The Story
"Life is forever a battle. Honor goes to the victors."
Long ago, the world was newly made and swarming with creatures that ate the loved creations of the gods. This was not a safe place for fledgling humans, huddling in caves and starving.
One of the gods who stayed behind in the old world knew this new one must have people to survive, and so he sent his sons to the new world to make it safe. His first two sons were utter disasters and were cast out. He then sent his wisest son, Kecagega the turtle, to Sai. He made streams and bogs safe, but in the process taught humans how to war against each other rather than the monsters. He was recalled. Then was sent the hare Wajega, the creator's quickest son. Wajega flew through the lands trapping and tricking monsters to their doom, but was too good at his job. He introduced so much death to the new world that disease and death came for humans too. The god tried to recall Wajega, but the hare refused to go, instead staying in Sai to teach people medicine and to heal. Annoyed and desperate, the god sent his youngest, strongest, warrior son, Red Horn. Red Horn found the humans, taught them the brutal art of battle, and with them made the lands clear of horrible creatures. The last two monsters of the world, the underwater cougar called Pishipeshew, and the imperious Thunderbirds, worked together to convince Red Horn's human followers to kill him instead of them. And they did. The creator god restored Red Horn's life, however, and he raged and smote those people who dishonored him with their treachery. Red Horn then adopted the orphans he had created, never teaching them of the treacherous ways of their parents. Only one person, the most beautiful Xinesi who he latter married, was allowed to know the full truth. Red Horn left to wander the world, hunting for the last great evils who tried to see him dead. Xinesi, in turn, became the first Great Mother of all people, charged with teaching them Red Horn's ways, and uniting the world through the honorable forge of battle. |
Tenets
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Faith and war go hand in hand. One who refuses to fight in the name of the divine cannot be called a true believer. What is and is not righteous is transient, defined by those who currently hold power. This means that the pursuit of power is the only truly righteous cause. Our faith and our culture are intrinsically linked together. This practice strengthens the bonds of our community, though it tends to exclude foreigners.
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Hawk
Xinesi
Mt. OldGuard
Kisik
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Divinities
Red Horn
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Wajega
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Kecagega
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Pishipeshew
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Thunderbird
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Local Spirits
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