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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 10 2013, 04:16 AM (669 Views) | |
| Demoness | Jan 10 2013, 04:16 AM Post #1 |
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Amoratae Dea Augusta
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Since it seems like the Religions of Alterra is a little convoluted and we've had questions about Justosia's faith, I thought we might have some sort of frequently asked questions posted to make it easier on people. Nation What is the official name of your religion? What are your basic beliefs? Do you have deities? What are their names? Can you convert? Who are the current leaders and how are they elected? Who are your major figures? (Prophets, leaders, etc) What is the origin of your religion? What are the sects of your religion? Are you a sect? How is your religion organized? [u]Nation[/u] [b]What is the official name of your religion?[/b] [b]What are your basic beliefs?[/b] [b]Do you have deities? What are their names?[/b] [b]Can you convert?[/b] [b]Who are the current leaders and how are they elected?[/b] [b]Who are your major figures? (Prophets, leaders, etc)[/b] [b]What is the origin of your religion?[/b] [b]What are the sects of your religion? Are you a sect?[/b] [b]How is your religion organized?[/b] |
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| Etat Libre Esprit | Jan 10 2013, 11:05 AM Post #2 |
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Etat Libre d'Esprit
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The Kingdom of Etat Libre d'Esprit l'Eglise de Veritas Moraloty and respect, devotion to the Veritas Chruch Cerberus, Mater Lux, Absolutio Patris, Renard, Araignée, Fleuve, Aigle Yes The Veritas Papa, elected by familial succession None Reformation of ancient Cerberus beliefs Martinists, and other sects (WIP) How is your religion organized?(WIP) |
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| Drake2 | Jan 10 2013, 05:46 PM Post #3 |
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Slostian Augustus
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The Slostian Republic Name: Slostian Veritas Basic Beliefs: Morality; Respect; Veneration of Saints and Ancestors; The Gods do not directly interact with the world, instead acting through intermediary saints. Deities: More deistic versions of the Espirit deities, as well as many saints. Conversion: Yes, it is also not uncommon for people to hold beliefs from Slostian Veritas within another faith. Leaders: WIP Major Figures: Saint Philemon Avetto is very important to Avettoites as the founder of Avettoite Veritas. How was it Formed: Fusion of traditional Slostian ancestor worship and Cerberus Veritas. Sects: The two major ones are Orthodox Veritas and Avettoite Veritas. Both are present in Slostia, and together, represent most Veritas Slostians. Organization: WIP |
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| Lomarre | Jan 10 2013, 07:42 PM Post #4 |
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Mr. Dr. Prof. International Adviser
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The Grand Duchy of Lomarre What is the official name of your religion? Cerberusian Universal Church What are your basic beliefs? Holy Trinity; The Cerberusian Universal Church places an emphasis on the virtues of; Valour, Generosity, Liberality, Diligence, Patience, Kindness and Humility and presenting them as aspects of life that an individual should aspire to. Do you have deities? What are their names? One God with three "parts"; Yahweh, Yeshua his son, and the Holy Force Can you convert? Yes. Who are the current leaders and how are they elected? By a group of Elders, who were originally bishops or archbishops. The Elders then convene to choose a "Papa" (Pope in Navis). The last pope was Harald II, the first Slostian-Born pope. He's been the Churches Pope since 1967. Harald died on January 22nd, and a new Pope is being decided. Who are your major figures? (Prophets, leaders, etc) Yeshua the son of God, Pope Tyrus I, Blessed Corinthus Comarte, Blessed Gregory of Cerberia, Blessed Edessa Voll. (Saints are instead call Blessed) What is the origin of your religion? Zahteism; Is a monotheistic religion believing that a single divine entity, usually referred to simply as “God” is the creator of all being and, ultimately, the one who judges a soul upon its vessels death before sentencing it to either damnation in one of several circles of hell or to a time of reward in heaven. The Church also has Cerberus culture, mainly from the Veritas faith. This includes beautiful stain-glass churches and cathedrals. The Cerberusian Universal Church began in 13 C.E officially by the death of Yeshua, who died to save the world from sin. The first Pope was Yeshua's apostle, Tyrus I What are the sects of your religion? Are you a sect? There are no sects. From the eyes of the Veritas church, it may look like a sect, considering the amount of Cerberusian influence during Mass. However, relations have been high since the 1600's, due to multiple Royal Marriages with Veritas kingdoms. ((I was wondering if we could put tie the Justosian Church as a sect. My church could be what the Justosians would have followed, untill the early 1700s when they broke off. Y'know, like the church of England did with Catholicism)) How is your religion organized? The Duke has no power in the church. The Deacon is the lowest form of priest, then it goes up to priest, the to monsignor (All three work/run churchs), then to Bishop (runs a Diocese), to an Arch-Bishop (Runs multiple or a very large diocese), then to an Elder (Known as Cardinals in OUR world :P). Elders can vote on who to elect as Papa, who is the earthly ruler of the Church. He however is not as powerful as God, himself. Is it in other nations Yes. It is a majority in Veldria, Lomarre, and Vantel Edited by Lomarre, Jan 24 2013, 03:15 PM.
