Londorianism

Londorianism is the religious culture of the Londorians, a people who inhabit the lands of Rathnir. Londorians have seven major deities who are some of the great heroes and rulers of Londor's past. Londorians cherish family, honor, and integrity over all else. By living The Way of Londor, Londorians hope to live in the halls of Vizen, the greatest of all Londorians, and the chief of the deities.

VIZEN
Vizen is the deity of War, Order, Honor, and Justice.

Gender: Male

Ritual: Burning a live white sheep in a lavish fire alter made of precious metals

Vizen was the first Londo'lor, or leader of all Londorians, and he lived in the First Age of Men. According to legend, he rapidly expanded Ancient Londors borders and was the most just ruler in the world. He wrote many Londorian proverbs that have been collected by Medikit. Londorians typically make sacrifices to honor him on the first of each month.

Korman
Korman is the deity of Diplomacy, Travel, and Family

Gender: Male

Ritual: Burning clothing and armor upon a humble stone alter with a large group of people attending.

Korman was the second Londo'lor, who also lived in the First Age of Men. He was the successor to Vizen after his death. After defeating his opponents in ritual combat, Korman took a very different approach to foreign affairs compared to Vizen. Where Vizen was constantly declaring war to expand Ancient Londor's borders, Korman expanded much more peacefully, by pressuring different nations into serving as puppets of a now powerful Londorian Kingdom. Londorians typically make sacrifices to him on the last day of the month

Shalen
Shalen is the deity of the Sun, daytime, and trade

Gender: Male

Ritual: Sacrifice precious metal on a small, humble, stone alter at noon

Shalen was the third Londo'lor, who defeated Korman in the week of Forcus after Korman ruled for 15 years. Shalen was a great influence in turning Ancient Londor into an economic powerhouse. He did this by promoting the creation of goods and established trade routes through Londor.Londorians typically make sacrifices to him on the sixth of every month.

Zarvia
Zarvia is the deity of farming and peace

Gender: Female

Ritual: Sacrifice live animals on a large stone alter in big groups

Zarvia was the wife of Shalen, and while Shalen improved the economy and Ancient Londors place in the global market, Zarvia focused on the industry at home, particularly farming. Londorians typically make sacrifices to her on the seventh of every month.

Kryve
Kryve is the deity of the Moon, nighttime, and music

Gender: Female

Ritual: Sacrifice precious metals on a small, humble, stone alter at midnight, preferably while singing praises and songs.

Kryve was the daughter of Shalen and Zarvia. She had no interest in ruling Londor, however she wanted to contribute to the worship of their ancestors. So, she wrote many songs of worship and often stayed up at night stargazing. Londorians typically make sacrifices to her at midnight of the eighth day of the month.

Torikit
Torikit is the deity of prophecy, hunting, and fire

Gender: Male

Ritual: Sacrifices meat and/or precious metals in a campfire surrounded by a circle of sand

Torikit was the first Lord of Clan Kit. He served under Korman and was his chief advisor. He could see into the future and make prophecies by communicating with the ancestors. He was also well known as the best hunter among the Londorians. Londorians typically make sacrifices to him on the thirteenth day of the month.

Avoros
Avoros is the deity of the ocean, fish, and storms

Gender: Male

Ritual: Burning Fish and other sea items in a lavish alter made of precious metals

Avoros was a great explorer and seafarer who was sent out by Shalen to explore the vast oceans of the world and bring their riches back to Londor. Along the way he discovered many great kingdoms and peoples and included many of their beliefs into Londorian culture. Londorians typically make sacrifices to him on the twenty-second of each month.

Other Deities
Ancestor worship is very commonplace among Londorians. While not common some Londorians worship the gods of other religions as familial gods, or as versions of Londorian deities. For example, one might worship Solaris of the Soleannen faith as a higher form of Shalen.

The Tenets of Londor
-Rally to the Londo'lor when called upon

-Raise your children as Londorians

-Live with honour and integrity

-Judge others by actions only

-Always defend the defenseless

IMPORTANT RELIGIOUS NOTES
-One is not converted to Londorian beliefs, rather, one is born into, or adopted into them.

-The Week of Forcus, which takes place on a week appointed by the Londo'lor during the last month of an IRL quarter, has many religious and traditional festivities including mass sacrifices to the deities.

Londo'lor
By far the most important role in all of Londorian culture is that of the Londo'lor. The Londo'lor is the de-facto ruler of all Londorians culturally and religiously, in legends the Londo'lor also led the physical Kingdom of Londor. The modern Londo'lor not only leads all Londorians culturally and religiously but is also their protector and has the duty of protecting the honour of Londorians across the world. He also is the chief collector and protector of ancient Londorian writings and relics. He is to promote the Priests of major cities to the title Bishop. He is to lead Londorians into battle and also has the responsibility of approving the creation of new clans (Which are large extended familial groups of Londorians). For one to become the Londo'lor, one must be a Londorian Lord who had been a Lord since before that Week of Forcus. During the Week of Forcus the Lord must challenge and successfully beat the Londo'lor in ritual combat. Then the Lord becomes the Londo'lor, and the former Londo'lor returns to fully focus on his role as a Lord.

Lord
A Londorian Lord leads a Clan, which is a greater familial group which is made up of Londorian Houses. They are to pledge undying loyalty to the Londo'lor. They are to protect the members of their Clan and are to approve the creation of new Houses within the Clan. For one to become the Lord, one must be a Londorian Chieftan who had been a Chieftan since before that Week of Forcus. During the Week of Forcus the Chieftan must challenge and successfully beat the Lord in ritual combat. Then the Cheiftan becomes a Lord, and the former Lord returns to fully focus on his role as a Chieftan.

Chieftan
A Londorian Chieftan leads a House, which is small familial group which helps make up a Londorian Clan. They are to pledge loyalty not only to their Lord, but also the Londo'lor. They are to adopt new members into Londorian culture. They are to protect all members of their House. In order to become a Chieftan one must get approval by their Lord to make a new House. They could also be appointed by their current Chieftan as their successor when they step down.

Priest
A Londorian Priest is someone who leads a local group of Londorians in worship. They typically lead sacrifices and tell stories of ancient Londor and different proverbs.

Bishop
A Londorian Bishop is very similar to a Pries. The only major differences are that Bishops are Priests that have been appointed by the Londo'lor to oversee large cities with many Londorians in them. This may mean overseeing other Priests in their city.

The Week of Forcus
The Week of Forcus takes place during a week appointed by the Londo'lor during the last month of an IRL Quarter. Many religious festivities including mass sacrifices to the deities take place, as well as the challenges, in which Londorian leaders fight in ritual combat to improve their influence and to have greater control and responsibility among the Londorian people.

Festival of the Sun
The Festival of the Sun takes place on IRL Summer Solstice and is full of sacrifices and religious rituals to Shalen. There is also much drinking and partying.

Festival of the Moon.
The Festival of the Moon takes place on the IRL Winter Solstice and is full of sacrifices and religious rituals to Kryve. There is also much drinking and partying.

(Not finished, WIP)