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Beliefs and followers

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	All Threads are cyclical and interconnected - with only eighty thousand types of souls, or outcomes in life, a great many individuals end up following the same Threads. Followers of the Weaver believe these shared Threads connect people across distance and time, and that they are the cause of both similar struggles between individuals and repeating stories across history.		All Threads are cyclical and interconnected - with only eighty thousand types of souls, or outcomes in life, a great many individuals end up following the same Threads. Followers of the Weaver believe these shared Threads connect people across distance and time, and that they are the cause of both similar struggles between individuals and repeating stories across history.

	Perhaps the most important religious observation to those that worship the Weaver is the Thread-Seeking. Part philosophical exercise and part pilgrimage, the Thread-Seeking is an opportunity for all to attempt to find their own Thread. Those that undertake the Thread-Seeking travel widely, talking to other followers of the Weaver and learning ~~their~~ paths in ~~life~~ thus far. In doing so, they examine the events and decisions that have brought them to that point in their own life, carefully considering which have brought harmony and which have done the reverse. By fusing what one learns from self-examination with the additional knowledge gained from both history and other worshipers, it is believed that one can reach an understanding of their guiding Thread. There is no fixed duration for a Thread-Seeking, nor a particular time in life when it is typically begun. Rather, it is undertaken when ready and concluded when a satisfactory answer has been attained.		Perhaps the most important religious observation to those that worship the Weaver is the Thread-Seeking. Part philosophical exercise and part pilgrimage, the Thread-Seeking is an opportunity for all to attempt to find their own Thread. Those that undertake the Thread-Seeking travel widely, talking to other followers of the Weaver and learning the paths others have taken in their lives thus far. In doing so, they examine the events and decisions that have brought them to that point in their own life, carefully considering which have brought harmony and which have done the reverse. By fusing what one learns from self-examination with the additional knowledge gained from both history and other worshipers, it is believed that one can reach an understanding of their guiding Thread. There is no fixed duration for a Thread-Seeking, nor a particular time in life when it is typically begun. Rather, it is undertaken when ready and concluded when a satisfactory answer has been attained.

	Worm-priests, those who dedicate their entire lives to the Weaver, are not particularly widespread. Temples to the goddess, few in number, are found almost entirely in Langkha. Instead of grand edifices, these temples are typically groves of mulberry trees, walled off from the broader world. Inside these groves the worm-priests ritually care for their silkworms, aiding in their lifecycles until they are ready to be harvested for silk. This silk is then used by the priests to weave fate-tapestries of their own, believed to be replicas of infinitesimally small sections of the Weaver's grand fate-tapestry.		Worm-priests, those who dedicate their entire lives to the Weaver, are not particularly widespread. Temples to the goddess, few in number, are found almost entirely in Langkha. Instead of grand edifices, these temples are typically groves of mulberry trees, walled off from the broader world. Inside these groves the worm-priests ritually care for their silkworms, aiding in their lifecycles until they are ready to be harvested for silk. This silk is then used by the priests to weave fate-tapestries of their own, believed to be replicas of infinitesimally small sections of the Weaver's grand fate-tapestry.

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	\|areas_of_concern = Fate, predestination, history, stories, silkworms		\|areas_of_concern = Fate, predestination, history, stories, silkworms
	\|worshipers = Various; ~~particularly popular~~ in [[Kea Racha]] and especially in [[Langkha]]		\|worshipers = Various; most followers located in [[Kea Racha]] and especially in [[Langkha]]
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	Worship of the Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads is a relatively new phenomenon that first appeared in [[Pela Huban]] around {{Year\|6620}}. From the Kea Rachan mega-city, the faith spread out to the rest of the island, rapidly finding adherents in [[Langkha]], [[Kintaka]], and [[Lelwani]]. Today the religion is rather strong in Langkha in particular, especially amongst the migratory labor force that works the vast farms.		Worship of the Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads is a relatively new phenomenon that first appeared in [[Pela Huban]] around {{Year\|6620}}. From the Kea Rachan mega-city, the faith spread out to the rest of the island, rapidly finding adherents in [[Langkha]], [[Kintaka]], and [[Lelwani]]. Today the religion is rather strong in Langkha in particular, especially amongst the migratory labor force that works the vast farms.

