Glao spiorad

This religion is the primary faith of the nomadic clans of Caisleán ag súil. It is focused around the primary belief in a spirit world and the veneration of powerful spirits. There are many spirits, many yet to be named. There are four great spirits, and many lesser ones. Each of these spirits embodies an aspect of the physical world. The description of the spirits are written as if they were being told by the druids of Glao spiorad.

Treoir, the swan spirit:
Treoir is the spirt of the wind, sky, and guidance. She guides our nomads across the land of eldham. She also guides the lost home, and the dead to afterlife. This spirit commonly takes the form of a swan.

Cosaint, the seal spirit:
Cosaint is the spirit of the ocean. This spirit uses the wrath of the sea to protect the shores of our homeland. This spirit is favored among fishermen and sailors, as well as some nomads. Cosaint is know to take on the form of a seal.

Neart mór, the wolf spirit:
Neart mór is the sprit of the land. As such he gives or people strength, be it in combat or everyday work. This spirit keeps the land stable beneath our feet, and provides us with lush, fertile land. This spirit is commonly seen as a wolf.

Réaltacht, the dragon spirit:
Réaltacht is the most important and most powerful of the four great spirits. This is the spirit of time and reality, who protects our world from the evils of others. This spirit about time and magic. Sometimes this spirit is unable to prevent every evil from entering our world. If Réaltacht were to ever fail completely, it would mean the destruction of our reality. This spirit is depicted as a dragon.

Lesser spirits
There are very few named lesser spirits. At the moment there are only three: bréaga, fírinne, and fèidh

fírinne, the fox spirit:
This spirit is the spirit of cunning and diplomacy. Commonly praised by diplomats and members of the rìoghail clan (clan of the high king).

bréaga, the raven spirit:
This spirit represents death, lies, and betrayal. worshiped by only a small cult, and only recognized by the common folk at funerals.

fèidh, the stag spirit:
This spirit protects the forest from those who would wish to do it immense harm. Many rituals that involve the forest are dedicated to this spirit. It is also believed that despite their conflicting forms, fèidh and Neart mór often work together and help each other. This spirit is heavily worshiped by our druids.

Ceremonies
Every year on the both the winter and summer solstice, the clans and people of Caisleán ag súil gather around the temple at the capital and drink golden mead. This drink is said to flow like water in the spirit world, thus it is considered sacred. parties are held