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* D'ni religion spoke of angels that could take people away, presumably to the [[Perfect Age]]. | * D'ni religion spoke of angels that could take people away, presumably to the [[Perfect Age]]. | ||
* The D'ni believed that when one dies, his/her soul is brought to the Judgment Age to be judged for their conduct in life. If the person was good, they were brought to the Perfect Age (equivalent of Heaven). If the person was bad, they were brought to [[Jakooth's Age]] (equivalent of Hell; Jakooth was the equivalent of the Devil in D'ni religion). | * The D'ni believed that when one dies, his/her soul is brought to the Judgment Age to be judged for their conduct in life. If the person was good, they were brought to the Perfect Age (equivalent of Heaven). If the person was bad, they were brought to [[Jakooth's Age]] (equivalent of Hell; Jakooth was the equivalent of the Devil in D'ni religion). | ||
* ''Taygahn'' (< | * ''Taygahn'' (<d'ni>tAgan</d'ni>), "to love with the mind," was a chief cornerstone of D'ni belief. The word implies a close, personal relationship with and knowledge of another person. While in a religious sense, ''taygahn'' implied a relationship with Yahvo, the same word was used to describe a relationship between spouses. The concept of ''taygahn'' had grown more important in later years, with some believing that only ''taygahn'' with Yahvo was needed to go to the Perfect Age, and that following Yahvo's commands to the letter was not needed. | ||
* Marriage was considered an important component of life's journey, and was very much encouraged, as the D'ni believed that it strengthened one's relationship with Yahvo in ways that nothing else could provide. | * Marriage was considered an important component of life's journey, and was very much encouraged, as the D'ni believed that it strengthened one's relationship with Yahvo in ways that nothing else could provide. | ||
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* Third Feast of the Maker - ''Leevofo'' 18, November 11 | * Third Feast of the Maker - ''Leevofo'' 18, November 11 | ||
More information about these feasts is not available, due to the lack of information about [[Garternay]]—where they originated—and how the religious beliefs of the | More information about these feasts is not available, due to the lack of information about [[Garternay]]—where they originated—and how the religious beliefs of the Garternayans were transferred to D'ni during its founding. | ||
Not much is known about D'ni funerals relating to religion, save the farewell prayer "May Yahvo receive your soul/May we meet again in the next Age."<ref name="BoT">Book of Ti'ana (page number needed)</ref> | Not much is known about D'ni funerals relating to religion, save the farewell prayer "May Yahvo receive your soul/May we meet again in the next Age."<ref name="BoT">Book of Ti'ana (page number needed)</ref> | ||
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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> | 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> | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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====Oorpah==== | ====Oorpah==== | ||
{{main|Oorpah}} | {{main|Oorpah}} | ||
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 | 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 D'ni Prophecies entry 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==== | ====The Watcher==== | ||
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===Blood of Yahvo=== | ===Blood of Yahvo=== | ||
This faction was responsible for the death of King [[ | This faction was responsible for the death of King [[Yablehan]]'s son, and are one of two organizations believed to have been responsible for the kidnapping of King [[Ishek]]'s wife and the assassination of King [[Loshemanesh]]. | ||
===Light of D'ni=== | ===Light of D'ni=== | ||
The Light of D'ni was the other of the two organizations believed to be responsible for the kidnapping of King Ishek's wife and the assassination of King Loshemanesh | The Light of D'ni was the other of the two organizations believed to be responsible for the kidnapping of King Ishek's wife and the assassination of King Loshemanesh. | ||
===One D'ni=== | ===One D'ni=== | ||
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===Temple of the Great King=== | ===Temple of the Great King=== | ||
{{main|Temple of the Great King}} | {{main|Temple of the Great King}} | ||
This structure was built during the reign of King [[Ja'kreen]] to the precise dimensions required by the prophecies of the Great King, and was completed in 643 DE. At the end of King [[Ahlsendar]]'s reign, he entombed himself in the temple, along with any Books that had been infected by the plague he had unleashed upon the Pento. This structure renamed the Tomb of the Great King in 1502 DE, and was later buried by government-sanctioned construction under Kings [[Naygen]] and [[Kerath]]. | This structure was built during the reign of King [[Ja'kreen]] to the precise dimensions required by the prophecies of the [[Great King]], and was completed in 643 DE. At the end of King [[Ahlsendar]]'s reign, he entombed himself in the temple, along with any Books that had been infected by the plague he had unleashed upon the Pento. This structure renamed the Tomb of the Great King in 1502 DE, and was later buried by government-sanctioned construction under Kings [[Naygen]] and [[Kerath]]. | ||
===Temple of the Tree, Temple of Water, Temple of the Sacred Stone=== | ===Temple of the Tree, Temple of Water, Temple of the Sacred Stone=== | ||
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These rooms, found in many of the outlying neighborhoods in D'ni, face a floating sculpture, which is thought to be a representation of the seed of the Great Tree of Possibilities. In these rooms, the D'ni could reflect on their place in Yahvo's plans and meditate or pray as they saw fit. | These rooms, found in many of the outlying neighborhoods in D'ni, face a floating sculpture, which is thought to be a representation of the seed of the Great Tree of Possibilities. In these rooms, the D'ni could reflect on their place in Yahvo's plans and meditate or pray as they saw fit. | ||
==Important | ==Important people in D'ni religion== | ||
===The Great King=== | ===The Great King=== | ||
{{main | {{main:Great King}} | ||
Believed by many to have been King Ahlsendar, his coming was foretold in the ''Regeltavok Oorpah'', said to be sent by Yahvo to guide his people. His actual effect seems to have been rather muddled, as many believed him to be a fraud for the actions he took later in his reign | Believed by many to have been King Ahlsendar, his coming was foretold in the ''Regeltavok Oorpah'', said to be sent by Yahvo to guide his people. His actual effect seems to have been rather muddled, as many believed him to be a fraud for the actions he took later in his reign. | ||
===The Deceiver=== | ===The Deceiver=== | ||
A character in ''Words'', The Deceiver is one who claims to be the Grower, but is nothing more than a charlatan with a few cheep parlor tricks to back up his claims. Based on the journeys Yeesha has sent numerous explorers on, it | A character in ''Words'', The Deceiver is one who claims to be the Grower, but is nothing more than a charlatan with a few cheep parlor tricks to back up his claims. Based on the journeys Yeesha has sent numerous explorers on, it seems apparent that Guild Master [[Kadish]] was The Deceiver. | ||
===The Grower=== | ===The Grower=== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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