Valanposi Spiritualism

Valanposi Spiritualism is a polytheistic religion practiced by the Valanposi people. The religion doesn’t believe in gods, instead believing in major spirits which are the ancestors of all life, as well as others whom helped make and control different aspects of the world. It is believed that selfless acts of goodwill tend to get favored with luck and prosperity from good-intentioned spirits as those who purposely inflict misdeeds tend to receive the same from the spirits of tricksters and monsters.

History
The history of the Valanposi aren’t well known, as it’s believed that although they do have a written language, they tended to not write down their history, usually passing it down via oral tradition, with the exception of some written poems and songs. It’s believed that they were a tribe from within the Eork Plains, having isolated themselves from civilizations for some time before some would introduce themselves to the rest of Rathnir, bringing their religion with them.

Origin of the World
The Valanposi people believe that the universe’s first spirits would make the world. Each would have different materials to work with and each had their own personalities, resulting in areas being more varied and unique. Afterwards, the first spirits of life would be born, with the spirits who created the world observing them. The descendants of these spirits are believed to be the life of Rathnir, all different and unique. During this process, the Valanposi people would be created, their purpose being to live off the lands and be respectful towards their world. It’s believed that the spirits who created the world are benevolent and well tempered, with their minor descendant spirits being the ones responsible for the weather, winds and other natural events.

Spirits and reincarnation
Aside from the first spirits, all spirits were once alive, being the souls of dead beings. Their behaviors can differ, depending on what they did before death. Spirits of beings who lived their lives being relatively good tend to be generous and kind, their presence bringing luck and good faith. Spirits of beings who lived committing misdeeds without remorse tend to differ. Some are tricksters, messing with the minds of the living, as others are violent, bringing rashness and violence in their wake. Reincarnation is believed the be offered to spirits after a certain amount of time, those who accept then become a part of the living world once more, memories and past actions cleared. For those who decline, they stay as spirits, wandering the world and helping or punishing those in the living.

Karma
Vekchzuat kaoumudune, suoudune, what comes, goes. It’s believed that actions in the living realm can attract the attention of spirits, good, bad and neutral depending on what is done. It’s believed that harm and disrespect is always returned at some point in a person’s life. Usually in the form of bad luck, tricks or ill advice, happening to those who do the same. After such things, good spirits offer to help guide said people, giving helpful advice as long as the person continues to improve. For those of goodwill, they tend to be greeted with good news and luck, being told on how to help guide others. People who are morally ambiguous tend to not be interacted as much as others, tending to get some luck, some misfortune and advice. All in all, Valanposi Spiritualism believes treating kin the way which you wish to be treated.