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{{Infobox religion | {{Infobox religion | ||
|name=Belsedori Ditheism | |name=Belsedori Ditheism | ||
|area=[[Belsegallia (Aurora)|Belsegallia]] | |area=[[Belsegallia (Aurora)|Belsegallia]]; [[Auroran sky (Aurora)|Auroran sky]] | ||
|ministers_type=Priestesses | |ministers_type=Priestesses | ||
|members=~2. | |members=~2.4 million | ||
|founded_place=Larinata, Belsegallia | |founded_place=Larinata, Belsegallia | ||
|founded_date= | |founded_date= Anno 687 | ||
|founder=Asahika | |founder=Asahika | ||
|headquarters=Terenata, Belsegallia | |headquarters=[[Terenata (Aurora)|Terenata]], Belsegallia | ||
|language = Belsedori | |language = Belsedori | ||
|leader_name2=Suki L’imarie | |leader_name2=Suki L’imarie | ||
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|leader_name1=Asa L’imara | |leader_name1=Asa L’imara | ||
|leader_title1=High Priestess of Asahika | |leader_title1=High Priestess of Asahika | ||
|leader_name=Anastasia | |leader_name=Anastasia Karadis | ||
|leader_title=Mother of Radiance | |leader_title=Mother of Radiance | ||
|scripture=Chronicles of Dawn | |scripture=Chronicles of Dawn | ||
|ministers=~20,000 | |ministers=~20,000 | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Belsedori Pantheon''', sometimes referred to in combination with its organized religious structure as '''Belsedori Ditheism''', is the native religion of the [[Belsedori (Aurora)|Belsedori]] and the state religion of the [[Belsegallia (Aurora)|Kingdom of Belsegallia]]. | The '''Belsedori Pantheon''', sometimes referred to in combination with its organized religious structure as '''Belsedori Ditheism''', is the native religion of the [[Belsedori (Aurora)|Belsedori]] and the state religion of the [[Belsegallia (Aurora)|Kingdom of Belsegallia]]. It is a subdivision of the [[Pantheon of the Sky (Aurora)|Pantheon of the Sky]] centered on the deities Asahika and Yoruhi, who are the only two to be venerated by it. | ||
Belsedori Ditheism as an organized religion is dominant primarily in Belsegallia, where it was established as the national religion of the Belsedori in anno 687; however, other worship of either or both of the two Belsedori deities is moderately prevalent among aerial sapient creatures such as harpies, sirens, and sky-dwelling fairies. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Belsedori creation story=== | |||
{{quote|''”Once upon a time, in the terrestrial realm, there was once an island in the sea. There was also a nation that lived upon this island. The people had long struggled to live upon their island, for it was poor in arable and grazable land and filled with monsters; but they became skilled in the magical arts and instead turned to it for their day-to-day survival. With time, the people grew ever more capable with the magic that they used so commonly; the monsters were driven out with great effor, and each new day and year brought new spells, new magical devices, and other new ways for them to not just survive on their island but prosper and enjoy the abundance that they had created for themselves.<br>But its success made the nation avaricious; its ever-expanding mastery of the arcane arts led it to desire not only safety and wealth, but the power to go beyond the normal limits of nature. The many mages and engineers that it possessed in its academies and workshops turned their fields of study towards the pursuit of ever greater feats of magic in the name of amassing power for themselves. This continued unpunished for a time, until one day something that was very common in that land happened: a scholar discovered a spell. But this spell was… different. And dangerous. Though the ritual — its purpose now long lost to history — was well prepared for and conducted by the time’s greatest practitioners of magic, it proved too demanding even for them and resulted in a [[Larinata Disaster (Aurora)|great cataclysm]]. The casting site and city where it was located were devastated, and everything around them was cursed and corrupted into monstrous forms by the uncontained magical storm that was unleashed. Worst of all, the island itself was shattered; a large portion of it was pulverized and sunk into the depths of the sea, and what remained was levitated high in the sky.