Anuki

## Common Knowledge

Anuki is the numen of time and resides within Al'sa Al-Taa. When called upon in the deserts of Al'sa Al-Taa Anuki can appear as a tornado of red sand that can form shapes constructed of sand. Anuki will not just appear to anyone and will appear when they deem it to be necessary. Anuki has little interest in the matters of Ithllan and wants to protect the desert.

### Origin

Long ago, in the vast desert expanse of Al'sa Al-Taa, the numen Anuki's presence was felt deeply by the desert-dwellers. As the scorching sun beat down upon the golden dunes and swirling winds carried tales of time's passage, the people began to notice a unique phenomenon. In the heart of the desert, a small tornado of red sand would intermittently manifest, shaping itself into intricate forms before vanishing back into the winds.

Word of this enigmatic occurrence spread among the desert communities, captivating the curious and invoking reverence among those who recognized its significance. Anuki, the numen of time, seemed to be reaching out to them in a language of elemental wonder. The sight of the sandstorm became a sacred event, believed to carry messages from the numen itself.

It was from these encounters that the foundation of Anuki's religion took shape. The desert-dwellers, eager to interpret and harness the numen's mysterious gifts, established temples and shrines across Al'sa Al-Taa. Red Priests emerged, individuals who claimed to have received visions and guidance from Anuki during their encounters with the red sandstorm. These Red Priests dedicated their lives to preserving the sanctity of the desert, upholding a code of ethics that bound them to the teachings of their enigmatic patron.

The Red Priests soon found themselves in roles of leadership and guidance within their communities. They facilitated prayers and rituals at the desert's oases, where small pools of water mirrored the shimmering sands of the red storm. Anuki's presence was felt as a guardian of the desert's delicate balance, protecting its arid beauty from the encroachment of chaos.

Over time, the worship of Anuki spread beyond Al'sa Al-Taa's borders. Travelers passing through the desert brought tales of the numen's red sandstorm to distant lands, igniting curiosity and fascination. The symbol of the broken hourglass, representing the preciousness of time and the inevitability of its passage, became synonymous with Anuki's religion.

With each passing generation, the legacy of Anuki's origin story grew, intertwining its mysteries with the hearts and minds of its followers. The Red Priests continued to guide their communities with the commandments set forth by Anuki, ensuring a harmonious existence within the ever-shifting sands of time.

### Worship

Followers of Anuki are called "Red Priests". Red priests keep temples both in cities and around the desserts of Al'sa Al-Taa where prayers can be made to Anuki at a small pool of water. Red Priests maintain order within the Index by stopping Tel Voithll cults. Red Priests also follow a set of commandments to ensure a peaceful afterlife.

### Red Priest Commandments

Red Priests can follow these commandments but they are not required to become or be a Red Priest. Priests who follow these commandments will fill a closer connection to Anuki and find peace in the afterlife. Predith are required to follow these commandments to remain and become Predith.

* You cannot kill within the Red Sands
* You cannot magically prolong your own life
* You cannot eat mushrooms
* You cannot wear shoes when walking on sand
* You cannot pray to another numen