Scarletism

Scarletism is a young religion, founded in the Redlight Temple at the far east of Sparwood. The religion involves the belief that 15 powerful spirits, collectively named The Scarlets, have been imprisoned in floating redstone torches, all called the Dancing Lights. The religion's core practice is to the protect Rathnir from The Scarlets and their influence. Often followers of Scarletism (Scarletists) make efforts to negotiate with these spirits, such practices are usually mediated through the Redlight Oracle.

Origin
It is said that from the west, the Redlight Oracle trekked through the snowy taigas of Sparwood, dreaming of Rathnir's frontier. At the end of his arduous journey, he wandered upon 15 levitating red torches. In awe, he grasped the lowest one. According to his recount, he was immediately enveloped with a malicious whispering voice, as thunder and lightening smote the surrounding spruce trees. Whilst watching the forest burn, and listening to the curses, he was filled with a profound sense of dread. He accounted: "'These Dancing Lights need a hall, such that only welcome guests are welcome.'"So, he began construction of the Redlight Temple, which acted as a sanctuary for The Scarlets from the outer influence of Rathnir. After many weeks of construction, a nomadic man stumbled upon the Temple, and after deep discussion with the Oracle, he decided to become the first Temple Keeper and the member of the Scarletist religion. Now with the Keeper's aid they built farmland together, selling the produce to sustain the Temple and its upkeep costs. With the inner Temple fully secure, the Oracle then set eyes on securing the "outer Temple", with the goal of spreading the religion and its ideals to recruit new followers across Rathnir.

Rituals
Rituals within the Redlight Temple are split between Night and Day. Nightly rituals are reserved for those who have been given the title Red Seer. Day rituals however, are open to all members of the public. Not much is known about all the night rituals and practices, besides the Circle with Lights ritual.

Circle with Lights
The night ritual involves all Red Seers at the Redlight Temple holding a redstone torch during the start of a ceremony, whilst surrounding the Dancing Lights. After which, the Red Seers gather round, and head into a private location.

Ascension
This common daytime practice involves a simple chant form of worship, whereby all Scarletist practitioners at the Temple say the phrase:"'May the redlight remain dim.'"This phrase is a often said in Scarletism, as it acts as an affirmation and reminder that the power of The Scarlets must stay limited. Furthermore, it is believed by followers of the religion, that this chant keeps the Dancing Lights floating, as to keep the spirits trapped in their vessels.

Red Shrining
This tradition entails the building of a stone statue, made for each new Red Seer to the Temple. These statues are spread across the Field of the Shrines, and symbolise a Red Seer participating in the Circle with Lights ceremony. Furthermore, it's believed that these statues act as vessels for its Seer's soul, meaning if a Seer does perish, they can resurrect with bodies of stone. Often these shrines have details of its associated Seer's achievements within the faith, inscribed on the statues themselves.

Foreign Invocation
This practice can be made no matter the time of day. It involves the construction of some monument, which is then used to transfer thoughts of strength to the Redlight Temple, Redlight Oracle, or towards the efforts of other Scarletists.

Hierarchy
List of Scarletist roles, in descending order of authority.