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Followers of the Spirits of the Light believe that life springs from and
returns to the earth in a continuous cycle; the soul is drawn from an
ethereal pool like a tree draws water from the ground. There is no promise
of [[afterlife]], then, but to act as a destructive force sickens and pollutes
the soul down to the very ground, while to focus oneself and strengthen
bonds begets strength, health, and wisdom.

The Spirits of the Light are aspects of the same divine energy that
animates every living thing. Each type of animal Spirit has its own
distinct traits (what these are differs by region), and some Followers will
develop an intense affinity for one Spirit over others. In the [[Charali
Plains]], where Followers are common, the Horse and those in whom it
manifests are given special status in religious tribes. Often, a Follower
will attempt to glean wisdom from animals who appear to them in moments of
trouble, but Followers generally will not pray directly to Spirits as other
religions do their deities. A true Follower's religion is not a means to
an end.

Despite the persistence of the soul, it is of utmost importance to a
Follower that they take the role of caretaker; nothing can be wasted of
what they decide to kill, nothing must die in vain, and everything crafted
must be cared for. Torture in any form is particularly reviled, which can
put city-dwelling Followers at odds with a more ritualistic justice system
that employs whipping, washing, and branding. Each group of Followers will
have its own story about how human kind came to bear the responsibility:
some modern groups believe they must compensate for the destruction caused
by civilization, while others believe humans are divine themselves - there
is no human-shaped Spirit.

Amongst [[The Holy Order of King Dav|Davites]], stories persist about frightening savage witches who dance
around bonfires, ritually drink blood, and change their shape by wearing
animal skins. The devout note this in line with [[magic|magery]], magical avatars,
and demons. Even those with knowledge of Follower beliefs can regard them
with fear, seeing them as wild killers who have no need to value life.

[[Category:Religion]][[Category:Heresies]]

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