Marism
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Marism is a monotheistic religion dominant in Brilliania and neighbouring areas. The faith is based on the teachings of Guardian Mari and her ten Followers, supplanting earlier local pagan religions in Brilliania in the 9th century. The holy book is the Hicak (Words), although nine chapters of the last book are considered as apocryphal by most religious practicioners.
History
Early history
19th century schisms
Current
The Hicak
Hasziera (Beginning)
Hasiera is the first of 4 Hicak books and details the creation of the world by an unnamed God.
Kodecak (Codifyers)
Kodetzak is the second of 4 Hicak books and details the early life of Mari and the works of the first three Followers.
Irakaszpen (Teachers)
Irakaspen is the third of 4 Hicak books and details the life of Mari and the works of the remaining seven Followers
Gutunak (Letters)
Gutunak is the last Hicak books and consists of letters written by Followers to local congegrations. The last nine chapters of the Gutunak are the controversial apocryphal sections.
Worship
Religious buildings
Practises
Music
Denominations
Reform Marists
Reform Marists are the newest of the three major Marist pillars, splitting off the Orthodox pillar in 1907. Reform Marists do not believe in any of the 9 apocryphal books.
Population
| Nation | Total Population | Ditanist Population | % of Population |
|---|---|---|---|
 Brilliania
|
18,792,090 | 16,537,039 | 88.0% |
 Finium
|
3,703,109 | 296,249 | 8.0% |
| Total | 16,537,039 |