Naedism

Naedism (pronounced nye-eh-dism) is a polytheistic religion based on the events and aftermath of the Great War, and the death of Naedithas. It is the predominant religious structure in Averune, with over 55 million followers, a large majority of the population of Averune. It is often symbolized by a triquetra resting inside of a nonagon, known as the Naedic emblem. The triquetra symbolizes the three major gods, a reminder that they are separate but all necessary and interconnected. The nonagon represents the nine founding bloodhunters, who dedicate their souls to protecting the gods' creation.

Naedism, at least in organized form, has primarily found its grip on the continent of Yrsengard, although it is still widespread across the southern continent of Mycreon. Myc

Naedics usually believe in the following structure of deism;


 * Three major gods, Chento, Freya, and The Maker
 * Eight minor gods, all children of Chento and Freya.
 * Aiyo, goddess of wind
 * Kaye, goddess of water
 * Grach, god of earth
 * Saiye, god of fire
 * Bruve, god of strength
 * Jaro, god of charm
 * Lithiara, goddess of grace
 * Ta, goddess of thought
 * Several bloodhunters, ranging between nine to over fifty.

- See List of Bloodhunters
Naedics can value a great many virtues, depending on the bloodhunters one worships, and the interpretation of historical events one believes. Naedics usually hold all Gods and bloodhunters as sacred. even The Maker, who traditional Naedics perceive as a somewhat satanic figure, is still revered as a proper God.

Sects of Naedism
Naedism is host to many branching denominations. The most important and common differences usually rest in which bloodhunters are believed to have existed, and what their actions and words meant.

A list of Naedic denominations in order of most to least populous;


 * 1) Traditional Naedism
 * 2) Torric Naedism
 * 3) Darian Naedism
 * 4) Petrovian Naedism
 * 5) Shathan Naedism
 * 6) Cizlikian Naedism
 * 7) Shizuean Naedism
 * 8) Shigaran Naedism
 * 9) Tary Naedism

Traditional Naedism
Traditional Naedism is the oldest and most populous form of Naedism in Averune. Traditional Naedics believe in the standard array of three major gods and eight minor gods. Tradition Naedics believe there were 19 bloodhunters over history.