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- | ====== At'ena ====== | + | ====== At'ena/ |
- | **//Note: On this page, we use the terms Fact((A Fact is an event or statement that actually happened or is actually true in the history of Jaern, Cahyali, etc. Facts can never contradict and are taken as canonical meta-info for GMs and Players. A PC can never be 100% sure of a Fact, as the divine requires faith in the unprovable.)), | + | **//Note: On this page, we use the terms Fact((A Fact is an event or statement that actually happened or is actually true in the history |
===== Dogma, Tenets, and Beliefs ===== | ===== Dogma, Tenets, and Beliefs ===== | ||
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==== The Sigils and Signs, At'ena Obscura ==== | ==== The Sigils and Signs, At'ena Obscura ==== | ||
- | Before the mantle of At'ena was given to Freya, she was never seen in any andromorphic | + | Before the mantle of At'ena was given to Freya, she was never seen in any anthropomorphic |
In this incarnation, | In this incarnation, | ||
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==== The One With A Thousand Eyes ==== | ==== The One With A Thousand Eyes ==== | ||
- | When [[history: | + | When [[history:jaern: |
The One With A Thousand Eyes had no " | The One With A Thousand Eyes had no " | ||
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==== The Huntress, Freya ==== | ==== The Huntress, Freya ==== | ||
+ | {{ gods: | ||
Freya was originally a member of a pantheon on another plane of existence, one consumed by the One With A Thousand Eyes in its calamity. As a goddess, she held over the domains of war, wisdom, and foresight. She was able to see the hunger of the One With A Thousand Eyes coming for her plane, and worked to try to save it, but could only succeed in escaping the calamity herself as her followers' | Freya was originally a member of a pantheon on another plane of existence, one consumed by the One With A Thousand Eyes in its calamity. As a goddess, she held over the domains of war, wisdom, and foresight. She was able to see the hunger of the One With A Thousand Eyes coming for her plane, and worked to try to save it, but could only succeed in escaping the calamity herself as her followers' | ||
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==== The Starweaver, Seherine ==== | ==== The Starweaver, Seherine ==== | ||
- | The Starweaver Seherine appears in the form of a young [[settings: | + | The Starweaver Seherine appears in the form of a young [[settings: |
Seherine in this form is the goddess of wisdom and travelers, fate and fortune. She may also be called " | Seherine in this form is the goddess of wisdom and travelers, fate and fortune. She may also be called " | ||
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==== The Star Bearing Jade River, Shuibian Seheyun ==== | ==== The Star Bearing Jade River, Shuibian Seheyun ==== | ||
- | Shuibian Seheyun, or the last Dianxia (Crown Princess) of Shuibian, is an aspect of Seherine found in the regions | + | Shuibian Seheyun, or the last Dianxia (Crown Princess) of Shuibian, is an aspect of Seherine found in the Abundant Expanse |
Seherine in this form is the goddess of fate and wisdom, stars and moons, as well as war, strategy, and military insight. She interchangeably referred to as Shuibian Seheyun, Shuibian Dianxia, Sehe Xingniang, or Xingzhou Yuhe. She is said to be shrewd and serious, and regarded as a patron goddess of heroic endeavor, appearing to those that beseech her in times of need and danger, and acting as a mentor and counselor to heroes. Some believe she appears to rulers as an advisor when they need strategic advice, testing them and making known the sacrifices and consequences of ill-planned and hasty actions. Others say she appears to those that are oppressed, and acts as a teacher in the ways of battle to help them overthrow their captors. | Seherine in this form is the goddess of fate and wisdom, stars and moons, as well as war, strategy, and military insight. She interchangeably referred to as Shuibian Seheyun, Shuibian Dianxia, Sehe Xingniang, or Xingzhou Yuhe. She is said to be shrewd and serious, and regarded as a patron goddess of heroic endeavor, appearing to those that beseech her in times of need and danger, and acting as a mentor and counselor to heroes. Some believe she appears to rulers as an advisor when they need strategic advice, testing them and making known the sacrifices and consequences of ill-planned and hasty actions. Others say she appears to those that are oppressed, and acts as a teacher in the ways of battle to help them overthrow their captors. | ||
- | Some epics and tales depict the Shuibian Dianxia as an immortal that is sent down from the Heavenly Realm to defeat evils that arise from the Ghost Realm, or as a goddess that presents a chosen hero with a divine trial to expose their flaws and fallbacks, and learn from them. | + | Some epics and tales depict the Shuibian Dianxia as an immortal that is sent down from the Heavenly Realm (commonly interpreted as the [[settings: |
- | ==== The Everturning Cycle, Tlayahucoatl ==== | ||
- | According to ancient Zinaparan and Tonatiu legends, Tlayahucoatl is the being that commands the string of fate itself and keeps the world in constant motion. They are represented by a two headed snake moving in a circle as if dancing with itself. Anything that fits within the nature of cycles falls under the domain of Tlayahucoatl, | ||
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- | It cannot truly be said that Tlayahucoatl is an aspect of At' | ||
===== Origins ===== | ===== Origins ===== | ||
