Post by Yali on Feb 13, 2016 17:37:33 GMT
Read Watson's Journal. There is an explanation of the Moiety religion in its basic form.
From the "Thoughts on the lore" thread:
"Religion has evolved to encompass ancient Rivenese animal worship paganism mixed with elements of D'ni monotheism (similar to how early Christians and Pagans intertwined during the 3rd Century A.D.). Under the main religion of the Moiety Temple, The Maker, known as "Atauui" in Rivenese, is an ever present force that is both conscious and binding of all living beings. Atauui is manifested in great leaders such as Katran as well as many ancient chieftains back on Riven who were heroic leaders in their time. Allatwan is the conduit which both separates and binds the Ages and time together, thus it is believed by the dominant temple on Tay that Allatwan is always present, leading the Moiety to their destiny. It is through great figures that Atauui manifests itself, pulling the Rivenese through the eye of the Maker.
Of course, each clan has its own variation of Moiety religion. The temple was founded in the late 19th Century of our calendar (roughly 80 A.R.) and is the dominant religion of the Moeity state, however, as each clan dispersed throughout the Age and formed small secluded communities, so did their religion diversify, often to meet the needs of their local communities and environment.
The Easterners incorporate a form of astrology into their beliefs while the Atami Westerners are fully animist, believing that all nature possesses a spirit, even the raw elements such as stone, as this reflects their self-imposed isolation in the western bogs, away from the busy culture of Tay, which seeks to court the D'ni through trade and the influx of books. The Atami religion could be considered an extreme version of ancient Rivenese animal worship, as they see Atauui not as hierarchy but as a constant force that permeates everything in equal power.
What do you think? What else do you guys have in mind? I still haven't fully developed the concept of the Temple yet.
From the "Thoughts on the lore" thread:
"Religion has evolved to encompass ancient Rivenese animal worship paganism mixed with elements of D'ni monotheism (similar to how early Christians and Pagans intertwined during the 3rd Century A.D.). Under the main religion of the Moiety Temple, The Maker, known as "Atauui" in Rivenese, is an ever present force that is both conscious and binding of all living beings. Atauui is manifested in great leaders such as Katran as well as many ancient chieftains back on Riven who were heroic leaders in their time. Allatwan is the conduit which both separates and binds the Ages and time together, thus it is believed by the dominant temple on Tay that Allatwan is always present, leading the Moiety to their destiny. It is through great figures that Atauui manifests itself, pulling the Rivenese through the eye of the Maker.
Of course, each clan has its own variation of Moiety religion. The temple was founded in the late 19th Century of our calendar (roughly 80 A.R.) and is the dominant religion of the Moeity state, however, as each clan dispersed throughout the Age and formed small secluded communities, so did their religion diversify, often to meet the needs of their local communities and environment.
The Easterners incorporate a form of astrology into their beliefs while the Atami Westerners are fully animist, believing that all nature possesses a spirit, even the raw elements such as stone, as this reflects their self-imposed isolation in the western bogs, away from the busy culture of Tay, which seeks to court the D'ni through trade and the influx of books. The Atami religion could be considered an extreme version of ancient Rivenese animal worship, as they see Atauui not as hierarchy but as a constant force that permeates everything in equal power.
What do you think? What else do you guys have in mind? I still haven't fully developed the concept of the Temple yet.