Arianism

Arianism is a polytheistic human religion based on the life and teachings of Arin. Its adherents, known as Arians, believe that Arin was the chosen prophet of The Sixteen. It is one of Tane's largest human religions, with millions of followers around the world.

The Sixteen
The Sixteen are the pantheon of deities worshipped by Arians. Comprised of eight gods and eight goddesses, the pantheon is led by Iris, the goddess of day and time, and Khoeus, the god of night and dreams.


 * Ylena: goddess of day and time.
 * Khoeus: god of night and dreams.
 * Zamus: Trickster deity. god of the sky, air, and wind.
 * Velenta: goddess of the underworld.
 * Thalene: goddess of motherhood, hearth, home, domesticity, marriage, childbirth, and family.
 * Tehros: god of labor, blacksmiths, carpenters, craftsmen, and artisans.
 * Dames: god of the sea and storms.
 * Qunera: goddess of trade and commerce.
 * Zasana: goddess of agriculture and the harvest.
 * Xeone: goddess of war.
 * Iesis: god of wisdom and learning.
 * Codar: god of justice and mercy.
 * Rhenir: god of the dead and guide to the underworld.
 * Aena: goddess of medicine, healing, and physicians.
 * Phirena: goddess of love, beauty, and sexuality.
 * Seros: god of literature, science, and the arts.

Ynir & Lafey: The Creators
According to the Arian Codex, Ynir and his wife Lafey were the creators of the world and the mother and father of The Sixteen.

Ynir and Lafey drew the enmity of their children after their son Zamus stole fire and gave it to humanity, enabling the progress of civilization. After destroying the city of Salvo, their eldest twins, Ylena and Khoeus, took up arms against them. From the blood from their battles, the Fera and Beithrás were produced.

The Sixteen defeated their mother and father and banished the both of them into the underworld.

Arin
The central tenet of Arianism is the belief in Arin as a prophet and a teacher. Arians believe that Arin was chosen by The Sixteen to be the savior of the world of Tane.

Ascension
Arians consider Arin's ascension to be the cornerstone of their faith and the most important event in the history of the world. According to the Arian Codex, Arin journeyed to the top of Mount Daverus outside the city of Aven and was allowed into heaven by Rhenir, the guide of the dead.

Death and afterlife
Most Arians believe that the souls of the dead are guided by Rhenir to the underworld, where they face judgment from Velenta based on their deeds in life.

Elysium is where the souls of the virtuous are sent. It is said to be a paradise where the inhabitants live in peace for eternity.

Asphodel is where the souls of the neutral are sent.

Acheron is where the souls of the wicked and the evil are sent. There, they are tortured by their own guilt and sins for eternity.

Practices
Depending on the denomination of Arianism, practices include catharism, prayer, burial rites, marriage rites, and the religious education of children.