//Any origin myth of At'ena is taken as// Truth //and/or// Belief//, rather than //Fact//. The factual origin of At’ena is simply unknowable, and any legend or story cannot be proven or confirmed.// | //Any origin myth of At'ena is taken as// Truth //and/or// Belief//, rather than //Fact//. The factual origin of At’ena is simply unknowable, and any legend or story cannot be proven or confirmed.// | ||
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Kratal has a different origin myth, and instead views At’ena as a Creator Deity, which had existed with Ra, Osiris, and T’or before all other gods and existence. At’ena in this myth was responsible for the creation of time and space, as a canvas for Osiris to separate Land from the Sea, and populate the land with life. Ra then created Light from the Darkness, to support the new life followed by T’or creating Law from Chaos, establishing hierarchies, | Kratal has a different origin myth, and instead views At’ena as a Creator Deity, which had existed with Ra, Osiris, and T’or before all other gods and existence. At’ena in this myth was responsible for the creation of time and space, as a canvas for Osiris to separate Land from the Sea, and populate the land with life. Ra then created Light from the Darkness, to support the new life followed by T’or creating Law from Chaos, establishing hierarchies, | ||
- | === Cahyali - North Abundant Expanse | + | === Cahyali - The Sublime Veld (Dahabu, Buyuk Vahsi) === |
- | Cahyali believes that Seherine (At' | + | Cahyali believes that Seherine (At' |
- | === Cahyali - South Abundant Expanse (Ruefang, Raikougan, Ulos) === | + | === Cahyali - The Abundant Expanse (Ruefang, Raikougan, Ulos) === |
In Ruefang and the Raikougan Archipelago, | In Ruefang and the Raikougan Archipelago, | ||
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Followers of At'ena are known as **At' | Followers of At'ena are known as **At' | ||
- | **//This section of the page is split into regional categories. The " | + | **//This section of the page is split into regional categories. The " |
=== Jaern - Lojem, Ageron, and The Rhine === | === Jaern - Lojem, Ageron, and The Rhine === | ||
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Kratal had even higher restrictions on who could be a member of the At' | Kratal had even higher restrictions on who could be a member of the At' | ||
- | === Cahyali - North Abundant Expanse | + | === Cahyali - The Sublime Veld (Dahabu, Buyuk Vahsi) === |
The elves of Dahabu that migrated to the lands and caverns of Buyuk Vahsi after the fall of the Ancient Dahabi Empire see Seherine as a goddess of travel and fortune. They have no restrictions on who could enter the priesthood, and believe that those with an unquenchable wanderlust and keen eye are meant to be Seherites. Many Seherite temple also function as travel agencies and guilds, where one can find guides to traverse the wilderness, beseech seers for advice and tidings of their journey, and stock up on supplies for survival. | The elves of Dahabu that migrated to the lands and caverns of Buyuk Vahsi after the fall of the Ancient Dahabi Empire see Seherine as a goddess of travel and fortune. They have no restrictions on who could enter the priesthood, and believe that those with an unquenchable wanderlust and keen eye are meant to be Seherites. Many Seherite temple also function as travel agencies and guilds, where one can find guides to traverse the wilderness, beseech seers for advice and tidings of their journey, and stock up on supplies for survival. | ||
- | === Cahyali - South Abundant Expanse (Ruefang, Raikougan, and Ulos) === | + | === Cahyali - The Abundant Expanse (Ruefang, Raikougan, and Ulos) === |
The Seherite Temples or Sehe Shenmiao of the southwestern nations are found in two types. Public temples are seats of foresight and prophecy, where the seers and readers of Sehe Xingniang spend their time reading futures and possibilities, | The Seherite Temples or Sehe Shenmiao of the southwestern nations are found in two types. Public temples are seats of foresight and prophecy, where the seers and readers of Sehe Xingniang spend their time reading futures and possibilities, | ||
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In both types of temples, women are preferred as the ideal initiate, but there are no restrictions on who can or cannot join. | In both types of temples, women are preferred as the ideal initiate, but there are no restrictions on who can or cannot join. | ||
- | === Cahyali - Heartlands (Ley' | + | === Cahyali - The Heartlands (Ley' |
- | In Ley'ork, worship and practice of any magic is outlawed, including divine. There is no official | + | In Ley'Ork, worship and practice of any magic is outlawed, including divine. There is no official |
- | In Splint, they worship a mix of different aspects and beliefs of Seherine, and there is no singular identity and cohesive | + | In Splint, they worship a mix of different aspects and beliefs of Seherine, and there is no singular identity and cohesive |
- | In Itlan-Youali, | + | In Itlan-Youali, |
- | === Cahyali - Oxis Alliance (Vervand, Arenti, Shinneok) === | + | === Cahyali - The Oxis Alliance (Vervand, Arenti, Shinneok) === |
**WIP Section** | **WIP Section** | ||
- | === Cahyali - Pale Reach (Nahrūl, Pthora) === | + | === Cahyali - The Pale Reach (Nahrūl, Pthora) === |
+ | In northern Pthora, worship of any god is outlawed, as the people are expected to venerate their country' | ||
- | **WIP Section** | + | In southern Pthora, where the reach of the Pthoran government wanes to nothing, the Johtalit indigenous people do practice Seherite worship, in a way. They have no name for Seherine, and call upon her by invoking " |
+ | |||
+ | On rare occasions, a shaman or shamanic apprentice may be sent out from the tribe on a mission when they divine some great change or calamity for the tribe. The nature of this mission and the journey' | ||
