Mehella'su

Divine Domains

Death

Mehella'su's followers view death with a stoic reverence. They understand that death is an inevitable stage in the cycle of life in Omiralon, whether fate gives them more or less time. They also believe, however, that Death is only part of the cycle and if they find favor with Mehella'su, they may be given another cycle to continue their existence - be that in the world, or in the existence beyond.

Burial

Burial, to the followers of Mehella'su, is thought of as a sacred duty, and the rituals practiced vary widely based on the deceased's views in life. Believers focused on this aspect of Mehella'su's teachings fiercely guard the burial traditions, following them strictly. Practices vary, including cremation, submersion, earthen, and construction. No matter the method, once a body is placed in its final surroundings, the material used is considered sacred from that point forward, and they do not allow outsiders access to further disturb it. As a result, many cities regard cemeteries and whole bays as sacred, to be entered with true solemnity and deference.

Law

Mehella'su, in his teachings, is very clear about Law. As a believer, all laws are seen as at least guided by the hand of Mehella'su and should be regarded as his divine word, even if they are in opposition to the individual. Mehella'su's followers in positions of power often rely heavily on the local government system and their involvement in it, believing that if it is Mehella'su's will for their ideals to become law, He will show favor on them and it will be done. As a result, the structure within Mehella'su's clergy is extremely hierarchical, with rigid structures of ascension.

Tenets of Faith

• Laws, like life force, are both inflexible and final. None shall escape their grip.
• All life is cyclical - Individuals and ideals may yet repeat themselves. Act accordingly.
• Tread upon the ground with respect, lest you be buried in it.

Holidays

The Festival of Souls is an ancient celebration and remembrance of the lives of those have moved on in the cycle. For the last four days of Maelem, bonfires are prepared around any settlement with a strong presence of followers of Mehella'su. Feasts are held around the bonfires, with Offerings brought to be thrown in as well, under the belief that those that have begun a new cycle in the afterlife will join them in the merriment by the smell of the offerings, while those that have begun a new cycle in the world, under Mehella'su's guidance, will be drawn together with those they have known in their previous cycles to reconnect. As a result, it is very typical for romances and business partnerships to begin during the festivities, often fueled by goading from followers of Ciari and Ibuso. Outside of this, the festival is celebrated in a widely varied fashion, from solemn to raucous.
Ysgrial, or Reckoning in the Trader's Tongue, is a solemn day of atonement and trial. For up to a week before, fasting is encouraged to all, but believers see it as a duty. On the 27th of Niraim, tests of endurance are often observed, including processions of believers traversing the settlement they reside in with little clothing, especially in the colder climes of Omiralon. Further, believers are encouraged to admit guilt of unlawful activity to officials, often for a lesser penalty - but never for no penalty, as a way of appeasing Mehella'su prior to the new year/new cycle.

Divine Classification

Immortal, Deity

Realm

Empyrion

Sigil

Mehella'su is represented by an Ouroboros, a snake eating its tail. - The Serpent, both fearful and deadly, savage and civilized (giving birth to offspring), displays the dichotomy that is Mehella'su.