Oracles of the Seven Gods

Mythology & Lore

To end the The Cataclysm  it is said that Aqueous, Algid, Empyris, Helious, and Qobus had all grown weary of the War Of Brothers  . After some convincing they were able to convince their sister Retenta and and eventually their mother Nihilism to help bring a end to both the war and the cataclysm.
In the end this powerful group appeared deep in the Ethereal Wastes. It is said that each of the 7 gave a bit of themselves during the Council of the Seven  to create the Elemental Anomaly. As suddenly as they appeared, they vanished all the same. The People of the Sun that were camping at this oasis that gave birth to the anomaly were bewildered by what they had just seen. After the council vanished, those who bore witness wrote of what they saw in the Edict of Visions.

Divine Origins

The night that the Elemental Anomaly was created was also the birth of this religion. Those lucky enough to have been camping at the oasis that night bore witness to the miracle of the seven and became the first disciples of faith. As witnesses to the great powers of the gods, they documented everything they saw, heard, felt, smelled, and even tasted.
For many years they collected, compiled, and attempted to understand what they saw. About a decade later around the same time that the palm trees around the Devine Spring started to metamorph into Qutacona trees, Ydon made his first appearance before the people. He was tasked by his great grandparents to bring the people the Laws of the Seven.

Tenets of Faith

Laws of the Seven

1. You shall abide by promises you make.
   
2. You shall ensure the safety and well-being of the Grove
   
3. You shall seek to improve life.
   
4. You shall not take any life for granted.
   
5. You shall not question the primordial gods or their word.
   
6. You shall look after your mind and body.
   
7. You shall not eat more than you need and ensure everyone has their fair share.
   
8. You shall not own another being.
   
9. You shall not attempt to free those who await judgment or punishment.
   
10. You shall give thanks to the gods daily when the suns are at their highest.
    

Ethics

All laws and basic morals are based upon following or breaching of the Laws of the Seven. Through the years, many have discussed what each of the laws means and how to ensure its enactment. At first, all participated in this discussion and debate now, most are content to leave it to the Scholars of the Seven but are still free to join or listen at any time.

Worship

While yes, there are many prayers and rituals that are performed daily. The most important form of worship is to care for nature and each other.

Political Influence & Intrigue

The Oracles are the government for Ocral. With the Lama of the Veil at the helm of both.

Sects

Defenders of the Grove

May the gods guide us, May the Oasis give us strength

Founding Date

-5000

Type

Religious, Holy Order

Leader

Vulred Leonelis

Leader Title

Lama of the Veil

Parent Organization

Bregritopia Empire

Subsidiary Organizations

• Defenders of the Grove
• Ocral

Permeated Organizations

• Ocral

Deities

• Algid
• Aqueous
• Empyris
• Helious
• Nihilism
• Qobus
• Retenta

Location

Sandlake

Related Traditions

• Nature Communion
• Oath of the Seven

Related Ranks & Titles

• Chancellor of the Sands
• Disciple of the Seven
• Elemental Fates
• Grove Apprentice
• Grove Warden
• Protector of the Grove
• Scholar of the Seven
• Witness of the Garden

Controlled Territories

• The Grove
• Tower of the Elements

Notable Members

• Chasianna Balyra

Related Species

• Qutacona Tree

Related Ethnicities

• People of the Sun

Related Myths

• Ydon's Warning