Kavarnism
Monotheism (very matriarchal)
Religion Focus: increasing empathy
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Divine Interaction: somewhat uncommon
Deities
Chief Deities:
Kavarn Goddess of Fire
(The Blazing One, The Immortal One)
Death & Afterlife
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Afterlife: is spread throughout several planes and can be reached by the living, with effort
Worship
joyous group daily prayers at home
Holidays
Holiday frequency: often
Holiday Types: past revalations, saints, prophets, great priests, the harvest, great rulers, martyrs
Major Holidays: are week-long celebrations
Clergy
Gender: females only
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Arts
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Coming of Age
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Marriage
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Outsiders
About
Clergy: females only Function: maintain temples/shrines, spiritual protectors (often via magic) Lifestyle: monastic Family: rare (celibacy encouraged) Chosen: via divine revelation Distinguished By: a magical/divine aura Cultural Aspects Symbol: the sun and a representation of a sacrificial animal Holy Color: silver Passed Down: via one holy book with some commentary Creation Myth Type: world-parent Mortals' Origin: created as vengeance Major Myth/Symbol(s): creation, the redemption Deadly Sins: gluttony, self-injury and faithlessness High Virtues: wisdom and temperance Associated Artform: poetry/psalms Coming of Age: 17 years old (females only) Coming of Age Rite: involves a test of strength/agility Marriage: is considered sacred Marriage Rites: generally take place on holidays Death Rites: are performed by the clergy Major Taboo: discussing religion with outsiders Prevalence: believed by many Outsiders: are considered misguided