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[FIN] Beliefs and Values - Nuri

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Posted: Sun May 31, 2015 10:45 am

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Beliefs and Values
Prompt 3

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Can be used toward Solo or RP req

Summer was drawing closer and closer and the different villages around Tendaji were beginning to plan their summer festivals. It was a tradition in Tendaji - to celebrate the Gods every year in the summer when spirits were high and food was at its most abundant.

All the races had their own gods to celebrate, whatever those might have been, and every person had their own feelings one way or the other.

What did they mean to you? With the summer fast approaching, it must be somewhere (no matter how small) on everyone’s thoughts. And what are your thoughts on the other culture’s gods?

Tendaji Gods

Alkidike: The Alkidikes worship the great tree Aisha as their mother and creator. While they might recognize other deities as the creators of other species, they find the pantheons of the other tribes to be foolish. They believe Aisha to be the supreme ruler. After all, she is a living, tangible part of Tendaji from which every one of their people is born. To them, this alone is enough proof of their racial superiority and entitlement to the entirety of Tendaji, not just Jauhar.

Shifters: The Shifters worship and revere the moon, whom they refer to as the goddess Serin. Their true connection to the moon has been disputed for as long as anyone can remember. They do not call it their creator. All they know is that, when the moon comes out, their skin turns silver. Clearly, they must be connected in some way.
Shifters believe in the existence of lesser gods (i.e. of rain, of tides, of forests, etc.), but the names of these lesser deities vary and are often quite personal to individuals. The earthlings recognize that others may call these same deities by different names, and accept them as the same gods with different titles.

Leaf: The Leaf Tribe is a very spiritual people. They believe themselves to be connected to and a part of the earth, in so much that the earth feeds them, clothes them, shelters them, and when they die, becomes their home. As such, their respect for the land that provides for them is deep and uncompromising. To them, everything that comes from the earth has some sort of spiritual quality. As the earth protects them, so should they protect it.
The Leaf Tribe's religion is very similar to animism. They do not have names for their gods, but believe everything in nature to be filled with a spirit.

Wind: The Wind Tribe worships Bergchi, most commonly referred to simply as "Chi," the often icy goddess of the mountains. They believe her to be their originator and mother, but not necessarily the highest power in the world. They believe that all people return to her in death and when speaking of those who have passed, will often mention the goddess as well, saying "Bergchi be with them," "Bergchi guide them," or some other variant.
They also believe in Ault, the sun god (see "Bringer of Fire"), although he is not their primary deity.
The Wind Tribe also believes in the existence of lesser gods (i.e. of rain, of tides, of forests, etc.), but the names of these lesser deities vary and are often quite personal to individuals. The earthlings recognize that others may call these same deities by different names, and accept them as the same gods with different titles.

Ice: Like the Wind Tribe, the Ice Tribe worships Bergchi, or “Chi”, the goddess of the mountains. Bergchi is their creator and mother, although not necessarily the highest power in Tendaji. When a person passes on, they meet Bergchi in the next world. Their sacred mountain, far to the east of Zena, is called Mount Xi’i. There, a secluded group of female oracles live, protecting the mountain.
They also believe in the sun god Ault (See "Bringer of Fire"), although he is not their primary deity.
The Ice Tribe also believes in the existence of lesser gods (i.e. of rain, of tides, of forests, etc.), but the names of these lesser deities vary and are often quite personal to individuals. The earthlings recognize that others may call these same deities by different names, and accept them as the same gods with different titles.

Fire: The people of Oba believe in a whole pantheon of Gods and Goddesses, partitioning all parts of life to a god such as birth, death, fishing, ocean, a king and queen of the gods, etc. There is always a different name to pray to depending on the situation at hand. The major players in their pantheon include:
Nerad - King of Gods, god of judgement
Essd - Queen of Gods, goddess of life and death
Drach - God of storms and rain
On’os - God of time and fortune
Lenoxe - Goddess of fishing and feasts
Kiyom - God of wood and lumber
Hatald - Goddess of fertility, marriage, and women
Jonal - God of men and war
Ubeli - Godess of the moon and ocean
Atun - God of the sun, forging fires, and desert

Water: The people of Matori, due to their close though rather forced relationship with Oba, believe in the same pantheon of Gods and Goddesses as their former enslavers, though a few of the names seem to have shifted and evolved. There is always a different name to pray to depending on the situation at hand. The major players in their pantheon include:
Nessat - King of Gods, god of judgement (Oba: Nerad)
Ome Essd - Queen of Gods, goddess of life and death (Oba: Essd)
Drach’ti - God of storms and rain (Oba: Drach)
On’os - God of time and fortune
Len - Goddess of fishing and feasts (Oba: Lenoxe)
Kiyom - God of wood and lumber
Hatald - Goddess of fertility, marriage, and women
Jonal - God of men and war
Ubeli’ae - Godess of the moon and ocean (Oba: Ubeli)
Atun - God of the sun, forging fires, and desert

Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2015 7:16 am

Nuri was at his training grounds once more, embracing the silence of the worn down outskirts of Sulburi. It was rare he had a chance to come this far out - often he would take advantage of his new location and position in the army and train on site. However, it seemed as if the uppers were feeling relaxed and indulgent, as they gave everyone extended leave for the day. It was quite possible they had the festival on their mind, and wanted to get away to enjoy the even themselves just as the soldiers did.

