Kili'ism

Kili'ism (called Kryhal in Kili'ska) is a bi-theistic religion present on the coast and in islands of the Arbornic Sea. Its origins are unclear, but it seems to have originated from prehistoric fishing peoples residing around the Arbornic. Its beginning canon was made clear by Egr, who has since been canonized as a saint, and some_failure upon 244 TE.

Gods
Kili'ism worships two gods: Kili, God of Water, Peace, and Life, and her brother Ku'halis, God of Fire, War, and Death. Kili takes the form of a large anomalocarsis, and rules the Watery Realm. Ku'halis is an undead, flaming pterosaur, and rules the Blazing Realm. They are not opposites, but equal forces that have love for each other and their creations. Neither is evil, both are good and loving; albeit with different personalities. Both gods are sometimes collectively called the Dual Gods.

Other Spiritual Beings
Ku'halis has a spirit helper, or a psychopomp, who guides the departed to the afterlife named Ember Lumos. Ember Lumos wields a soul-forge blade given to her by Ku'halis from his own forge. Kili also has a spirit helper, but not much is known about him other than he brings new life into the world.

Urasha
Urasha (pronounced OO-rash-ah) are spirits that act upon the world in various minor ways. Urasha come from the strong souls of dead individuals from the world. The Dual Gods choose these strong souls to become urasha so Kili and Ku'halis don't have to interfere as much in the affairs of the world. Urasha choose what they do as urasha themselves, and the Dual Gods do not dictate what they do directly. One of the most prominent urashaei is Kushi, who takes the form of a sinosauropteryx, and plays minor tricks and mischiefs on mortals.

Arbornic Sea
Kili'ists have a very close connection to the Arbornic Sea in Eldham. So much so that it acts as a holy site in its own right. The reason for this is explained in a book written by Saint Lorim entitled "Kili's Sea" which explains this close connection. Summarized, the Arbornic was made of water directly from the Watery Realm, and as such is sacred.

Kilivarian Heads
The Diarchs of Kilivaria serve as the absolute highest authority of Kili'ism, along with their chosen Lore Writers. However, as they are secular figureheads they often prefer to leave religious matters to the kilensei.

Kilensei
Kilensei (singular kilen) are the priests of Kryhal. They are responsible for holding sermons in temples, observing religious festivals and feasts, and administering any sacraments. They may also give blessings if they so desire to. If a kilensei is experienced enough, he or she may devote themselves to one of two sects. Eligibility for either of the sects is determined by current members of the sect in question, or by the Diarchs. Both sects worship both gods, however they put more emphasis on one than the other in their daily lives. Followers of the Sect of Kili are called Kiram, and followers of the Sect of Ku'halis are called Kurem.

Saints
Saints are dead Kili'ists who are canonized for their good works. There are currently two saints in Kili'ism, Saint Egr (a former king of Kilivaria) and Lorim the Fisher (a prophetess).

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