Donalucianism

Summary:
Donalucianism is a faith of southeastern Eldham, native to the region this faith is linked with Varean history but spread out of their cultures. Donalucianism is a very opened polytheistic faith that is centered around the cult of the Deos (two main dualistic gods) and of the Theos (local divinities, that act on a specific sphere of influence). The Deos represent Good and Evil and each Theos are aligned with one of them. Donalucia as creatress of Lifes and goddess of Good is the most prayed goddess as she links all of the local cults.

Mythology:

 * The Deos were created when a piece of cloud from the Kingdom of heavens fell into the Depth of the world.From this event were born the two main deities Donalucia (goddess of good) and Seronicus (god of evilness). Donalucia unaware of her brother started exploring the different worlds. She chooses the now Kingdom of Darkness, as the start of her creation.She transformed every world into lush and beautiful land and populated them with the mortals. Creating also the Humanoid races, wich settle in the kingdom of Darkness. This kingdom was filled with prosperous towns and farms.Only a small amount of work was sufficient to help the community. No crime, hate, or violence existed. Seronicus takes pleasure from Chaos and fiding its power with the internal darkness of our hearts decided that this perfect world should be no more.He used his power to attack this unprotected world, making the middle of the day as dark as the middle of the night. The hearts of the mortals became corrupted. The fathers started beating their wifes, and sleeping with their daughters.The sons starting making slaves. The Brothers killing for pleasure. The neighbors killing each other for minor problems. Chaos and anarchy were everywhere, and the Utopia disappeared.


 * Donalucia left with less corrupted survivors into the more protected kingdom of the depth. She had no idea of how it happened. Here she built a new society, that should had been better than the first one. But the humanoid being already corrupted started to make a chaotic society. Gangs ruled the cities, farmers attacked each others for land. People were reduced into slaves and worked for nothing but violence. This society was weak and still unprotected. Seeing that Seronicus, transformed those who remained in the first kingdom into monsters. He revived the dead. With this army he lunched a terrible attack on the new kingdom. Water became lave, arable land rock and sand. Plants started tasting like ashes. Animals died because of the new toxic air.


 * In three days all the land was occupied by Seronicus. The surviving followers of Donalucia fled to the Overworld. Here they formed there own societies, guided by the wondering light of Donalucia giving light to the world.The sun and the moon only being the reflections of her beauty into the sky. Donalucia still unaware of Serinocus didn't recognise the scheming god taking form of a human. He befriended her as one of her advisor and one day invited her to his wedding. One hundred guests were presents, mothers, fathers, children. Everyone was having a good time but when the cake arrived, nobody realised it was poisoned. All died except Seronicus and Donalucia. The Lady of Light was severely weakened and stopped wondering. Darkness recovered the world, and the mortals were hunted down by Seronicus' minions.


 * A group of Humans named the Vareans lived inhabited tha lands of Serrona, having multiples kingdoms such as Marno, Cittara, Arcania and Kopra. When Darkness took control of the world, the Vareans were hunted down by armies of monsters and undead. The Kingdoms disappeared one by one. Only one survived: Arcania. Having pity for the humans, Donalucia sent to them a messager. He was born from the womb of a tree and raised by foxes. When he was 20 years old, he started foreseeing the future and having visions of Donalucia. In one of them the Lady of Light asked him to move the Arcanians to a more protected land. They accepted, and all the population and the refugees fled there. A colony was founded and first named Nova Arcania and then after Azcor's death: Azcoria.


 * The Azorians without unification and a protector against evil, started worshiping the Black Dragon, minion of Seronicus, the dragon offered protection in exchange for worship. Donalucia discovers this, sent back Azcor, having the appearance of a dead, she gave him a halo of light to hide his new appearance. Azcor convinced the Azcorians to worship the Lady of Light instead.He wondered the world in search of the magical milk of the holy cow named Agelana. Taking the milk he followed the small shine of light that was the distant glow of Donalucia. Finding her, he made her drink the milk. She was healed instantly and started wondering the world again. For her protection she established her residence in the Kingdom of Heavens, heavily guarded by angels but still protecting those who worship her. Like Seronicus before, she started creating other deities to help her.


