Trygrunism

Trygrunism is a major religion among the Ferjunn and Volian peoples.

Texts

Main article: Hrungnir Manuscripts
The written works that are the foundations for the faith have existed ever since the Fjalstand Isles. The main texts of their faith are the Hrungnir Manuscripts, a collection of old myths and legends that were compiled together by Ferjunn scholar Hrungnir Gylbitr.

Deities

The gods of Trygrunism are divided into two categories: the Trygrunr and the Hilmir, with Morina as the chief deity of the whole pantheon and the dragons as divine beings.

Morina

Full article: Morina
Morina is the supreme goddess of divinity, the dragons, and creation. She is attributed with the creation of the realms and dragonkind, which led to her mothering the Hilmir with some dragons. As the chief deity of the pantheon, she is above worship and dedication.

Trygrunr

The Trygrunr are the deities mainly worshiped in the faith. Their title means "wise counselor", referring to their dominion and knowledge of certain aspects of life and the world, be it seasons or particular arts.
Kengr - Trygrun of lightning, winter, and royalty
Kvelda - Trygrun of hunting, archery, and exploration
Freydon - Trygrun of war, forges, and
Tvurgir - Trygrun of harvest, farming, and travelers
Lief - Trygrun of rain and storms
Leta - Trygrun of the seas and guidance
Andiya - Trygrun of harvest and the dead
Meida - Trygrun of the dead
Hrina - Trygrun of love, commerce, and marriage
Nauthmir - Trygrun of knowledge, wisdom, and scholars

Hilmir

The Hilmir are the deities that predated the Trygrunr.
Dyrekkja - Hilmir of rot and death
Sœri-Utna - Hilmir of warfare and smithing
Hvitr - Hilmir of nature and wildlife
Eivedr - Hilmir of healing and life

Mythology & Lore

Stories and Myths

Creation of the Dragons and Birth of the Hilmir

The dragons, beings of divine status, were the creations of Morina, each of them unique and with proper names given by their mother. They once roamed among the earth, but numerous passages in the Hrungnir Manuscripts show that they either returned to Morina's domain willingly or out of necessity.

Birth of the Trygrunr

Birth of Man

The first man was formed from Morina's entrails and given the name Førrahold, meaning "first flesh". He was given the task of cultivating the land and creating things out of what he was given. Førrahold was never shy of asking for help from other beings, and they obliged, with the dragons Myrk-Fælinn and Rǫð-Ullinn aiding in creating the day night cycle, and Sœri-Utna introducing the art of smithing to him. However, Tunglevitr, a prized member of the dragon choir, grew jealous of the attention and care the rest of the gods showed Førrahold, so he devised a plan to ruin their works. He offered to sing a song for Førrahold that would make him work without effort. Førrahold obliged and listened to the melody that Tunglevitr created, but an element of the song seeped into his heart and instead made him rebellious. Whenever he talked with any of the gods, he would refuse their help, and his works from then on were never as well-made as when he had help from the gods. Nobody knew that Tunglevitr was responsible, and soon, the gods refused to help Førrahold.
However, Morina made him the first woman, Førravif, to be his bride, and they had 40 sons, the youngest being named Førrhjarta. The gods began to speak with him and deemed him as treasured, due to his persistent willingness to converse with and listen to the gods. His brothers grew jealous and soon murdered him. However, Førrhjarta was given a special seat in Tivarheima, to the right of Morina.

The War against Svartrangi

The War Against Dyrekkja

The Harvest Wedding

The Andlátr

Beings and Concepts

Dragons

The dragons are powerful sacred entities that are considered so sacred that their half-blood offspring were said to have prophetic visions.
Friðlæti - Leader of the Choir; associated with music and the arts, leads the chorus of dragons singing in Tivarheima
Ginnung - Warden of Svartrangi; associated with justice and law, he keeps traitors of the gods imprisoned in the realm of Svartrangi
Gryttr - the Voice of the Unsung; he sings of heroes lost to history, and is a member of the dragon choir in Tivarheima
Jorðyta - Sleeper of Féhirði; associated with nature and agriculture, he sleeps and guards the crops and creatures that reside in Féhirði
Litlausr - the Pale Devourer; associated with disease and healing, he is said to eat the sicknesses of those who passed away from diseases
Mikili and Mindri - the Night Brothers; they guide the two moons of Auvus across the night sky with their father, Myrk-Fælinn
Myrk-Fælinn - Harbinger of the Night; associated with the moon and stars, introduced the concept of night to the world
Ondeisla - the Voice of Woe; he sings of tragic heroes, and is a member of the dragon choir in Tivarheima
Rǫð-Ullinn - Harbinger of the Day; associated with the sun and wind, introduced the concept of day to the world
Tunglevitr - the Betrayer; the only dragon who rebelled against Morina, he is currently imprisoned by Ginnung in Svartrangi
Varði - the Voice of Triumph; he sings of famous victorious heroes, and is a member of the dragon choir in Tivarheima

Vetulfr

Vetulfr, also called the "wise greatwolf", is a wolf associated with Morina and is considered the wisest of all creatures within the realms. He is depicted as wearing a collar made from the bones of the foolish with a pendant made from the heart of Førrlækr, one of the 40 sons of Førrahold who sought out Vetulfr, only to be eviscerated for being ignorant and foolish. He carries the head of Dyrekkja in his jaws, and those that pass onto the afterlife whisper their secrets into his ear to gain access to the bridge.

Cosmological Views

Auvus

According to the Hrungnir Manuscripts, the world was made from two of Morina's ribs, ripped out of her body and serving as two "pillars" of the world, the Ríkkbein and the Smárbein.

The Realms

There are numerous realms in the religion's cosmology.
Tivarheima - also called the Hall of the Gods, it is where the gods reside and the dragon choir sings eternally; it is ruled by Morina
Svartrangi - also called the Black Pit, it is a prison for those who fought against the gods; it is guarded by the dragon Ginnung
Féhirði - also called the Eternal Garden, it is a haven for numerous divine plants and creatures adjacent to Tivarheima; it is owned by Tvurgir and protected by Jǫrðyta
Dyrekkja - also called the Hall of the Dead, it is the afterlife for all who pass on in the grace of the gods; it is made of Dyrekkja's severed head, carried in the jaws of Vetulfr

Priesthood

Priests, or Teljathar as they're called in the Faith, differ from other types of religious leaders, as they do not keep theology or serve as ministers. Instead, they are witnesses to the divine oaths sworn by the people, swearing to keep record of the promises one has made to the gods. They are responsible for administering devotion tattoos, transmitting spoken oaths into written word, and bestowing special privileges upon individuals. Their duties are divinely appointed under an oath to the god of knowledge, poetry, and writing Nauthmir.

Guthkar

A Guthkar, meaning "god instrument/vessel", is a term for a religious fanatic, somebody who desires to become a selfless instrument of the gods. As such, they devote themselves to every god imaginable, with the bodies typically covered in dedication tattoos from head to toe. Many times, they will even shave their heads completely as a sign of devotion. This tradition is most common within the Tyrgic communities of the Bautarsteinn Mountains, who live challenging lives and believe in provision from the gods. These fanatics are recognized by the urban Fenris as dangerous and even violent, but many of the surviving clans in the south respect them as the most blessed of their kin.

Type

Religious, Pantheon