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====== Anubis ====== | ====== Anubis ====== | ||
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- | The god Anubis is the Guardian of Souls. | + | Anubis is the Lord of the Dead and the Guardian of Souls. |
- | He is a stickler for paperwork and when his priests arrive in the afterlife they must finalize their paperwork pertaining to spells such as Deliver before they can pass on to Infero. | + | On [[settings: |
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+ | The sign language of Tusparol was created by Anubians on Jaern, and quickly became the universal sign language. Although Cahyalian Tusparol is slightly different, it is still intelligible. People attribute this to the divine guidance of Anubis in unifying the language of his followers. | ||
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+ | ===== Aspects ===== | ||
+ | ==== The Caretaker ==== | ||
+ | As the primary aspect of Anubis in Jaernian worship, the Caretaker has no distinct name, only a title, and is otherwise simply referred to as Anubis. | ||
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+ | He is known to be a stickler for paperwork and proper processes. When his priests arrive in the afterlife, they must finalize their paperwork pertaining to spells such as Deliver before they can pass on to the Infero. The Caretaker appears as an 80-foot-tall, | ||
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+ | He rarely leaves the Infero; myth states that living souls cause him pain when in his presence. So, when matters require the Caretaker' | ||
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+ | ==== The Conqueror, Anpu ==== | ||
+ | Long ago, before the conquest of Cahyali at the hands of Dahabu, the Cahyalian god of death had no single name. He was known by titles only: the Lord of the Underworld, the Silent One, He of Beastly Visage, etc. The Dahabi pharaoh Anpu-Khasti changed this, as his near thousand-year reign was filled with war, bloodshed, and death on such a scale that legends following his death would raise him to the height of a god; thus, the Cahyali name of the god of death has become Anpu. | ||
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+ | Anpu is feared as a bringer of death and war, and respected as the lord of all beyond the pale. He is seen as a stern, kingly figure who rules with an iron fist and a sense of ultimate authority. Depictions of Anpu show him as a larger-than-life man wearing an ancient pharaoh' | ||
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+ | Worshipers of Anpu often serve their nations' | ||
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+ | ==== The Guardian, Grimm ==== | ||
+ | This aspect of Anubis is rather minor and rarely worshiped, and is told of primarily in the folklore of small rural villages across both Jaern and Cahyali. They tell stories of a ghostly black dog who wanders graveyards, ensuring each person interred within is laid to rest and guarding the graves from those who would disturb them, such as necromancers and grave-robbers. This specter is often called the " | ||
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+ | The grimm also exemplifies Anubis' | ||
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+ | Unlike the greater aspects of Anubis who appear as awe-inspiring humanoids, the grimm is no larger than a mastiff, and appears out of shadows. It sometimes looks more wolflike, and sometimes more like a domestic dog. Its eyes, carrying an odd spark of intelligence, | ||
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+ | ===== Origins ====== | ||
+ | The greater aspects of Anubis have distinct origin myths, with the Caretaker' | ||
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+ | A young Anubis went against the old gods, and the Cielo would end up being sunken into the ground - becoming the Infero. Anubis would then take up the post of caretaker of the dead and judge of souls. | ||
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+ | Anpu's origin is dubious; some say the ancient Dahabi pharaoh ascended to godhood after his long and successful lifetime of conquest, and others say that the pharaoh was always a god, who descended to the earth to bring glory to Dahabu. The actual, historical identity of Pharaoh Anpu-Khasti is mysterious. Though he is referred to with masculine terms today, scholars don't know whether he was actually a man, nor do they know of his appearance or even his race. | ||
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+ | ===== Priesthood ===== | ||
+ | Worshipers of Anubis are called **Anubians.** Followers of Anpu are more specifically referred to as **Anpuans, | ||
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+ | ==== Temples ==== | ||
+ | Anubian temples are known as **Sepulchers, | ||
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+ | Anpuan Sepulchers are not usually standalone buildings, and are built as a wing of an existing garrison where Anpuans live and train. | ||
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+ | Due to their connections with death, Anubians are often also asked to assist with solving murders. They make short work of this process by speaking with the deceased or discovering, | ||
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+ | ==== Priestly Culture ==== | ||
+ | The orthodox Anubian temple believes that there is only a single correct path to life, although this path differs for each person. Part of Anubian study is finding this path, usually through close study of the **Fervun** (Book of the Dead), the Anubian holy text. This attention to word and detail has translated to Anubian excellence in bureaucratic matters, so Anubians are often asked to take care of clerical tasks for their home cities. More often than not, the temple gladly accepts this request. | ||
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+ | A group of about six elder priests manages each Sepulcher, presiding over the others there. They are referred to as the **Recenzisto**, | ||
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+ | Most Anubians wear robes of black and white, with accents of red or gold. They carefully apply jewelry and makeup, and some Sepulchers have incredibly complex guidelines concerning the proper application of adornments for their priests. | ||
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+ | ==== Holidays & Feast Days ==== | ||
+ | The **Festival of Death** is a Jaernian festival held on the first day of Pim (10/1) each year. Dedicated to all those who have passed on in the previous year, this is a very beautiful and enrapturing ceremony. Thousands of candles are lit, choirs sing sonorous songs about the afterlife, and a rich feast of rare and delicious foods is served. |
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