Occult of the Cosmic Mycelium

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Overview
The Occult of the Cosmic Mycelium is a mysterious religious group originating in the world of Abexilas, founded by Mjukur (_petered0ut_). Practitioners are quite open about what they believe, though their rituals and many of their spiritual texts remain hidden to the general public. Individual practitioners are known as Mycelian Occultists, or Mycelites. They gather together in small groups, and lead a nomadic lifestyle, never staying in one place for very long. They are generally very friendly and happy to teach anyone interested about their faith.

What do they believe?
The Occult of the Cosmic Mycelium (OCM) believe that the universe is a grand networkand 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. It is a non-theistic, animistic faith, believing that all things in the natural world are sacred and must be treated with the utmost respect. Mushrooms particularly are believed to be the most divine representation of this idea, because of the psychadelic properties of many species found within Abexlias, and even other dimensions. Raw universal energy manifesting in the form of fungi of all kinds. Practitioners beliefs extend to their lifestyle, practitioners are highly encouraged to lead a nomadic, non-materialistic lifestyle, though it is not mandatory. Having material possessions does not make you 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
Rituals of the Mycelian Occultists are largely a secret to the general public, though there have been a few of them observed in secret by outsiders. As all things in the natural world are considered sacred, there are none of the typical animal sacrifices or inscense burning, rather, their sacrifices center around the metaphorical sacrifice of material things. In order to show one's devotion to the nomadic, non-materialistic ways of the faith, one must be willing to sacrifice their conection to trivial material posessions, such as money, fashion, trinkets, etc. The more removed you are from worldly pleasures, the deeper a connection you can have with the world around you.