Catuali
Catuali is the folk tradition of the beastfolk, originating from the blending of the three original folk religions of Atlaoacan. Catuali is centered around the worship of the three Matron spirits, Apotehua, Centeola, and Cihueya, and their children, the nature spirits. Central to the beliefs of Catuali is devotion and stewardship to nature.
Cosmological Views
Before the time of the Beastfolk, there were only beasts who roamed a dark and desolate world. The darkness was lifted and from the starry skies descended a powerful force of nature that cast enlightenment upon the many beasts of the land. The enlightenment came from the realm of the Beastlands, a cosmic realm of nature and all living things, in the form of the three Matron spirits.
Tenets of Faith
Beast Kindredness
Fellowship among all Beastfolk is the founding principle of Catuali. Devotion to one Matron Spirit is devotion to all three, and a devotion to the Beastfolk.
Mutualism
Catuali advocates for collectivism. Followers are called to fulfill the needs of their communities, and create societies that provide for all.
Stewardship of Nature
Ultimately, Catuali is the honoring of nature, and preaches devotion to the will of the natural order, overseen by the Nature Spirits. Followers are called to be the caretakers of nature.
Worship
The Catuali faith accommodates pagan and theist practice, with followers being able to worship the spirits in the pantheon with or without explicit devotion. Worshipers who seek devotion may become followers of one of the three Matron Spirits, Apotehua, Cihueya, and Centeola.
Sects
There are three main sects within the Catuali faith, each centered around the devotion to one of the three Matron Spirits.
For each Nature Spirit there are a number of orders devoted to their honor and stewardship.
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