 * After this Evil and Good fought over the control of the Overworld. Day was almost safe and peaceful meanwhile night was the dominion of Darkness.Monsters waited in the shadows to murder the living. This order existed for thousands of years, but stoped when a direct descendant of Azcor drinks the milk of Agelana. He and his descendants now had the power of weakening Seronicus. This power was transmitted by blood. The monsters almost disappeared and the wold became permanently peaceful. Those who have the healing blood, have a better health but are hunted down by the forces of Darkness. Nowadays only Clumsy Raccoon/Nicholas and Templars of the House di Dellarosa are recognized to hold the power.


 * Templars was the oldest holder of the blood, was a very wise and pious man.While wondering the world, the Lady of Light appeared to him on the coast of the Mar Nortenna. She gave him teachings to path to her followers. All Donalucians have to seek glory by achieving greatness.All Donalucians have to help the newcomers, because once their ancestors we welcomed the same way by the lady of light. All Donalucians should spread the faith. All Donalucians have to participate actively in their community. The goddess also gave Templars a Prophecy.

Main Beliefs:

 * For the Donalucians the universe always has been and always will be. It is separated into different realms wich are all connected to each others. The Universe existed before the Deos, but life started when Donalucia created the living creatures.


 * Gods are separated between the Deos and the Theos. There are only two Deos representing Good and Evil. All the Theos are aligned with one of the Deos. All gods in the universe are either representations of the Deos or Theos.


 * Every Theos in the world are worshiped by the Donalucians. A Donalucian is someone who worship Donalucia, and who follow her teachings.


 * The Prophecy of the Nortenenian Shores say:

From the Ashes you will prosper!

Peace will rule your kingdoms.

But when they all mighty will falls!

When Chaos and blood will rule over the just.

A hero will come and unite them all.

The Vareans will be united once again!

May her light be upon us !

Deos:

 * Donalucia, the Lady of Light, Queen of Heavens: She is the Goddess of Good, and she is the one that created life in the universe. She protects and loves her followers. She sees them as her children. (other names of the Goddess: Valdea, Valdés)
 * Seronicus, Lord of Shadows, King of Darkness: He is the God of Evil and Schemes. Spreading chaos for his personal pleasure, He betrays and makes suffer everyone that worshiped him.

Theos:

 * The Black Dragon, Emperor of Darkness: He is the creator of the black giants race, his corrupted kingdom never see light. He is a follower of Seronicus.
 * The Bright Walker, Ruler of the Depths: Blind and soulless, He wanders the worlds killing people by surprise, he is aligned with Seronicus.
 * Mikaelus, the elected: Mortal man, advising the Lady of Light and ancient Kings, He achieved apotheosis and became her eternal advisor. He is the God of Hope, the protector of rulers and law makers.
 * Galas, Aput: is the Goddess of the cold lands, she protects homes, families, and communities. She also acts as a protectress of nature.
 * Amaria, Ama'rah: Goddess of war, She protect those who are brave and guides warriors in combat.
 * Arionus, Arron: Brother of Amaria, He embodies fitness, sport and physicality.
 * Ketra, Chet'a: Trickster Goddess, She gives inspiration to craftsmen and artist.
 * Giannis, Gan: A very shy God, protector of outcasts, of those who are alone. When farmers aren't working, he watches over the fields.
 * Kiosa, Kutsal: God of fathers, He is very friendly and protective. He watches over the children.
 * Candea: Generous Goddess protecting farmers and builders. She helps farmers having abundant harvests.
 * Luppo, Lupdeus: God of knowledge and traditions.
 * Lycandius, Lycandeus: God of Orientation and Destiny. He protects travelers and the ambitious. He has power over the wind and guides travelers through it.
 * Hyandeus: God of Wisdom, He protects the curious and the elderly.
 * Serdius, Zerdeus: 1st son of Candea, He is the god of sociability, and brewers are under his protection.
 * Lacondeia, Lagondea: Goddess of Agriculture and Prosperity. She has control over the weather. She is the 2nd daughter of Candea and is known for helping the farmers.
 * Koderra, Cuondea: Last daughter of Candea She protects refugees, children and all of those who left their community.
 * Crondea: First daughter of Luppo and Goddess of Generosity. She protects the poor and cannot stand injustice. She is known to have a rebellious spirit.
 * Refundus: God of Peace, He protects peace makers and police forces. He is the 2nd son of Luppo.
 * Chryseus, Chrysondeus: God of exploration and the only son of Lycandeus, He is known to protect and guide explorers.
 * Latrandeus: Twin of Lupilia, Latrandeus is the God of Knowledge and Life. He is the protector of the curious.
 * Lupilia, Lupulldea: Twin of Latrandeus, she is the Goddess of Death. She is aligned with Seronicus and protects the idiots and mad. Her favorite thing is to steal knowledge from people.

