Rykrinloism
Henotheism (slightly patriarchal)
Religion Focus: reducing physical desires
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Divine Interaction: in response to some prayers
Deities
Chief Deities:
Rykrinlo God of Names, the Sea and War
(Keeper of the Book, The Maker, Wave-Walker, The Destroyer)
Death & Afterlife
Death Rites:
Afterlife: is cold and barren for evildoers and cannot be reached while alive
Worship
joyous group meditation in temples
Holidays
Holiday frequency: fairly often
Holiday Types: saints, past revalations, the harvest, past miracles
Major Holidays: happen only once every several years
Clergy
Gender: both genders
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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
Clergy: both genders Function: healers of the sick, helpers to the poor, teachers, historians Lifestyle: ascetic Family: none (chastity required) Chosen: study to become clergy Distinguished By: special clothing Cultural Aspects Symbol: involves letters and has radial symmetry Holy Color: green Passed Down: via a strong oral tradition with some writings Creation Myth Type: dismemberment Mortals' Origin: children of the divine Major Myth/Symbol(s): the dragonslayer, the struggle, the covenant Deadly Sins: wrath, dishonesty, thoughtlessness and avarice High Virtues: moderation, honesty, charity and selflessness Associated Artform: ballads Coming of Age: 10 years old Coming of Age Rite: takes place in a private ceremony Marriage: is usually caused by pregnancy Marriage Rites: are highly informal Death Rites: involve cremation Major Taboo: mental illness Prevalence: believed by most Outsiders: are tolerated, barely