Auðreannon

lit. The Auðreannon is the primary religious scripture of Auðrism outlining its creation myth, organisational structure, religous rituals and virtues.

= The Auðreannon =

The void
Long ago, the world was an empty, continuous sea of nothing, often referred to as ‘the void’. The world was devoid of life and devoid of objects. Among the nothingness the spirit of the deity Auðr swam. Auðr created water and fire and earth and wind, from which comes everything material. After this, Auðr arranged all the elements into the world; from which the sea and magma and land and sky comes from. Auðr then overlooked the world, dividing that it needed more: life. Auðr created a new element: soul. From soul comes life, energy and knowledge – from soul comes everything immaterial – it cannot be seen or heard or felt.

Canvajen
From the materials came the world, but it was devoid of living beings. Auðr created the grass to clothe the dirt, and the flowers to dance on the grass, and the bushes to make berries, and the trees to give apples and shade. Auðr then made land rise to make mountains, and land sink to make rivers and lakes. Then, Auðr made life. After being given a physical form, Auðr implanted in them soul (this is where the mind and energy comes from). Auðr made much, including pigs and cows and chickens and fish. Then Auðr was exhausted, for it is difficult to make a whole world. To make this easier, Auðr decided to make creatures to rule over other creatures: it would be known as people. These people were told by Auðr, “This world is called Canvajen: for it is your canvas. You will live here and prosper, making beauty and goodness from what the world contains. You shall guard this world while I rest, and work hard to make it good, and do not forget the one who created you.” Auðr then left for the people to work and do good. Before resting, Auðr created another world across the sea, to the east: it was called Gilfr, for it was the backup. This world was populated with all the animals except people.

Gilfr
Auðr rested for a long time, before returning. After returning, Auðr was horrified at the evil that had took place: destruction and murder and worshipping of false gods. Auðr, furious of the people’s betrayal, killed off all the beasts known as the Feiken – large animals that roamed the world, and in Gilfr dug out tunnels under the ground – leaving fossils across the land, sea and especially these tunnels. Auðr then made the Helrassen, a fiery, unforgiving land and threw all fossils and soul from the dead Feiken into this land, where it settled into what is commonly known as the soul sands. Auðr then reflected on this act and realised that this was an act of evil; Auðr would, when the times where right, instruct humanity on what was right and wrong. Auðr then gave people the ability to remember and have knowledge, allowing them to make communities and nations. Knowing that this would make the people too powerful, Auðr created enemies: zombies and spiders and skeletons, that would constantly contest people in the balance of power. Auðr eventually, let people explore in the east to find Gilfr.

Preface
I, Ari Haraldsen, send my greetings to all who wonder who they are and why they are here, and those who think they know these things. I am here not to forcibly show you what is right, but rather to lead you in the right direction. I am the voice of Auðr in the form of a person; Auðr has chosen me to spread the word of truth. I have received instructions from the deity on how to live, how the world was created and what is to come. The Book of Creation is Auðr’s words to me on how the world came to be, and this book, the Book of Instruction, will contain – word for word – what Auðr has commanded me to say to all people of the world.

Greetings
To the son of Harald, Ari: I extend my greetings. I command you to spread the word of truth – the words I am now giving to you – as I have said it to you. The people of the world have abandoned the truth and the one who created them. You will be a part of a new people: a people who follow the truth if you submit to me. Consider it your mission to rule, find these new people their own land, and guide them as I have guided you, if you do not abandon me as those of old did to me. Follow me, and your rewards will be many, for those who live in my name will be free. Reject me, and you shall live as you do now: a slave to others desires and to the world. I trust you to make the right decision and to be the light of the world.

Initiation
I will initiate you, and for others to truly believe, they must do the same as you will do to me. Kneel, and repeat these words:"I surrender myself, [name], a humble servant of Auðr, the one deity, freely and willingly, to The One who rules over all the universe alone and is just and merciful. I promise to never turn away from The One, never to accuse The One, and to try to act always as to how The One wishes us all to."Once you have done this, you are sworn into my protection. But beware, for this is a two-sided commitment; you must do your part as well. You are to act according to how I inform you to. The consequences of not doing so are many, so do not stray from me, or my guidance, or my virtues.

The virtues
The virtues are the traits that I have, and that all who follow me are to emulate. These are:


 * 1) Bravery - Be bold and never fear to stand up to others' injustice.
 * 2) Patience - Always listen to others and trust every process.
 * 3) Diligence - Hard work will always pay off.
 * 4) Justice - Never turn a blind eye to a wrongdoing.
 * 5) Ambition - Always strive for more, in a controlled manner.

Emulate this, and you shall have many rewards.