Religion of Elvendeep - Revision history

Theonewhoknows at 04:48, 19 April 2020

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	*Elven '''Presbyters''', of which there are twelve, are elected from ranks of the Prelates by the High Elves during the national elections every fifteen years. They not only sit at the Low Council, but their head, the [[Lord Exarch]], is an adjunct member of the High Council. They write treatises on the nature of the Spirit Realm and the Celestial Divinities, preside over religious festivals and advise the Councilors and Governor on religious matters.		*Elven '''Presbyters''', of which there are twelve, are elected from ranks of the Prelates by the High Elves during the national elections every fifteen years. They not only sit at the Low Council, but their head, the [[Lord Exarch]], is an adjunct member of the High Council. They write treatises on the nature of the Spirit Realm and the Celestial Divinities, preside over religious festivals and advise the Councilors and Governor on religious matters.

	~~=Attitudes toward other religions=~~

	Despite their reputation for tolerance, the folk of Elvendeep are quite biased against [[Lilism]]. As that religion is the dominant among two of Nimmarna’s ancient enemies, the [[Leturians]] and the [[Griffons]], this is not surprising. In addition, the elves consider their way of living the result of eons of tradition, while the [[Lil]] focuses instead on the advice of [[Vallarians]] from barely 1500 years ago. In fact, it is common for the Deepish to refer to Lilists as ‘Upstart book worshipers.’ This distaste for the followers of the Lil often strains relations with the [[Mikeul]], elves of [[Keulenestra]] who have adopted that religion, as well as the [[Leturian]] language.

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	Despite their reputation for tolerance, the folk of Elvendeep are quite biased against [[Lilism]]. As that religion is the dominant among two of Nimmarna’s ancient enemies, the [[Leturians]] and the [[Griffons]], this is not surprising. In addition, the elves consider their way of living the result of eons of tradition, while the [[Lil]] focuses instead on the advice of [[Vallarians]] from barely 1500 years ago. In fact, it is common for the Deepish to refer to Lilists as ‘Upstart book worshipers.’ This distaste for the followers of the Lil often strains relations with the [[Mikeul]], elves of [[Keulenestra]] who have adopted that religion, as well as the [[Leturian]] language.		Despite their reputation for tolerance, the folk of Elvendeep are quite biased against [[Lilism]]. As that religion is the dominant among two of Nimmarna’s ancient enemies, the [[Leturians]] and the [[Griffons]], this is not surprising. In addition, the elves consider their way of living the result of eons of tradition, while the [[Lil]] focuses instead on the advice of [[Vallarians]] from barely 1500 years ago. In fact, it is common for the Deepish to refer to Lilists as ‘Upstart book worshipers.’ This distaste for the followers of the Lil often strains relations with the [[Mikeul]], elves of [[Keulenestra]] who have adopted that religion, as well as the [[Leturian]] language.

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	Despite their reputation for tolerance, the folk of Elvendeep are quite biased against [[Lilism]]. As that religion is the dominant among two of Nimmarna’s ancient enemies, the [[Leturians]] and the [[Griffons]], this is not surprising. In addition, the elves consider their way of living the result of eons of tradition, while the [[Lil]] focuses instead on the advice of [[Vallarians]] from barely 1500 years ago. In fact, it is common for the Deepish to refer to Lilists as ‘Upstart book worshipers.’ This distaste for the followers of the Lil often strains relations with the [[Mikeul]], elves of [[Keulenestra]] who have adopted that religion, as well as the [[Leturian]] language.		Despite their reputation for tolerance, the folk of Elvendeep are quite biased against [[Lilism]]. As that religion is the dominant among two of Nimmarna’s ancient enemies, the [[Leturians]] and the [[Griffons]], this is not surprising. In addition, the elves consider their way of living the result of eons of tradition, while the [[Lil]] focuses instead on the advice of [[Vallarians]] from barely 1500 years ago. In fact, it is common for the Deepish to refer to Lilists as ‘Upstart book worshipers.’ This distaste for the followers of the Lil often strains relations with the [[Mikeul]], elves of [[Keulenestra]] who have adopted that religion, as well as the [[Leturian]] language.

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	=Mythology=		=Mythology=
	==The Making of the World==		==The Making of the World==
	''The Making of the World, according to the Spiri City Elves. The Sorani tell a similar version, only [[Lirentolmo]] is referred to as Greater Moon, [[Aynaurimo]] as Sun, [[~~Caryemo~~]] as Lesser Moon and [[Caleimo]] "The World Beneath Us."''		''The Making of the World, according to the Spiri City Elves. The Sorani tell a similar version, only [[Lirentolmo]] is referred to as Greater Moon, [[Aynaurimo]] as Sun, [[Caeryemo]] as Lesser Moon and [[Caleimo]] "The World Beneath Us."''

