Church of Exitas

Embrace the brilliance of your uniqueness, for in the mosaic of existence, every shard contributes to the beauty of the whole.

— Follower of Exitas

The Church of Exitas is a sanctuary for those who seek to understand and express their true selves. Temples are designed as inclusive spaces that celebrate diversity, where every individual's identity is acknowledged and embraced. The teachings of Exitas emphasize the exploration of one's identity and the acceptance of others without judgment. The church is a haven for those who have faced identity struggles, providing guidance and support on their journeys of self-discovery.

Structure

The church is led by the Council of Identities, a diverse group of individuals representing different facets of identity. Within temples, Identity Guides assist seekers in their exploration, offering counsel on matters of self-discovery. Celebrants lead communal gatherings, fostering an environment of acceptance and understanding.

Culture

Cultural practices revolve around the celebration of diverse identities. Temples host festivals that honor the richness of individual experiences, featuring art, music, and rituals that embrace the spectrum of identities. Inclusivity is a core cultural value, and members strive to create an environment where everyone feels seen and accepted.

Holidays

Luminara's Embrace
Date: Celebrated on the night of the new moon.
Description: Devotees gather to observe the appearance of the luminous comet, believed to be a direct manifestation of Exitas. The night is dedicated to self-reflection, encouragement, and the sharing of personal stories.


Diversity Festival
Date: Seasonal, typically during the transition between seasons.
Description: A lively celebration that emphasizes the beauty of diversity. People from various backgrounds come together to showcase their unique talents, arts, and traditions. It's a time to appreciate differences and foster understanding.

Cosmological Views

In Exitas's cosmology, the universe is a tapestry woven with the unique threads of individual identities. The god encourages self-exploration and the discovery of one's true nature as essential contributions to the cosmic mosaic. Worshipers believe that understanding and embracing their identities contribute to the harmony of the divine tapestry.

Tenets of Faith

Celebrate the Different: The sheer existence of life is a miracle. Everything, even the understood, has a beauty to be found and appreciated.
Preserve the Departed: Death may be inevitable, but Exitas teaches that everyone's true selves deserve to be chronicled, even those of opponents.
Reject Consolidation: None should be forced into a mold or made to think thoughts beyond their own. Homogenization should be rejected, and mind control considered an abhorrent sin.
Promote Creation: All peoples should be encouraged to find their own sense of self and make works using the gift of creativity.

Ethics

Ethics within the Church of Exitas center on the principles of acceptance, empathy, and the celebration of diversity. Devotees are encouraged to support others on their journeys of self-discovery and to stand against discrimination and prejudice. The ethical code promotes a commitment to creating a world where every individual is free to express their authentic self.

Worship

Worship involves communal celebrations that honor the diversity of identities. Devotees engage in rituals that express gratitude for their unique selves and the identities of others. Temples provide spaces for introspection, discussion, and artistic expression, fostering an atmosphere of acceptance and understanding.

Priesthood

The priesthood consists of Identity Guides who offer guidance on self-discovery, Celebrants who lead communal celebrations, and Advocates who work to promote inclusivity within the broader community. Each role within the priesthood is dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual can explore and express their identity without fear or judgment.

Granted Divine Powers

EARNING AND LOSING PIETY

You can increase your piety score to Exitas when you expand the god’s influence in the world in a concrete way through acts such as these:

• Celebrate the diversity of others
• Preserve the names of the departed
• Abhor the forces of corruption and consolidation
• Create pieces of art, especially for others to see


Your piety score to Exitas decreases if you diminish Exitas’ influence in the world, contradict with their ideals, or let them down through acts such as these:

• Work with forces of homogenization
• Insult the works and admirations of others
• Utilize mind controlling spells or abilities

Exitas’ Devotee (Piety+3 Exitas Trait)
As a devotee of Exitas, you’ve proven your sense of self and appreciation of it in others. You can cast protection from evil and good with this trait a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier. You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. Charisma is your spellcasting ability for this spell.


Exitas’ Votary (Piety+10 Exitas Trait)
Your body is suffused with the influence of Exitas. You have advantage on checks to avoid being charmed or magically altered (such as the polymorph spell)


Exitas’ Disciple (Piety+25 Exitas trait)
You have become a weapon of Exitas’ fight against corruption. You have advantage on attack rolls against aberrations.


Champion of Exitas (Piety+50 Exitas trait)
You can increase your Charisma or Constitution score by 2 and also increase your maximum for that score by 2.

Type

Religious, Organised Religion

Deities

• Exitas, God of Identity