Ileaelism
Monotheism (slightly patriarchal)
Religion Focus: ending sin
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Divine Interaction: never occurs
Deities
Chief Deities:
Ileael God of Alchemy and Dusk
(The Arcane One, The Almighty, The Day-Slayer)
Death & Afterlife
Death Rites:
Afterlife: has a special place for heroes and can be reached by the living, with effort
Worship
solemn individual prayer in public
Holidays
Holiday frequency: very few
Holiday Types: the harvest, past battles, great rulers, saints
Major Holidays: are week-long celebrations
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: missionaries, teachers Lifestyle: below average Family: somewhat small Chosen: via divine revelation Distinguished By: special clothing Cultural Aspects Symbol: a flame and a representation of a geographic feature Holy Color: saffron Passed Down: via one holy book Creation Myth Type: dismemberment Mortals' Origin: mud Major Myth/Symbol(s): the quest, creation Deadly Sins: self-injury, lust and despair High Virtues: selflessness, moderation and dilligence Associated Artform: ballads Coming of Age: 14 years old Coming of Age Rite: involves leading a public ceremony Marriage: is based on love Marriage Rites: include a symbolic exchange of food Death Rites: are performed only for nobles Major Taboo: none Prevalence: believed by some Outsiders: are feared