Aetherian Faith: Difference between revisions

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=== Prohibited worship: The Dark One ===

The faith forbids veneration of '''[[Rathsern]]''' (“the Cursed One,” commonly '''the Dark One'''). Temple teaching portrays him as a wayward, part-mortal figure whose cruelty and nethercraft led the Four to '''seal him within the Nether'''. Residual cults and whispered rites persist where Dark Energy pools, but worship remains unlawful within orthodox Aetherian lands.

== The Twelve Teachings ==

The Four are revered as makers, stewards, and guides of Mundus. Their [[Aetherian Saints|saints]] are mirrors of their virtues, not replacements for them.

The teachings are inclusive of all peoples and unions, protective of the vulnerable, reverent toward knowledge, and gentle toward the living and the dead. These teachings form the very foundation of the faith.

=== Under Simonius — Wind, welcome, and keeping faith ===

* '''Welcome the traveler.''' Hospitality is sacred; where the wind has carried a soul, let doors open.

* '''Keep your word.''' Truth and oath steady the world; deceit unravels community.

* '''Seek unity without coercion.''' Strive to reconcile families, neighbors, and realms; unity chosen freely honors the Father.

=== Under Odivia — Earth, care, and just strength ===

* '''Tend the land and the body.''' Steward soil, water, work, and rest; heal what you can, beginning with your neighbor.

* '''Honor families—born and chosen.''' All loving unions are welcome at the table; nurture homes where care is mutual and free of fear.

* '''Use strength for shelter.''' Stand between harm and the harmed; power exists to lift, not to lord.

=== Under Alessa — Fire, mourning, and mercy ===

* '''Hold life sacred.''' Spill no blood in cruelty; when force is truly necessary, wield it with restraint and answer for it with contrition.

* '''Keep the rites of remembrance.''' Bury with dignity, comfort the grieving, and forbid the desecration or abuse of the dead.

* '''Accept endings with grace.''' Practice forgiveness; release what cannot be kept, trusting Alessa to guide every soul to rest.

=== Under Darg — Water, wisdom, and shared light ===

* '''Seek knowledge and share it.''' Learning is a river meant to flow; hoarding truth breeds darkness.

* '''Let faith and reason clasp hands.''' Ask brave questions; correct gently; be glad to be shown wrong.

* '''Honor elders and teach the young.''' Wisdom travels best across generations; make schools, circles, and quiet hours for study.

== Organization ==

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 === Prohibited worship: The Dark One ===
 The faith forbids veneration of '''[[Rathsern]]''' (“the Cursed One,” commonly '''the Dark One'''). Temple teaching portrays him as a wayward, part-mortal figure whose cruelty and nethercraft led the Four to '''seal him within the Nether'''. Residual cults and whispered rites persist where Dark Energy pools, but worship remains unlawful within orthodox Aetherian lands.
+== The Twelve Teachings ==
+The Four are revered as makers, stewards, and guides of Mundus. Their [[Aetherian Saints|saints]] are mirrors of their virtues, not replacements for them.
+The teachings are inclusive of all peoples and unions, protective of the vulnerable, reverent toward knowledge, and gentle toward the living and the dead. These teachings form the very foundation of the faith.
+=== Under Simonius — Wind, welcome, and keeping faith ===
+* '''Welcome the traveler.''' Hospitality is sacred; where the wind has carried a soul, let doors open.
+* '''Keep your word.''' Truth and oath steady the world; deceit unravels community.
+* '''Seek unity without coercion.''' Strive to reconcile families, neighbors, and realms; unity chosen freely honors the Father.
+=== Under Odivia — Earth, care, and just strength ===
+* '''Tend the land and the body.''' Steward soil, water, work, and rest; heal what you can, beginning with your neighbor.
+* '''Honor families—born and chosen.''' All loving unions are welcome at the table; nurture homes where care is mutual and free of fear.
+* '''Use strength for shelter.''' Stand between harm and the harmed; power exists to lift, not to lord.
+=== Under Alessa — Fire, mourning, and mercy ===
+* '''Hold life sacred.''' Spill no blood in cruelty; when force is truly necessary, wield it with restraint and answer for it with contrition.
+* '''Keep the rites of remembrance.''' Bury with dignity, comfort the grieving, and forbid the desecration or abuse of the dead.
+* '''Accept endings with grace.''' Practice forgiveness; release what cannot be kept, trusting Alessa to guide every soul to rest.
+=== Under Darg — Water, wisdom, and shared light ===
+* '''Seek knowledge and share it.''' Learning is a river meant to flow; hoarding truth breeds darkness.
+* '''Let faith and reason clasp hands.''' Ask brave questions; correct gently; be glad to be shown wrong.
+* '''Honor elders and teach the young.''' Wisdom travels best across generations; make schools, circles, and quiet hours for study.
 == Organization ==