Ways of Spirit

"One day as our spirits unite we become as one and bring paradise and eternal happiness to the earth once more"

- Ethal

'''The Spirit's followers believe that humans are parts of a powerful entity called the Spirit. It split in half, and gave each piece a separate body to experience mortal pleasures, and asked them to be righteous, honest, and zealous in exchange. After they die, they are reborn in a new body. Ethal (the holy texts) say that if as many spirits as possible unite under true banner, they will get their true strength back and become one powerful spirit once again.'''

Honesty, generosity, and jealousy are the greatest virtues of the Spirit. This religion teaches about unity and places Ego as its worst enemy, since it divides spirits and prevents mankind from entering a new age. It is centered around overcoming that barrier to ascend and reach enlightenment. Ones that go from the righteous way so far they cannot return are known as Davas. They lose their mortal body as we know it but still maintain connection to the realm of living, trying to drag as many spirits as possible with them. They spread sin, such as greed, lie, sorcery, thievery, and, worst of all, godlessness. They can bribe humans by offering them money, strength, or magical powers, but those only offer one life pleasures and will have a punishment in their next lifetime. Person who previously accepted those deals might be born with a missing body part or terminal sickness, and it might have an effect on the lives that follow.

Rituals
One of the most common and important rituals is the Garden of Life. Person who just became the Spirit's follower has to plant a small garden in his house or in a local temple. It symbolizes that he is part of the great Spirit and will one day be powerful enough to create his own realm with others, just like Spirit did.