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The '''Ternion''' {{Pronunciation|TER-nee-on}} is a solar deity whose monotheistic religion is followed by the sun giants of [[Kharakun]]. The Ternion is thought of as an all-encompassing god who has domain over all of creation, yet simultaneously as one that undergoes regular changes. Rather than being a singular divinity, the Ternion is instead more of a role filled by three others. Known as '''Meisa''', '''Caph''', and '''Sadalbari''', these three gods represent the day, night, and dawn and dusk, respectively. Each steps into the metaphorical shoes of the Ternion for part of the day in an endless cycle. | The '''Ternion''' {{Pronunciation|TER-nee-on}} is a solar deity whose monotheistic religion is followed by the sun giants of [[Kharakun]]. The Ternion is thought of as an all-encompassing god who has domain over all of creation, yet simultaneously as one that undergoes regular changes. Rather than being a singular divinity, the Ternion is instead more of a role filled by three others. Known as '''Meisa''', '''Caph''', and '''Sadalbari''', these three gods represent the day, night, and dawn and dusk, respectively. Each steps into the metaphorical shoes of the Ternion for part of the day in an endless cycle. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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== Theology == | == Theology == | ||
The Kharakunite conception of the Ternion differs greatly from how deities are seen in most of the rest of the world. Meisa, Caph, and Sadalbari are gods in their own right. They always exist and are thought to have significant independent power, yet they are never worshiped alone. Instead, they are only important as being part of the Ternion, who is the sole object of veneration. The Ternion can be considered a role that can be held by others, and while this is true it is simultaneously reductive. Its followers hold that it is not | The Kharakunite conception of the Ternion differs greatly from how deities are seen in most of the rest of the world. Meisa, Caph, and Sadalbari are gods in their own right. They always exist and are thought to have significant independent power, yet they are never worshiped alone. Instead, they are only important as being part of the Ternion, who is the sole object of veneration. The Ternion can be considered a role that can be held by others, and while this is true it is simultaneously reductive. Its followers hold that it is not simply a title, and nor is it merely the three combined. It is both one and three, both all-encompassing and narrowly focused. Though these beliefs often seem contradicting to those unfamiliar with the Ternion, they are central pillars to its faith. | ||
The three gods that together form the Ternion are each concerned with the sun in a particular stage. Meisa is the sun during the day. A goddess of toil, vigilance, and healing, she is the patron of those that labor during the working hours, protecting and healing everything exposed to her light. Caph, meanwhile, is the sun that disappears at night, a god of peace, rest, and thoughtfulness. He encourages reflection over the activity of the past day and promotes stillness and tranquility. Between them is the androgynous god Sadalbari. They are a god of doors, transitions, beginnings, and endings. They embody the constant cycles of change that both the universe and the Ternion experience, a constant reminder than nothing is ever static. Together, these three gods cycle through as the Ternion. Meisa is the Ternion when the sun is in the sky, Caph takes the role when night falls on the world, with Sadalbari as the Ternion for the hours between. | The three gods that together form the Ternion are each concerned with the sun in a particular stage. Meisa is the sun during the day. A goddess of toil, vigilance, and healing, she is the patron of those that labor during the working hours, protecting and healing everything exposed to her light. Caph, meanwhile, is the sun that disappears at night, a god of peace, rest, and thoughtfulness. He encourages reflection over the activity of the past day and promotes stillness and tranquility. Between them is the androgynous god Sadalbari. They are a god of doors, transitions, beginnings, and endings. They embody the constant cycles of change that both the universe and the Ternion experience, a constant reminder than nothing is ever static. Together, these three gods cycle through as the Ternion. Meisa is the Ternion when the sun is in the sky, Caph takes the role when night falls on the world, with Sadalbari as the Ternion for the hours between. | ||
== Beliefs and followers == | == Beliefs and followers == | ||