	Untold eons ago, the cold and austere Lirentolmo, The Wintry King, took the bright and shining Aynaurimo, The Summery Queen for his mate. In all the star-strewn heavens, now, before and forever more, there were none as these two and thus it was only natural that they come together to create all else. From their union sprang first Caeryemo, The Autumnal Prince and squire to his father. Second came Caleimo, the mortal world upon which all life sprung, warmed by her mother's shining face during the day, and her father and brother's colder visages during the night. Infused with her essence of life, the world began to bring forth trees and animals from its very being, but chaos abounded on the mystic planes. The Celestial Divinities, who were busy with their own divine tasks, called forth Spirits from animals to tend the supernatural reverberations of the mortal world, and because further order was needed among the spirits, set four above all: one for the scaled beasts, one for the furred, one for the winged, and one for those insects which thrived upon death.		Untold eons ago, the cold and austere Lirentolmo, The Wintry King, took the bright and shining Aynaurimo, The Summery Queen for his mate. In all the star-strewn heavens, now, before and forever more, there were none as these two and thus it was only natural that they come together to create all else. From their union sprang first Caeryemo, The Autumnal Prince and squire to his father. Second came Caleimo, the mortal world upon which all life sprung, warmed by her mother's shining face during the day, and her father and brother's colder visages during the night. Infused with her essence of life, the world began to bring forth trees and animals from its very being, but chaos abounded on the mystic planes. The Celestial Divinities, who were busy with their own divine tasks, called forth Spirits from animals to tend the supernatural reverberations of the mortal world, and because further order was needed among the spirits, set four above all: one for the scaled beasts, one for the furred, one for the winged, and one for those insects which thrived upon death.

	==The Making of the Races==		==The Making of the Races==

Suzthulhu: Protected "Religion of Elvendeep" (‎[edit=sysop] (indefinite) ‎[move=sysop] (indefinite))

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Protected "Religion of Elvendeep" (‎[edit=sysop] (indefinite) ‎[move=sysop] (indefinite))

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 There are three hierarchies of Gods in Elven mythology. First, are the [[Celestial Divinities]], whom the elves believe are all-powerful gods that rule the heavens and are nearly inexplicable in mortal terms, though they resemble gods like [[Menxned]] or [[Alou]]. Second are the [[Chief Spirits]] (e.g. Swan/[[Nimrilyn]], Bear/[[Naenaloss]]), who are charged by the Celestial Divinities with tending to the world, and had a hand in shaping the world and creating the mortal races. The elves believe that aside from themselves and the dragons, few remember or honor these gods as is their due. Third are the [[Worldly Spirits]] who serve the Chief Spirits. The elves believe that the gods of other races have forgotten the [[Celestial Court]] and the Chief Spirits, and worship instead their servants.
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 *'''[[Caleimo]]''', The Verdant Princess, Younger daughter Celestial Monarchs and the spirit of the mortal world upon which all life sprung. Called "The World Beneath Us" by the [[Peoples of Elvendeep#Wild Elves|Sorani]].
-==The [[Great Spirits]]==
+==The [[Chief Spirits]]==
 The Sorani chiefly picture the Great Spirits as totem animals, while [[Peoples of Elvendeep#High Elves|High Elves]] and [[Peoples of Elvendeep#Common Elves|Common Elves]] typically conceive of them as anthropomorphic deities.

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	\| type = Polytheistic		\| type = Polytheistic
	\| deity1 = The Celestial Court,		\| deity1 = The Celestial Court,
	\| deity2 = The Chief Spirits,		\| deity2 = The Chief Spirits
	\| deity3 = (esp. Nimrilyn),		\| deity3 = (esp. Nimrilyn),
	\| deity4 = The Worldly Spirits		\| deity4 = The Worldly Spirits

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			\| deity2 = The Chief Spirits,
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			\| deity5 = (esp. Nimrilyn's Court)
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	There are three hierarchies of Gods in Elven mythology. First, are the Celestial Divinities, whom the elves believe are all-powerful gods that rule the heavens and are nearly inexplicable in mortal terms, though they resemble gods like Menxned or Alou. Second are the Chief Spirits (e.g. Swan/Nimrilyn, Bear/Naenaloss), who are charged by the Celestial Divinities with tending to the world, and had a hand in shaping the world and creating the mortal races. The elves believe that aside from themselves and the dragons, few remember or honour these gods as is their due. Third are the Worldly Spirits who serve the Chief Spirits. The elves believe that other races have forgotten the Celestial Court and the Chief Spirits, and worship instead their servants.		There are three hierarchies of Gods in Elven mythology. First, are the Celestial Divinities, whom the elves believe are all-powerful gods that rule the heavens and are nearly inexplicable in mortal terms, though they resemble gods like Menxned or Alou. Second are the Chief Spirits (e.g. Swan/Nimrilyn, Bear/Naenaloss), who are charged by the Celestial Divinities with tending to the world, and had a hand in shaping the world and creating the mortal races. The elves believe that aside from themselves and the dragons, few remember or honour these gods as is their due. Third are the Worldly Spirits who serve the Chief Spirits. The elves believe that other races have forgotten the Celestial Court and the Chief Spirits, and worship instead their servants.

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	Despite their reputation for tolerance, the folk of Elvendeep are quite biased against [[Lilism]]. As that religion is the dominant among two of Nimmarna’s ancient enemies, the Leturians and the Griffons, this is not surprising. In addition, the elves consider their way of living the result of eons of tradition, while the [[Lil]] focuses instead on the advice of [[Vallarians]] from barely 1500 years ago. In fact, it is common for the Deepish to refer to Lilists as ‘Upstart book worshipers.’ This distaste for the followers of the Lil often strains relations with the Mikeul, elves of Keulenestra who have adopted that religion, as well as the Leturian language.		Despite their reputation for tolerance, the folk of Elvendeep are quite biased against [[Lilism]]. As that religion is the dominant among two of Nimmarna’s ancient enemies, the Leturians and the Griffons, this is not surprising. In addition, the elves consider their way of living the result of eons of tradition, while the [[Lil]] focuses instead on the advice of [[Vallarians]] from barely 1500 years ago. In fact, it is common for the Deepish to refer to Lilists as ‘Upstart book worshipers.’ This distaste for the followers of the Lil often strains relations with the Mikeul, elves of Keulenestra who have adopted that religion, as well as the Leturian language.

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