Zephyrism
Monotheism (slightly patriarchal)
Religion Focus: spreading the word
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Divine Interaction: in response to most prayers
Deities
Chief Deities:
Chaenevon God of Alchemy
(The Arcane One, He Who Sees)
Death & Afterlife
Death Rites:
Afterlife: is a brief stop between reincarnations and can be reached by the living, with effort
Worship
joyous individual meditation at home
Holidays
Holiday frequency: very many
Holiday Types: the harvest, prophets, the equinoxes, historical events, past revalations, past battles, the solstices, past miracles, full moons
Major Holidays: are very solemn times
Clergy
Gender: both genders
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Theology
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Arts
Associated Artform:
Coming of Age
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Marriage
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Outsiders
About
Clergy: both genders Function: soothsayers, direct connection to divine Lifestyle: average Family: none (chastity required) Chosen: raised from birth to be clergy Distinguished By: a special dietary code Cultural Aspects Symbol: a crown and a lightning bolt Holy Color: amber Passed Down: via one holy book Creation Myth Type: dismemberment Mortals' Origin: dust Major Myth/Symbol(s): the golden age, the cave, the serpent Deadly Sins: avarice, irresponsibility, malice, faithlessness and cowardice High Virtues: bravery and thoughtfulness Associated Artform: metalworking Coming of Age: 13 years old Coming of Age Rite: involves an ordeal Marriage: happens shortly after coming of age Marriage Rites: generally take place on holidays Death Rites: involve cremation Major Taboo: strong emotions Prevalence: believed by many Outsiders: are discriminated against