Demontavianism

Demontavianism is a religion originating from outside of the continent, and was brought to the continent by Eeyan of the East, who is also said to be the Divine Prophet of this religion. Demontavianism is a religion that stresses discipline, honor, and a desire to build what is deemed by them as the "Perfect World".

= History = Demontavianism is named after Demontavius, an ancient warlord from a land far away, who is said to have lived 13,000 years ago. He was said to have been a man of incredible stature, strength, and honor. It is said that where he walked flowers would sprout, and that from behind his head glowed a light so bright that no man could look at his face. He is credited with unifying his entire continent, and that began the golden age of that land. Demontavius's kingdom and its properties are what the followers of Demontavius and the Divine Prophet are aiming to create once again. Demontavius lived until the age of 1,622, which is also the exact date the Divine Prophet landed in Redoriv (January 6th, 2022). Demontavius left this planet after a battle with his enemy, Sharmak. Demontavius disarmed Sharmak in this battle, and had his sword at Sharmak's neck. However Demontavius, with his infinite grace, mercy, and wisdom, lowered his sword every so slightly, believing that Sharmak could become a good man once again. However, as soon as he did this, Sharmak sprung into action and drove a hidden dagger into the chest of Demontavius. However, this had no effect. Demontavius, due to the things he did in his life, had attained immortality. Realising this, Sharmak fell to his knees, awaiting his incoming doom. However, Demontavius did not strike him, but instead began to weep. As Sharmak looked up, Demontavius became a beam of light, stretching into the Almighty Sky. Demontavius than rose into space, where he became a star, the star we know as the Sun. When the light of the Sun touched Sharmak, he himself turned into a beam of light and rose into the heavens, creating the Moon. Demontavians believe that the Sun and Moon are in an endless battle, attempting to either shroud the world in eternal light or eternal dark. Demontavians believe that through good works, righteous wars, and glorification of Demontavius and the Almighty, they can assist Demontavius in his struggle and allow him to endlessly shine light on the world, creating the Perfect World that they dream of.

Through the eternal conflict of the Moon and Sun, the continents we now live on were created, and the old continents that Demontavius lived on were destroyed. Everything was destroyed except for the Eternal Flame, which was kept safe by the members of Demontavianism. Although all living beings on the planet were killed in the destruction of the continents, new beings were born out of the eternal flame, and that is how the world we have today still has people, living things, and everything else. They came out of the Eternal Flame after the destruction of the continents, and they populated the new land masses that were created by the Eternal Flame.

= Beliefs = Followers of Demontavianism tend to be religiously tolerant, and do not often evangelise. They tend to spread their religion simply by the things they do, and hope that people will see the errors in their ways and bring themselves to Demontavianism willingly.

The Demontavian rituals tend to be the sacrifices of animals, foods, precious goods, and in extreme circumstances, people, to the Almighty Sun. This is usually done by throwing the item into a fire called the Forever Burning Flame, which resides in the Demontavian Catherdral. They believe that by giving things to Demontavius that have extreme value, that he gains power, and that the Sun will continue to rule the day. They believe that if they give enough to him, that the Sun will rule both the day and the night.

The Forever Burning Flame is a flame in the altar of the Demontavian Cathedral, that has been burning since Demontavius became the Sun. Eeyan of the East brought nothing but this to Eldham, and one of his duties is to always watch over it. Demontavians believe that when Demontavius became the Sun, a fire that could not be extinguished was left in his wake. His followers kept this flame, and it has been burning ever since.

Some other beliefs of Demontavianism are as follows: mysticism, monasticism, hesychasm, baptism (in fire), and theosis.

Demontavius, before his ascension into the Almighty Sun, was simply a man. However, through his good works, his power, and his love towards the planet, he was granted godhood from the Almighty Sky. This is known as "theosis", the belief that all people can attain godliness. As stated, no beings can truly attain godhood, as Demontavius did, but instead attain godliness. Godliness is something they can attain while they live unlike Demontavius, who attained it after he left this world. Those who attain theosis are awarded from Demontavius and the Almighty Sky many gifts, like prophecy, healing powers, and eternal wisdom of the world, both material and immaterial. As of the writing of this, only the Divine Prophet Eeyan, who speaks directly to Demontavius, has attained theosis.