Gaby
Lord of Altera
informally founded by Salheira Rain-River and Elfa Hansdotter, the Followers of Vermella seek to spread Vermella's holy word, revive a dying religion, and rally an army to stand beside her in whatever battle is to come.
as far as cults go, the Followers of Vermella are disorganized. much of the old tradition has been lost. however, do not think this makes them any less devoted. for their own reasons, the Followers have each decided to believe in Vermella's existence as a true God of Red, and acknowledge her rule as Queen of the Caparii. each of them have decided they will aid Vermella, in her rise out of obscurity, and they have made their allegiances clear.
the Law of Red:
do not needlessly spill the blood of another living thing.
you must respect the life of every living thing, and respect their right to life.
you may only spill blood when your own life is in danger,
you may kill to hunt, or you may kill because you are hunted.
in nature, a predator is within their full rights to kill another, because they must kill to eat, and they must eat to survive. prey is also within their full rights to defend themselves against predators, for they need to survive as well. when a person is in danger for their life, they are obligated to defend themselves, to flee if they can, to fight if they must.you must respect the life of every living thing, and respect their right to life.
you may only spill blood when your own life is in danger,
you may kill to hunt, or you may kill because you are hunted.
however, a weapon is a tool of cruelty, to be cast aside and never picked up. a true follower should not need to carry such things.
in Vermella's words, her doctrine is such:
a Follower who consistently breaks this law is a traitor, and shall be banished:1. Spill not needlessly the sacred red blood!
2. Respect yourself and your body as well as the bodies of all other creatures.
3. Pray fantastically upon each Blood Moon!
4. Honour the Divine Law.
(no word yet on whether Banishment should still be practiced. thankfully, none have yet had need to be banished since this decree.)"As he forfeits the path, let it be known he will have no favour nor privilege. Hunt without the respect and prayer, and give not sacred to his blood."
Houses of Vermella:
these are the chief places of Vermella worship. not a true church or shrine, these Houses are rather literal living spaces, a place for Vermella to stay when she travels aboveground to visit her followers. the full moon festivals are held in these houses and around them. their main feature is being made of stone and full to the brim with red things.
List of Houses of Vermella in the Northern Kingdoms:
- Falandraal, in the deepest tunnel
- Al'bathor, within the mines
the original copy of the Heart Prophecy was destroyed by a follower of Ignis Synnove. it has since been dutifully copied, and is now in Salheira Rain-River's possession."I am the one of blood, of red, of livelyness and heart. Yet so be Sallana. There is turmoil, and soon there will be peace. But as the Prophecy speaks, the peace shall last not."
Between two pillars stand,
fertile ground, and breathing land
passion red
love unsaid
each will destroy the other if they can
she is of the moon,
of the seeping red,
known for passion
and not yet dead
she is the mother,
fruit to be borne
a master of charm,
of wit, of scorn
on this day,
sown was the seed,
for when they clash
only one will leave.
fertile ground, and breathing land
passion red
love unsaid
each will destroy the other if they can
she is of the moon,
of the seeping red,
known for passion
and not yet dead
she is the mother,
fruit to be borne
a master of charm,
of wit, of scorn
on this day,
sown was the seed,
for when they clash
only one will leave.
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