Tuberism

Tuberism is a religion about Potatoes, it is an unofficial branch of Potatoism, it is based in the town Port Solanaria. The religion was founded in mid-late March.

Beliefs
Followers of the religion believe about a dualism of the potato, the good and bad (regular and poisonous potatoes). All potatoes (people) are born as good potatoes, but their actions cause many to turn bad by committing crimes.

The 5 roots of the potato
1. Heartiness- Follow the potato and be kind and warm to others, and let yourself be enthusiastic. Community is important.

2. Abundance- Let the potato be a part of every aspect of your life, so will you be abundant in your own good deeds and potatoes.

3. Power- Let the potato strengthen your strengths and weaken your weaknesses. Find ways to establish control over your own life with the guidance of potatoes.

4. Comfort- Let the earth surround the potato. Try to something good in the worst of circumstances. There will always be something the earth will give back.

5. Brightness- Let yourself be a beacon for others. The potato inside of you will shine if you accept yourself and others.

The 5 messages of the potato
1. Acceptance- Everyone can become a Tuberite, some just need a little nudging in the right direction.

2. Care- All things, but especially potatoes, need and deserve care. That is why Tuberites, new and old, are encouraged to start potato farms.

3. Love- Love is important. Love thy neighbor, love thyself, and especially love thy potato

4. Humility- Tuberites are expected to be chaste and full of self control. We know it's hard, but abstain from lustfullness of the potato.

5. Peace- As Tuberites, we expect to be harassed, beaten, and even tortured for our beliefs. Retaliation is okay, but only if provoked.

The 5 don'ts of the potato
1. Blasphemy- Do not take the name of the potato in vain

2. Lust- Do not frick the potato. It is a holy object

3. Heresy- Any proclaimation that b**ts are good will result in immediate excommunication from the Tuberism religion.

4. Greed- Do not take more than is necessary. Share with thy fellow tuberites.

5. Hate- Potato hate will result in prosecution.

Tuberism History

Tuberism was founded by the Mesatzu’an tribe of humans on their migration south. It started out of a small belief but gradually took over most of the town. The town which most Tuberites reside in, called Port Solanaria was canonically always Bardonian, but rapid expansion saw it start to play a large role in Bardonia. (the large expansion of course being that it was founded irl)

Tuberism started off not having much recognition, but gradually it’s citizens rose the ranks of Bardonian society. It stuck with Bardonia for almost a year without fail which also boosted respect. They were even given a large province to rule over and lead. They were the last nation to declare independence during the Black Dandelion collapse, and it didn’t last too long due to the mayor selling them out.

Other important events include Bardonia holding a faux communist revolution, with Port Solanaria not supporting it. This lead to a large miscommunication in which Bardonian soldiers marched into town and killed two citizens. As well as the Port Solanaria massacre, in which the towns current mayor lnedible lead most of the town in executing 15 innocent civilians after accusations of worship beatroot. These accusations remain unverified. There was also the founding of the sister town of Patania. Patania grew rapidly until its founder, lnedible, became mayor of Port Solanaria and abandoned the citizens.

Holy Sites

 * Solanarian Shrine- The first homage built towards Tuberism in Port Solanaria. The Shrine consisted of a small stone arch surrounded by leaves with two barrels for offerings and the book 'The Potato Fool'. The book tells a tale of how people began to understand the potato and the ideologies of Tuberism. Some aspects of the Shrine have been removed as they were moved to the following Holy Site.
 * Solanarian Church of Tuberism- The first Church of Tuberism. This Church is located in Port Solanaria and is the first formal place of worship for Tuberism. The Church's exterior resembles a cross between a typical medieval church and a celtic church.