Avesta An'hang

The Myth and Ritual of An'hang

Oh An'hang, our Lord... Light your flame among us. Look here, and shine your light so that we may be protected in this darkness, amen.

written in 6222, the Avesta An'hang is the primary religious text of the Cult of An'hang; based largely in Martova, as well as within the the Nang Kap'ahu Delta of Tolara, the cult is comprised mostly of Humans and Genasi who worship a syncretization of the Enethian Mahez-Inet and Genasian Ambani. It is considered deeply heretical by both of its parent cultures.
Examining the book the cover is a thick leather, poorly worked and then dyed in a deep crimson. In the center front is a crudely tooled flame with the book's name below it, off centered; additional decorative tooling has been added to the edges of the cover as a border, with four rubies embeded in gold on each of the corners- two of which are broken, and one of which is missing. The pages themselves appear to have been bound with a rough jute twine woven through holes near the spine.
Opening it there appears to be water damage to many of the pages. While the book is still readable, it takes some effort due to the extent to the damage; a prior reader has helpfully attempted to fill in some of the missing areas, though it's unknown how accurate the modifications to the text are. Some notes have also been added to the margins of several of the pages- most of which have nothing to do with the book's contents, unfortunately.

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Avesta An'hang

Taken from the chapter on Prayers & Blessings

We the faithful pray at the Temple shrines so that we may be granted those blessings imparted by the hand of An'hang and his hosts of saints. But we the Faithful are greatest of blessings which can be bestowed upon Saleh'Alire by the Bright-fire, and it is through the miraculous sacraments of prayer and donation that we make ourselves worthy of this blessing; through our devotion wer are filled with his holy light, and given new life of our own.

Archival Notes: 3 paragraphs here are ruined by water damage.

Even the Unbeliever may receive a blessing if he prays, if he proves his respect with a generous donation. But what prayers may be said at the shrines of honor are herein listed for the edification of the worshipper and pilgrim alike who finds trouble in words.

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Prayer for Mercy

To the great flame we raise our eyes, our hands, and our hearts.
We ask you: Do not turn your light away in our hour of need,
Send forth its brightness to illuminate the long night.
Protect us from the invader, the famine, and the flood,
Lead your faithful ones into your promised glory.

The Faithful's Prayer

Blessed are the faithful and the resolute,
Who walk in merciful and pious virtue,
Strengthened in the wisdom and blessings of An'hang-
He who calls us to pray in his name to strengthen our souls;
His holy light casts out the darkness of this, the long night.
We received his tokens and are blessed;
Glory shall be his, eternal.

A Prayer for the Dead

To the ever-burning light- great-shining fire of mercy...
Take in hand the light of these frail bodies,
And guide these Souls through the long night;
Let them not stumble in their ascent,
As long as faithfulness endures.

Supplication

Oh, Bright-fire, he who descends from the sky,
Oh, Bright-fire, who destroys to purify and return,
Oh, Bright-fire of power and glory.
Listen to my unworthly voice, unwavering;
Hear but these humble words I speak;
Accept my offering, little as it is...
Grant me your blessing, and lift my up in your light.

Archival Notes: Water damage has ruined the rest of the prayers.

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Type
Small Book
Make
Traditional Bookbinding
Author
Unknown

Author Date
4 Jenethi 6438
Rarity
Priceless

Two ribbon bookmarks have been positioned together to mark the chapter on Prayers and Blessings. Though there is little information left, the pages here look well used- with fingerprint smudges and streaks of dirt in the corners where the pages have been turned freuquently; additional papers float loosely between the pages, some of which contain supplemental prayers likely written by the previous owner.