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= Religion =
Type: henotheism (moderately patriarchal)<br>
Focus: attaining enlightenment<br>
Deity: Kasyn, the Goddess of Strife<br>
Titles: The Shield-Breaker, The Feared One<br>
Divine Interaction: in response to a chosen few<br>
Involves: many parables<br>
Afterlife: is different for all individuals and can be reached by the living, with effort<br>
Supernatural: angels (benevolent ghosts), demons (tricksters)<br>
Worship: joyous group public sacrifices<br>
Holidays: very few<br>
Holidays Celebrate: new moons, historical events<br>
Major Holiday(s): often include exchanges of gifts<br>

Clergy: both genders, though mostly female<br>
Function: spiritual advisors, spiritual guides, judges, community leaders<br>
Lifestyle: below average<br>
Family: large (children encouraged)<br>
Chosen: study to become clergy<br>
Distinguished By: a symbolic weapon<br>

Cultural Aspects<br>
Symbol: an inhuman eye and a representation of a weapon<br>
Holy Colour: grey<br>
Passed Down: via many holy books and some oral tradition<br>
Creation Myth Type: order from void/chaos<br>
Mortals' Origin: came from primordial ocean<br>
Major Myth/Symbol(s): the struggle<br>

Deadly Sins: lust, irresponsibility, wrath and apostasy<br>
High Virtues: humility, abstinence, charity and faith<br>
Associated Artform: stories/parables<br>
Coming of Age: 11 years old<br>
Coming of Age Rite: involves cleansing<br>

Marriage: is considered sacred<br>
Marriage Rites: end in several days of seclusion<br>
Death Rites: sometimes involve sacrificing the deceased's pet(s)<br>
Major Taboo: displays of affection<br>
Prevalence: believed by many<br>


== Notes ==
The star their world orbits is known on Earth as Tau Centauri. To them, it's called Xashar. <br>

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