Swavvel/Vedlun

The origin of the South Affiliation is no new thing, it was created after the West and North, but before the remastered East (Tucruit) by the South Cardinal, Swā Veduro, desiring a kin of Their own. Swā created a safe place, Pab'Zuaan, for Their kin to live peacefully in with only connection to the West due to the friendship between the two Cardinals. Over time, the Swavvels broke away to inhabit the Psollo territories, and the Swavvel's slight religious practice changes occurred due to the distance directly from Swā.
⇨ The difference between Swavvels and Vedluns is that Swavvels believe Swa has truly vanished after They disappeared long, long ago. They don’t believe They are “dead”, but they believe Swa is so far elsewhere They will not be returning anytime soon. Vedluns, instead, believe Swa is still here, hiding or imprisoned. The most common theory they hold is that Swa is in a glacial prison/void beneath Psollo’s Glacial Abyss.

Tenets of Faith

South Affiliates believe in gut feelings and a sense of achievement as the most important things in life. They are the true heart followers and see their subconscious as the means of all answers so long as one is able to access it. They view all cultures, subcultures, affiliations, bloodlines, etc., as worth something and deserving of respect until one proves malevolent. Acceptance of wrongdoings, praise of achievements, and a desire for a peaceful life are all things a proper South Affiliate wants.

• Never take times of peace for granted
• Responsibility shapes an individual
• One's mind is as fragile as one's body
• Never seek perfection, seek balance
• Live in the present
• Be grateful for all happiness received
• Follow your heart
• Protect your achievements
• Never let malevolence win
• Assumption must not be accepted

Worship

Swavvel and Vedlun worship is very laid-back, but some examples include:

• Releasing any purple fish or miniatures back into the wild when caught
• Using Swā talismans within their homes, such as fertility or rain totems
• Respecting those from other Affiliations
• Leaving a basket of lavender hanging in their window during the night

Priesthood

Soothsayer - A Ptithian supposed to be able to foresee the future.

Granted Divine Powers

A form of higher power for both Swavvels and Vedluns is to achieve "the eyes of the Sea", which is said to channel the rational and tranquility of the great South Cardinal. This height can be achieved through specific meditative and fortune-like gamble activities, making soothsayers common and revered as a source of inspiration and knowledge within the Affiliation. "The eyes of the Sea" have done nothing notable ever since the disappearance of Swā, but in the past it was believed the Cardinal was actually present with you to grant an ascended state of peace and power.
Followers of the South do not have any special powers but are often blessed with a calmer mind and safety from most mental illnesses. Although not immune to lindosts like Seqúns, they don't suffer from things that attract them as much as other Affiliations. Most Swavvels also tend to have a slightly peaked sense of aura detection, able to tell sometimes when a potion or spell will or won't be effective.

Political Influence & Intrigue

South Affiliates tend to keep to themselves, as intended by their Cardinal, who was always one to stay away from troubling issues amongst the world. They have made a name for themselves due to numbers, but have no track for any major events or problems.

Patience is the greatest asset, it permits reason and strength to become one.

Founding Date

0800 E.D.

Type

Religious, Organised Religion

Alternative Names

Southern Followers, Swa Veduro's Kin