Shej-vosej Faith

Shej-voshej, meaning "To love to sing" in Najer, is a sect of the Lost Gods faith practiced primarily in the city of Hadu'Jira and it's surrounding lands. The faith primarily revolves around Shevarro, the lost god of Fertility, love, and poetry, along with some other things. The people within this faith also acknowledge other deities and their powers, mainly the Lost Gods. The followers of Shej-voshej are known as the Vosejeru

Shevarro
Shevarro was discovered in 115 AB when a man by the name of Dernavos Asdrubal-faj niv Bacri had found a very old and ancient chest burried in the sand. When Dernavos opened the chest, out came the knowledge and wisdom of Shevarro. His main symbol is the Jalev tree, although he is represented also by love, roses, potatoes, bees, and emeralds.

The god Shevarro, as Dernavos read about from these ancient articles, was the god of love, fertillity, poetry, music, attraction, and art. He is the son of Duyani, and is the patron god of Hadu'Jira. Shevarro is often praised in the bedroom, as he is sometimes very scandalous, and has a festival for him known as the Festival of Emerald Roses.

Shevarro aids those who despair and are infertile.

Duyani
Duyani was discovered in 64 AB when a mysterious plant grew from the ground bearing Najer writing in Kigea'jad. Research done by Najer scholars unlocked the secrets of many old documents, revealing this gods name and symbols. Her symbol is sunflowers, specifically the desert dandelion, which is a type of sunflower. This dandelion is an important symbol for many Najer that connects the various gods together, and is the national flower of the Emirate of Najer.

This god has many associations, including plantlife, creation, and beauty. Flowers in particular symbolize expressions of aesthetic, color, and passion. These connections tie the Najer love of life to their deep respect for nature. Duyani is commonly venerated at festivals, celebrations, and other lively events.

Duyani aids those who lack willpower or inspiration, as well as those who love nature.

The Blossoming of Hadu'Jira
One day, when Dernavos was wandering about Phinos, trying to resettle the ancient ruins, he discovered an ancient chest burried within the sand. Upon the lid of this chest, was a powerful and even more ancient emerald encrested within. When Dernavos had opened the chest, out poored all of Shevarro's wisdom and knowledge. Out came his magic, inwhich allowed the old dusty and sandy ruins of Phinos to turn into a tropical and emerald island, that Dernavos would name Hadu'Jira, meaning "Emerald Isle." Out came grass of an emerald hue, flowers over the island's rolling hills, especially roses, and the most important one, the Jalev Tree. The Jalev tree was an ancient and forgotten tree that was most dear to Shevarro. It had a reddish wood, and leaves of an emerald hue, and bright pink flowers blossomed in bunches on this tree.

Core Beliefs
The creation story of Shej-voshej closely mirrors the creation story of the Mae-Ahso faith. The followers of Shej-voshej value love and nature above all else, believing that it is the most belevolent force, and is the reason for why they value anything at all. As such, Shevarro and his mother Duyani are the most highly revered deities within this sect of the Lost Gods.

The Hili Ahjen Spirit
The Vosejeru believe that the river dividing Hadu'Jira from the mainland is controlled by the Hili Ahjen Spirit, meaning "Seductive RIver Spirit." Hili Ahjen is the son of Shevarro. The Hili Ahjen Spirit is revered, and feared. The Hili Ahjen Spirit is a very rogue spirit, and is one of the more powerful spirits in the Lost Gods pantheon. The Vosejeru believe that if you look into the Hili Ahjen's eyes, he will seduce you, and make you do whatever he wants you to do, and this is not just the case for mortals, many other spirits and powerful entities also fall to his snare. Due to this, many Vosejeru pray to him as a vengeful spirit, and hope that he will carry out revenge on your foes, but the Vosejeru believe you must be careful, as he may just seek to harm you instead. Despite these flaws, the Hili Ahjen Spirit does provide the Hadu Region with large fertile lands, so the Vosejeru pray to him aswell for his blessings.

Worship
The Vosejeru heavily revere Shevarro and his related deities, and as such carry out a plethora of worship. They believe that if Shevarro and his related deities are content, that they will bring mercy to Hadu'Jira, and allow the island to continue to flourish.

Emerald Worship
One of the categories for worshipping Shevarro is by means of using emeralds, which is one of Shevarro's symbols.

Jalev Engravement
It is thought that if you place an emerald within a Jalev tree, that Shevarro will grant a blessing and his protection. The surrounding area around the Jalev tree will be protected, and none to minimal harm shall come to the area.

Emerald Blessings
Vosejeru believe that if you place an Emerald on a hearth, bed, or anywhere that might serve as an important location, that Shevarro will bless the room it is located in, and allow for happiness and love to blossom there.

Bee Blessings
It is believed that if honey is served at ever Vosejeru meal, that Shevarro shall be there to bless the food, and seek to make sure your food is not poisoned.

Sunflower Pots
It is believed that if you plant Sunflowers within your gardens, that Duyani will defend your garden from rabbits and other animals that might seek to eat and harm your plants without your approval.

River Rose Petals
A way to seek approval from Shevarro and his son the Hili Ahjen Spirit, is to grab a basket of rose petals, and have a picnic along the bank of the Hili Ahjen, and to spend quality time, this could be reading, spending time with your family, eating fruits, or other methods of enjoyment. Once the picnic is complete, you must sprinkle the rose petals onto the river, and say the words, "Awabadaj, seluej, kiwej, lohaj, shej."