HoyTTREn
Elk
Moose Wolves Deer Bears Lynx Martens |
Major Exports: Lumber
|
Religion
The Fallowed is a religious faction predominantly consisting of the Cervidan population (Deer and sometimes Elk). The religion has molded the societal expectations over the years. Only Chosen Stags (abnormal antler growth) who become Chieftans are allowed to be married or have children. The Haviers of the Fallowed are bound by religion to remain chaste and virgin as a symbol of their faith. The religion condemns the promiscuous and unfaithful to a life of exile. As a personal sign of sacred vows, the Haviers paint their temples with the blood that bleeds from their antlers when they begin to shed. It is a sin to cut or uncover their hair to Hinds and Stags. They wear the deep red of the Allseer, who will protect them as long as the Haviers remain loyal and covered in his color. The Allseer is a malevolent God who is merciless to those who do not follow his sacred creed. He comes in two forms, as a deer with a rack of great and massive spikes, or as a red raven with horns on its head and 72 eyes. Any Havier not wearing red or someone who has tarnished his red is targeted with misfortune and his wrath. The prayer they repeat to remind themselves of his presence is "Always, he is near." The women are considered more precious than men, so sometimes when a male child is born, they are immediately given up for adoption. There's a better chance for the female children to rise up the ranks than a male child. A female child can become one of the Prima Hinds which are essentially the most powerful positions, often dealing with power and money. The Chieftan's role is simply protection. They can be called into action by the Factions or the Primas, to engage in battle/war. The Factions also are equivalent to military training camps and they train all their Haviers how to fight and kill. |