THE SEVEN


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"Many struggle to find the line between magic and religion...but perhaps, that is the way it was meant to be."
― Tylan Pyne of Thornfall

General Overview
The Faith of The Seven is the dominant religion on the continent of Yihyr. It originated roughly six thousand years before The Great Culmination, in which the First Men witnessed a physical manifestation of the Gods that arrived to save their world from collapsing into chaos and dismay. Some say that The Seven are saviors, while others say they are watchers, and some even claim them to be inhabitants of the world.

The Faith of The Seven is a monotheistic religion; Seven Godly Aspects that come together to represent one God. There are three Aspects with male characteristics, three Aspects with female characteristics, and one Aspect that represents both, and neither. This is referred to by the phrase "Omnes morimur," which comes from the Old Language of the First Men, meaning "all men must die," or "Omnes servus," meaning "all men must serve;" Man or Woman, the Gods will judge, care for, and save all subjects equally.

It is common belief that Magic is a gift or "other" manifestation which was presented to the First Men as a great blessing. Due to its powerful abilities to create and destroy, similar to that of a God's Hand, the religious see Magic as a form of controlled chaos; something that looks out of control but functions according to unseen rules or organization. This is supported by the fact that many Spells derive from words in the Old Language of the First Men, leading many to suspect that it was during these times that the Gods gifted Magic upon the people.

The Keeper


"May the hammer grant you fortune."

The Keeper represents divine justice, and judges the souls of the dead. They are the most respected—and feared—by Their subjects, for Their power is unmatched by any of the other six Aspects. Many who are mourning loss or feel the need for justice will pray to The Keeper.

The Howl


"May you find your own way."

The Howl represents inner voice and all feeling. She is commonly prayed to by those seeking better self worth or guidance towards what their heart desires. It is said that She lives within the hearts of Her subjects and will never turn Her back on them, even in times of great tragedy and horrible action.

The Mother


"May The Mother have mercy."

The Mother represents mercy, love and peace. She is sometimes referred to as "the strength of women." She carries a bountiful hand, for Her power can bring love to the coldest of hearts, mercy to the worst of men, and even bring fertility to people of marriage and crops for harvest. Many pray to The Mother for peace in times of trial and torment.

The Power


"May The Power be strong."

The Power represents strength and survival. She is known for Her divine ability to grant incredible bursts of strength to those who are downed, bravery to those who are fearful, and courage to those with doubt. She is often represented in battles by a flag bearer, who will ask for The Power's blessing of a good fight to the patrons.

The How


"May your mind wander...but never be lost"

The How represents creation and free will. He is often prayed to by those with ambition or moral dilemma, for He will guide them to follow their own creation and lead them to the answers that they seek. The How is the least understood of all the Aspects, because He is the hardest to question, despite the many answers He holds.

The Answer


"May The Answer be found."


 * The Answer is an expansion of The Sanction of The How, which represents formation and volition. It is often prayed to by those with definitive objectives or immense quandary, as It carries unbiased information to support or oppose their declarations.

The Existence


"May you stand with strength."

The Existence represents mind, body and form. He is known for His uplifting nature and sense of humanity, as if He were once a person. The Existence holds the ability to understand the weight of the world, knows every rough edge and sharp corner, and always takes His subjects into His arms in times of turmoil and self-questioning.

The Wild


"May you grow in the light."

The Wild represents growth and curiosity. He is treated with a sense of humility, for He can be found in the depths of every person, whether under His light or in the darkest crevasses of the earth. The Wild brings the gift of growth, for the young to become old, and for the weak to find strength; He is also the bearer of curiosity, to lead any person on expeditions to discover themselves or their surroundings.

The Feral


"May you growl at the tyrant."


 * The Feral is an expansion of The Sanction of The Wild, which represents undomestication and strangeness. It is often contacted by those close to nature or those who choose their own independence in life, as ferality can be found within the depths of every creature.