Cyncism
Polytheism (moderately patriarchal)
Religion Focus: spreading the message of salvation
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Divine Interaction: in response to some prayers
Deities
Chief Deities:
Aerorifus God of the Forge
Cync God of Summer
Other Deities:
Anound Goddess of the Sea
Fran God of Thunder and Alchemy
Inoun Goddess of Celebration
Mak Goddess of Lust
Tairinn God of Joy and Disease
Death & Afterlife
Death Rites:
Afterlife: has a special place for heroes and can be reached by the living, with effort
Worship
solemn individual meditation at home
Holidays
Holiday frequency: often
Holiday Types: past revalations, the solstices, past battles, full moons, the harvest
Major Holidays: are more prayer than celebration
Clergy
Gender: males only
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Arts
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Coming of Age
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Outsiders
About
Clergy: males only Function: connection to spirits/deceased, arbiters of holiness, soothsayers Lifestyle: above average Family: rare (chastity encouraged) Chosen: appointed by secular leader(s) Distinguished By: a magical/divine aura Cultural Aspects Symbol: is a(n) 24-pointed star Holy Color: crimson Passed Down: via many holy books and some oral tradition Creation Myth Type: dismemberment Mortals' Origin: dust Major Myth/Symbol(s): the well/spring Deadly Sins: none High Virtues: responsibility, loyalty, temperance and tolerance Associated Artform: metalworking Coming of Age: 19 years old Coming of Age Rite: is not celebrated Marriage: is done only out of love Marriage Rites: include ritual tattooing Death Rites: involve dividing up the deceased's property Major Taboo: certain clothing Prevalence: believed by all Outsiders: are ignored