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'''Lunarism''', also known as the '''Lunarist Church''', is a {{wp|monotheistic}} {{wp|religion}} that has its origins in Volkian paganism. Its followers believe that [[Yelena]] is the creator and protector of the [[lupine]] species. It is the largest of the lupine religions, with roughly 142 million followers, known as "Lunarists." Over half of Lunarists live in [[Volkia]], which is also considered to be the holy land of Lunarism. Lunarism teaches that Yelena is all knowing, merciful, and unique and guides lupines through {{wp|prophets}}, {{wp|scriptures}}, and signs. The primary scripture are the ~~[[Knigi~~ ~~Luny]]~~, which contain both the word of Yelena and teachings from [[Miroslav]], the first messenger of Yelena.

'''Lunarism''', also known as the '''Lunarist Church''', is a {{wp|monotheistic}} {{wp|religion}} that has its origins in Volkian paganism. Its followers believe that [[Yelena]] is the creator and protector of the [[lupine]] species. It is the largest of the lupine religions, with roughly 142 million followers, known as "Lunarists." Over half of Lunarists live in [[Volkia]], which is also considered to be the holy land of Lunarism. Lunarism teaches that Yelena is all knowing, merciful, and unique and guides lupines through {{wp|prophets}}, {{wp|scriptures}}, and signs. The primary scripture are the Lunar Book, which contain both the word of Yelena and teachings from [[Miroslav]], the first messenger of Yelena.

==History==

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Miroslav began proselytizing the next year in 240, traveling first through the lands of his people, the [[Volkiplemeni]], before moving on to the lands of the [[Yekarians]]. Both the Volkiplemeni and Yekarians seemed to welcome the change in Yelena's role in Volkian paganism from a minor star-god to the primary god. Miroslav continued his work, preaching the word of Yelena and helped lay the foundation of the basic Lunarist beliefs still in place today. Sometime in late 247, Miroslav was preaching in an [[Orlikians|Orlikian]] village when he was attacked by a group of men who took offense to Miroslav's teachings. He was beaten and taken into the forest outside the village, where he was hanged from a tree. Some writings described the appearance of two bright lights that took the shape of two wolves after Miroslav was killed, and exacted vengeance on Miroslav's attackers.

Miroslav claimed to have been visited by Yelena several more times throughout his life in order to receive her words which would go on to make up a large part of the ~~Knigi~~ ~~Luny~~.

Miroslav claimed to have been visited by Yelena several more times throughout his life in order to receive her words which would go on to make up a large part of the Lunar Book.

=== Foundation ===

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=== Miroslav ===

=== Angels ===

Eva and Avraam - tests of faith, meet those who die

=== Salvation ===

=== Death and the afterlife ===

Lunarists view death as the end of worldly life and the beginning of afterlife. Lunarists believe in "good" and "bad" deaths. A person dies a "good death" at old age surrounded by loved ones, departing when Yelena says they should. Persons who die a "good death" will generally have no problems entering into the afterlife, as Yelena was expecting them and could send Angels Eva and Avraam to perform the Tests of Faith. A "bad death" occurs when a person died too soon, before the time that Yelena assigned to them. These bad deaths could have been caused by the person being murdered, dying by suicide, illness, or in war. Persons who die a "bad death" have a higher chance of becoming a restless spirit as Yelena was not ready for them to enter the afterlife and thus Eva and Avraam are unable to locate their spirits.

Death is accepted as a natural part of the world, and is something that everyone must go through to join Yelena in the afterlife. Lunarists are expected to perform works to benefit their communities in order to be welcomed into the Eternal Forest, which is Lunarism's {{Wp|paradise}}. Helping the poor, sick, and elderly in some way are common works performed by Lunarists to ensure their entry into the Eternal Forest. Failure to perform good works may lead to damnation to the Barren Lands, Lunarism's hell.