	== Depiction ==		== Depiction and theology ==
	Almost all depictions of the Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads focus on her ceaseless activity as she uses her loom to weave an endless fate-tapestry from the silk produced by her worms-of-kismet. In some pictures and descriptions the Weaver takes a human-like form, but she is more typically seen as a white and gray silkmoth. The worms-of-kismet continually gather the strands of fate and refine them into their silk, providing the Weaver with the material she requires to continue her work.		Almost all depictions of the Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads focus on her ceaseless activity as she uses her loom to weave an endless fate-tapestry from the silk produced by her worms-of-kismet. In some pictures and descriptions the Weaver takes a human-like form, but she is more typically seen as a white and gray silkmoth. The worms-of-kismet continually gather the strands of fate and refine them into their silk, providing the Weaver with the material she requires to continue her work.

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	== History ==		== History ==
	Worship of the Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads is a relatively new phenomenon that first appeared in [[Pela Huban]] around {{Year\|6620}}. From the Kea Rachan mega-city, the faith spread out to the rest of the island, rapidly finding adherents in [[Langkha]], [[Kintaka]], and [[Lelwani]]. ~~The~~ religion ~~remains~~ rather strong in Langkha in particular, especially amongst the migratory labor force that works the vast farms.		Worship of the Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads is a relatively new phenomenon that first appeared in [[Pela Huban]] around {{Year\|6620}}. From the Kea Rachan mega-city, the faith spread out to the rest of the island, rapidly finding adherents in [[Langkha]], [[Kintaka]], and [[Lelwani]]. Today the religion is rather strong in Langkha in particular, especially amongst the migratory labor force that works the vast farms.

	== Depiction ==		== Depiction ==

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	== Depiction ==		== Depiction ==
	~~All~~ depictions of the Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads focus on her ceaseless activity as she uses her loom to weave an endless fate-tapestry from the silk produced by her worms-of-kismet. In some pictures and descriptions the Weaver takes a human-like form, but she is more typically seen as a white and gray silkmoth. The worms-of-kismet continually gather the strands of fate and refine them into their silk, providing the Weaver with the material she requires to continue her work.		Almost all depictions of the Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads focus on her ceaseless activity as she uses her loom to weave an endless fate-tapestry from the silk produced by her worms-of-kismet. In some pictures and descriptions the Weaver takes a human-like form, but she is more typically seen as a white and gray silkmoth. The worms-of-kismet continually gather the strands of fate and refine them into their silk, providing the Weaver with the material she requires to continue her work.

	== Beliefs and followers ==		== Beliefs and followers ==

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	\|plane = Material		\|plane = Material
	\|alignment = Neutral good		\|alignment = Neutral good
	\|areas_of_concern = Fate, predestination, history, stories		\|areas_of_concern = Fate, predestination, history, stories, silkworms
	\|worshipers = Various; particularly popular in [[Kea Racha]] and especially in [[Langkha]]		\|worshipers = Various; particularly popular in [[Kea Racha]] and especially in [[Langkha]]
	\|cleric_alignments = {{Alignment grid		\|cleric_alignments = {{Alignment grid

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	== Edicts and anathema ==		== Edicts and anathema ==
	{{DeityReference		{{DeityReference
	\|edicts =		\|edicts =Find your Thread, undertake a Thread-Seeking, plant mulberry trees
	\|anathema =		\|anathema =Convince others to abandon their Thread
	}}		}}

	== History ==		== History ==
	Worship of the Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads is a relatively new phenomenon, first ~~appearing~~ in [[Pela Huban]] around {{Year\|6620}}. From the Kea Rachan mega-city, the faith spread out to the rest of the island, rapidly finding adherents in [[Langkha]], [[Kintaka]], and [[Lelwani]]. The religion remains rather strong in Langkha in particular, especially amongst the migratory labor force that works the vast farms.		Worship of the Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads is a relatively new phenomenon that first appeared in [[Pela Huban]] around {{Year\|6620}}. From the Kea Rachan mega-city, the faith spread out to the rest of the island, rapidly finding adherents in [[Langkha]], [[Kintaka]], and [[Lelwani]]. The religion remains rather strong in Langkha in particular, especially amongst the migratory labor force that works the vast farms.

