Juotism

= Juotism = Juotism is a polytheistic religion that was formed by Toma'nhari Somok in the region that is today known as the Artholds. It is a fairly small religion, though most if not all of the past tribes and kingdoms that inhabitated the Paviledean peninsula practiced it mainly. All gods except the head (Jinakra) are somewhat like saints, but are given godly abilities and control.

Ohihena, God Of Water
Gender: Female

The patron god of the sea, rain, and peace, this god is represented in a small wave, that will search the sea for sailors, and give them directions to their desired location. The first recorded sighting of her was by sailors many centuries ago; However, she was assumed to be the heir and daughter of Toma'nhari Somok, the chieftan of the ancient Somok tribe. While she was moving to another island to get married to a man named Liher, a vicious thunderstorm ended up disrupting the trip, with the ship being struck by lightning, and Ohihena being killed. She became a god with her fiancé after being resurrected through the faith.

Liher, God Of Thunder
Gender: Male

The patron god of thunder, storms, and power, this god is represented in dark clouds, they will go over the lands striking the people of Rathnir and Eldham that do not follow the pantheon fully with lightning, to alert the god of harm, Bieyar. In his lifetime, he lived a fairly normal life, with him getting engaged with the daughter of the chieftan of the Somok tribe. On his trip to an island of which all ancestral family are to get married, however, whilst on his way there, a deadly storm attacked the boat, and him, his wife, and all of the crew had died. Yet, together with his wife as god of water, he was crowned the god of thunder.

Mardin, God Of Earth
Gender: Male

The patron god of earth, rock, and humility, this god is represented in sand clouds, searching badlands and deserts for the hungry, thirsty, and pained. He helps them, along with guiding them to Ohihena. During his lifetime he was a nomad, searching the lands for a beautiful place to live. Whilst moving through a desert, he had suffered from a major heat stroke, and while dying, prayed to the gods for help. When he died, he arose, and being resurrected as the god of the earth.

Nivam, God Of Time
Gender: Female

The patron god of time, space, and fortune, this god is represented in the very galaxy our lands are located. She helps keep the flow of time stable. Unlike the other gods, however, she was never human, as well as with Thetris, Bieyar, and Jinakra. She is also the daughter of Jinakra, and the sister of Thetris and Bieyar. She helps people find good luck and happiness, by sneaking in gifts for strong followers.

Thetris, God Of Heaven.
Gender: Female

Ritual: None

The patron god of heaven, love, and happiness, this god is represented in a bright light, a spiritual representation of her constellation having the brightest star viewable from the night sky. Like her family, she was never human, and instead was a natural deity. She helps people find their true love, as well as govern who goes to heaven or hell, along with her brother, Bieyar.

Bieyar, God Of Hell
Gender: Male

Ritual: None

The patron god of hell, hate, and anger, this god is represented in a blue flame, a spiritual representation of their constellation being made up of blue light stars. Like his family, he was never human, and instead was a natural deity. He helps people build rage, anger, sadness, and any other negative emotion to fuel his power. He also governs who goes to heaven or hell with his sister, Thetris.

Jinakra, God Of All
Gender: Male

The patron king and father of all gods, this god is represented in voices, and never makes a physical appearance other than in his constellation. He spends his time electing or killing new god. He was their at the beginning of time, after making his first and main three gods. If a follower is able to live their life fully devoted to the gods, he may elect them to become a god themselves when they die.

Nueva, Fallen Brother
Gender: Male

The "brother" of Jinakra. Nueva uses his powers to gather believers against Juotism, and also attempts to bring down Juotists physically and mentally. Before the first three gods were born, he engaged in a destructive battle with Jinakra, sparking a rivalry between the two; this battle also produced so much energy tension that the first nebulae and stars in the universe.

Religious Texts
The only fully recovered religious text is La Página, which provided all important commands for the Juotists. For now, scholars are still piecing together and restoring La Crónicas del juotismo. La Página is a single page from the entire Crónicas del juotismo, that contains the base requirements for believers of the faith.

La Página
" (and) when Toma'nhari emerged from the fire, the people believed. He then declared: 'Behold! Our great and merciful lord, Jinakra, has blessed me with his decree. A list of nine edicts for all believers to live by. The first; Thou shall worship no god before me. The second; Thou shall not take the name of the lord in vain. The third; Rest on the Mittwoch, and keep it holy. The fourth; Honor thy father and mother. The fifth; Thou shall not kill. The sixth; Thou shall not covet. The seventh; Thou shall not commit adultery. The eigth; Thou shall not steal. The ninth; Thou shall not lie.