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=Religion=
'''Type:''' polytheism (moderately matriarchal)<br>
'''Direction:''' inwards<br>
'''Focus:''' health and physical well-being<br>

==Ruling Deities==
Xiddal - the Goddess of Abundance and Evil <br>
Khesas - God of Oaths and Chaos<br>
Important Deities: <br>
Molmera - the Goddess of Courtship<br>
Eeilla -  the Goddess of Dreams<br>
Utnar - the God of Nightmares<br>
Asaos - the God of Thunder<br>
Krittix - the Goddess of Orphans<br>
Phoid - the Goddess of Ghosts<br>

'''Divine Interaction:''' plays a part in most rituals<br>
'''Involves:''' many saints/demi-gods<br>
'''Afterlife:''' reunites those separated in life and cannot be reached while alive<br>
'''Supernatural:''' guardian angels/spirits, monsters, angels (benevolent ghosts)<br>

'''Worship:''' joyous group daily prayers at home<br>
'''Holidays:''' very often<br>
'''Holidays Celebrate:''' heroes, past revelations, prophets, historical events, past battles<br>
'''Major Holiday(s): '''involve great feasts<br>

'''Clergy:''' both genders<br>
'''Function:''' ceremonial leaders, spiritual advisors<br>
'''Lifestyle:''' ascetic<br>
'''Family:''' none (chastity required)<br>
'''Chosen:''' elected by the people<br>
'''Distinguished By:''' a magical/divine aura	<br>

==Cultural Aspects==
'''Symbol:'''a book and a fist<br>
'''Holy Colour:''' vermillion<br>

'''Passed Down:''' via many holy books and some oral tradition<br>
'''Creation Myth Type:''' order from void/chaos<br>
'''Mortals' Origin:''' forged from metal<br>
'''Major Myth/Symbol(s):''' the journey<br>

'''Deadly Sins:''' wrath, malice, neglect, indifference, recklessness, apathy, pride, despair and faithlessness<br>
'''High Virtues:''' charity, thoughtfulness, wisdom and chastity<br>

Associated Artform: stories/parables<br>

==Culture==
'''Coming of Age:''' 9 years old (females only)<br>
'''Coming of Age Rite:''' involves tattooing/scarification<br>

'''Marriage: '''is based on love<br>
'''Marriage Rites:''' involve much gift-giving<br>

'''Death Rites:''' The dead are cremated, their ashes blown out into space.<br>

'''Major Taboo: '''certain clothing<br>

'''Prevalence:''' believed by most<br>
'''Outsiders:''' are forced into hiding<br>

==Government==
The flotilla is ruled by a triumvirate. Each member sits for 3 years before they retire. They all have equal voice regardless of their years of service.<br>
Trine are required to be unmarried in order to best remain neutral. Once they've retired, they may marry and have a family if they want.