Kirnashal pantheon - Revision history

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	== Connections to other pantheons ==		== Connections to other pantheons ==
	The Kirnashal pantheon bears some notable similarities to [[Draconic pantheon\|that of the dragons]]. Both are dualist, most obviously, but the connections go farther than that. Though it fell out of favor over two thousand years ago, historically the Kirnashal deities were frequently depicted in draconic form, something well-attested in reliefs carved into the ancient temples of central Amshan. Drawing a connection between Sraosheh and ~~Marduk~~, and Mihr and ~~Tiamat~~, is uncontroversial, but some theologians go a step farther, claiming that in fact the Kirnashal pantheon is simply the result of taking the gods of the dragons and understanding them from the context of a mortal.		The Kirnashal pantheon bears some notable similarities to [[Draconic pantheon\|that of the dragons]]. Both are dualist, most obviously, but the connections go farther than that. Though it fell out of favor over two thousand years ago, historically the Kirnashal deities were frequently depicted in draconic form, something well-attested in reliefs carved into the ancient temples of central Amshan. Drawing a connection between Sraosheh and [[Ushum]], and Mihr and [[Udsakar]], is uncontroversial, but some theologians go a step farther, claiming that in fact the Kirnashal pantheon is simply the result of taking the gods of the dragons and understanding them from the context of a mortal.

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	While the Kirnashal faith holds that the universe is cyclical, it is not without beginning. Before time and matter there was only one god, Mihr-Sraosheh, who played with the light and the magic, which was all there was at the time. As they did so, they found themselves torn - one part of their mind desired to see what it could form, while another sought nothing but to keep everything as it was. Unable to reconcile, Mihr and Sraosheh rent themselves apart. Together they twisted and exerted, contorting light into something solid as they attempted to see the shape of each other, unintentionally bringing the first universe into being.		While the Kirnashal faith holds that the universe is cyclical, it is not without beginning. Before time and matter there was only one god, Mihr-Sraosheh, who played with the light and the magic, which was all there was at the time. As they did so, they found themselves torn - one part of their mind desired to see what it could form, while another sought nothing but to keep everything as it was. Unable to reconcile, Mihr and Sraosheh rent themselves apart. Together they twisted and exerted, contorting light into something solid as they attempted to see the shape of each other, unintentionally bringing the first universe into being.

	Followers of the Kirnashal pantheon display great deference towards their religious leaders, especially towards the state-appointed clergy of [[Amshan]] who guide those under them in how to act in accordance with the universal forces. These churches and the shared temples under them are never antagonistic towards each other, as despite their often opposing principles they are bound together by their reverence for the Scales and those who hold their fingers upon it. It is not at all uncommon for an individual to frequently pray to both Sraosheh and Mihr, depending on what troubles or concerns them at the moment.		Followers of the Kirnashal pantheon display great deference towards their religious leaders, especially towards the state-appointed clergy of [[Amshan]] who guide those under them in how to act in accordance with the universal forces. These churches and the shared temples under them are never antagonistic towards each other, as despite their often opposing principles they are bound together by their reverence for the Scales and those who hold their fingers upon them. It is not at all uncommon for an individual to frequently pray to both Sraosheh and Mihr, depending on what troubles or concerns them at the moment.