	== Depiction ==		== Depiction ==
	All depictions of the Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads focus on her ceaseless activity as she uses her loom to weave an endless fate-tapestry from the silk produced by her ~~kismetic isochron~~-~~worms~~. In some pictures and descriptions the Weaver takes a human-like form, but she is more typically seen as a white and gray silkmoth. ~~Her isochron~~-~~worms~~ continually gather the ~~threads~~ of fate and refine them into their silk, providing the Weaver with the material she requires to continue her work.		All depictions of the Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads focus on her ceaseless activity as she uses her loom to weave an endless fate-tapestry from the silk produced by her worms-of-kismet. In some pictures and descriptions the Weaver takes a human-like form, but she is more typically seen as a white and gray silkmoth. The worms-of-kismet continually gather the strands of fate and refine them into their silk, providing the Weaver with the material she requires to continue her work.

	== Beliefs and followers ==		== Beliefs and followers ==
	Followers of the Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads are strongly monolatrist. While ~~the~~ acknowledge the existence of other gods, they consider the Weaver to be the only worth worshiping. Some adherents to her faith even verge on ~~monotheism~~.		Followers of the Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads are strongly monolatrist. While they acknowledge the existence of other gods, they consider the Weaver to be the only worth worshiping. Some adherents to her faith even verge on holding monotheistic beliefs.

	Though she is a goddess of fate and predestination, worshipers of the Weaver simultaneously believe they have full free will to make their life what they choose. The Weaver creates a plan for every mortal, yet they are not beholden to it. It is on every individual to find this plan, or Thread, and follow it to the best of their ability. Failure to do so invites hardship and discord into one's life, while successfully remaining with one's Thread conversely brings repose and harmony.		Though she is a goddess of fate and predestination, worshipers of the Weaver simultaneously believe they have full free will to make their life what they choose. The Weaver creates a plan for every mortal, yet they are not beholden to it. It is on every individual to find this plan, or Thread, and follow it to the best of their ability. Failure to do so invites hardship and discord into one's life, while successfully remaining with one's Thread conversely brings repose and harmony.
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	All Threads are cyclical and interconnected - with only eighty thousand types of souls, or outcomes in life, a great many individuals end up following the same Threads. Followers of the Weaver believe these shared Threads connect people across distance and time, and that they are the cause of both similar struggles between individuals and repeating stories across history.		All Threads are cyclical and interconnected - with only eighty thousand types of souls, or outcomes in life, a great many individuals end up following the same Threads. Followers of the Weaver believe these shared Threads connect people across distance and time, and that they are the cause of both similar struggles between individuals and repeating stories across history.

	Perhaps the most important religious observation to those that worship the Weaver is the Thread-Seeking. Part philosophical exercise and part pilgrimage, the Thread-Seeking is an opportunity for all to attempt to find their own Thread. Those that undertake the Thread-Seeking travel widely, talking to other followers of the Weaver and learning their paths in life thus far. In doing so, they examine the events and decisions that have brought them to that point in their own life, carefully considering which have brought harmony and which have done the reverse ~~thus far~~. By fusing what one learns from self-examination with the additional knowledge gained from both history and other worshipers, it is believed that one can reach an understanding of their guiding Thread. There is no fixed duration for a Thread-Seeking, nor a particular time in life when it is typically begun. Rather, it is undertaken when ready and concluded when a satisfactory answer has been attained.		Perhaps the most important religious observation to those that worship the Weaver is the Thread-Seeking. Part philosophical exercise and part pilgrimage, the Thread-Seeking is an opportunity for all to attempt to find their own Thread. Those that undertake the Thread-Seeking travel widely, talking to other followers of the Weaver and learning their paths in life thus far. In doing so, they examine the events and decisions that have brought them to that point in their own life, carefully considering which have brought harmony and which have done the reverse. By fusing what one learns from self-examination with the additional knowledge gained from both history and other worshipers, it is believed that one can reach an understanding of their guiding Thread. There is no fixed duration for a Thread-Seeking, nor a particular time in life when it is typically begun. Rather, it is undertaken when ready and concluded when a satisfactory answer has been attained.