Nuri, on the other hand, was content to use his free time to ponder away in silence far away from the massive population. The streets were littered with prep work for the festival, and it seemed that every year more and more foreigners came to catch sight of the celebration. It was tiresome, and sometimes he wished he could just wander in the dunes until the stress and population was gone like the sand on the winds.

To his right, his ever faithful Janarim settled on the dusty ground, occasionally sniffing about and perking when a stray noise occurred. Naraka was one of the few presences he would always tolerate, the beast like a second weapon to the warrior. It was pretty much meant to be, considering he was a beast charmer in the army. They were bound for the rest of the creature's life, and Nuri really wouldn't have it any other way.

"Festivals are going to start soon..." he grumbled softly to Naraka, watching silently as the beast lifted his head and gave full attention, "I'm sure we will get leave to go and enjoy it like everyone else, or possibly protective duties. We will have to behave, as many of the younglings wont know what to do with a war-trained Janarim."

He shed a not-so-rare smile, unaware of how much his solider's facade slipped these past few months. The stress of his trial was over, he had some new allies and friends, and he felt the pressure of his father was no longer on him. Content would be a good way to describe where he was in his life.

Maybe he had On'os to thank for his fortune, for he was quite fortunate enough in his past endeavors. Someone had to have been watching over him during that trial, giving him the strength he needed to prevail. If it wasn't On'os, it was bound to be Jonal. Both provided him with the strength to prove his worth to Nerad, and receive the acceptance into the army.

And his relationships were also something to think over, and the hand the gods must have had. Hatald snuck her touch in there when she threw Aseara into his path, the frustratingly beautiful woman. They may not see eye-to-eye, but that was bound to be a trial when meeting with a woman. There would always be some sort of interaction and issue, and it was a trial that Nuri needed to face.

The thought of his gods, and of his one non-Oban friend, made him begin to wonder about her gods. They never spoke much of Aseara's past - she always was in the moment and enjoying where she was. But that didn't mean that she didn't have a faith and a history. If he could recall from his teachings and the rumors, the Wind Tribe worshiped some goddess of death and life...much like Essd. He could not recall her name, but he did remember that they often said it in passing.

Nuri wondered if Aseara took on their gods now that she was in their land. Sometimes he would forget she was a foreigner, with her Oban dress and her attitude. It wasn't hard to look past their differences in appearance when they were alone - she provided him that comfort. Or maybe, once again, it was Hatald's touch that helped him see her differently than the others of the land.

Nuri ran his hand through his hair and let out a huff. He wondered how he could get back on her good side and make things right again. Maybe some more candies, or even seeing if she would like to join him for the festival. The thought caused him to still almost immediately. He knew, he knew the reaction he would get from his peers and his strangers if he walked with a Windling. The eyes, and the judgement on both of them. It was the same look he gave to others.

But why, then, was Aseara so different? Was it because she was no stranger, but a friend? Was it because she listened, and shared, and was the first step toward finding trust in another?

"Curse it all, Naraka." He grumbled, giving up on his confused and uncertain feelings. Friendship was difficult. Allies and brothers-in-arms he could deal with, but unbaised friendship was new. Add in a different race, one he was raised to see as inferior and weak, and it provided a whole slew of messy emotions.

This, this is why he needed to sit and think, and fight. Maybe another journey into the sands would be good, to see the beasts of the desert. He wanted to stop thinking, but running never solved anything.

As he sat there in silence, Nuri took a long moment to prey to all of the gods. He preyed to On'os for continued fortune in his endeavors and extended time in his life. He preyed to Jonal for strength in any and all wars, and for his own personal strength to continue onward as well. He preyed to Atun and Drach and even Ubeli to continue to bless their land and provide them with healthy beasts and looked to Lenoxe for succulent crops and feasts. And he preyed to Hatald, to give him some more guidance on how to deal with the women in his life.

And finally, he saved his last and longest prayer to Nerad and Essd, to help him move forward and to thank them for the path they have provided. As he dropped his hands in prayer, Nuri moved to stand, and silently headed home.