The Religions & Deities
Jedonism
Jedonism is a fervent, uncompromising offshoot of Odirinism, practiced mainly in Jedes. It is characterized by zealous devotion to the celestial powers and strict adherence to doctrine, often manifesting as religious militancy and intolerance toward outsiders.
Related Gods:
Jedonists
Estimated Followers:
400000
Places of Practice:
Jedes, Oranica
Core Tenets:
Supremacy of the Celestial powers, Purity, Intolerance to heresy, Zeal in faith
Rituals & Practices:
Daily recitations of sacred texts
Public confessions and purifications
Ceremonial burnings of “impure” objects
Religious processions and displays of zeal
Occasional acts of aggression against heretics
Artifacts & Relics:
Celestial icons and banners
Swords and relics used in purifications
The Book of Jedon (sacred text)
Historical Significance:
Jedonism has led to several violent schisms and purges within Vulsria, shaping the political and religious landscape.
Conflicts:
Frequent clashes with mainstream Odirinists
Persecution of Monseccian, Engrenist, and Hollowdist minorities
Occasional holy declarations of conflict against other religions
Associated Holidays:
The Day of Ascension
The Vigil of Purity
The Burning of the Doubtful
Related Factions:
Jedonists
Monseccianism
Monseccianism is the animistic, spirit-centered faith of Apapon, focused on honoring countless small spirits—akin to fae—that inhabit and govern the land, water, and sky. It’s a faith of balance, reciprocity, and respect for the unseen.
Related Gods:
Elegati, The Manus Lux
Estimated Followers:
1500000
Places of Practice:
Apapon, Melona, Lanloden
Core Tenets:
Revere Nature and The Cosmos, Balance Life, Death and Fate, Community, Faith to the Land
Rituals & Practices:
Daily offerings of food, flowers, or song
Seasonal festivals of renewal and gratitude
Spirit dances and masked ceremonies
Divination using natural objects (leaves, stones, water)
Artifacts & Relics:
Spirit masks and totems
Blessed river stones
Spirit bells and wind chimes
Historical Significance:
Monseccianism predates organized kingdoms in Apapon, shaping its meritocratic and ecological ethos.
Conflicts:
Occasional tension with Odirinist and Jedonist missionaries
Land disputes with expanding Vulsrian settlements
Associated Holidays:
The Festival of Little Lights
Spirits’ Blessing (spring planting)
The Great Exchange (autumn harvest)
Related Factions:
Elegati, The Manus Lux
