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'''Silver Harmonism''' (or known as '''Silverdalean Celestian''' or the ''Green Harmony'') is a | '''Silver Harmonism''' (or known as '''Silverdalean Celestian''', '''Silverdalean Harmonism''', or the '''Green Harmony''') is a syncretic faith consisting of Harmonism and native Silverdealean faiths. While its historical foundation is disputed, it is generally believed to have been founded by the mixture of efforts by the Green Druids as well as the efforts of Harmonistic missionaries, which came together to form a new faith. Primarily followed by the majority of [[Silverdale]]'s population, it is an inclusive faith that allows for worship by many races and tolerates those follow the original beliefs. | ||
== Beliefs == | |||
=== Creed === | |||
==== Way of Harmony ==== | |||
Silver Harmonism is based on the 'Way of Harmony', which involves coexisting with the natural world. The Way of Harmony is a vital doctrine of the faith, which holds that life can blossom with every season, with the key virtues of Loving Kindness, Empathy, and Serenity. To achieve these virtues, believers rely upon implementing the Elements of Harmony: Magic, Honesty, Generosity, Laughter, Loyalty, and Kindness. Key to the implementation of the Elements is that one must seek to center themselves and balance their lives; doing so will give one the strength of endurance and defeat the vices of Hatred, Apathy, and Discord. Last but not least is the role of community and friendship, with magic is believed to be the spark. | |||
== | ==== Reverence to Nature and its beings ==== | ||
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Additionally, reverence of the natural world and recognition and reverence of its entities is a crucial aspect of Silver Harmonism. This includes recognizing that there are those of the heavens and those of the earth who are chosen due to fulfilling the tenets of The Way, from local spirits to full-on deities. It holds that cultivation to care nature of the natural world is critical for harmony to be achieved. | |||
Silver Harmonism’s syncretic faith holds that Auroras became the first spiritual guides who brought renewal to all creatures so that they could become friends, and defeated the demon Aqua using kindness. In the syncretism version of both faiths, Aurora and Celestia are said to have met with Silverdale's spirits and to have become friends. | |||
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| The White Rose | |
| Type of religion | |
| Nature religion | |
| Followers | |
| Millions | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Silverdale
|
80,250,120 |
| Founded | |
| 1200 | |
| Deities | |
| Celestia, Luna, Solis, Mythra | |
| Scriptures | |
| Green Way | |
| Languages | |
| Silverdalean Common Penguinese Elven | |
Silver Harmonism (or known as Silverdalean Celestian, Silverdalean Harmonism, or the Green Harmony) is a syncretic faith consisting of Harmonism and native Silverdealean faiths. While its historical foundation is disputed, it is generally believed to have been founded by the mixture of efforts by the Green Druids as well as the efforts of Harmonistic missionaries, which came together to form a new faith. Primarily followed by the majority of Silverdale's population, it is an inclusive faith that allows for worship by many races and tolerates those follow the original beliefs.
Beliefs
Creed
Way of Harmony
Silver Harmonism is based on the 'Way of Harmony', which involves coexisting with the natural world. The Way of Harmony is a vital doctrine of the faith, which holds that life can blossom with every season, with the key virtues of Loving Kindness, Empathy, and Serenity. To achieve these virtues, believers rely upon implementing the Elements of Harmony: Magic, Honesty, Generosity, Laughter, Loyalty, and Kindness. Key to the implementation of the Elements is that one must seek to center themselves and balance their lives; doing so will give one the strength of endurance and defeat the vices of Hatred, Apathy, and Discord. Last but not least is the role of community and friendship, with magic is believed to be the spark.
Reverence to Nature and its beings
Additionally, reverence of the natural world and recognition and reverence of its entities is a crucial aspect of Silver Harmonism. This includes recognizing that there are those of the heavens and those of the earth who are chosen due to fulfilling the tenets of The Way, from local spirits to full-on deities. It holds that cultivation to care nature of the natural world is critical for harmony to be achieved.
Silver Harmonism’s syncretic faith holds that Auroras became the first spiritual guides who brought renewal to all creatures so that they could become friends, and defeated the demon Aqua using kindness. In the syncretism version of both faiths, Aurora and Celestia are said to have met with Silverdale's spirits and to have become friends.
Deities
- Celestia: Goddess of Sun, Magic, and Ponykind.
- Luna: Goddess of Moon, Dreams, and Ponykind.
- Mythra: Head Goddess of Life, Community, and Light.
- Balke: God of Darkness, and Husband of Mythra.
- Solis: Goddess of the Sun, Charm, Magic, Foxes, and Protection. Daughter of Mythra.
- Lilia: Goddess of the Void.
- Scathach: Goddess of the Shadow.
- Indibog: Goddess of Balance, Duality, and Serenity.
- Adelio: God of the Sea, Penguins, and Hunt.
- Airius: The Goddess of the Sky, Dragons, and Autumn
- Medeina: Goddess of Forests, Animals, and Summer.
- Dalha: Goddess of Earth, Permafrost, Spring.
- Avala: Goddess of Winter, Serenity, and Water.
- Gugalanna: Goddess of Agriculture, Travel, and Strength.
Symbolism
The common symbol of Silver Harmonism is the white rose. As it represents the purity of harmony and the soul.