Faith of the Nine
| Faith of the Nine | |
|---|---|
 The symbol associated with | |
| Religion | |
| Deity | The 9 Divines |
| Location | |
| Country | Angland, Vetullia |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 1560s-1570s |
The Faith of the Nine is a monotheistic isolate branch of Christianity that attributes Jesus as one person with nine personalities. It was hugely prevelant across the Anglish Peninsula during the end of the 17th century to the end of the 18th century, where it slowly faded away as Catholicism took the mantle. As of the 2020 census less than 100 people claim to follow the religion however conspiracists commonly believe it has still got a presence in world politics and the Anglish government
Practises
Style of Worship
Unlike Orthodox and Protestant branches, whose worshipers in the North are looked down upon by members of the Faith of the Nine as savages who worship different gods, the Faith is based on a number of holy texts and complex social rules. The central holy text of the religion is The Seven-Pointed Star, a modified bible that details the beliefs of the faith.
Temples of the Faith are nine-sided buildings known as "Septs", with each wall dedicated to one of the nine aspects. Followers of the Faith gather in septs for group prayer, which frequently involves singing hymns of praise to the Nine. One such hymn dedicated to the Mother is "Gentle Mother, Font of Mercy". There are also monasteries, known as "septries", where smaller numbers of worshipers gather who have taken a monastic oath. Septries often have vows of silence or other requirements, and are places of quiet contemplation.
Social Rules and Beliefs
Along with other Christian branches, the Faith shares several basic social rules against incest, kinslaying, and bastardy. The Faith of the Nine, along with all major religions, also upholds the laws of hospitality, which hold sacred the good behavior of a guest and host towards each other.
The Faith of the Nine considers homosexuality to be a sin, albeit one of lesser severity than incest or kinslaying. Therefore, homosexuals during the 18th century such as Edward III must keep their true sexual and romantic behavior secret, or else face significant social consequences. This disappeared during the reign of James IV who removed the union between the Faith and the Anglish throne.