	Worm-~~Priests~~, those who dedicate their entire lives to the Weaver, are not particularly widespread. Temples to the goddess, few in number, are found almost entirely in Langkha. Instead of grand edifices, these temples are typically groves of mulberry trees, walled off from the broader world. Inside these groves the ~~Worm~~-~~Priests~~		Worm-priests, those who dedicate their entire lives to the Weaver, are not particularly widespread. Temples to the goddess, few in number, are found almost entirely in Langkha. Instead of grand edifices, these temples are typically groves of mulberry trees, walled off from the broader world. Inside these groves the worm-priests ritually care for their silkworms, aiding in their lifecycles until they are ready to be harvested for silk. This silk is then used by the priests to weave fate-tapestries of their own, believed to be replicas of infinitesimally small sections of the Weaver's grand fate-tapestry.

	Some theologians believe the Weaver to be an aspect or interpretation of [[Taliash]], perhaps introduced to Kea Racha by way of the Cosmic River faith followed by the giants of [[Matarsah]]. Certainly there are many similarities between the Weaver and Taliash, particularly the focus on stories and history, but the heavy emphasis on predestination is quite unique to the Weaver's faithful. For their part, the worshipers of both the Cosmic River and those of the Weaver maintain the two religions to be wholly separate.		Some theologians believe the Weaver to be an aspect or interpretation of [[Taliash]], perhaps introduced to Kea Racha by way of the Cosmic River faith followed by the giants of [[Matarsah]]. Certainly there are many similarities between the Weaver and Taliash, particularly the focus on stories and history, but the heavy emphasis on predestination is quite unique to the Weaver's faithful. For their part, the worshipers of both the Cosmic River and those of the Weaver maintain the two religions to be wholly separate.

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	\|adjectives = Weaver		\|adjectives = Weaver
	\|plane = Material		\|plane = Material
	\|alignment = ~~Chaotic~~ good		\|alignment = Neutral good
	\|areas_of_concern = Fate, predestination, history, stories		\|areas_of_concern = Fate, predestination, history, stories
	\|worshipers = Various; particularly popular in [[Kea Racha]] and especially in [[Langkha]]		\|worshipers = Various; particularly popular in [[Kea Racha]] and especially in [[Langkha]]
	\|cleric_alignments = {{Alignment grid		\|cleric_alignments = {{Alignment grid
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	== Depiction ==		== Depiction ==
	~~The~~ Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads		All depictions of the Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads focus on her ceaseless activity as she uses her loom to weave an endless fate-tapestry from the silk produced by her kismetic isochron-worms. In some pictures and descriptions the Weaver takes a human-like form, but she is more typically seen as a white and gray silkmoth. Her isochron-worms continually gather the threads of fate and refine them into their silk, providing the Weaver with the material she requires to continue her work.

	~~depiction: constantly and methodically weaving~~ an endless fate-tapestry from the silk produced by her ~~silkworms~~. ~~sometimes depicted as~~ human-like, more ~~frequently~~ as a ~~moth~~

	== Beliefs and followers ==		== Beliefs and followers ==
	Followers of the Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads are strongly monolatrist. While the acknowledge the existence of other gods, they consider the Weaver to be the only worth worshiping. Some adherents to her faith even verge on monotheism.		Followers of the Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads are strongly monolatrist. While the acknowledge the existence of other gods, they consider the Weaver to be the only worth worshiping. Some adherents to her faith even verge on monotheism.

	~~weaver has~~ a ~~predetermined~~ plan for ~~all~~, ~~but up~~ to ~~you~~ to find it. ~~you can go off the rails, but it~~'~~ll be a~~ life ~~met~~ with ~~hardship for you, since it~~'s ~~not what you were meant to have~~.		Though she is a goddess of fate and predestination, worshipers of the Weaver simultaneously believe they have full free will to make their life what they choose. The Weaver creates a plan for every mortal, yet they are not beholden to it. It is on every individual to find this plan, or Thread, and follow it to the best of their ability. Failure to do so invites hardship and discord into one's life, while successfully remaining with one's Thread conversely brings repose and harmony.

	cyclical and interconnected - with only ~~80k~~ types of souls, ~~you see~~ a ~~lot~~ of ~~repeats. stories~~ and ~~history connect past~~ and ~~contemporary threads to others~~ of ~~their type~~		All Threads are cyclical and interconnected - with only eighty thousand types of souls, or outcomes in life, a great many individuals end up following the same Threads. Followers of the Weaver believe these shared Threads connect people across distance and time, and that they are the cause of both similar struggles between individuals and repeating stories across history.