<br>None of the nation’s people survived the Great Sinking, as it is now called; nor could few would survive on what was left, even after the arcane storm dissipated. For what temperatures and altitudes are comfortable for us Belsedori are dangerous for others; and with their precious magic rendered unstable and dangerous by their judgement, the remaining people were left able to do naught but slowly perish as they depleted the edible food that they still had. Foraging parties gathering food to feed those few who still lived would die without end through exposure and other means.<br>But, for all the hopelessness and death that they had brought upon themselves, there remained a precious way to escape their fate. For as one of the last parties neared death, a winged figure clad in white robes approached them. ‘What troubles you?’ she said; ‘Do you not enjoy this lovely day outside?’ ‘We are freezing and starving;’ replied one of the survivors; ‘We must gather food to nourish our families, but there is nothing. Nothing that lives belongs here.’ she said. The figure continued to approach the party, until she was close enough to see them clearly through the thick snow and mist. ‘How sad it is that you would not be afforded comfort by my domain’. said the figure. ‘Your home has found itself in our beautiful sky, but you yourselves do not belong here.’ The woman, who we know as the goddess Asahika, saw that the people’s suffering on their island was not right; she felt compassion for them and offered to give them sanctuary. Along with her consort Yoruhi, she chose to welcome them into her home of the sky and to adopt them into their family. The people of the island were remade into Asahika and her consort’s images, and blessed with everything that they needed to enjoy their new home above the clouds. To this day, the island people continue to follow the teachings and example of Asahika and Yoruhi, and to give thanks for the kindness that they were shown.”''|Xana L’aderina, Queen of Belsegallia}} | |||
==Deities== | ==Deities== | ||
===Asahika=== | ===Asahika=== | ||
'''Asahika''' is the primary deity of the Belsedori Pantheon and a member of the Pantheon of the Sky; she is typically associated most closely with the sun and moon, the sky, storms, war, violence, love, and women. Mythology and limited accounts of her describe her as variously taking the form of a [[w:Bird of prey|bird of prey]] or a woman with avian features such as wings and taloned feet, always with bright crimson feathers. She additionally holds the status of deific head of Belsedori Ditheism, possessing supreme authority to give the rules by which its adherents are expected to live. | |||
Asahika’s teachings and worldview direct her female followers to be courageous, competitive, assertive, and intensely passionate in their lives. She and her priestesses frequently show favor for behavior that is audacious and pushy while harshly condemning underhanded actions, deceitfulness, and injury of the vulnerable. Her disposition is also sharply matriarchal in nature, and cultures following her are commanded to implement a gynocentric social structure. | |||
Worship of Asahika is most prevalent among sky-dwelling creatures, especially women; however, many male Belsedori also revere her. Terrestrial beings such as humans may also occasionally worship her, though only sporadically. | |||
===Yoruhi=== | ===Yoruhi=== | ||
==Organization== | ==Organization== | ||
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====Gender roles==== | ====Gender roles==== | ||
===Worship practices=== | ===Worship practices=== | ||
[[Category:Aurora]] [[Category:Belsegallia (Aurora)]] | |||
Latest revision as of 07:05, 8 November 2025
| Belsedori Ditheism | |
|---|---|
| Belasedori Wa Sa-Yatsome | |
| Scripture | Chronicles of Dawn |
| Mother of Radiance | Anastasia Karadis |
| High Priestess of Asahika | Asa L’imara |
| High Priestess’ Consort | Suki L’imarie |
| Region | Belsegallia; Auroran sky |
| Language | Belsedori |
| Headquarters | Terenata, Belsegallia |
| Founder | Asahika |
| Origin | Anno 687 Larinata, Belsegallia |
| Members | ~2.4 million |
| Priestesses | ~20,000 |
The Belsedori Pantheon, sometimes referred to in combination with its organized religious structure as Belsedori Ditheism, is the native religion of the Belsedori and the state religion of the Kingdom of Belsegallia. It is a subdivision of the Pantheon of the Sky centered on the deities Asahika and Yoruhi, who are the only two to be venerated by it.
Belsedori Ditheism as an organized religion is dominant primarily in Belsegallia, where it was established as the national religion of the Belsedori in anno 687; however, other worship of either or both of the two Belsedori deities is moderately prevalent among aerial sapient creatures such as harpies, sirens, and sky-dwelling fairies.
