Cult of the King of Dirt

The prophecies in days of old, of which the tides speak, begin with the island of Tess.

There, many Gods and Goddesses convened and warred, and disappeared. While all that happened,

people gave to the King of Dirt without realizing it. There, once the cities of Soleanen fell,

The people rose up on the island and made many mounds to the least of the Gods,

The King of Dirt. There he chose Talimartian, the chosen one and High Priest of the King of

Dirt. "Legends of Tessel, Volume XII" - Author Unknown

How to divinate a yes/no question
Make the ancient Symbol, (seen on the next page) with torches or Lamps. Ask your question of the Gods out loud, then lay out 4 dirts, 2 on each side as if the formation of torches were holding the pieces of dirt. Make note of your orientation, and note that the blocks to the left mean yes, and the right mean no. Visit the Divination Temple at 6356, 73, 101 for a more in depth divination. However, be warned, you may not get the answer you want. Open ended questions should be asked and interpreted in a temple by a High Priest of the King of Dirt.

Worship at home
Make a mound. Big or small, it is up to you! The simplest mound is a single block of Dirt that has nothing around it and is on a flat surface. Then put up a sign praising the King of Dirt. On the full and new moon's highest point, gather close with your friends and plant an orchid on the mound on the new moon and take it away on the full moon. This is the ceremony of duality, a reminder of the passage of time. Both times are times of celebration, and is an all night ceremony. Imbibe to your delight, or mark the moment with jovial reflection, the King of Dirt knows what matters most, and that's the friends we made along the way.

Greet all in the wilderness with open arms, and help those on the road. Carry a blue orchid and kneel to others to signify protection of the traveller. All who hold to these customs are to be guaranteed peaceful travel. A simple meal of bread or other simple foods should be provided to travelers.

The initiatory mysteries
Once you have heard of the King of Dirt, then you have had your first initiation. Congrats!

After that, you may choose to become a Priest. A Priest is the normal membership layer for the cult.

To Become a Priest, you must have been baptised in another religion, or be baptised by way of the King of Dirt. Ask a member of the Priesthood to help you as they will be your sponsor for the priesthood. There are mysteries that I will not relate here to the process.

After you have become a Priest, you may choose a specialty. These are the Farmer, Chef, Guard, Cantor, and High Priest. These relate to what you do in worship, but not everyday life. However, many choose a specialty that they are familiar with.

The King of Dirt promotes Renewal of the Ancient Lands, and the Balance of Nature, by way of Nurture.

Religio dei terrae nuli et renovatio
In summary, worship of the Cult of the King of Dirt is not found in the civilized places, but rather out in the wilderness. While occasional temples pop up in towns, the most interesting ones are the ones guarded in secret in the Terra Nullius, where a single whisper may reveal a complex society, and just as soon vanish.

Contact info
Get in Contact with a Priest! Message Talimar#5027 on Discord or https://discord.gg/WxvVV6QNrD for our public Discord.