Darkanism

Darkanism revolves around three gods and their holy volcano. The main following is found in Darka.

The Pantheon

Darkanism revolves around three gods. Sigrid, Darka and Lodril. Together these three gods create the needed elements for their holy volcano. Worship is centered around these three, even though there are other gods in the mythology. They are mainly treated as side players in the religion and are used to scare children and generally treated as being evil, though they might not really be.

== The Mythology ==

The Holy Volcano of Mnt. Sinclair and surrounding regions.

• Creation

..Lodril then set Sigrid and Darka free on his surface, letting them play. And play they did..

• Afterlife

..the souls energy feeds the living beings on the surface, such as trees, plants, flowers, animals and to a certain extent, humans..

• Prophecies

..The mountains will erupt and free the excess soul energy, wiping the face of the earth of those who did not have faith..

Ceremonies

• Weddings

..the rams heart is thrown in a fire by the groom and he says: “This is my offering, Sigrid. My heart consumed by you, brought back to life by Darka..

• Newborns

..the child will be bathed in white sand before being taken to the altar room. The parents will clearly show the child to the altar and say, "Lodril, this is Nadina. Born out of Darkas will and Sigrids to take. Bless her, protect her and give her a balanced childhood so she may find the right path when she is old enough."

• Funerals

..the body is burned to ashesh, thus giving the body to Sigrid and leaving behind the blessings of Darka..

• Sacrifices

..the sacrifice has a mix of ash and oil rubbed all over it and stone weights attached to its legs..

Phrases

Curses, blessings and sayings stemming from the faith.

• By Sigrid's flames! You're as fikle as Brigith, young lady!

General Beliefs

The general beliefs that bond together the followers of Darkanism.

• Know that you are blessed by Sigrid, for your skill in battle is unmatched.

Religious Structure and Ranks

The ranks within the religion, descriptions of the ranks and other information relating to them.

• ..the black, sphere shaped stone pendant on his neck identified him as a priest of Lodril. The farmer bowed his head in respect as the man walked by..

Membership

Members of the faith and their ranks in the religious structure.

Decision Making and Voting in the High Council

How are things decided within the faith? What is needed to declare another religion evil?

• ..the High Priestess of Lodril raised her voice, silencing the members of the high council. "The votes have been counted. From this day on, we will call them evil..

Temples and worshiper conduct in them

• What are the temples of Darkanism like?

..even the smallest temple is built out of black stone that is mined and cut from the area of Mnt. Sinclair..

• How do people behave when visiting them?

..she sunk her hands in the ashes and rubbed them together, to purify herself before entering Darkas altar room..

• Where are the temples located?

Important days and holidays

Religious holidays and days of importance.

• ..the large fire drew together the villagers. They sung and danced around the fire, celebrating the Eruption Day..