Deity and Relics Index
Solaris, The Eternal Sun:
The solar deity is said to have been born from the sun, and came to Earth to give blessings of fire and light. It is described to be a God in the shape of an Eagle, as told by a mobian bird clan that worships it. At some point, Solaris splits itself into three living flames containing it's great power. These pieces can survive within a host whether it is a living being with the blood of the Ra tribe, Pyrokinetics with strong will, or sacred objects strong enough to hold it.
Soul: A white flame given to the royal family of Soleanna, descendants of the bird clan. Female descendants of Garuda's bloodline are vessels of the soul, as any other are rejected. Carriers of the soul gain psychokinesis as well as immunity to fire, and healing.
Body: A crimson flame given to the royal family of Ambra, the chosen host is to be the strongest among the royal family, as the weak would be burned to cinders.
Mind: An azure flame given to the Noctis echidna tribe. Instead of using living hosts, they placed the flame into a sacred object called the Staff of Darkness. They protected the staff ever since, never using it's power even in desperate times.
Angi the Purifier: The immaterial essence of Solaris, the living soul made of white flame. It takes the form of a glowing ball with wings of light, which is the source of its power of purification. It heals wounds, rid of corrupting influences, and offers shields for protection.
Iblis the Immeasurable: The raw strength of Solaris, the living body of crimson flame. It takes the form of a dragon made of lava, commanding the power of fire as a destructive force.
Mephiles the Dark: The benevolent will of Solaris, the living mind made of azure flame. It takes the form of whatever shadow it steals, turning into an exact copy of the shade. It manipulates darkness to it's will
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Silver Torch: A sacred object made of pure silver, used as a placeholder host for the Soul in case there are no princesses to take it.
Jeweled Scepter: A staff lined with precious gems, crafted by a wizard as a gift to the Ambra royal family. It is a magical item that harnesses the power of light.
The Sun Tower:
A towering structure located in Apolleca, containing a sun emblem made of pure gold. It is a placeholder host for the Body in case of no available living host for it.
Staff of Darkness: A sacred object created and blessed in moonlight. It currently holds the Mind of Solaris as a host object, and the staff is a conduit of its power.
Chaos Emeralds: Mysterious 7 emeralds that are legendary around the world, contains wondrous unlimited power in each one. When all seven are collected, it is said they have the power to perform miracles.
Master Emerald: A large green emerald that is one of the ultimate powers on Earth, able to have control of the 7 emeralds. Most doubt it's existence, as it hasn't been seen since ancient times, but has been worshiped by the majority of the echidna race.
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Dis, The Mad Phoenix King:
There was once a member of the Ra tribe named Dis, brother of the Clan Master, Garuda. He stole the fires of Solaris for himself, turning into self proclaimed Phoenix King and misused the God's power for evil purposes. He was defeated by his brother Garuda, the Fireclaw clan's greatest warrior, Apollo, and the echidna shaman, Mazda. After his defeat, he was punished by Solaris by sending his soul to suffer in eternal darkness, his name cursed around the world as the mad near deity.
Religions
Solaris Worship: The major religion of the three allied nations that worships Solaris, the Eternal Sun, founded by the Tribe of Ra and spread to the other lands after the fall of the Mad Phoenix King. Its worshippers are predominantly Mobians, but does accept human converts.
Belief: Solaris is the child of the Sun, sent to Earth to bring spiritual guidance, prosperity and unity to the fractured land of Ra. It split into its three aspects to bring the tribe together, and soon enough, the Fireclaw Clan and the Echidna Tribe into the fold. They also believe in reincarnation, that sometimes, the soul returns to Earth by the blessing of the Sun.
Symbols: The Phoenix, The Great Eagle, The Trinity, The Hand and the Sun, Sunlight, Fire, Gold Dust, Crystals
Message: Prosperity, Unity, Guidance
Bibliography: Scripture of the Phoenix, Tome of Ra, Golden Book, Hymn of the Trinity
Doctrine: Unification of the Trinity, Voyage of the Faithful, Purification
Rites:
Confirmation- New converts attends church or sacred grounds for initiation into the faith.
Congregation- An assembly attending church once a week, Sunday is considered the holy day for mass.
Marriage-Marriage between two people of the faith takes place on sacred grounds, presided over by a holy man. Marriage customs varies between the three nations.
Ritual of Ash: After death, the body is cremated in a holy ritual and their ashes are given to their family or kept in the mausoleum.
Holy Days:
Sunday- The day of mass, the congregation gather for spiritual assembly.
Soul Giving (December 24)- Winter holiday where gifts are exchanged and given.
Summer Solstice (First day of Summer)- Celebration of the first day of Summer where the power of Solaris and the sun are at it's peak and lasting until Autumn.
Festival of the Sun (July 10-13)- A three-day celebration giving praise to Solaris by lighting a sacred fountain by the grand noble family of Soleanna. This is a major holiday in the kingdom, as the Solskya family carries out the lighting ritual.
Summer Farewell (Last day of Summer)- A holiday dedicated to the farewell of Summer to welcome the coming Autumn.
Spring Glory (April 13)-The day in which is dedicated to the Trinity, as they blessing gives new prosperity to nature.
Flora Feast (May 1)- A Day of feasting of Spring related foods.
Prayers:
"Solvia"
"May the sun grace you."