History
Belsedori creation story
”Once upon a time, in the terrestrial realm, there was once an island in the sea. There was also a nation that lived upon this island. The people had long struggled to live upon their island, for it was poor in arable and grazable land and filled with monsters; but they became skilled in the magical arts and instead turned to it for their day-to-day survival. With time, the people grew ever more capable with the magic that they used so commonly; the monsters were driven out with great effor, and each new day and year brought new spells, new magical devices, and other new ways for them to not just survive on their island but prosper and enjoy the abundance that they had created for themselves.
But its success made the nation avaricious; its ever-expanding mastery of the arcane arts led it to desire not only safety and wealth, but the power to go beyond the normal limits of nature. The many mages and engineers that it possessed in its academies and workshops turned their fields of study towards the pursuit of ever greater feats of magic in the name of amassing power for themselves. This continued unpunished for a time, until one day something that was very common in that land happened: a scholar discovered a spell. But this spell was… different. And dangerous. Though the ritual — its purpose now long lost to history — was well prepared for and conducted by the time’s greatest practitioners of magic, it proved too demanding even for them and resulted in a great cataclysm. The casting site and city where it was located were devastated, and everything around them was cursed and corrupted into monstrous forms by the uncontained magical storm that was unleashed. Worst of all, the island itself was shattered; a large portion of it was pulverized and sunk into the depths of the sea, and what remained was levitated high in the sky.
None of the nation’s people survived the Great Sinking, as it is now called; nor could few would survive on what was left, even after the arcane storm dissipated. For what temperatures and altitudes are comfortable for us Belsedori are dangerous for others; and with their precious magic rendered unstable and dangerous by their judgement, the remaining people were left able to do naught but slowly perish as they depleted the edible food that they still had. Foraging parties gathering food to feed those few who still lived would die without end through exposure and other means.
But, for all the hopelessness and death that they had brought upon themselves, there remained a precious way to escape their fate. For as one of the last parties neared death, a winged figure clad in white robes approached them. ‘What troubles you?’ she said; ‘Do you not enjoy this lovely day outside?’ ‘We are freezing and starving;’ replied one of the survivors; ‘We must gather food to nourish our families, but there is nothing. Nothing that lives belongs here.’ she said. The figure continued to approach the party, until she was close enough to see them clearly through the thick snow and mist. ‘How sad it is that you would not be afforded comfort by my domain’. said the figure. ‘Your home has found itself in our beautiful sky, but you yourselves do not belong here.’ The woman, who we know as the goddess Asahika, saw that the people’s suffering on their island was not right; she felt compassion for them and offered to give them sanctuary. Along with her consort Yoruhi, she chose to welcome them into her home of the sky and to adopt them into their family. The people of the island were remade into Asahika and her consort’s images, and blessed with everything that they needed to enjoy their new home above the clouds. To this day, the island people continue to follow the teachings and example of Asahika and Yoruhi, and to give thanks for the kindness that they were shown.”—Xana L’aderina, Queen of Belsegallia
Deities
Asahika
Asahika is the primary deity of the Belsedori Pantheon and a member of the Pantheon of the Sky; she is typically associated most closely with the sun and moon, the sky, storms, war, violence, love, and women. Mythology and limited accounts of her describe her as variously taking the form of a bird of prey or a woman with avian features such as wings and taloned feet, always with bright crimson feathers. She additionally holds the status of deific head of Belsedori Ditheism, possessing supreme authority to give the rules by which its adherents are expected to live.
Asahika’s teachings and worldview direct her female followers to be courageous, competitive, assertive, and intensely passionate in their lives. She and her priestesses frequently show favor for behavior that is audacious and pushy while harshly condemning underhanded actions, deceitfulness, and injury of the vulnerable. Her disposition is also sharply matriarchal in nature, and cultures following her are commanded to implement a gynocentric social structure.
Worship of Asahika is most prevalent among sky-dwelling creatures, especially women; however, many male Belsedori also revere her. Terrestrial beings such as humans may also occasionally worship her, though only sporadically.