	== Deities ==		== Deities ==

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	\|[[Sraosheh]]		\|[[Sraosheh]]
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	\|Stability, inevitability, truth, history, reason, the night		\|Stability, inevitability, truth, history, reason, the night
	\|'''Sraosheh''' {{Pronunciation\|SROW-sheh}} the Sovereign is a god of many domains, including inevitability, truth, history, reason, and the night. He is the lawful counterpart to [[Mihr]] and the divine embodiment of the cosmic force of stability.		\|'''Sraosheh''' {{Pronunciation\|SROW-sheh}} the Sovereign is a god of many domains, including inevitability, truth, history, reason, and the night. He is the lawful counterpart to [[Mihr]] and the divine embodiment of the cosmic force of stability.
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	\|[[Mihr]]		\|[[Mihr]]
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	\|Change, beginnings and endings, healing, art, violence, the day		\|Change, beginnings and endings, healing, art, violence, the day
	\|'''Mihr''' {{Pronunciation\|MEER}} the Instigator is a goddess of many domains, including beginnings and endings, healing, art, violence, and the day. She is the chaotic counterpart of [[Sraosheh]] and the divine embodiment of the cosmic force of change.		\|'''Mihr''' {{Pronunciation\|MEER}} the Instigator is a goddess of many domains, including beginnings and endings, healing, art, violence, and the day. She is the chaotic counterpart of [[Sraosheh]] and the divine embodiment of the cosmic force of change.
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	\|[[One Hundred Forty Four Hands]]		\|[[One Hundred Forty Four Hands]]
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	\|Ensuring the Scales are not hindered		\|Ensuring the Scales are not hindered
	\|The '''One Hundred Forty Four Hands''' are collectively the gods who ensure the Scales are allowed to move without restraint. They never tilt the Scales themselves, but rather prevent anything that would inhibit others from doing so, whether god or mortal. Along with [[Sraosheh]] and [[Mihr]], the One Hundred Forty Four Hands are the only entities to survive each universe, and each time they see to it that such a transition can still reoccur.		\|The '''One Hundred Forty Four Hands''' are collectively the gods who ensure the Scales are allowed to move without restraint. They never tilt the Scales themselves, but rather prevent anything that would inhibit others from doing so, whether god or mortal. Along with [[Sraosheh]] and [[Mihr]], the One Hundred Forty Four Hands are the only entities to survive each universe, and each time they see to it that such a transition can still reoccur.

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	While the Kirnashal faith holds that the universe is cyclical, it is not without beginning. Before time and matter there was only one god, Mihr-Sraosheh, who played with the light and the magic, which was all there was at the time. As they did so, they found themselves torn - one part of their mind desired to see what it could form, while another sought nothing but to keep everything as it was. Unable to reconcile, Mihr and Sraosheh rent themselves apart. Together they twisted and exerted, contorting light into something solid as they attempted to see the shape of each other, unintentionally bringing the first universe into being.		While the Kirnashal faith holds that the universe is cyclical, it is not without beginning. Before time and matter there was only one god, Mihr-Sraosheh, who played with the light and the magic, which was all there was at the time. As they did so, they found themselves torn - one part of their mind desired to see what it could form, while another sought nothing but to keep everything as it was. Unable to reconcile, Mihr and Sraosheh rent themselves apart. Together they twisted and exerted, contorting light into something solid as they attempted to see the shape of each other, unintentionally bringing the first universe into being.

	Followers of the Kirnashal pantheon display great deference towards their religious leaders, especially towards the state-~~appoined churches~~ of [[Amshan]] who guide those under them in how to act in accordance with the universal forces. These churches and the shared temples under them are never antagonistic towards each other, as despite their often opposing principles they are bound together by their reverence for the Scales and those who hold their fingers upon it. It is not at all uncommon for an individual to frequently pray to both Sraosheh and Mihr, depending on what troubles or concerns them at the moment.		Followers of the Kirnashal pantheon display great deference towards their religious leaders, especially towards the state-appointed clergy of [[Amshan]] who guide those under them in how to act in accordance with the universal forces. These churches and the shared temples under them are never antagonistic towards each other, as despite their often opposing principles they are bound together by their reverence for the Scales and those who hold their fingers upon it. It is not at all uncommon for an individual to frequently pray to both Sraosheh and Mihr, depending on what troubles or concerns them at the moment.

	== Deities ==		== Deities ==

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	Priests of Sraosheh are responsible for performing funerary rites and rituals. A great many are historians, mathematicians, or natural scientists, which they see as inseparable from their other religious duties, as they believe they must understand the world in order to best preserve and secure it.		Priests of Sraosheh are responsible for performing funerary rites and rituals. A great many are historians, mathematicians, or natural scientists, which they see as inseparable from their other religious duties, as they believe they must understand the world in order to best preserve and secure it.

	Sraosheh is typically depicted in humanoid form. In modern day religious artwork he is usually shown wearing simple robes and the Fire Crown, at least when alone, often in scenes where he impassively surveys ~~scenes of~~ his domain. Sraosheh and Mihr are often portrayed as two halves of a whole, sometimes in a very literal manner as two faces on opposite sides of one head.		Sraosheh is typically depicted in humanoid form. In modern day religious artwork he is usually shown wearing simple robes and the Fire Crown, at least when alone, often in scenes where he impassively surveys his domain. Sraosheh and Mihr are often portrayed as two halves of a whole, sometimes in a very literal manner as two faces on opposite sides of one head.