"So is the word of Ra"
"The Blessing of the Sun may last finite, but it's child will be forever"
"The Almighty Sun gave it's child to the Earth, and the Great Eagle gave the Trinity to the people of Ra to spread prosperity, unity, and guidance. "
Majade Worship: During the ancient days of Ambra, the major religion was the worship of the goddess of life. It became obscure after the Reclamation of Ambra, but even in modern time, a small portion of the population still practice this religion.
Chaos Worship
The predominate religion of the Echidnas of Angel Island. They worship the power of Chaos, a natural force and the almighty Master and Chaos Emeralds.
Symbols: Emeralds, Chaos Energy, Color Green, Water
Message: Cosmic force of Chaos is a gift, and emeralds are sacred.
Doctrines: Chaos is the lifeforce of the universe.
Bibliography: Runestones of Faith
Rites: Emerald Blessing: Newborn infants are given a baptism in a sacred lake in the Hidden Sanctuary. When they turn 5 years of age, the child is given a necklace with the gem from the sanctuary.
New Year Blessing: The faithful gather around the sacred Master Emerald on the dawn of the dawn of the new year to be washed in its presence.
Rite of Guardianship: An sacred rite where the title and duties of guardian of the Master Emerald is passed down to a successor.
Holy Days:
Friday Ceremony- Religious mass that begins on the last Friday of the month.
Prayers:
Offshoot Religions:
Sect of the Saint of Souls
Belief: This religion is dedicated to the Soul of Solaris and the first host, Isis, who is considered the mother of souls. They are held in high regard as the soul represents spiritual healing and flight. They also sanctify past and present princesses who were hosts of the Soul. Its worshippers are mostly women and is mainly practiced in the Kingdom of Soleanna.
Symbols: The Soul of Solaris, Isis, White feathers, Lavender, Purple color flowers, Purple and White
Message: Healing, Purification, Peace
Doctrines: Spiritual healing
Bibliography: Word of the Saint, Lavender Scrolls
Rites: Spring Mass: Every Saturday during Spring is mass, the congregation gather for spiritual assembly.
Lavender Giving: New converts are given lavender as the Saint now graces them. Other flower options are available.
Holy Days: Day of the Sanctified Lady (April 3): Saint Isis's birthday.
Blessing of the Soul (The day when the princess becomes the host)
Spring Glory (April Sundays)-The days in which is dedicated to the Trinity, as they blessing gives new prosperity to nature.
Lavender Bloom (April 25)- The day when Lavenders are in full bloom near Kingdom Valley. They are gathered and made into wreaths or embroidered.
Prayers:
"By grace of the Saint/lady/priestess/mother/Soul of Solaris"
Sect of Strength
Belief: The Body of Solaris is worshiped as a mighty force, as it represents physical and spiritual might. It is mainly practiced in the Kingdom of Ambra.
Symbols: Body of Solaris, Fire, Yellow Garnet, Gold, Peony, Yellow colored flowers, Gold or Yellow Spheres
Message: Spiritual and Physical Strength
Doctrines: Strengthen the body and spirit against all obstacles
Bibliography: The Sun Seals, Book of Power
Rites: Sandbathing: Once a month, the faithful are to bath in white sand in Sun temples and other holy sites to cleanse their bodies.
Fasting: On the last day of January, members are to fast for 24 hours, not eating or drinking anything except for water and a special juice called Easir for breakfast and dinner. Usually before this day, it is recommended to have a big dinner before midnight.
Winter Fasting: On the first day of December, members are to fast for 24 hours, abstaining food and drink during this time with the exception of water.
Dew Harvest: During Summer, members travel to oasis to gather due from specific plants and crystalized them.
Holy Days:
Mass- Third and Fourth Fridays of the Month is Mass.
Holy Harvest (Early November)- Harvest season starts around this time, and this marks the day of holy feasting.
Holy Adornment (Dawn of January 1)- Before the New Year Sun, there is a mass with the faithful adoring gold to greet the rising of the sunrise.
Blessing of the Body (The same day of the Hosting Ceremony)
Prayers:
Sect of the Eclipsed Sun
Belief: Rather than worshipping the light, it is instead dedicated to the Eclipsed Sun, known as the Shadow of Solaris. Another belief is reincarnation, that the soul goes into the afterlife after death, but reborn into the mortal plain as a new Echidna. It is mainly practiced by the echidnas of East Eclipse Island.
Symbols: Dark Sun, Shadow Bird, Black and Dark blue feathers, Blue Amber, Eye of Knowledge
Message: Knowledge is power, only to be used for the greater good.
Doctrines: Pursuit of knowledge to better improve your life and the people around you.
Bibliography: Book of Dark Iron, Eyes of Wisdom
Rites: Rite of Life: New born infants are gifted with rune stones which they will carry for the remainder of their life, however, no new converts are gifted these ruins.
Renewal Passage: On the last day of each Solstice, children who turned 17 years of age are to take part in a coming of age ceremony where their ruins are blessed by the power of the Staff of Darkness. Afterwards, there is a large celebration of them entering adulthood.
The Returning: After death, the family of the deceased or a holy priest takes their runes and placed it in the water where it came from, for when they return to the mortal plain, they will have their runes returned.
Holy Days:
Day of New Veils (January 1)- On the day of the new year, members wear embroidered dark veils that are newly crafted and burn the old ones from last year.
Day of Reflection (January 2)- Members are to bath in pools and reflect on themselves.
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