Religion of Naruta
As stated in the history, the world was created by the Elements. Since the elements aren't manifest in any way, shape, or form, other than the world itself, they are not revered as gods, but are given tribute in the elemental chants used to summon the innate power found in each elemental. Although there are no 'gods' in Naruta, the Forces are worshipped as such. Each Force has its own 'home' - although they are never found in these homes. These are places where their influence is felt greatest, and where a great temple is constructed in their honor. Each Force, although rarely ever seen, has a distinct personality, their own unique effect on the lands that are their 'home', and their own favored symbols which are found universally in all temples that pay tribute to the Forces. Every temple, no matter where it is located, honors each of the Forces - to do otherwise is to invite the wrath of the Force and their followers. However, certain cities that revere a particular Force over others may design their temples to feature their favored Force as the center piece of their creation, or they may make a secondary temple in complete devotion to that Force.
The time that most Narutians go wandering around the world is when they embark upon a spiritual pilgrimage called a Force Quest. This is a time when an individual goes out in the world, putting their faith in a chosen Force, and attempts to find the said Force. Almost always these trips are unsuccessful for any number of reasons, but it is said that the journey is what makes it so spiritual, not actually finding the goal.
Efil
The Force of Life prefers to take a womanly form in various stages of life, be it a young child to a very elderly person. Efil has compassion for all living things and abhors any form of violence or killing. She favors the Water elementals, for only they have the ability to create a curative liquid with their abilities, and the Wind elementals for their pacifist nature. Efil's home, Acoia, is untouched by sickness and disease, and all of its inhabitants live for an abnormally long lifespan, half as much more as the average Narutian.
Priest Color: White
Holy Text: The Codex of Essence
Rumors/Myths: The High Priest of Efil knows the location of a 'fountain of youth'.
In-Depth Information: Coming Soon
Taed
The Force of Death prefers to take a masculine form, sometimes as a living being, other times as a gaunt skeleton, a zombie, a ghost, or a vampire. He doesn't favor any of the elementals in particular, but has been known to show particular interest in certain warlike towns and clans and other organizations that pay the most tribute to him in the blood of their enemies. The home of Taed, Athrug, is a dark and gloomy place, virtually lifeless as most of its naturally born citizens die from various causes at an early age. Rather than being a place to inhabitant, the Home of Taed is often times used as a large battleground, and still bears the scars from wars of the past.
Priest Color: Black and/or Gray
Holy Text: The Tome of Repose
Rumors/Myths: Somewhere in Taed's Shrine in Athrug is a way to the underworld where spirits reside.
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Worg
The Force of Growth often takes a female form, but with masculine undertones (like an Amazon woman), though her current gender is often concealed under a thick layer of vines and other vegetation. Worg shows particular favoritism in the Earth and Beast types, but expresses interest in Ice and Storm as well, since they were not original elements and most likely sprung from her influence on the original mortals, along with Soahc. Her home, Autus, is nothing short of a giant garden-city. All of the inhabitants seem to grow up taller or stronger than most people, jokingly referred to as "Worg's Giants".
Priest Color: Green
Holy Text: Maturation Compendium
Rumors/Myths: Buried underneath of Autus are great stone goliaths that will rise up and defend the holy city if the need should arise.
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Thuoth
The Force of Thought takes no preference to either female or male, appearing as one or the other in equal amount, causing him to be displayed as genderless and asexual most of the time. Although the Mind elementals are a result of his work, he doesn't appear to care any more for them than the other elementals. Rather, Thuoth pays great heed to the scholars and philosophers of the world. His home, Mentis, is actually a city-large temple where great libraries and debate halls are found.
Priest Color: Biege and/or Cream
Holy Text: Nothing in specific. All literature is considered sacred.
Rumors/Myths: The most devoted followers will someday learn the secrets of the Elements.
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Soahc
The Force of Change usually takes the form of a man, though delights in randomly switching between genders without warning, simply to keep whoever he is meeting with off-guard. Soahc has no particular love for any of the elementals or any organization. Although he also bears no hatred towards mankind, he does enjoy watching the rise and collapse of things. Soahc's home, Flux, has a very unique trait; typically, only the inhabitants born in a Force's home are affected by the local quirks. In Flux, anyone who steps foot without the proper protection granted by Soahc's priests will be forever trapped until an outsider leads them away by the ever-changing exit of the city. It lives up to its Force's heritage - Flux is a place of anarchy and daily survival.
Priest Color: Black and one other color of choice
Holy Text: Scrolls of Anarchy
Rumors/Myths: The priests of Soahc residing in Flux learn arcane secrets that allow them to change the fabric of reality.
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Etaf
Etaf is an oddity amongst the Forces. Always taking the form of a female, she doesn't reside anywhere on Naruta. After the creation of humans, she departed the world to watch over from above, not wishing to intervene in the lives of mortals except when she must. She has no home, but she does have followers. Most of the time, the priests of Etaf do not initially choose to be her priests. Etaf chooses those she feels will benefit her best and poses carefully constructed tests of all natures, then invites them to be her followers. Most, if not all, invariably agree, but they are still few in number. Those who go on a Force Quest for Etaf are viewed with either amusement, incredulity, or with pity. Her priests and followers are persecuted and welcomed about an even amount.
Priest Color: Purple
Holy Text: The Book of Stars
Rumors/Myths: There is a secret depository of books and writings that contain all the prophecies of all the priests of Etaf.
In-Depth Information: Forces of Faith - Etaf
Voted Greatest Force ... Twice
Love
Love cannot be seen, for she (though no gender can be specified) lives within the hearts of all humans. However, the Kingdom of New Anarlina is dedicated towards the worship of Love, and the kingdom doubles as a makeshift Force Home. The Anarlinans were originally from the continent of Contrasta, but when it sank, they took refuge in Naruta. Descendents of the people who fought in the War of Love, many Anarlinans can boast that they are of the same blood that some of the original Love-filled humans were.
Priest Color: White and Gold
Holy Text: The Book of Love
Rumors/Myths: If the world can be united universal brotherly love, Love will manifest herself as a true Force.
In-Depth Information: Coming Soon
Evil
Similar to Love, Evil is not a true Force either, equally dispelled within the hearts and souls of all humanity. New Morilanta serves as the home of Evil, a title that many of its citizens bear with great pride. The Morilantans, too, came from Contrasta, finding the fertile shores of Naruta to be good for the rebuilding of their empire. Morilanta sees Naruta as a land of heathens and ignorant people, desperately in need of enlightening and enslavement.
Priest Color: Black and Gold
Holy Text: Folio of Malevolence
Rumors/Myths: If Evil is 'leeched' out of the majority of humanity, then he will manifest as a true Force.
In-Depth Information: Transient Evil: Morilantan Religion
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