Balicism
The Vivernian Pantheon
Respect authority and we'll respect your freedom to do whatever you want in private. As long as the streets are clean, soldiers well-trained, and common decency maintained in public, you are free to be whatever you want to be in the comfort of your own home.Balicism is an organized polytheistic religion followed by the Vivernians. What makes it stand out from the other influential religions of Lethea is the origins of their pantheon. While most gods were born as mere mortals who did something great, according to the Balicists, their gods have been around since before time itself.
The Three Tenents
- The Balicist gods are the only existing deities. All other gods are merely dead people who others venerate.
- Sacrificing geprati to the gods is strictly forbidden.
- Authority and disipline in public, freedom in private. A perfect balance is healthy.
History
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The Divita Reform
The priests called their ancient religion Balicism. From among themselves, they chose the first Divita to lead the priesthood. Under the Divita's leadership, the priesthood went through serious reforms and some of the religion's rituals and traditions were altered. The priests had found the old ways too difficult to follow as a lot of the old rituals required a more nomadic way of life. To better reflect the new Vivernian lifestyle, reform was vital.![](/uploads/images/7c2fef6104160abf03fd3f34beb19e91.png)
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