Creed of Arrah/Arrahism (AWR-uh)

The Creed of Arrah is not a religion that requires a great deal from its followers. It is a religion built upon sacrifice. Followers of the Creed of Arrah, or Arrahism, do not usually own idols or statuettes of their god. They can be identified by the presence of large clay pots, urns, or jars filled with coins, gems, jewelry, and other precious commodities. Arrahists typically value equanimity, honesty, and sacrifice.

Tenets of Faith

The Creed of Arrah

"To sacrifice in the holy name of Arrah is to drink from the clear waters of Axis. I choose to drink."

To follow Arrahism, one must:

Honor Arrah on the 28th of Midsummer each year by casting away a twelfth of one's wealth and possessions in a clay urn. The urn and its contents must shatter and be irretrievable.
Honor one's community by aiding those in need.
Honor one's self by abstaining from theft or usury.

Ethics

Arrahism places equanimity, honesty, and sacrifice above all. Arrahists who do not work toward these things are not considered true believers.

Worship

Adherents of the faith have one or two large clay pots or jars in their abode filled with coins, gems, and other precious things. Each year on the 28th of Midsummer, Arrah's Day, Arrahism dictates that the follower must throw the pots he or she has collected over the year from a cliff, dashing its contents against the rocks below. The pot must be irreparably shattered and the contents must be beyond the follower's ability to recoup. It is believed that Arrah gathers these riches unto Himself for equitable distribution in the afterlife.