Ranism

= Ranism =

The Creation
Confibula saw the darkness and lack of life in the world. He knew that with the power he possesses he can change this, he just didn't know how. He started by trying to make others like him, though the others could not survive in the void. So he created the holy swamps, a place where these beings can live. But the beings he had created weren't as spectacular as he had imagined. they didn't move and they didn't speak. Confibula wasn't disappointed, knowing that this is a start to many great things. After many tries Confibula finally had done it. He had created a living being, a being that was simple yet so fascinating. Tho the being was far from being intelligent. Confibula then created the human, sentient beings that could think by themselves. Confibulas structure was too complex to the humans, and so Confibula showed himself as a frog(the first being that he had created). The humans were lazy, they didn't wish to develop their intelligence because they had no reason to. They lived perfectly in the holy swamps, they didn't need to lift a finger. Confibula saw this, and so he made the world. A dangerous place filled with past creations and many things to help the humans grow and expand. Confibula also created death, so the humans have to work for their survival, and those who worked and were fair people would be able to go to the holy swamps. And the ones who were lazy and used others so they didn't have to work, wouldn't get access to the holy swamps after their death. Confibula's plan worked, the humans now were forced to adapt and develop so they could overcome the challenges of the new world they were put in. But soon the humans started disagreeing with each other, and then started insulting and soon even killing themselves. Different groups of humans started forming each with the intention of growing stronger and getting power over the world. These groups soon became nations, and a giant struggle for power began. All of these things made the humans move away from confibulas teachings. A group of people were formed called Ranists who wished to bring the teachings of Confibula back to the world, and hopefully even make peace in the entire world.

Stilio and Humanity
Confibula created many great things. One of thoose great things were humans. The first sentient beings other than Confibula. Well in fact there was another being, it even rivaled Confibulas power. Its name was Stilio. In the begging humans lived on a world so different yet very similiar to our own, they named it Jagdas. Humans quickly started making many great things, art, beautiful cities, poetry and much more, but soon they would realize that the recourses they used werent infinite, and so it started. Violence, murder, theft, and many other horrible acts, but most of all hate. And that very thing empowered Stilio. The more humans murdered, stole and hated the more powerful Stilio became. Confibula knew this but it decided that humans should choose their own path, even if that path, was the path of evil. Eventually Stilio had enough power to escape from the void, the birthplace of it and Confibula. Its evil spread into the world, making humans even more violent which made Stilio even more powerful. Eventually Stilio had so much power that he could destroy the world, and so he did. That is when Confibula decided to step in. Humanity had brought doom upon itself, Confibula couldnt blame Stilio for destroying humanity beacuse of that but destroying the planet and animals, completely innocent things, was too far. Confibula then fought a mighty battle with Stilio, it probably lasted decades if not centuries. But eventually Confibula emerged victorious and banished Stilio to the void yet again. In its infinite goodness Confibula decided to give humans another chance creating the new divided between rathnir and eldham.

The spreading of Ranism in the new world.
Long ago the people of Kibbutz were in search of a home. They travelled Rathnir for many many weeks. Many began to tire as food and water supplies dwindled. They needed to find a place to stay as soon as they could. But first they needed water. They stumbled upon a dirty, poisonous pond. They began to fill up their bottles. Just as a person was about to take a deadly sip of this water, a frog appeared. This frog spoke to them and told them if they believed in its power to save them, it would. With hope nearly lost and no other option the people followed the frog. The frog led the people to an abandoned town known as Ozhaliz. In the middle of the town there was a statue of a frog, with clean water flowing out of its mouth. The frog turned to the people and spoke its name 'Confibula' and then, with a flash disappeared. The people walked over to the statue. On the back of it they could barley make out one word and that word was Ran (water).

The second coming of Stillio.
It is said thru Ranist texts as old as the first Prophet Sharpol that Stillio will once again walk on the Mortal plane, corrupting and destroying Confibulas new world like it had happend with the old world of Jagdas. Most signs of his second coming were shown to the priests and prophets in the last decade, throught many demonish attacks and raisings of the dead said to have been caused by Stillios ever growing presence. The biggest attack being led by "segra" the war goddess, said to be a arch demon or even a shard of Stillio, managing to materialize in the world of Rathnir and Eldham, sacking multiple cities and corrupting many minds.

A list of The core Beliefs of Ranism
• After a long meaningful life your soul will be allowed to rest in the holy swamps above for all eternity.

• Any water blessed by Confibula is considered Sacred and must be kept clean from trash or taint of any kind.

• Confibula does not wish for any human or animal sacrifices as other beings must be able to live out their lives without it being cut short.

• Confibula does not condone any hate or violence against the beliefs of other people's if they wish to believe in their own faith they shall be granted that right.

• People that have never worked hard for anything and have used others for their own gain in life shall not be allowed eternal rest in the holy swamps above their souls shall forever remain tired and not a peace.

• Every Sunday shall be a day of rest where the followers of Confibula can take a break from whatever hard work they are doing to relax although this is not mandatory.

• Swamps are considered a holy biome and should be maintained so it retains its natural state. • Frogs are considered holy animals and most not be harmed.

• There are no shortcuts to the great swamps above

• Ranism is a peaceful religion and shall not go on any religous crusades of any kind

Temples and Shrines across the world.
Instour - A shrine placed in the old housing area of the city

Homa - A shrine placed in the lower area of the fort

Pareaux - A shrine at the entrance into the fort

Kibbutz - A temple, 2 shrines and a holy hot spring