Adjudacism

Adjudacism is a religion established by Balert upon his arrival in Eldham. It is built around the ideals of the supposed Ancients of Eldham who existed many many years ago. The name 'Adjudacism' comes from a deviation of the word adjudicator, or arbiter. Adjudacists are neutral in conflicts but also like to offer help in times of need.

The current settlements that follow this religion include:

Zougpotamis

Core beliefs
Adjudacism rotates around the concept of relativism, wherein, there is always more than one side to the story. Along with this, Adjudacists believe in kindness, compassion, trust and, servant heart. While not compulsory, it is seen as very important to never initiate aggression with other groups, and to always be welcoming and considerate of their guest's position.

Adjudacism is relatively laid-back; wherein forgiveness is an important aspect of their treatment towards punishments, however, it should be known that Adjudacists are by no means pushovers. Given a serious offense or breach of beliefs, there will be no hesitation to apply the necessary amount of force to stop someone. On the other hand, they will not chase you to the ends of the Earth if you anger them, they will simply do whatever is needed to remove you from their society.

Rituals
Annually on the 11th of June, a festival of life is held to honor those who have offered their lives, knowledge and labor to allow for the modern day. It is a heavy belief that longevity and well-being are sacred, and meaningless loss of life is sinful.

Conversion
There is little criteria for who can be welcomed into Adjudacism, and also no compulsory ritual that must take place. If a user would like to have a ritual, it consists of simply drinking from the holy river of Zougpotamis and mentally vowing belief in the ideals of Adjudacism. The reason no verbal pact is said is because Adjudacists understand that verbally vowing can sometimes be uncomfortable, especially for those who are still unsure on their decision of conversion. That said, it should be mentioned that there is no judgment for leaving the religion, as it is unfair to judge without understanding the individual's side of the story.

If an individual has been banished in the past, rejoining the religion isn't impossible. It simply requires proving that they should be forgiven for whatever deeds they commit. Also, if an individual is known for being a warlord, serial killer, or anyone that directly goes against the idea of life being sacred, they are not allowed to join the religion until they have definitively proven they have changed their ways.