Renortion

Renortion is a belief system that centers around the concept of the Yamdall cycle, a process of life, death, judgement, and rebirth. According to Renortion beliefs, all souls that should ever exist were born through the song of Haldeim, a primordial supreme being responsible for the creation of light and order in the universe. Haldeim is said to have existed before the foundations of the world were laid and to have formed vessels for the souls out of every primordial element, including those of gods, men, and beasts. At the end of their mortal lives, the souls of all living beings are believed to be weighed against the light produced by both their spiritual and physical lives, and either sent to Elisium or Torment before being reborn into new vessels. Some sects also believe in the existence of a cosmic body known as the Vitriol, which spreads chaos and reigns over the night as the Moon. The Yamdall cycle is seen as an integral part of the order and balance maintained by the Watcher, a judge appointed by Haldeim, in Renortion belief. Renortion started in a province of the IAU and has moved to the Kingdom of Galadonn in the famed Shaloman Exodus.

Beliefs
Prominent beliefs in Renortion include heavy themes of morally-justified reincarnation, a cosmic supreme being above all, an eternal conflict between the forces of order and chaos, and the continuation of multiple cycles that maintain the order of the universe. However, not all sects of Renortion hold all of these beliefs. Listed below are several fundamental systems in which Renorts believe.

The Yamdaal cycle
Renorts believe that people have two deaths, their mortal death, and their spiritual death. A person's physical death occurs when they die in the physical world, the person then will enter an afterlife on the spiritual plane, only inhabited by those no longer alive, to await their judgement. When a person reaches their spiritual death, they are judged. All the deeds of both their spiritual life and their mortal life are weighed against the light produced by their actions. If a person is virtuous then their light will outweigh their deeds, and they will be reincarnated back into the mortal world after a time in a paradisal plane known as "Elisium". if a person has been evil and caused ill-tidings then their deeds will outweigh their light and will be sent to a place where they will suffer their sins back unto them until their soul is cleansed. This place is known in Renortion texts as "Torment". When a person is reincarnated they have no recollection over their past life but will still carry some of their virtues from their old self. This cycle is called the Yamdaal cycle.

The Pantheon
Renortion's pantheon is centered around three primary beings: Haldeim, Vamak, and the Watcher.

Haldeim
Haldeim, also referred to as The Voice in ancient renortion texts, was the creator and maintainer of order in the universe and all of its elements in Renortion belief. Haldeim is often personified by the Sun, and his power is associated with such. According to Renortion Eddas, Haldeim existed before the foundations of the world were laid and sang light and order into being, creating the stars and forming the elements of the universe. Haldeim is also said to have crafted all souls that will ever exist, and formed vessels for them. The Voice is believed to be the ultimate authority and arbiter in matters of morality and the spiritual realm and is seen as the source of order and balance in the universe.

Vamak
Vamak, known as The Vitriol in ancient renortion texts, is a cosmic force that is opposed to the order maintained by Haldeim in Renortion belief. It is said to spread chaos and madness to the plane. Vamak is personified by the moon in Renortion Eddas, and their power correlates to the moon's phases. The Vitriol is seen as an eternal force that threatens the balance and harmony of the universe and is followed by some sects of Renortion.

The Watcher
The Watcher is a mortal soul appointed by Haldeim and chosen by the Watcher prior who, upon their physical death, act as the judge in the process of the Yamdall cycle. The Watcher weighs the deeds of a passing soul against their light, which is their objective moral goodness, and determines whether they are worthy of being sent to Elysium or Torment. The Watcher plays a crucial role in the Renortion belief system as the arbiter of judgement, and more importantly, as a guide and protector of life in the Physical Realm. They are seen as an important figure in the maintenance of the balance of the universe.

The Watcher’s power
A Watcher, while they are taking up the role, are the second strongest soul in all of the universe. The only one higher than the Watcher is Haldeim, the first watcher. The watcher has ultimate power over everything except from the Yamdaal cycle, this cannot be changed by any watcher except from Haldeim.

The role of the Watcher is to watch and oversee, their main philosophy is to keep their power away from where it isn’t needed and to let the humans resolve their own problems, though this is not to say they are ambivalent, as there have been multiple occasions where the Watcher has stepped in to stop something from happening.

Renortion Truths
The following are a basic outline of moral beliefs that followers of Renortion attempt to uphold:
 * 1) The belief in a supreme being, the god of order and light, Haldeim
 * 2) Compassion, empathy, and kindness generate light in the universe
 * 3) Unforgiveness, resentment, and bitterness generate darkness in the universe
 * 4) All life is equal and worthy of dignity, regardless of circumstances or actions
 * 5) All life is interconnected, harmony is the desired state of the universe
 * 6) It is important to uphold the cycles of the universe, and to respect them
 * 7) One must be accountable and personally responsible for their actions
 * 8) In relationships, one must act in honesty, integrity, and truthfulness always

The Abnar
The Abnar is the head of the Renortion religion. They are the voices of the Watcher and Haldeim. The Abnar is chosen by the Watcher and has jurisdiction over any holy matters such as holy wars or the choosing of new religious teachers. The Abnar must have good knowledge of the history of the renortion cosmos, and often in the past the Abnar has had the honour of meeting the Watcher. Most watchers choose to give up any physical form and become purely spiritual, this means that most Watchers cannot be seen by someone even if they are right in front of them.