	Thread-Seeking		Perhaps the most important religious observation to those that worship the Weaver is the Thread-Seeking. Part philosophical exercise and part pilgrimage, the Thread-Seeking is an opportunity for all to attempt to find their own Thread. Those that undertake the Thread-Seeking travel widely, talking to other followers of the Weaver and learning their paths in life thus far. In doing so, they examine the events and decisions that have brought them to that point in their own life, carefully considering which have brought harmony and which have done the reverse thus far. By fusing what one learns from self-examination with the additional knowledge gained from both history and other worshipers, it is believed that one can reach an understanding of their guiding Thread. There is no fixed duration for a Thread-Seeking, nor a particular time in life when it is typically begun. Rather, it is undertaken when ready and concluded when a satisfactory answer has been attained.

	~~ritual caring for silkmoths/production~~ of ~~silk?~~		Worm-Priests, those who dedicate their entire lives to the Weaver, are not particularly widespread. Temples to the goddess, few in number, are found almost entirely in Langkha. Instead of grand edifices, these temples are typically groves of mulberry trees, walled off from the broader world. Inside these groves the Worm-Priests

	Some theologians believe the Weaver to be an aspect or interpretation of [[Taliash]], perhaps introduced to Kea Racha by way of the Cosmic River faith followed by the giants of [[Matarsah]]. Certainly there are many similarities between the Weaver and Taliash, particularly the focus on stories and history, but the heavy emphasis on predestination is quite unique to the Weaver's faithful. For their part, ~~her~~ worshipers maintain the two ~~deities~~ to be wholly separate.		Some theologians believe the Weaver to be an aspect or interpretation of [[Taliash]], perhaps introduced to Kea Racha by way of the Cosmic River faith followed by the giants of [[Matarsah]]. Certainly there are many similarities between the Weaver and Taliash, particularly the focus on stories and history, but the heavy emphasis on predestination is quite unique to the Weaver's faithful. For their part, the worshipers of both the Cosmic River and those of the Weaver maintain the two religions to be wholly separate.

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	== History ==		== History ==
	Worship of the Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads is a relatively new phenomenon, first appearing in [[Pela Huban]] around {{Year\|6620}}. From the Kea Rachan mega-city, the faith spread out to the rest of the island, rapidly finding adherents in [[Langkha]], [[Kintaka]], and [[Lelwani]]. The religion remains rather strong in Langkha in particular, especially amongst the migratory labor force that works the vast farms.		Worship of the Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads is a relatively new phenomenon, first appearing in [[Pela Huban]] around {{Year\|6620}}. From the Kea Rachan mega-city, the faith spread out to the rest of the island, rapidly finding adherents in [[Langkha]], [[Kintaka]], and [[Lelwani]]. The religion remains rather strong in Langkha in particular, especially amongst the migratory labor force that works the vast farms.

			== Depiction ==
			The Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads

			depiction: constantly and methodically weaving an endless fate-tapestry from the silk produced by her silkworms. sometimes depicted as human-like, more frequently as a moth

	== Beliefs and followers ==		== Beliefs and followers ==
	monolatrist		Followers of the Weaver of Eighty Thousand Threads are strongly monolatrist. While the acknowledge the existence of other gods, they consider the Weaver to be the only worth worshiping. Some adherents to her faith even verge on monotheism.

	weaver has a predetermined plan for all, but up to you to find it. you can go off the rails, but it'll be a life met with hardship for you, since it's not what you were meant to have.		weaver has a predetermined plan for all, but up to you to find it. you can go off the rails, but it'll be a life met with hardship for you, since it's not what you were meant to have.
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	Thread-Seeking		Thread-Seeking

	~~depiction: constantly and methodically weaving an endless fate-tapestry from the silk produced by her silkworms. sometimes depicted as human-like, more frequently as a moth~~

	ritual caring for silkmoths/production of silk?		ritual caring for silkmoths/production of silk?