Faith of Three

Glowing Temple (formally)

The **Faith of Three**, often simply referred to as **the Faith**, is the dominant religion in most Redmont. Followers of the Faith are rare in the far north and the Kingdom of Treehold, where the religions of the First God and the Winged God, respectively, are still strong.

The faith is split into multiple deities each represented by an animal that corresponds with what the deities represent.

## The Gods

### The Three

Members of the Faith worship many different gods, though the Faith is headed by three primary gods. Depending on their need worshipers will pray to different gods, though they are always expected to pray to The Three who are:

* **Vitana**, Vitana represents the sun and is the goddess of Life, the Heavens, Creation and the Earth. She is depicted as a tall woman with the head of a Lioness, Vitana is the most popular of the three and is believed to be the creator of the Earth. One might pray to Vitana for mercy and to keep loved ones safe.
* **Morsar**, Morsar represents the moon and is the god of death, the hells and destruction. Morsar is depicted as a man with the head of a Raven, thought Morsar is rarely prayed to one might pray to Morsar in times of great war.
* **Judicium**, Judicium is the god of Judgment. He is depicted as a large man with the head of a Lion, Judicium is seen as the Judger of Men and decides weather one with meet Vitana in the heavens or Morsar in the hells. One might pray to Judicium for help in judgment.

#### The Secundus

The Secundus are the other important deities worshiped within the faith who often represent different aspects of the Faith they are:

* **Trancita**, Trancita is the goddess of The Passing, Justice, and Wisdom. She is depicted as a woman with the head of an Owl holding scales. One might pray to Trancita for justice, wisdom and for their loved one to have a safe passage into the after life, the phrase "may Trancita judge you justly" is often said at trials.
* **Intelligo**, Intelligo is the god of Intelligence, Mathematics and Learning. He is depicted as a man with the head of a Monkey holding a book and quill, he is popular among scholars and magisters, a large marble statue of Intelligo sits outside the House of Learning. One might pray to Intelligo to enhance their mind.
* **Tiusk**, Tiusk is the god of Messages and the Sky. He is depicted as a small man with the head of a Dove, Tiusk is one of the most popular gods due to his link to the heavens. One might pray to Tiusk to deliver their messages to their loved ones in the heavens.
* **Poetica**, Poetica is the goddess of Art, Music, and Poetry. She is depicted as a young woman with the head of a Cat holding a harp in one hand and a quill in the other. She is popular among artisans. One might pray to Poetica in hopes of expanding their creative mind.
* **Patervir**, Patervir is the god of Fatherhood. He is depicted as a tall robust man with the head of a Bear holding a son in one arm and a daughter in the other, Patervir is believed to be the protector of families. One might pray to Patervir for guidance in fatherhood and for protection of ones children.
* **Maternium**, Maternium is the goddess of Motherhood, Marriage, and Fertility. She is depicted as a veiled woman with the head of an elephant clutching a babe in her arms, Maternium is believed to be the protector of all children. One might pray to Maternium for guidance in motherhood, a young brides fertility and for the hopes of a long and fruitful marriage.
* **Emily**, Emily is the goddess of Childbirth and Midwifery. She is depicted as a pregnant woman with the head of a Rabbit holding a child, Emily is a popular name chosen for daughter's in hopes they will have many children. One might pray to Emily during times of childbirth and pregnancy.
* **Lia**, Lia is the goddess of the Home, Domesticity and Chastity. She is depicted as a young veiled woman with the head of a Cow holding a bundle of flowers, Lia is also a popular name chosen for daughters in hopes they will be good and faithful wives. One might pray to Lia to keep their wives faithful, to protect their daughters, and to protect their home.
* **Virgo**, Virgo is the goddess of Virginity, Maiden’s, and Childhood. She is depicted as a young girl with the head of a Lamb with a wreath of flowers in her hair, Virgo is the most popular god for mothers who pray to her to keep their daughters safe. One might pray to Virgo to keep young girls safe, to protect their innocence and to lend young girls courage.
* **Cupio**, Cupio is the goddess of Love, Beauty, Sex and Desire. She is depicted as a naked young woman with the head of a Swan, Cupio is one of the most worshiped gods by women. One might pray to Cupio for knowledge, patience, strength in their relationships, to grant them a good and kind spouse, to bring eternal love into their life, to keep them youthful, and to keep their loved ones safe.
* **Libidelia**, Libidelia is the goddess of Lust, Promiscuity and Seduction. She is depicted as a lounging young woman with the head of a Snake, with an entrancing stare. One might pray to Libidelia to grant them eternal beauty or to entrance a man.
* **Hiemis**, Hiemis is the goddess of Winter. She is depicted as an old, frail woman with the head of a Wolf with a wreath of twigs around her head. One might pray to Hiemis to bring a short and mild winter.
* **Verfons**, Verfons is the goddess of Spring. She is depicted as a young girl with the head of a chicken with a wreath of spring flowers around her head. One might pray to Verfons to bring a prosperous and good year.
* **Aestas**, Aestas is the goddess of Summer. She is depicted as a young woman with the head of a Hippo with a wreath of fruit around her head. One might pray to Aestas to bring a long and plentiful summer.
* **Autumna**, Autumna is the goddess of Autumn. She is depicted as a woman with the head of a Squirrel with a wreath of autumn leaves around her head. One might pray to Autumna to bring a bountiful harvest and a long autumn.
* **Lumagri**, Lumagri is the god of Agriculture and the Harvest. He is depicted as a sitting man with the head of a Goat holding a scythe with a bundle of wheat on his lap. One might pray to Lumgri for a large and prosperous harvest and good weather.
* **Naturo**, Naturo is the god of Nature, Animals and Hunting. He is depicted as a man with the head of a Stag holding a bow surrounded by stag and doe's. One might pray to Naturo for a good hunt, to protect their forests and to keep their animals healthy.
* **Aqua**, Aqua is the god of the Oceans and Fishing. He is depicted as a strong and tall bearded man with the head of a Shark holding a trident, Aqua is popular among fish mongers, a large marble statue of Aqua is located in the Sea Mans Plaza in Red Town. One might pray to Aqua for a safe sea voyage, to keep their loved ones safe on ships and for a victorious naval battle.
* **Mina**, Mina is the goddess of Rivers, Floods and Freshwater. She is depicted as a young woman with the head of a Fish. One might pray to Mina during times of severe drought.
* **Solis**, Solis is the god of the Day and the Sun. Solis is depicted as tall man with the face of the sun. Solis is a personification and isn't prayed to.
* **Luno**, Luno is the god of the Night and the Moon. Luno is depicted as tall man with the face of the Moon. Luno is a personification and isn't prayed to.
* **Mercator**, Mercator is the god of Merchants, Business and Trade. He is depicted as a sitting man with the head of a Camel holding a book. One might pray to Mercator for a good trade voyage and plentiful riches.
* **Harmona**, Harmona is the goddess of Peace, Harmony, and Prosperity. She is depicted as a young woman with the head of a Beetle holding her left hand out. One might pray to Harmona to keep the peace, prevent wars, to protect their lands and keep their family safe during war.
* **Novo**, Novo is the god of New Beginnings, Choices, and Treaties. He is depicted as a young man with the head of a Turtle holding a pile of scrolls, treaties in Redmont are usually signed in the presence of Novo. One might pray to Novo to uphold treaties and give them guidance.
* **Titus**, Titus is the goddess of Courage, Bravery, and Spirit. She is depicted as a woman with the head of a Rhino holding a long spear. One might pray to Titus before a battle and to give them courage and bravery.
* **Malium**, Malium is the god of War, and Battle. Malium is depicted as a man with the head of a Horse wearing ancient armour holding up a spear. One might pray to Malium during times of war, to give them spirit, for a good battle and to keep the innocent safe during battle.
* **Victoire**, Victoire is the goddess of Victory and Conquest. Victoire is depicted as a woman with the head of a Falcon holding up the decapitated head of a man. One might pray to Victoire before a battle, to guide them to victory and for a victorious war.
* **Dicta**, is the goddess of Revenge. Dicta is depicted as a young woman with the head of a Bat holding a dagger. One might pray to Dicta to avenge the death of a loved one.