	Temples to Sraosheh are almost always shared with the clergy of Mihr. In these temples, worship of the god centers around braziers of eternal flames, permanently kept alight to represent the enduring nature of the god even in the face of change around him.		Temples to Sraosheh are almost always shared with the clergy of Mihr. In these temples, worship of the god centers around braziers of eternal flames, permanently kept alight to represent the enduring nature of the god even in the face of change around him.
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	\|'''Mihr''' {{Pronunciation\|MEER}} the Instigator is a goddess of many domains, including beginnings and endings, healing, art, violence, and the day. She is the chaotic counterpart of [[Sraosheh]] and the divine embodiment of the cosmic force of change.		\|'''Mihr''' {{Pronunciation\|MEER}} the Instigator is a goddess of many domains, including beginnings and endings, healing, art, violence, and the day. She is the chaotic counterpart of [[Sraosheh]] and the divine embodiment of the cosmic force of change.

	In the teachings of Mihr, change is the only constant. Frenzied and aggressive, she is driven by a ceaseless desire to transform and alter the world, even if these acts are only for their own sake. The goddess and her clergy promote artistic expression, creativity, and even violence at times~~, as long as such activities carry with them the possibility of a positive outcome~~.		In the teachings of Mihr, change is the only constant. Frenzied and aggressive, she is driven by a ceaseless desire to transform and alter the world, even if these acts are only for their own sake. The goddess and her clergy promote artistic expression, creativity, and even violence at times.

	Priests of Mihr are healers and fighters alike, as both creation and destruction lead to a changed world. Many are accomplished artists within the employ of the monarchs of [[Amshan]], or otherwise seek outlets for creative expression in honor of their goddess.		Priests of Mihr are healers and fighters alike, as both creation and destruction lead to a changed world. Many are accomplished artists within the employ of the monarchs of [[Amshan]], or otherwise seek outlets for creative expression in honor of their goddess.
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	Depictions of Mihr tend to be ostentatious, portraying the goddess as a humanoid figure in motion, clothed in elaborate and colorful robes bearing either intricate patterns or imagery of the sun. Mihr and Sraosheh are often portrayed as two halves of a whole, sometimes in a very literal manner as two faces on opposite sides of one head.		Depictions of Mihr tend to be ostentatious, portraying the goddess as a humanoid figure in motion, clothed in elaborate and colorful robes bearing either intricate patterns or imagery of the sun. Mihr and Sraosheh are often portrayed as two halves of a whole, sometimes in a very literal manner as two faces on opposite sides of one head.

	The clergy of Mihr and Sraosheh nearly always share temples~~, worshiping~~ in close proximity to each other. In these temples Mihr's clerics create beautiful patterns in their sand floors every morning, which over the course of the day become indistinct and eventually erased completely by the ritual pacing of her followers. These acts represent the endless change brought by Mihr.		The clergy of Mihr and Sraosheh nearly always share temples and worship in close proximity to each other. In these temples Mihr's clerics create beautiful patterns in their sand floors every morning, which over the course of the day become indistinct and eventually erased completely by the ritual pacing of her followers. These acts represent the endless change brought by Mihr.

	When the Scales tilt in Mihr's favor, the world becomes more chaotic, dynamic, and innovative.		When the Scales tilt in Mihr's favor, the world becomes more chaotic, dynamic, and innovative.

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	Priests of Sraosheh are responsible for performing funerary rites and rituals. A great many are historians, mathematicians, or natural scientists, which they see as inseparable from their other religious duties, as they believe they must understand the world in order to best preserve and secure it.		Priests of Sraosheh are responsible for performing funerary rites and rituals. A great many are historians, mathematicians, or natural scientists, which they see as inseparable from their other religious duties, as they believe they must understand the world in order to best preserve and secure it.

	Sraosheh is typically depicted in humanoid form~~, though the details have varied greatly over history~~. In modern day religious artwork he is usually shown wearing simple robes and the Fire Crown, at least when alone, often in scenes where he impassively surveys scenes of his domain. Sraosheh and Mihr are often portrayed as two halves of a whole, sometimes in a very literal manner as two faces on opposite sides of one head.		Sraosheh is typically depicted in humanoid form. In modern day religious artwork he is usually shown wearing simple robes and the Fire Crown, at least when alone, often in scenes where he impassively surveys scenes of his domain. Sraosheh and Mihr are often portrayed as two halves of a whole, sometimes in a very literal manner as two faces on opposite sides of one head.

