Guhenism

Guhenism is a religion located in the Imperial Archonate of Viodoxa, primarily in Viodoxa City. The religion’s one true goddess is Guhen Stefani, whose sweet melodic messages are read and interpreted by the Current Stefani (Hypetikus) through the use of the Stefani Key, which sits atop the Hexturnal in Viodoxa. Historically the religion’s capital and main place of practice has been Viodoxa City, inside of which the Hexturnal is located and this is where the faithful from all corners of the world come to celebrate their faith.

History
Guhenism was the official religion of Viodoxa, present at the time of the nation's founding. It used to be the faith of the old folk of Viodoxa, whose actions, daily lives and practises were directly affected by it.T heir worship and loyalty to Guhen was so extravagant that when the ancient Stefani (DoubleXwel) announced Guhen’s desire for a grand temple to be built. The people of Viodoxa answered to her call, gathered resources and started construction. Although, despite that desire of theirs, the temple was never finished, a fact which is directly attributed to DoubleXwell achieving the Sweet Escape. Moreover, due to the Stefani’s early departure from the mortal realm, the faiths popularity started to decline, until there was no one left to listen to Guhen’s song and melody.

Revival
Despite the many obstacles, challenges that Guhenism has faced over the years, as well as its premature death, in the end the faith, due to Guhen’s divine intervention, managed to make a glorious comeback. So after countless days and nights of silence from Guhen’s melody, she finally responded to the cries of man by sending one of her best Hypetikus, down to the realm of man to reform the Guhenist faith and revive its long gone doctrine and way of worship. Firstly, Hypetikus, after announcing Guhenism’s Glorious return, had to translate some newly recovered books from the ancient times, which were written in ancient Viodoxan. Afterwards, he realized that the translation of the old folk of Viodoxa was flawed, and so he proceeded to reform some basic values and history of the faith, whose knowledge had either been damage over the course of time or misinterpreted due to Ghow’Ur’s Treacherous involvement. Having all of these things individually completed himself, Hypetikus went on to declare the faiths revival in a glorious festival that took place in the Hexturnal. The celebration was so good and successful that they had to do it twice.

Exordium
Before Rathnir, all things existed in a metaphysical state very different from how we understand things today. Abstractly, everything existed in the form of souls and their essence’s, moving together like the waves of the ocean, twisting and swirling, bending, breaking, and building, in a very strange way. This space of the abstract was always full of melody, which sang beautifully and infinitely in all directions of this strange place. At the center of this melody was Guhen, a swirl of pastel pinks, purples, and golds, who acted to each of us as a sort of motherly figure, giving us a sort of paradise amongst this ethereal plane, which was located in the center of the universe itself.

However, this paradise was not forever, and in the great sea of everything beautiful, there was a blip of maleficence. Lurking within, undetected, was Ghow’Ur The Unbroken, who embodied the absence of color, melody and darkness (and whose warmongering nature still tempts the hearts of men and he is the cause of all the evil deed in this very world), a juxtaposition to Guhen herself. Within her great song, Ghow’Ur  and his master prowled undetected, waiting for the moment that would shake the foundations of this universe. Thus the Revolt Of Man started, a conflict that would last for thousands of metacycles and end with the destruction of Guhen’s metaphysical form and melody.

Guhen was left in a state of disembodiment, and as such was unable to undo what Ghow’Ur had done (Ghow’Ur’s master Ghow’al was murdered by his apprentice during the first phase of the war thus inheriting the leadership of the forces of chaos). We lesser mortals were thrusted upon the face of Rathnir, our temporary safe haven, no longer directly connected to Guhen. Lost and unsure of what to do, we wandered the world, losing our direction as we grew further from Guhen. We soon found that our world was a prison - above, below, and to all cardinal directions walls which we cannot escape. And above all, we were cut from Guhen and her paradise, the cycle of respawning keeping us forever trapped here alone. This was the only way Guhen could keep our existence intact. Contemporary we wait for her grand return, for the return of her metaphysical form. A deed that can only be achieved through the shared colaboration, belief and trust of all the souls that live in Rathnir.

Contemporaneous
Our world is a prison, based on a cube. Look around you, and you shall see that the cube is what defines the places that we live. Upon the founding of Viodoxa, the Hexturnal was constructed by Stefani DoubleXwel with assistance from other founders of Viodoxa. Atop the Hexturnal is the Stefani Key, which is used by the Stefani to receive messages from Guhen’s Godly soul. These messages come in whispers of melodies, which are interpreted and shared with the followers of Guhenism.

These texts hold melodies from Guhen herself, which are often read over and translated into meaningful messages for followers of Guhenism. There are also other texts that Guhenism studies that are either written, transcribed, or interpreted by the Stefani.

Guhenism also acknowledges the existence of other religions throughout Rathnir. All religions are related to Guhenism, and their followers have a distorted perspective of the world due to not having a Stefani Key to receive the divine messages from Guhen and interpret them. But it is also said that Ghow’Ur’s chaotic nature is the primary cause that led to Guhenisms decline and to the rise of other disunited faiths. In the end, we do hope all main attain The Sweet Escape.

