Occult of the Cosmic Mycelium

The Occult of the Cosmic Mycelium is a mysterious religious group originating in the world of Abexilas, founded by Mjukur (_petered0ut_), inspired by many real-life pagan and animistic faiths. Individual practitioners are known as Mycelian Occultists or Mycelites. Some gather together in small groups, and some prefer to practice alone. The faith is all about freedom to express oneself and practice in a way that bests suits the individual.

Beliefs
The faith centers around the belief that the universe is a grand network, and everything in it, from the smallest pebble to the brightest star in the sky is a thread in that network. This network is known as the Cosmic Mycelium Network. All things in the natural world are sacred and must be treated with the utmost respect. Mushrooms, in particular, are believed to be the most divine representation of this idea, because of the psychedelic properties of many fungal species found within Abexlias, and even other dimensions. Raw universal energy manifests in the form of fungi of all kinds. This respect and reverance of nature extends to the way practitioners live their lives. They believe that the modern world is mostly superficial and full of temporary pleasures, and it does not give most the meaning, fulfillment, and satisfaction that everyone craves throughout their lives. Having material possessions does not make one a bad person, though it is believed that it does keep you further away from reaching inner peace and a deeper connection with the universe around you.

Rituals
As all things in the natural world are considered sacred, thus Mycelian rituals do not include any of the typical animal sacrifices or incense burning, rather, their sacrifices center around the sacrifice of superficial material things. To show one's devotion to a non-materialistic way of life, one must be willing to sacrifice their connection to trivial material possessions, such as money, fashion, trinkets, etc. The more removed one is from temporary pleasures, the deeper a connection they can have with the world. These rituals also include the consumption of sacred mushrooms, as well as performing hymns and dancing.