	Temples to Sraosheh are almost always shared with the clergy of Mihr. In these temples, worship of the god centers around braziers of eternal flames, permanently kept alight to represent the enduring nature of the god even in the face of change around him.		Temples to Sraosheh are almost always shared with the clergy of Mihr. In these temples, worship of the god centers around braziers of eternal flames, permanently kept alight to represent the enduring nature of the god even in the face of change around him.
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	Priests of Mihr are healers and fighters alike, as both creation and destruction lead to a changed world. Many are accomplished artists within the employ of the monarchs of [[Amshan]], or otherwise seek outlets for creative expression in honor of their goddess.		Priests of Mihr are healers and fighters alike, as both creation and destruction lead to a changed world. Many are accomplished artists within the employ of the monarchs of [[Amshan]], or otherwise seek outlets for creative expression in honor of their goddess.

	Depictions of Mihr tend to be ostentatious, portraying the goddess in motion ~~and~~ clothed in elaborate and colorful robes, bearing either intricate patterns or imagery of the sun. Mihr and Sraosheh are often portrayed as two halves of a whole, sometimes in a very literal manner as two faces on opposite sides of one head.		Depictions of Mihr tend to be ostentatious, portraying the goddess as a humanoid figure in motion, clothed in elaborate and colorful robes bearing either intricate patterns or imagery of the sun. Mihr and Sraosheh are often portrayed as two halves of a whole, sometimes in a very literal manner as two faces on opposite sides of one head.

	The clergy of Mihr and Sraosheh nearly always share temples, worshiping in close proximity to each other. In these temples Mihr's clerics create beautiful patterns in their sand floors every morning, which over the course of the day become indistinct and eventually erased completely by the ritual pacing of her followers. These acts represent the endless change brought by Mihr.		The clergy of Mihr and Sraosheh nearly always share temples, worshiping in close proximity to each other. In these temples Mihr's clerics create beautiful patterns in their sand floors every morning, which over the course of the day become indistinct and eventually erased completely by the ritual pacing of her followers. These acts represent the endless change brought by Mihr.

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			\|inspiration = Very loosely inspired by the hypothesized Indo-European dyad [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitra-Varuna_(Indo-European) Mitra-Varuna]
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	\|'''Mihr''' {{Pronunciation\|MEER}} the Instigator is a goddess of many domains, including beginnings and endings, healing, art, violence, and the day. She is the chaotic counterpart of [[Sraosheh]] and the divine embodiment of the cosmic force of change.		\|'''Mihr''' {{Pronunciation\|MEER}} the Instigator is a goddess of many domains, including beginnings and endings, healing, art, violence, and the day. She is the chaotic counterpart of [[Sraosheh]] and the divine embodiment of the cosmic force of change.

	teachings		In the teachings of Mihr, change is the only constant. Frenzied and aggressive, she is driven by a ceaseless desire to transform and alter the world, even if these acts are only for their own sake. The goddess and her clergy promote artistic expression, creativity, and even violence at times, as long as such activities carry with them the possibility of a positive outcome.

	~~responsibilities~~		Priests of Mihr are healers and fighters alike, as both creation and destruction lead to a changed world. Many are accomplished artists within the employ of the monarchs of [[Amshan]], or otherwise seek outlets for creative expression in honor of their goddess.

	~~depiction~~		Depictions of Mihr tend to be ostentatious, portraying the goddess in motion and clothed in elaborate and colorful robes, bearing either intricate patterns or imagery of the sun. Mihr and Sraosheh are often portrayed as two halves of a whole, sometimes in a very literal manner as two faces on opposite sides of one head.

	temples		The clergy of Mihr and Sraosheh nearly always share temples, worshiping in close proximity to each other. In these temples Mihr's clerics create beautiful patterns in their sand floors every morning, which over the course of the day become indistinct and eventually erased completely by the ritual pacing of her followers. These acts represent the endless change brought by Mihr.

			When the Scales tilt in Mihr's favor, the world becomes more chaotic, dynamic, and innovative.
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	The god and his clergy instruct that order should be respected, especially when upsetting it could bring discord or uncertainty. As the slow and majestic incarnation of what is and what has been, he looks to the past to find peace, meaning, and truth. Sraosheh promotes careful deliberation, planned action, and respect for history.		The god and his clergy instruct that order should be respected, especially when upsetting it could bring discord or uncertainty. As the slow and majestic incarnation of what is and what has been, he looks to the past to find peace, meaning, and truth. Sraosheh promotes careful deliberation, planned action, and respect for history.