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| Demoness | Jan 10 2013, 11:59 PM Post #5 |
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Amoratae Dea Augusta
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Demoness What is the official name of your religion? Morante What are your basic beliefs? Morality, respect for life and nature, the sanctity of Daemonesu (the land) and jade, reincarnation, obedience to the Goddesses and Their emissaries Do you have deities? What are their names? Three, all named Daemonesu: Daemonesu-kae (Mother Demoness), Daemonesu-sumae (Daughter Demoness), and Daemonesu-kami (Daughter Demoness on Earth, or the embodied goddess, also known as the Empress) Can you convert? No, but beliefs are semi-compatible with other religions and traditions may be followed by non-believers Who are the current leaders and how are they elected? Empress Jia Li, High Priest Xel, and the Council of Twelve. The Empress is the first daughter of the previous empress while the High Priest is her consort, mandated by religious law to be a priest. New members of the Council of Twelve are elected by sitting members, though in the event an entire new Council is to be elected, the elders of the Church will vote. Who are your major figures? (Prophets, leaders, etc) Roarke Ruadha (first prophet), Vultania (unacknowledged daughter of Sumae), the Unnamed (evil former husband of Sumae), Rhiannon (mother of evil spirits), Leilani and Du Isa (divine twin protectors of the realm), Deidre Oriana (major reformer), the Vessel of the Oracle, and many more. What is the origin of your religion? Fusion of Shuzoku nature worship and animism, Cine deities, and the initial interaction between the two groups. Officially, handed down by Daemonesu-kae after selecting the Tribes to receive Her gifts. What are the sects of your religion? Are you a sect? Orthodox (sometimes called Reformed), Renewed (or Blood), folk, and Feorasan How is your religion organized? There are three orders: Sentinels, Sages, and Oracles, who each have their own roles within the organization as military, scientists/historians, and prophets respectively. Worshippers are expected to attend Church and take part in rituals, but no other interaction is required; the burden lies on the Empress and the Church. While local areas may have their own rituals to attend to in order to appease the Goddesses, rituals are standardized. |
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| Neztec | Jan 14 2013, 08:29 PM Post #6 |
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Nation The Neztec Empire What is the official name of your religion? Cho-huitzel Pantheon What are your basic beliefs? Cho-huitzel is our Bat God and he see's to all of our needs and desires. Nature is to be revered and respected above all else. Vegetarian diets promote purity. There are spirits in nature who work to keep everything in balance. Do you have deities? What are their names? Cho-huitzel - the prime god of the Neztec, he is a white bat, his wings shroud our nation from the world around us and provide us comfort and life. It is from Cho-huitzel that our people learn that purity through vegetarianism is the ideal path. As the bat eats fruit for sustenance, so do the Neztec. Cho-huitzel and all other white bats, are white because they took the snow from us and keep it in their fur to keep us warm. That is why our land is tropical. Chii-mazu - the panther, god of darkness and lord of the hunt. Chii-mazu teaches us that should we need to hunt, we should do so with cunning and speed. Chii-mazu has fur of obsidian, and his claws are sharper than steel. All warriors in our nation are granted an obsidian carved sword to symbolize Chii-mazu and his presence. Chii-mazu tought the Neztec the art of war, to stalk silently and only strike when the time is right. Kho-Khotsin - the serpent, bringer of the rain. As the serpent glides through the river, so does our navy glide over the ocean. We learned from Kho-Khotsin late in our society, but he tought us to respect the dangers of water and he is the patron god of our navy. We learn from Kho-Khotsin that we must be a strong on the water as we are on land. Anu-Ime - the tortoise, god of time. As the tortoise lives on endlessly, so do the Neztec persevere. The Neztec Wall is the shell of Anu-Ime, as the tortoise hides within his shell to protect it from danger, so do we hide behind our great wall. Time has no meaning to our undying empire and it has even less meaning to Anu-Ime. Sigra-Huitzal - the eagle, goddess of flight and air. Sigra-Huitzal came to us and said that machines of flight existed in other lands, why do the Neztec not have such machines? Because of her guidance we built an airforce, she teaches us that humanity has no boundaries if they let their hearts sore as free as the eagle. Sigra-Huitzal is the patron goddess of the air force, she defends what Anu-Ime can not defend. Can you convert? All people are welcome to understand the power of nature, but we do not allow foreigner's withing the Neztec Wall, since Anu-Ime is the only city open to foreigners, he is the only god whose light may bless the converted from outside of the Neztec. In the Neztec Empire, the god's have temples, where various trials are undertaken, each temple has a great city around it that is named after the god or goddess of the temple. Most Neztec people only ever take one god's trial, but if you take the trial of all 5 of the main gods, then you