Vo'dæ's Followers

Vo'dæ was a Priest of Sarchi'na, who broke from the classic tradition of thanking the Saints and worshiping Sarchi'na by worshipping the Saints instead. His major claim was that after giving their lives for their people, in the name of Sarchi'na, the Saints had earned godhood, and now they granted blessings to those that honored them. For many years, his teachings were rejected by all but the most disconnected of peoples. It wasn't until 84 AtB that he got a real following due to a series of impossible miracles he performed. One of which, was his ability to heal in a manner unlike that of any Healer. For a second miracle, Vo'dæ was able to save several men and women who'd been in a mine when it collapsed. With no apparent help, other than praying to Fænya Omar'di, the Saint of Warriors, he was able to lift the rubble off the people and lead them to safety. After these and other miracles, it was easy for Vo'dæ to gain followers as he toured the continent showing the people what he could do because of the Saints' powers. He attributed his healing of the sick to the Saint of Healers, his super strength to the Saint of Warriors, and his other miracles to their connected Saints. His followers began to worship the Saints, calling them [word for minor or lesser gods], and hoping for their blessings. Most of them chose a specific god to worship that was related to their vocation or needs. For example, farmers worship the Saint of the Harvest or the Saint of Animals while cooks worship the Saint of the Flame, or soldiers, or would-be Warriors, worship the Saint of Warriors, while pregnant women or new mothers, worship the Saint of Childbirth (who, incidentally, is the same Saint). After the death of Vo'dæ, his followers banded together and built a settlement outside of the other cities so that they might live as they wished. After establishment, they were unable to elect a noble to the Council until after 140 AtB when they'd grown large enough to be recognized by the government.

Culture

Common Customs, traditions and rituals

The Week of Peace, which is celebrated by all, is honored with personal introspection and small family gatherings instead of by witnessing the celebrations and events of others.

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