Auðrism

Auðrism is a monotheistic religion revealed by the deity (Auðr) to Ari Haraldsen (henceforth referred to as 'Ari'). It is currently only followed by Ari, who lives in Miklagard, Helsia. Unlike most other religions, the Auðrists refer to their deity as The One instead of a normal pronoun.

History
The religion was founded on the 2nd of March 2023 by Ari. At the time, Ari lived in Milkagard. It is centred around the holy site of Ederungi, currently just a clearing in the woods to the east of Vanguard.

Initiation
Initiation rites involve kneeling before an initiated Auðrist and reciting the following words:"I surrender myself, [name], a humble servant of Auðr, the one deity, freely and willingly, to The One who rules over all the universe alone and is just and merciful. I promise to never turn away from The One, never to accuse The One, and to try to act always as to how The One wishes us all to."The initiated person will then be considered an Auðrist.

Pilgrimage
Faithful Auðrists are expected to go on pilgrimage to the site of Ederungi at least once. Ederungi is located in Helsia, in a clearing of a spruce forest that is east of Vanguard.

Creation story
According to the Book of Creation from the Auðrennon, the four material elements, water, fire, earth and wind were made first, arranging them into Rathnir (Canvajen) and Eldham (Gilfr). Then, soul was made - this is the substance that powers the universe, and how life exists. It is also all the knowledge someone has, and can be used to make equipment more powerful, resistant, or protective through magic. Auðr then rested after creating people to make the world more beautiful. However, these people betrayed The One and evil creatures were made. Another dimension, the Nether (Helrassen), was made, and people were given the power of knowledge, meaning they could create nations. They were also given access to sailing east to Eldham after an unmentioned amount of time.