	Priests of Sraosheh are responsible for performing funerary rites and rituals. A great many are historians, mathematicians, or natural scientists, which they see as inseparable from their other religious duties.		Priests of Sraosheh are responsible for performing funerary rites and rituals. A great many are historians, mathematicians, or natural scientists, which they see as inseparable from their other religious duties, as they believe they must understand the world in order to best preserve and secure it.

	Sraosheh is typically depicted in humanoid form, though the details have varied greatly over history. In modern day religious artwork he is usually shown wearing simple robes and the Fire Crown, at least when alone, often in scenes where he impassively surveys scenes of ~~the world~~. Sraosheh and Mihr are often portrayed as two halves of a whole, sometimes in a very literal manner as two faces on opposite sides of one head.		Sraosheh is typically depicted in humanoid form, though the details have varied greatly over history. In modern day religious artwork he is usually shown wearing simple robes and the Fire Crown, at least when alone, often in scenes where he impassively surveys scenes of his domain. Sraosheh and Mihr are often portrayed as two halves of a whole, sometimes in a very literal manner as two faces on opposite sides of one head.

	Temples to Sraosheh are almost always shared with the clergy of Mihr. In these temples, worship of the god centers around braziers of eternal flames, permanently kept alight to represent the enduring nature of the god even in the face of change around him.		Temples to Sraosheh are almost always shared with the clergy of Mihr. In these temples, worship of the god centers around braziers of eternal flames, permanently kept alight to represent the enduring nature of the god even in the face of change around him.

			When the Scales tilt in Sraosheh's favor, the world becomes more orderly, predictable, and peaceful.
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	\|'''Sraosheh''' {{Pronunciation\|SROW-sheh}} the Sovereign is a god of many domains, including inevitability, truth, history, reason, and the night. He is the lawful counterpart to [[Mihr]] and the divine embodiment of the cosmic force of stability.		\|'''Sraosheh''' {{Pronunciation\|SROW-sheh}} the Sovereign is a god of many domains, including inevitability, truth, history, reason, and the night. He is the lawful counterpart to [[Mihr]] and the divine embodiment of the cosmic force of stability.

	The god and his clergy ~~teach~~ that order should be respected, especially when upsetting it could bring discord or uncertainty. As the slow and majestic incarnation of what is and what has been, he looks to the past to find peace, meaning, and truth.		The god and his clergy instruct that order should be respected, especially when upsetting it could bring discord or uncertainty. As the slow and majestic incarnation of what is and what has been, he looks to the past to find peace, meaning, and truth. Sraosheh promotes careful deliberation, planned action, and respect for history.

	Priests of Sraosheh are responsible for performing funerary rites and rituals. A great many are historians, mathematicians, or natural scientists, which they see as inseparable from their religious duties.		Priests of Sraosheh are responsible for performing funerary rites and rituals. A great many are historians, mathematicians, or natural scientists, which they see as inseparable from their other religious duties.

	Sraosheh is typically depicted in humanoid form, though the details have varied greatly over history. In modern day religious artwork he is usually shown wearing simple robes and the Fire Crown, at least when alone, often in scenes where he impassively surveys the world ~~and all within it~~. Sraosheh and Mihr are often portrayed as two halves of a whole, sometimes in a very literal manner as two faces on opposite sides of one head.		Sraosheh is typically depicted in humanoid form, though the details have varied greatly over history. In modern day religious artwork he is usually shown wearing simple robes and the Fire Crown, at least when alone, often in scenes where he impassively surveys scenes of the world. Sraosheh and Mihr are often portrayed as two halves of a whole, sometimes in a very literal manner as two faces on opposite sides of one head.

	Temples to Sraosheh are almost always shared with the clergy of Mihr. In these temples, worship of the god centers around braziers of eternal ~~fire~~, permanently kept alight to represent the enduring nature of the god even in the face of change around him.		Temples to Sraosheh are almost always shared with the clergy of Mihr. In these temples, worship of the god centers around braziers of eternal flames, permanently kept alight to represent the enduring nature of the god even in the face of change around him.
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