The Holy Book of Devishtari

by ChaosTearKitsune

Mina sat beside the newest Priest of Devishtari, the two of them in Mina's quarters as the new initiate hadn't gotten their room set up quite yet.
"Now, this is my copy, it's quite old..." The fae murmured, looking toward her guest.
The priest started with wide eyes. They were human, with plain brown hair pulled back into a long braid. Their skin was olive, and they looked dwarfed in the robes that were required for them to wear, though they would learn to hold themselves properly in time.
Mina smiled weakly at him as he looked at the book, hesitantly reaching out to touch its weathered leather spine. "This is the Holy Novel of Devishtari. There are some things you'll need to know if you want to be stationed at a temple... And you'll learn it in time. You'll even have one of your own, Alexander."
Alexander looked unsure, but nodded. "I have an idea of what I should know, but... Can I look this over?"
Mina motioned for him to sit closer, as she opened up the weathered copy that had served her well over the years...

Purpose

The Holy Book of Devishtari (And the Holy Words of the Elements), often shortened to The Holy Novel, is a book created many years ago. It has been used as a way for the common folk to feel close to Devishtari and attempt to follow words that may please Her and her emissaries.

Document Structure

Clauses

Table of Contents

Preface
Offerings
Instructions for Holy Servants
Laws
Moral
Social

Historical Details

Background

The Holy Book of Devishtari is the main novel speaking of Devishtari's supposed teachings, creation myths, and more. This version is from before The Bloodkeeper-Human War. Revisions have been made to copies after the war to include mythos of Silence and The Creation of Silence.

Legacy

All Holy Priestesses and Priests are required to read the novel in its entirety. If they are a Devotee of a specific temple, they may be permitted to learn only of their God's teaching.

Read the Document

The Holy Book of Devishtari

The Holy Book of Devishtari

And the Holy Word of the Elements

Table of Contents

Preface
Offerings
Instructions for Holy Servants
Laws
Moral
Social

Preface

This novel tells the mythos of Devishtari and The Gods of Isidoro. Within this novel there is also sacred text with instructions and guides for all walks of life: from Priestesses to the common-folk.

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Offerings

Depending on who you are offering to, the qualifications will change. Please look for the correct section for which God or Goddess you are offering to. Remember to be respectful to the Gods and Goddesses and you may gain great favor.

Devterra, Devaria, Devbasta, Deveira, and Devishtari

Devishtari

Offerings to Devishtari are more abstract than offerings to the Gods and Goddesses of nature. Typically when one goes to her temples, you offer your time, your mana and your soul, opening yourself up to see if the Goddess will be moved to speak to you. She accepts even the smallest trinket, as long as it had meant something to the devotee.

Devterra

Offerings to Devterra are usually related to harvest. Plants are considered her children, so planting seeds, taking care of the earth and its creatures is often approved of. Do NOT pick flowers purely to offer to her, it is considered a rude gesture. The only exception is if you have grown the flower yourself, or you are offering something from a food garden.

Devaria

Offerings to Devaria are usually difficult to obtain. The Goddess is very careful in what she accepts. Typically this means that she enjoys gifts to travel some distance before coming to her; for the object, whatever it was, to have made a journey with the devotee. If that is not possible, simply offering your mind and remembering a fond journey may be enough.

Devbasta

Offerings to Devbasta usually have symbolism relating to passion, or are created as a passion project. Handmade candles and things made using heat (such as knives, pottery, etc) are go-to offerings for Devbasta, since they are closely linked to his element. As long as it is made with a fire in your soul, Devbasta will accept it.

Deveira

Offerings to Deveira are related to her element. Stones softened by her waves, sea-glass, etc. Even something that comes from a riverbed. It is suggested you keep it on your person for an amount of time, using it while you pray to her, before returning it to a temple, or back where you found it.

Instructions for Holy Servants

Priest/Priestesses

Instructions for the priesthood and the high priest including titles. These ranks are considered the figureheads of temples within Isidoro, and as a result carry high esteem and regard. Their actions have consequences on the opinion of their patron god, and the Holy Mother herself. One must remember:

• Act politely; You are a pillar of your religious community and must be a positive example.
• Respect others; As a holy leader and devotee, you must preach acceptance and respect.
• Follow the required rules and laws of your patron God's domain; A devoted follower is a favored follower.
• Spread the teachings and ways of the Gods when it is within your power to do so.

Laws

Moral laws

Do no harm unless your life is in danger.
Do not steal, unless you cannot go without.
Be honest with your fellows. Honesty is power.
Be loyal to your partners. Loyalty is honorable.

Social laws

All are allowed to own property.
Inheritance is through bloodlines, though if a working will is written and signed by the owner of the property that word is law.
Marriage is between two consenting parties of age. There is no restriction on sentient species, or gender.
Divorce is considered unpopular and unapproved of. The only exceptions to this is if the relationship is endangering one or both parties in some way.

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Type

Manuscript, Religious

Medium

Available in many forms, though most commonly printed on paper.

Accessibility

Publicly Available