==== Tests of Faith ====

==== Eternal Forest ====

The Eternal Forest (Вечный лес) is paradise. It is described in the Lunar Book as a lush, prosperous realm inhabited by Yelena, Miroslav, Her Angels, and those deemed worthy to enter the Forest by the Angels Eva and Avraam. It is the holiest place in all of Lunarism, and can only be reached by passing the Tests of Faith. Those who enter the Eternal Forest are rewarded with peace, prosperity, luxury, and fulfillment. All needs are met in the Eternal Forest, and those who reside there may visit relatives that had passed on prior.

According to scripture, the Eternal Forest does not exist on Urth. Rather, those who die pass on to the spiritual plane to join Yelena.

==== The Barren Lands ====

== Practices ==

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=== Communal worship ===

Worship services will typically follow a pattern or form known as the Lunarist liturgy. Lunarists will typically assemble on Friday evenings at their local church, however liturgical practices often occur outside of this setting. The church's priest will begin the service by reading from the ~~Knigi~~ ~~Luny~~ and will give instruction from these readings; the priest will also lead the congregation in prayer throughout the sermon. There is a wide variety of congregational prayers available to Lunarist priests and take a variety of forms, including sung, recited, responsive, or silent. Hymns or worship songs may also be sung during the sermon, usually depending on the geographic location of the Lunarist church. Churches in the north typically include more songs than churches in the south. Services can also be varied for special events like festival days. A service will come to an end with a prayer to honor Yelena.

Worship services will typically follow a pattern or form known as the Lunarist liturgy. Lunarists will typically assemble on Friday evenings at their local church, however liturgical practices often occur outside of this setting. The church's priest will begin the service by reading from the Lunar Book and will give instruction from these readings; the priest will also lead the congregation in prayer throughout the sermon. There is a wide variety of congregational prayers available to Lunarist priests and take a variety of forms, including sung, recited, responsive, or silent. Hymns or worship songs may also be sung during the sermon, usually depending on the geographic location of the Lunarist church. Churches in the north typically include more songs than churches in the south. Services can also be varied for special events like festival days. A service will come to an end with a prayer to honor Yelena.

