Editing D'ni religion (section)

==Priests and prophets==
Women were believed to be more in tune with Yahvo's commands, making them ideal candidates for receiving prophecy and guidance. Prophetesses were often advisers to the kings, ever since the time of King [[Shomat]]. The prophetess and the king were supposed to remain objective with one another and the people, so relationships between them and their kings was frowned upon.  However, as in the case of King [[Mararon]], this rule was not always adhered to. 

The majority of spiritual advisers to kings were women, but [[Rakeri]] had a male prophet, [[Tevahr]].<ref name="clerics">One Myst fan reported that RAWA once mentioned a Guild of Clerics, which may relate here, but this is unconfirmed.</ref>

Little is known of the function of priests and priestesses, beyond the role of priestesses in performing wedding ceremonies.

Pregnant women were believed to be much more insightful and as a result, part of the pregnancy experience (although not part of any official ceremony) was using that insight to gain revelation from Yahvo. This meditation was expected to primarily guide the women to their child's future and purpose, and was taken seriously. It was believed that a woman's highest duty was the guidance of her children.

===Known prophets===
====Oorpah====
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Oorpah was a prophet on Garternay.  His prophecies and other writings were compiled into several books called the ''Regeltavok Oorpah''.  Select passages from this book can be found in the [[:Category:Prophecies and proverbs|Prophecies and proverbs]] section of the Archive.  Some of Oorpah's prophecies related to the [[Great King]], while others were words of guidance, relating the virtue and morality.

====The Watcher====
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Supposedly born mid-link while his mother escaped an explosion on the Age of Trases in 4334 DE, he was rumored to be able to see beyond time, into the past, present, and future.  His book, ''Words'', and its accompanying journal, were written in 4500 DE, and detailed the destruction and rebuilding of D'ni, as well as the signs that would foretell of its coming.  He is reported to have died in 4606 DE, though some claim to have seen and talked with him after his supposed death.

====Nemiya====
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Prophetess and advisor to King Ahlsendar, she published a book in 1520 DE called ''The Book of Nemiya''.  In it, she denounced Ahlsendar, calling him a fraud and a liar.  While initially unpopular, it gained traction as more and more of D'ni became disillusioned with Ahlsendar's reign.  Nemiya vanished in 1527.  Some claim she was assassinated by Ahlsendar's successor, Solath, while others claim she was taken away by angels.

====Tevahr====
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A supporter of the Great King and the original teachings of Ri'neref, he denounced all sects and encouraged participation in the official Church and belief in Yahvo's commandments.  Originally denounced by King Rakeri, he later became the King's personal adviser and prophet.

====Gish====
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Gish was a much more hard-lined prophet than Tevahr, preaching the commandments of Yahvo and nothing else.  He denounced Tevahr and the Great King, claiming that ''taygahn'' alone would not save them, and that it was diluting the people's worship of Yahvo.  He also demanded cessation of outsider interaction.  Gish was frequently imprisoned and ultimately assassinated by the Relyimah at the order of King Adesh, and quickly became a martyr for his cause.  By the end of the Mee-Dis War (circa 7000 DE), almost all of D'ni believed in his isolationist teachings.
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