may apply to be a priest in Neztec society. Who are the current leaders and how are they elected? The Emperor is the head of the Neztec Religion and the High Priest of the land. A Neztec Emperor may not be crowned until he has undertaken a pilgramage to all 5 great temples, after he has done this, he would be crowned at the temple of the 5 in Ichtaca, the Imperial City. If a woman inherits the throne, her husband will take on the duties of becoming the High Priest and she may not be crowned untill he has completed the 5 trials. If the woman is not yet married, then she will rule as regent of the state until she has married. Who are your major figures? (Prophets, leaders, etc) Konahctzumal, the first Emperor. It was under his reign that Neztec became an empire, and it was by his mandate that our religion was set up as it was. The First Emperor was guided by the will of Cho-huitzel. What is the origin of your religion? It developed from the guidance given to the Neztec from Cho-huitzel as he led our people south to the warmth of our mother valley and took upon himself the burden of the cold northern snow. What are the sects of your religion? Are you a sect? The sects of the religion are built on the different gods that are represented, asside from the 5 main gods, our religion recognizes hundreds of other spirits and gods. Each family has their own guiding spirit which much also be worshipped for the family to continue to recieve prosperity. How is your religion organized? The Emperor is the High Priest of the religion, beneath him are the High Lords, the nobility that have completed all 5 trials. Below the High Lords are the Shaman who interpret the will of nature, and beneath the shaman are the priest and monks who guide the general populace in their understanding of nature. |
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| Stefannica | Jan 15 2013, 12:59 PM Post #7 |
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International Relations Adviser
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Nation United Kingdom of Stefannica What is the official name of your religion? Nabetseism, The Nabetseican Church What are your basic beliefs? The Nabetseican Church holds Lord Abriam, the Founder and Lord Emperor of the Nabetseican Empire as All Father. It defines its mission as worshiping Lord Abriam, spreading the Holy Words of Lord Abriam, administering the Holy Rites and exercising charity. It teaches that the reigning Emperors and Kings of the Nabetseican Empire and Realms are the successors of Lord Abriam. Do you have deities? What are their names? Lord Abriam, past and reigning Nabetseican Emperors Can you convert? Yes Who are the current leaders and how are they elected? Emperor Josh IV, Joseph Cardinal Villegas, Archbishop of Imperia Who are your major figures? (Prophets, leaders, etc) Past and Reigning Emperors, the Imperial Family and the Holy Curia What is the origin of your religion? The life and teachings of the Lord Abriam What are the sects of your religion? Are you a sect? There are Orthodox Churches who share communion with the Universal Church. Majority of Stefannicans belong to the Universal Church. How is your religion organized? The Emperor is the supreme head of the Universal Church. He delegates his leadership to his Vicar, the Archbishop of Imperia. The Church is administered by the Holy Curia, composed of the College of Cardinals and all the Bishops of the Church. For More Info Edited by Stefannica, Jan 15 2013, 01:01 PM.
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| Raz | Jan 15 2013, 03:40 PM Post #8 |
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Ruler of The Republic of Vantel
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I think maybe the 'can you convert?' should be specified for both going in and out... |
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| Eisenkrieg | Apr 4 2013, 05:39 AM Post #9 |
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“Hroth giban Sigisinus! Hroth giban mana-seths!”
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Name: Cult of Iron Beliefs: Metal is a living entity. In order to improve spiritually it must be shaped by humans. As humans physically shape metal they become linked with it, the more metal they work and the greater the skill they work it with the greater their blessings on earth and after death. Deity Names: None Can you convert: No Who are the current leaders and how are they elected: The Silver King is the only real religious figure, the position is inherited. Who are your major figures: There aren't any, nobody can remember who originally taught their beliefs. What is the origin of your religion: Unknown, the origins are long lost to time. (It's speculated that men with heavy metal poisoning started it by scholars outside the country, but nobody wants to tell that to the Kriegians.) What are the sects of your religion: There are not any sects, heresy is punishable by being tossed into liquid metal, this tends to keep anyone from differing from the tenants of faith. How is your religion organized: There isn't really any organization, just individual contemplation. |
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| Baal | Apr 6 2013, 12:21 AM Post #10 |
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Blood God
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My nation is a forced athiest state so this is easy for me. |
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