Communionism

Communionism

Communionism is a new religion based on an old custom - namely, that of Communion with otherworldly spirits, usu. through the directed use of ikrif. The custom originates in the southlands of the Far East, where the plant itself naturally grows.

Temples

Since Communion is not a necessarily theistic religion, its temples are not dedicated to the glory of any deities, and therefore their style is less grand. They are, in fact, places of study and guidance more than worship.

Taop

Temple Location: Taop

Constructed By: AJ

Temple Size: Small Temple

Est. Believers: 677

This temple was the first dedicated to the order of Communionism. It is small and constructed of wood. It rests on a hill nearly on the outskirts of the city, and is rather plain compared to most older temples of the city.

Inside, the space is plain and the floorboards form an interesting, but not ornate, pattern. There are no statues, of gods or men, to be seen. Scribes, as if in an academy, carefully write on scrolls, some of which hang on the farthest wall.

Azros

Temple Location: Azros

Constructed By: Corey

Temple Size: Primitive Temple

Est. Believers: 400

This temple was the second constructed in the Commonwealth and it earned Corey the title of Builder of the Temple. Typical of the Communionist style, the building is small and plain.

Beliefs

The religion so far is non-theistic, neither worshipping nor denying any specific gods, and is very personalized, offering a differing paradigm to each person.

A reliance on experienced priests as guides is a key factor in differentiating between ordinary hallucinations induced by a drug (as with recreational use) from genuine Communion with otherworldly spirits.

The one persistent belief thus far is simply that spirits of the dead continue to exist, and can listen and speak to the living - with help from the priests and ikrif, of course. There are also vague beliefs in the existence of spirits that were never living humans, but which are not gods.

Ceremonies

(coming soon)

Texts

Five Tenets

Followers

There are seven noble adherents to the Communion:

• A.J - Founder
• Maltheo - Co-Founder
• Olwe of Toren - High Priest
• Corey - Builder of the Temple
• Lu'an - Cleric
• Perrin Goldeneyes - Cleric
• Janice - Follower
• Rathan - Follower

There are also roughly 1100 followers throughout the Commonwealth.