can only be fourteen Drujaros, representing the fourteen tentacles of Ogwamidu. They are ranked each year, and those in last place must resign.

### Siellas

Siellas are weavers who are trained to see through the eyes of Ogwamidu. They are chosen based upon the dreams they have. If a young girl dreams of Ogwamidu, she tells the Señille, who then brings her into the training program. Siellas communicate to Ogwamidu through weavings. To recieve Ogwamidus message, they are blindfolded and weave until they hear him order them to stop. They are seen as holy, and are often married to Drujaros.

## Culture

### Prayer and Worship

San Carjuelans pray through dance and art. They believe their voices will be heard by neither Ogwamidu nor Soemen. So instead they use the spirit of art and dance to channel magic. Women often weave while men dance, since women are more graceful with their fingers and men are stronger with their bodies. Girls and mothers will weave what they wish to happen or wish for, sicne they believe Ogwamidu is connected to the string. They believe this weavings and tapestries will appear in Ogwamidus dreams and he will manifest them into reality. Men perform dances based off of Soemens movements in order to communicate with her and ask her to grant mercy. Many San Carjuelans wear silver cloaks while weaving or dancing, in order to represent and symbolize the silver string.

### Rituals

Rituals are performed to cleanse the soul and draw oneself closer to Ogwamidu. There is a changing ceremony performed to make oneself a tether of Ogwamidus consciousness. This ceremony occurs once a girl or boy has a specific dream. There are rituals performed for both marriage and funerals, but these do not involve children or adolescents.