Organization of the Assembly:

 * The Assembly is composed of all Donalucia's followers. It is led by the Patriarch of Horizonte.
 * Each community is Autonomous and can revere the Gods they want, as long as those are aligned with Donalucia and that she is worshiped too.
 * Those communities are named Bishoprics, and led by a Bishop who have the ability to manage religious possessions and to appoint Priests.
 * Bishops need to be approved by the Patriarch. Their title can adapt to local culture (Vescovo for Azcorian languages).
 * The Order of the Knights of Lumière is an Order of Knights that focus on protecting civilians and religious possessions in case of war. They can act as mercenaries but always choose the side of light. Donalucians can freely call them for protection.
 * Foreign Gods can be integrated into the Pantheon, but needs the Patriarch's approval.

Ceremonies:

 * The Assembly or Synera is done regularly, a priest will recite prayers (repeated by the believers), at the end of the ceremony holy bread is distributed (this bread can only be grown around a house of light) and the followers are blessed.
 * The Initiation: is done for the new members of the faith, the new follower needs to cross a path between two celestial gates (can be temporary) which is surrounded by 6 netherack on fire (can be more). At the end of the path the priest says the welcome prayer and give the first holy bread to the new follower.
 * Wedding: is done between two persons to unify them in the eyes of Donalucia, this is done by being blessed by the priest while eating a cake, this needs to be done in front of a House of Light. The wedding ceremony ends with the plantation of a Rose bush in the Sanctuary/Temple Garden.
 * Ritual Tournaments: The Assembly will organise tournaments of different games like boat, horse riding, running races but also of fist fights and gladiatorial fights. The winner has a reward, and the others are blessed by the priest.
 * Olympiads: can be organized multiple times a year, all types of tournaments are done, the different winners win prizes.

Holidays:

 * The day of Revelation: Every 9 June, the Donalucians reunite for a banquet, with fireworks, fire decorations, and a tournament of ritual fighting.
 * Theos monthly day: Each month a day is reserved for a different Theos.



Symbols:

 * The Sun is the main symbol of Donalucia.

Ceremony Tutorial:

 * For Initiation:

O Donalucia Lady of light!

This faithful follower require your protection and guidance!

Please accept him in your light!

Cross the path of fire.

(The guy crosses it)

Grew through the light!

O Donalucia lady of Light!

Guide this faithful towards greatness!

Bring Him peace and Prosperity!

Here is the Holy Bread!

Eat it and join us!

Your are now officially a Donalucian.

May her light be upon us!


 * Before a competition:

O Donalucia, Lady of Light!

Watch over those faithful, as they are going to fight for your glory!

O Arionus, god of sports!

Guide those champions towards Victory!

O Amaria! Goddess of War!

Help them in this fight!

(give sweet berries to the participant)