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| − | Reiwan is an animistic belief system holding all aspects of the universe, from the | + | Reiwan is an animistic belief system holding all aspects of the universe, from the grand orbits of celestial bodies to the minute operations of clockwork, accountable to a nigh infinite variety of gods and spirits. The foundation of the religion rests on respect, gratitude and assistance to these spirits so that they properly conduct their affairs and thereby promote the proper functioning of the cosmic order. To this end, Reiwan's clerics act as intermediaries between the divine and profane, observing a vast set of spiritual practices ranging from daily rituals to arcane ceremonies and public festivals of considerable scope and scale. Included among these are rituals meant to obtain sorcerous effect. In addition to being one of the main faiths of the Zenith Empire, the Reiwan is also a major source of magical training and served the imperial court and its satraps as astrologers and time keepers. |
| − | The clerics of Reiwan are the shrine maidens. Their fundamental purpose is to act as an intermediary with the spirit realm – a formalized order of shamans tracing roots to the disparate spiritualistic practices of Zenith's many races and cultures. | + | The clerics of Reiwan are the shrine maidens. Their fundamental purpose is to act as an intermediary with the spirit realm – a formalized order of shamans tracing roots to the disparate spiritualistic practices of Zenith's many races and cultures. While members of the public may be called to donate, sacrifice or participate in festivals, Reiwan is not a populist religion and attendance of day to day functions by the general public is neither expected nor encouraged. The duty of the shrine maidens as spiritual intermediaries is consecrate – the role of shaman is not one easily played by just anybody and many positions pass in a hereditary fashion. |
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| + | Aside from festivals, most core ceremonies are conducted at shrines ranging in size from tiny roadside eaves to massive walled complexes of interconnected prayer halls, sub-shrines, pagodas and reliquaries. While shrines are built with the presumption that even great divinities can portion and inhabit a proxy object or location, some facilities are constructed to encompass entire holy locations and thus cover considerable acreage. | ||
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| + | ===List of Shrines=== | ||
| + | ====Meridian Style==== | ||
Revision as of 11:58, 19 November 2013
The land of Mizuho on the continent of Zenith (Heylel).
Reiwan
Reiwan is an animistic belief system holding all aspects of the universe, from the grand orbits of celestial bodies to the minute operations of clockwork, accountable to a nigh infinite variety of gods and spirits. The foundation of the religion rests on respect, gratitude and assistance to these spirits so that they properly conduct their affairs and thereby promote the proper functioning of the cosmic order. To this end, Reiwan's clerics act as intermediaries between the divine and profane, observing a vast set of spiritual practices ranging from daily rituals to arcane ceremonies and public festivals of considerable scope and scale. Included among these are rituals meant to obtain sorcerous effect. In addition to being one of the main faiths of the Zenith Empire, the Reiwan is also a major source of magical training and served the imperial court and its satraps as astrologers and time keepers.
The clerics of Reiwan are the shrine maidens. Their fundamental purpose is to act as an intermediary with the spirit realm – a formalized order of shamans tracing roots to the disparate spiritualistic practices of Zenith's many races and cultures. While members of the public may be called to donate, sacrifice or participate in festivals, Reiwan is not a populist religion and attendance of day to day functions by the general public is neither expected nor encouraged. The duty of the shrine maidens as spiritual intermediaries is consecrate – the role of shaman is not one easily played by just anybody and many positions pass in a hereditary fashion.
Aside from festivals, most core ceremonies are conducted at shrines ranging in size from tiny roadside eaves to massive walled complexes of interconnected prayer halls, sub-shrines, pagodas and reliquaries. While shrines are built with the presumption that even great divinities can portion and inhabit a proxy object or location, some facilities are constructed to encompass entire holy locations and thus cover considerable acreage.