==== Full moon services ====

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-'''Lunarism''', also known as the '''Lunarist Church''', is a {{wp|monotheistic}} {{wp|religion}} that has its origins in Volkian paganism. Its followers believe that [[Yelena]] is the creator and protector of the [[lupine]] species. It is the largest of the lupine religions, with roughly 142 million followers, known as "Lunarists." Over half of Lunarists live in [[Volkia]], which is also considered to be the holy land of Lunarism. Lunarism teaches that Yelena is all knowing, merciful, and unique and guides lupines through {{wp|prophets}}, {{wp|scriptures}}, and signs. The primary scripture are the [[Knigi Luny]], which contain both the word of Yelena and teachings from [[Miroslav]], the first messenger of Yelena.
+'''Lunarism''', also known as the '''Lunarist Church''', is a {{wp|monotheistic}} {{wp|religion}} that has its origins in Volkian paganism. Its followers believe that [[Yelena]] is the creator and protector of the [[lupine]] species. It is the largest of the lupine religions, with roughly 142 million followers, known as "Lunarists." Over half of Lunarists live in [[Volkia]], which is also considered to be the holy land of Lunarism. Lunarism teaches that Yelena is all knowing, merciful, and unique and guides lupines through {{wp|prophets}}, {{wp|scriptures}}, and signs. The primary scripture are the Lunar Book, which contain both the word of Yelena and teachings from [[Miroslav]], the first messenger of Yelena.
 ==History==
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 Miroslav began proselytizing the next year in 240, traveling first through the lands of his people, the [[Volkiplemeni]], before moving on to the lands of the [[Yekarians]]. Both the Volkiplemeni and Yekarians seemed to welcome the change in Yelena's role in Volkian paganism from a minor star-god to the primary god. Miroslav continued his work, preaching the word of Yelena and helped lay the foundation of the basic Lunarist beliefs still in place today. Sometime in late 247, Miroslav was preaching in an [[Orlikians|Orlikian]] village when he was attacked by a group of men who took offense to Miroslav's teachings. He was beaten and taken into the forest outside the village, where he was hanged from a tree. Some writings described the appearance of two bright lights that took the shape of two wolves after Miroslav was killed, and exacted vengeance on Miroslav's attackers.
-Miroslav claimed to have been visited by Yelena several more times throughout his life in order to receive her words which would go on to make up a large part of the Knigi Luny.
+Miroslav claimed to have been visited by Yelena several more times throughout his life in order to receive her words which would go on to make up a large part of the Lunar Book.
 === Foundation ===
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 === Miroslav ===
+=== Angels ===
+Eva and Avraam - tests of faith, meet those who die
 === Salvation ===
 === Death and the afterlife ===
+Lunarists view death as the end of worldly life and the beginning of afterlife. Lunarists believe in "good" and "bad" deaths. A person dies a "good death" at old age surrounded by loved ones, departing when Yelena says they should. Persons who die a "good death" will generally have no problems entering into the afterlife, as Yelena was expecting them and could send Angels Eva and Avraam to perform the Tests of Faith. A "bad death" occurs when a person died too soon, before the time that Yelena assigned to them. These bad deaths could have been caused by the person being murdered, dying by suicide, illness, or in war. Persons who die a "bad death" have a higher chance of becoming a restless spirit as Yelena was not ready for them to enter the afterlife and thus Eva and Avraam are unable to locate their spirits.
+Death is accepted as a natural part of the world, and is something that everyone must go through to join Yelena in the afterlife. Lunarists are expected to perform works to benefit their communities in order to be welcomed into the Eternal Forest, which is Lunarism's {{Wp|paradise}}. Helping the poor, sick, and elderly in some way are common works performed by Lunarists to ensure their entry into the Eternal Forest. Failure to perform good works may lead to damnation to the Barren Lands, Lunarism's hell.
+==== Tests of Faith ====
+==== Eternal Forest ====
+The Eternal Forest (Вечный лес) is paradise. It is described in the Lunar Book as a lush, prosperous realm inhabited by Yelena, Miroslav, Her Angels, and those deemed worthy to enter the Forest by the Angels Eva and Avraam. It is the holiest place in all of Lunarism, and can only be reached by passing the Tests of Faith. Those who enter the Eternal Forest are rewarded with peace, prosperity, luxury, and fulfillment. All needs are met in the Eternal Forest, and those who reside there may visit relatives that had passed on prior.
+According to scripture, the Eternal Forest does not exist on Urth. Rather, those who die pass on to the spiritual plane to join Yelena.
+==== The Barren Lands ====
 == Practices ==
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 === Communal worship ===
-Worship services will typically follow a pattern or form known as the Lunarist liturgy. Lunarists will typically assemble on Friday evenings at their local church, however liturgical practices often occur outside of this setting. The church's priest will begin the service by reading from the Knigi Luny and will give instruction from these readings; the priest will also lead the congregation in prayer throughout the sermon. There is a wide variety of congregational prayers available to Lunarist priests and take a variety of forms, including sung, recited, responsive, or silent. Hymns or worship songs may also be sung during the sermon, usually depending on the geographic location of the Lunarist church. Churches in the north typically include more songs than churches in the south. Services can also be varied for special events like festival days. A service will come to an end with a prayer to honor Yelena.
+Worship services will typically follow a pattern or form known as the Lunarist liturgy. Lunarists will typically assemble on Friday evenings at their local church, however liturgical practices often occur outside of this setting. The church's priest will begin the service by reading from the Lunar Book and will give instruction from these readings; the priest will also lead the congregation in prayer throughout the sermon. There is a wide variety of congregational prayers available to Lunarist priests and take a variety of forms, including sung, recited, responsive, or silent. Hymns or worship songs may also be sung during the sermon, usually depending on the geographic location of the Lunarist church. Churches in the north typically include more songs than churches in the south. Services can also be varied for special events like festival days. A service will come to an end with a prayer to honor Yelena.
 ==== Full moon services ====

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