==== Structure and Organization ==== | ==== Structure and Organization ==== | ||
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A very few are gifted with //The Sight//, a mystical power that allows them to see future events. These **Seers** are secluded at the Convent, and the Readers report their observations to them. When anyone comes seeking advice, the Seers are consulted, for it is believed that At’ena herself supplies these visions of the future. | A very few are gifted with //The Sight//, a mystical power that allows them to see future events. These **Seers** are secluded at the Convent, and the Readers report their observations to them. When anyone comes seeking advice, the Seers are consulted, for it is believed that At’ena herself supplies these visions of the future. | ||
- | With the new tradition from Frøsland, a third section of the At’enite | + | With the new tradition from Frøsland, a third section of the At’enite |
Many servants and civilian employees reside at the Convent and are responsible for the daily tasks to maintain the members in their proper lifestyle. | Many servants and civilian employees reside at the Convent and are responsible for the daily tasks to maintain the members in their proper lifestyle. | ||
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**WIP Section** | **WIP Section** | ||
- | === Cahyali - North Abundant Expanse | + | === Cahyali - The Sublime Veld (Dahabu, Buyuk Vahsi) === |
**WIP Section** | **WIP Section** | ||
- | === Cahyali - South Abundant Expanse (Ruefang, Raikougan, and Ulos) === | + | === Cahyali - The Abundant Expanse (Ruefang, Raikougan, and Ulos) === |
**WIP Section** | **WIP Section** | ||
- | === Cahyali - Heartlands (Ley' | + | === Cahyali - The Heartlands (Ley' |
**WIP Section** | **WIP Section** | ||
- | === Cahyali - Oxis Alliance (Vervand, Arenti, Shinneok) === | + | === Cahyali - The Oxis Alliance (Vervand, Arenti, Shinneok) === |
**WIP Section** | **WIP Section** | ||
- | === Cahyali - Pale Reach (Nahrūl, Pthora) === | + | === Cahyali - The Pale Reach (Nahrūl, Pthora) === |
- | + | In the many scattered, often nomadic tribes of southern Pthora' | |
- | **WIP Section** | + | |
+ | From then on, the child enters into an apprenticeship, | ||
==== Requirements and Duties ==== | ==== Requirements and Duties ==== | ||
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Additionally, | Additionally, | ||
- | From the day they become an apprentice, the prospective At’enite spends their time shadowing and learning from a Reader, who teaches them to recognize signs and omens. Additionally, | + | From the day they become an apprentice, the prospective At’enite spends their time shadowing and learning from a Reader, who teaches them to recognize signs and omens. Additionally, |
== Initiation == | == Initiation == | ||
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=== Jaern - Lojem, Ageron, and The Rhine === | === Jaern - Lojem, Ageron, and The Rhine === | ||
- | The primary function the At’enite | + | The primary function the At’enite |
With no real pecking order, the Readers and Seers do not advance in any real sense. Often older, more experienced priests are looked to for advice, but it is never binding. | With no real pecking order, the Readers and Seers do not advance in any real sense. Often older, more experienced priests are looked to for advice, but it is never binding. | ||
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While the priests do not conduct worship ceremonies, those people who are truly devout feel a need to donate what they can to maintain the priesthood. Many people who primarily worship another deity may also worship At’ena to gain her favor and luck. | While the priests do not conduct worship ceremonies, those people who are truly devout feel a need to donate what they can to maintain the priesthood. Many people who primarily worship another deity may also worship At’ena to gain her favor and luck. | ||
- | People often ask a Reader to interpret the signs surrounding an occurrence or an upcoming event. This is usually accompanied by some sort of donation, or gift to the church | + | People often ask a Reader to interpret the signs surrounding an occurrence or an upcoming event. This is usually accompanied by some sort of donation, or gift to the Temple |
For very important questions, people visit the Convent and consult the Seer (most Convents have only one Seer). The Seer is generally hidden by a mask, or by more elaborate means. Seers must accept the question and offering asked, or refuse and give the offering back. If the question is accepted, Seers tend to give more direct answers, and possibly even share visions or prophecies to the asker. However, these visions and prophecies are almost always accompanied by the revealing of a harsh consequence should something favorable come to pass, forcing the asker to weigh the odds and make the decision and take the result, good and bad. | For very important questions, people visit the Convent and consult the Seer (most Convents have only one Seer). The Seer is generally hidden by a mask, or by more elaborate means. Seers must accept the question and offering asked, or refuse and give the offering back. If the question is accepted, Seers tend to give more direct answers, and possibly even share visions or prophecies to the asker. However, these visions and prophecies are almost always accompanied by the revealing of a harsh consequence should something favorable come to pass, forcing the asker to weigh the odds and make the decision and take the result, good and bad. |
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