Meret
Meret is one half of The Senary pantheon's duo commonly referred to as The Twins or The Siblings, who are responsible for many things which are considered part of the every day, or the mundane. They are generally the most reliable and least changing deities, who might be invoked several times a day for essential things. They are strongly associated with Dimmen, the moon responsible for marking the passage of months. Most often they are depicted as twins, though in some instances one or the other will be purposefully depicted as older or younger. Meret is the patron of crafts and trades, knowledge, teachers, law, and business. The twins are the duo most associated with the sun and the day.
Meret is usually depicted wearing a version of the culture's common garb for craftsmen, teachers, lawyers, etc. However, this is usually finer than or on the upper end of what the average tradesperson would wear. They are usually depicted in earthy or somber colors.
Anyone of any species, race, gender, age, etc. is welcome to serve Meret. They accept both children and adults to begin their service, though children may not take any formal vows until they reach their majority. Amongst their ranks you will find clerics, paladins, regular priests, and mage-priests.
Dogma
Most Meretim are trained in a craft or trade that can be offered to their community; many are trained in their craft first and then come to the life of a clergy, but some are given basic schooling at the temples and then sponsored to apprentice in their craft by the order, in exchange for thirty-seven years of service as a Meretim (six for each Senary deity and one year for the whole of humanity). They are required to do a certain amount of their trade work at low or no cost at the direction of the temple, and must tithe a percentage of their other commissions to the temple as well. They take no vows of chastity or celibacy, though they are not permitted to form a permanent bond under the eyes of any religion or law with a partner, as their first Duty is sworn to the Senary.
Hierarchy
The Meretim and the Mosenim share a general hierarchy system, sometimes even combining ranks if they have small enough communities located at the same place. New clergy are referred to as Acolytes until they make an official promise of service, which they can do at any age but generally do not do before the age of 14 or 15. They are then considered Novices, though the length and nature of their time as Novices varies greatly depending on their age, aptitude for different trades, and prior education. Generally it is an absolute minimum period of one year, though a high-ranking clergyperson can waive this in special circumstances. When they have finished their Novice period and any training they must undergo, they must endure The Dreaming, after which they are considered Meretim or Mosenim, and they begin their minimum thirty-seven years of service. They cannot undergo The Dreaming until they are at leas 20 years old. All clergy of the Twins are referred to as Brother or Sister. They have a fairly strict hierarchy and titles that go along with them, which are usually tacked on to their address such as: "Sister Worthy Jane", but they do not use them except in the most formal of situations. From least to most important these include: Worthy, Noted, Noteworthy, Distinguished, Esteemed, Honored, Revered, Venerable, and Eminent.
Temples
As they share many other things, the followers of the Twins often share temples. In all but the largest of cities, you would be unsurprised to find the Meretim and the Mosenim sharing worship and working space. The public area of the temple is usually a large and utilitarian, though quietly elegant worship space, often opening onto a courtyard or garden, with public workrooms around the center area for the offering of trades to the public. In the private area there are communal dining areas and kitchens, dormitories and quarters of varying arrangements, shared workrooms, etc.
Vestments
The everyday attire of the Meretim reflects the individual's trade or profession; but generally they are sturdy, straightforward clothes in neutral and earthy colors. Aprons, overrobes, tunics, etc. are often embroidered or emblazoned with emblems of Meret or the Senary as a whole. A holy symbol of some sort is always carried or worn.
Ceremonial vestments of the order are a short, high-necked cream chasuble worn over long-sleeved tan robes. The chasuble is often decorated based on the wearer's rank and profession. Acolytes and novices wear a chasuble with no collar over tan robes.
Services
The main services the Meretim provide to their communities include teaching, scribing, scholars, many crafts and trades, and serving as lawyers.
Orders and Sects
The Guardians of Justice are scholars and practitioners of law, often alongside followers of Nefere, and takes special vows to uphold justice. The Neferim focus on the serving of justice, while the Meretim tend to focus on the process of finding the truth in all matters.
The Order of Librarians are Meretim whose particular passion is the collection of knowledge - you will find them both wherever large collections of books can be found, as well as traveling to copy any rare text they can get their hands on for any length of time.
The Chosen
The vast majority of the Meretim are fairly run-of-the-mill priests and priestesses, going about their business with a lot of training and a small amount of divine help. But Clerics and Paladins are not uncommon; those who seem to have a more direct line of communication and aid from Meret.
The Favored
Meret favors worshippers who are crafts and tradespeople, scholars, teachers, and workers. It is not unheard of for particularly devout worshippers to be blessed or visited by Meret.
Description
Meret is most often depicted as an adult of any age, or a young adult of apprentice age. There is no canon physical description for any of the deities of The Senary pantheon; artists often choose to match the physical descriptions of their own people, family, or audience. The exception is that they are always depicted with gold or yellow eyes, and with either halos or an aura of some sort. It is not uncommon to see Meret with the tools of any of their associated trades, and wearing a circlet.Meret is usually depicted wearing a version of the culture's common garb for craftsmen, teachers, lawyers, etc. However, this is usually finer than or on the upper end of what the average tradesperson would wear. They are usually depicted in earthy or somber colors.
