Pineism

What is Pineism?
Pineism is a religion with animistic touches, that worships the god Pineolwii. Followers of Pineism can also have other gods, and their prophet is HickyHicBlock. Followers of Pineism will typically be involed in activities such as building things for their nations, constructing shrines, and planting forests.

Who is Pineolwii?
Pineolwii has many names, but is at the most basic level a spirit of the forest, followers of Pineism will always plant a new tree were one was cut down, and this is one of the basic principles of The Sacred Deal.

What is The Sacred Deal?
In the before times, Pineolwii struck a deal with the primitive players, in exchange for the flesh of a tree, the players would protect and spread the forest. With the power of wood, the players built the first shelter, herded the first cows, and built the first mine. These players always remembered The Sacred Deal, but in time this great pact was forgotten, the forest shrank and Pineolwii became gravely ill.

Who Founded Pineism?
HickyHicBlock is the founder of Pineism. He was wandering the great forest, lost and wild, when he came across a mighty tree. He felled the tree, and replanted it, sending a silent prayer to whatever god had made it. The power of the prayer, and reignition of The Sacred Deal, gave Pineolwii their stength. Pineolwii spoke unto HickyHicBlock and told them of The Sacred Deal, HickyHicBlock was told how to heal the forest, and how to pray to Pineolwii, so that Pineolwii could give them strength.

What Symbols and Structures are Associated With Pineism
The symbol of Pineism is the spruce tree, and it will commonly be displayed above or next to, Pineism shrines. The structures themselves can range from "The smallest stump to the mightiest tree" Whole forests can alos be holy sites to Pineists. In Particular importance is The First Shrine, the shrine first built by HickyHicBlock, which is found in the town of Illothwii, Midjor.