Elaism
Henotheism (very patriarchal)
Religion Focus: bringing in the messiah
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Divine Interaction: in response to a chosen few
Deities
Chief Deities:
Ela God of Sleep
(The Silence-Bringer,The Blessed One)
Death & Afterlife
Death Rites:
Afterlife: resembles life, but different and cannot be reached while alive
Worship
joyous individual daily prayers in
Holidays
Holiday frequency: very many
Holiday Types: heroes, prophets, the solstices, past miracles, historical events, the equinoxes, past revalations, new moons
Major Holidays: are very solemn times
Clergy
Gender: males only
Function: teachers, inquisitors
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Theology
Passed Down:
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Arts
Associated Artform:
Coming of Age
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Marriage
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Outsiders
About
Lifestyle: average Family: very large (children encouraged) Chosen: ordained by other clergy Distinguished By: a magical/divine aura Cultural Aspects Symbol: is a(n) 19-pointed star inside a circle Holy Color: silver Passed Down: via one holy book with much commentary Creation Myth Type: succession Mortals' Origin: light Major Myth/Symbol(s): the rainbow, the dragonslayer, the labyrinth Deadly Sins: gluttony and indifference High Virtues: tolerance, thoughtfulness, selflessness and piety Associated Artform: metalworking Coming of Age: 10 years old (males only) Coming of Age Rite: involves a journey Marriage: is highly informal Marriage Rites: are attended by only close friends and family Death Rites: are a public affair Major Taboo: mental illness Prevalence: believed by all Outsiders: are ostracized