Alaendilianism
Monotheism (very patriarchal)
Religion Focus: ending sin
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Divine Interaction: through signs and messengers
Deities
Chief Deities:
Alaendilus God of Water, Love and the Moon
(Keeper of Currents, The Holy One, The Creator, The Glorious One, The Lovely, The Silver One)
Death & Afterlife
Death Rites:
Afterlife: has a special place for heroes and cannot be reached while alive
Worship
solemn individual meditation at home
Holidays
Holiday frequency: few
Holiday Types: new moons, full moons, the harvest, prophets
Major Holidays: are week-long celebrations
Clergy
Gender: males only
Function: missionaries, judges
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Family:
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Theology
Passed Down:
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Arts
Associated Artform:
Coming of Age
Age:
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Marriage
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Outsiders
About
Lifestyle: below average Family: none (chastity required) Chosen: elected by the people Distinguished By: bound to a certain location Cultural Aspects Symbol: involves interlocking shapes and a representation of a holy building Holy Color: vermillion Passed Down: via several versions of one holy book Creation Myth Type: order from void/chaos Mortals' Origin: darkness Major Myth/Symbol(s): the betrayal, the quest, the sacrifice Deadly Sins: blasphemy and thoughtlessness High Virtues: bravery, moderation, humility and honesty Associated Artform: tile murals Coming of Age: 9 years old (males only) Coming of Age Rite: involves a test of strength/agility Marriage: is initiated by the male Marriage Rites: are somewhat informal Death Rites: are performed by close friends and family Major Taboo: none Prevalence: believed by many Outsiders: are discriminated against