Ethereality
Monotheism (very patriarchal)
Religion Focus: reducing physical desires
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Divine Interaction: only with leaders/clergy
Deities
Chief Deities:
Mynael God of Medicine, Chaos and Knowledge
(The Surgeon, The Blessed One, The Madness-Bringer, The Revealer)
Death & Afterlife
Death Rites:
Afterlife: is an unhappy place for all and can be reached by the living, with effort
Worship
joyous group public sacrifices
Holidays
Holiday frequency: fairly often
Holiday Types: heroes, the equinoxes, prophets, great rulers, great priests, the solstices
Major Holidays: involve great feasts
Clergy
Gender: males only
Function: helpers to the poor, missionaries Lifestyle: monastic
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Theology
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Arts
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Coming of Age
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Marriage
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Outsiders
About
Family: none (celibacy required) Chosen: ordained by other clergy Distinguished By: bound to a certain location Cultural Aspects Symbol: a hand making a sign and a represenatation of a body part (head, foot, etc) Holy Color: gold Passed Down: via one holy book with much commentary Creation Myth Type: dismemberment Mortals' Origin: fire Major Myth/Symbol(s): the redemption, creation Deadly Sins: gluttony, indifference, recklessness, neglect and apathy High Virtues: moderation, temperance, thoughtfulness and abstinence Associated Artform: tile murals Coming of Age: 9 years old (males only) Coming of Age Rite: involves a test of strength/agility Marriage: is for the purpose of building families Marriage Rites: include ritual tattooing Death Rites: are performed by close friends and family Major Taboo: certain clothing Prevalence: believed by few Outsiders: are ignored