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}}Akuanism is a religion which originated in [[Nystatiszna]] and in [[Borea|Central Borea]]. Scholars sometimes call its practitioners ''Akuanist'', although adherents rarely use that term themselves preferring to calling themselves cultists or memberfollower of the cult of Akuaway. There is no central authority in control of Akuanism and much diversity exists among practitioners.

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