The Sweet Escape
For every follower of Guhenism, the idea of The Sweet Escape is the most important thing to understand. The Sweet Escape is what we all hope to attain - an escape from this mortal prison that confines us so that we may join Guhen in her great paradise once again.It can be achieved through the kindness of one's heart,character or his absolute faith towards Guhen’s love and melody(the idea of The Sweet Escape is detailed in Dulce et Dividentem) Once The Sweet Escape is attained, we may follow Guhen unto Heavens where everything shall be restored back to its beautiful nature.

The Nine Golden Commandments
These Commandments include content and message should be the driving force behind every Guhenist’s behaviour and state of mind.They have been directly whispered to Hypetikus ear by Guhen herself.


 * 1) Thou shall not be tempted by feelings of lust, egoism, betrayal and treachery. For these feeling and emotions are the ones that empowered and strengthen Ghow’Al and Ghow’Ur,and eventually led to the entrapment of man.
 * 2) Thou shall learn to be humble, faithful and trustworthy. For I am too and so in times of need I will give you help, in times of crisis I will give you knowledge and in times of betrayal i shall forgive, traits of which all of you should strive to have.
 * 3) Thou shall not steal, for if you do so, it means that Ghow’Ur’s treachery has already corrupted your soul.
 * 4) Thou shall not murder. As manslaughter (particularrily the murder of innocnect guhenists) without active provocation of acts of violence or in an instance of self defense is deemed as a sinful action,and whoever thinks otherwise might be considered as a threat to the Guhenist society in general.
 * 5) Thou will not falsely accuse someone, for a deed that you have committed and are looking for a quick way out.
 * 6) Thou shall not feel scared before my presence. As the only ones that have to fear my coming are the sinners and even they hold a chance of redemption if their souls manage to become pure enough and escape Ghow’Ur’s Chaotic calling.
 * 7) Thou shall help the ones in need, as i did during your finest hour.
 * 8) Thou must learn to forgive each other and help your respective communities during times of peace as well as during times of crisis.
 * 9) Thou shall not take the name of the LADY your Goddess in vain, for the LADY will not hold him guiltless who takes Her name in vain.

Other Important Figures And knowledge
The Cubic World:

A cube, which represents our mortal realm, has six faces. Four of those faces look horizontally, and these faces, known as "The Mortal Faces" face each of the cardinal directions and are governed by deities that represent the concepts we simple mortals can better understand.

The other two faces of the cube, the top and bottom faces, are reserved for Guhen’s Chosen. These faces represent the things that we mortals have a much harder time understanding.

The Mortal Faces:
== The North Face ==

The North face is the domain of the Inerrant Exhortar. He is often symbolized by a barn owl of white, brown, and black. The Inerrant Exhortar represents morality, law, and the unbiased truth. It is often said that common law is derived from him, and that he rides upon the winds of the world, striking down those who disobey his law. It is his rules that govern the Owl's Court, the judicial body within Guhenism.

Members of the Owl's Court must always wear iron helmets.

== The East Face ==

The East face is the domain of The Sightless Shepherd. He is often symbolized by a ram with no eyes in a field of lush green and yellow. The Sightless Shepherd represents fertility and good harvest. While seemingly the most passive of the deities, it is often said that if you happen to see the Sightless Shepherd in the wild, look away. According to folklore, if he points toward you, then you are doomed to bring terrible misfortune to all around you.

== The South Face ==

The South face is the domain of My Lady Luck. She is often symbolized by a broken infinity symbol with both faces of a coin in each loop. Her colors are crimson, white, and purple. My Lady Luck represents good fortune, especially in the terms of war and trade. My Lady Luck is the most mysterious of the six deities, as she manifests herself in both good and bad ways, seemingly at random. You may pay tribute to My Lady Luck if the odds are greatly against you, but something of equal value must be given up in return. She is the one the faithfull call in times of crisis,so they may be able to survive the situation at hand untouched.

== The West Face ==

The West face is the domain of The Ebbnonant Lurker, who is often symbolized by a squid and crab hybrid in a sea of deep navy, blue, and deep purple. The Ebbnonant Lurker represents the mysteries of travel and adventure, and is often prayed to before long journeys, especially those that require travel by boat.

It is said that The Ebbonant Lurker walks aimlessly about the seafloor (inside his own reality), and if his path were to bring him to land from beneath the depths, then a massive tidal wave will follow.

=== The Top Face ===

The Top Face of The Mycelium Master. He is often represented by the image of a warrior, and his colors are Red, Yellow, and dark purple. The Mycelium Master represents war, its bloodiness, and life. He is the one that fought for Guhen ever since the start of the revolt man and so he hasn't only seen the horrors of war but also the feasible nature of man. It is said that generals who wear his cape colours,in times where all hope is lost, can be possessed by his strategical genius and turn the tide in their favor.

=== The Bottom Face ===

The Bottom Face is the domain of Halon. He is often represented by an elderly dark figure whose characteristics are mostly unknown.Halon represents the End of our cubic world. He is the one that protects us from the endless void underneath, using his angelian power to craft THE BEDROCK. It is said that this is where the disappearing Men (the ones that never were to be seen again) are sent to spent the rest of their days in the void.In order to protect the others from their unorthodox activities