Personality
The Twins are the most predictable of the Senary deities. Meret is known for being calm, loyal, hardworking, and studious. They are not known for exhibiting strong emotions.Worshippers, Clergy, and Temples
The ClergyAnyone of any species, race, gender, age, etc. is welcome to serve Meret. They accept both children and adults to begin their service, though children may not take any formal vows until they reach their majority. Amongst their ranks you will find clerics, paladins, regular priests, and mage-priests.
Dogma
Most Meretim are trained in a craft or trade that can be offered to their community; many are trained in their craft first and then come to the life of a clergy, but some are given basic schooling at the temples and then sponsored to apprentice in their craft by the order, in exchange for thirty-seven years of service as a Meretim (six for each Senary deity and one year for the whole of humanity). They are required to do a certain amount of their trade work at low or no cost at the direction of the temple, and must tithe a percentage of their other commissions to the temple as well. They take no vows of chastity or celibacy, though they are not permitted to form a permanent bond under the eyes of any religion or law with a partner, as their first Duty is sworn to the Senary.
Hierarchy
The Meretim and the Mosenim share a general hierarchy system, sometimes even combining ranks if they have small enough communities located at the same place. New clergy are referred to as Acolytes until they make an official promise of service, which they can do at any age but generally do not do before the age of 14 or 15. They are then considered Novices, though the length and nature of their time as Novices varies greatly depending on their age, aptitude for different trades, and prior education. Generally it is an absolute minimum period of one year, though a high-ranking clergyperson can waive this in special circumstances. When they have finished their Novice period and any training they must undergo, they must endure The Dreaming, after which they are considered Meretim or Mosenim, and they begin their minimum thirty-seven years of service. They cannot undergo The Dreaming until they are at leas 20 years old. All clergy of the Twins are referred to as Brother or Sister. They have a fairly strict hierarchy and titles that go along with them, which are usually tacked on to their address such as: "Sister Worthy Jane", but they do not use them except in the most formal of situations. From least to most important these include: Worthy, Noted, Noteworthy, Distinguished, Esteemed, Honored, Revered, Venerable, and Eminent.
Temples
As they share many other things, the followers of the Twins often share temples. In all but the largest of cities, you would be unsurprised to find the Meretim and the Mosenim sharing worship and working space. The public area of the temple is usually a large and utilitarian, though quietly elegant worship space, often opening onto a courtyard or garden, with public workrooms around the center area for the offering of trades to the public. In the private area there are communal dining areas and kitchens, dormitories and quarters of varying arrangements, shared workrooms, etc.
Vestments
The everyday attire of the Meretim reflects the individual's trade or profession; but generally they are sturdy, straightforward clothes in neutral and earthy colors. Aprons, overrobes, tunics, etc. are often embroidered or emblazoned with emblems of Meret or the Senary as a whole. A holy symbol of some sort is always carried or worn.
Ceremonial vestments of the order are a short, high-necked cream chasuble worn over long-sleeved tan robes. The chasuble is often decorated based on the wearer's rank and profession. Acolytes and novices wear a chasuble with no collar over tan robes.
Services
The main services the Meretim provide to their communities include teaching, scribing, scholars, many crafts and trades, and serving as lawyers.
Orders and Sects
The Guardians of Justice are scholars and practitioners of law, often alongside followers of Nefere, and takes special vows to uphold justice. The Neferim focus on the serving of justice, while the Meretim tend to focus on the process of finding the truth in all matters.
The Order of Librarians are Meretim whose particular passion is the collection of knowledge - you will find them both wherever large collections of books can be found, as well as traveling to copy any rare text they can get their hands on for any length of time.
The Chosen
The vast majority of the Meretim are fairly run-of-the-mill priests and priestesses, going about their business with a lot of training and a small amount of divine help. But Clerics and Paladins are not uncommon; those who seem to have a more direct line of communication and aid from Meret.
The Favored
Meret favors worshippers who are crafts and tradespeople, scholars, teachers, and workers. It is not unheard of for particularly devout worshippers to be blessed or visited by Meret.
Common Myths & Stories
Meret & Moseni by devinsxdesigns
Meret
pronounced like merit
Pantheon
The SenaryPair
The Twins/The Siblings (with Moseni)Titles
-Clergy Demonym(s)
MeretimSymbols and Sigils
An open book, showing the tools of a trade on one page and a gavel on the other; the book is usually depicted with an aura or halo or over a six-pointed star.Common Domains
Arcana, Forge, Knowledge, Light, Order, UnityCommon Associations
DimmenCrafts
Trades
Knowledge
Teachers
Law
Business
The Sun
Day
Favored Colors
GreenBrown/Tan
Light Blue
Favored Metals and Gemstones
FluoriteCitrine
Gold
Favored Professions
Craftsmen and TradesmenScholars
Teachers
Lawyers and Judges
Children
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