## Organization

### Priests

The Faith has an organized clergy and internal hierarchy, the sworn of the faith are known as Priests and Priestesses. Upon taking their vows they set aside their lands, titles and family names. Priests of the faith wear long white robes with long flowing sleeves embroidered at the edges, with jewelled belts of alternating triangles and clusters of pearls, and a necklace of tringles at their necks. Priestesses also wear long white robes with flowing sleeves embroidered at the edges except they have long trained skirts, they also wear jewelled belts of alternating triangles and clusters of pearls, and a necklace of tringles at their necks, Priestesses also cover their hair with a white veil and wimple.

Most castles have inhouse Priests that serve the ruling family, and most villages have temples where a number of priests and priestesses serve in villages too small to support a temple travelling priests will occasionally visit performing blessings, rituals and marriages.

### High Priest

The head of the faith is called the High Priest, the Faithful Father and the Voice of the Gods. The Highest Devout a council of the highest ranking elect a High Priest from among their own ranks, the High Priest then serves as the head of the faith until his death, women are not allowed to serve as High Priest. The High Priest often wears long cloth-of-silver robes heavily embellished with symbols of the gods in gold and silver with long flowing sleeves lined in white fox fur, he wears a long white over gown lined with white fur with puffed box sleeves with jewelled belts of alternating triangles and clusters of pearls, he wears a necklace of alternating triangles and diamonds inlaid in gold, he wears a three tiered crown inlaid with jewels with the faiths triangle at the peak. Priest and Priestesses of the Highest Devout wear robes of cloth-of-silver lined in white fox fur and tiered coronets.