To a significant degree, the religion of the Ternion eschews | The Ternion is believed by its followers to touch every part of their lives. It has a wide set of domains in which almost all can find importance, and it is frequently worshiped for very different aspects simultaneously. A healer, for example, may beseech the Ternion in its day aspect to aid in her treatment of the injured, while later praying to it in hopes of it giving her the peace of mind to reflect on her experiences. The Ternion is a god of many concerns, and all can find their own reason to value the deity. | ||
To a significant degree, the religion of the Ternion eschews outward expressions of faiths. Its believers instead consider only personal conviction necessary to be considered devout. As a result, there are quite few temples to the Ternion. Those that do see a need to pray typically do so on quiet mountaintops. | |||
Nearly all followers of the Ternion are monotheistic in a way. They typically acknowledge the existence of other gods, but consider them lesser to the Ternion. | Nearly all followers of the Ternion are monotheistic in a way. They typically acknowledge the existence of other gods, but consider them lesser to the Ternion. | ||
Revision as of 04:52, 20 January 2023
The Ternion (pronounced TER-nee-on) is a solar deity whose monotheistic religion is followed by the sun giants of Kharakun. The Ternion is thought of as an all-encompassing god who has domain over all of creation, yet simultaneously as one that undergoes regular changes. Rather than being a singular divinity, the Ternion is instead more of a role filled by three others. Known as Meisa, Caph, and Sadalbari, these three gods represent the day, night, and dawn and dusk, respectively. Each steps into the metaphorical shoes of the Ternion for part of the day in an endless cycle.
History
Worship of the Ternion is attested to in Kharakunite sun giant records dating back to at least Y7000*. Historically the faith was fairly marginal in influence and in number of followers, but in the last five hundred centuries or so it has become markedly more popular. Today the majority of sun giants in Kharakun consider themselves followers of the Ternion.
Theology
The Kharakunite conception of the Ternion differs greatly from how deities are seen in most of the rest of the world. Meisa, Caph, and Sadalbari are gods in their own right. They always exist and are thought to have significant independent power, yet they are never worshiped alone. Instead, they are only important as being part of the Ternion, who is the sole object of veneration. The Ternion can be considered a role that can be held by others, and while this is true it is simultaneously reductive. Its followers hold that it is not simply a title, and nor is it merely the three combined. It is both one and three, both all-encompassing and narrowly focused. Though these beliefs often seem contradicting to those unfamiliar with the Ternion, they are central pillars to its faith.
The three gods that together form the Ternion are each concerned with the sun in a particular stage. Meisa is the sun during the day. A goddess of toil, vigilance, and healing, she is the patron of those that labor during the working hours, protecting and healing everything exposed to her light. Caph, meanwhile, is the sun that disappears at night, a god of peace, rest, and thoughtfulness. He encourages reflection over the activity of the past day and promotes stillness and tranquility. Between them is the androgynous god Sadalbari. They are a god of doors, transitions, beginnings, and endings. They embody the constant cycles of change that both the universe and the Ternion experience, a constant reminder than nothing is ever static. Together, these three gods cycle through as the Ternion. Meisa is the Ternion when the sun is in the sky, Caph takes the role when night falls on the world, with Sadalbari as the Ternion for the hours between.
Beliefs and followers
The Ternion is believed by its followers to touch every part of their lives. It has a wide set of domains in which almost all can find importance, and it is frequently worshiped for very different aspects simultaneously. A healer, for example, may beseech the Ternion in its day aspect to aid in her treatment of the injured, while later praying to it in hopes of it giving her the peace of mind to reflect on her experiences. The Ternion is a god of many concerns, and all can find their own reason to value the deity.
To a significant degree, the religion of the Ternion eschews outward expressions of faiths. Its believers instead consider only personal conviction necessary to be considered devout. As a result, there are quite few temples to the Ternion. Those that do see a need to pray typically do so on quiet mountaintops.
Nearly all followers of the Ternion are monotheistic in a way. They typically acknowledge the existence of other gods, but consider them lesser to the Ternion.