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bonefall · 5 months

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are there any differences when it comes to starclan worship and beliefs among the clans? considering how you’re taking a christian-flavored approach to their religion, there’s gotta’ve been some kind of “great schism” or “protestant reformation” religious discourse. especially when it comes to wind “we-sleep-under-the-stars” clan and sky “gone-for-the-past-50-years” clan

The most significant difference is between SkyClan and Forest Four worship. Between the four, it's mostly superficial ritual differences.

Traditional Forest Four religion is centralized. Clerics are both healers and religious leaders. There is a stricter concept of both blasphemy and dark magic that discourages personal worship of StarClan, so when you're given a strange dream or omen, you are supposed to bring it to your Cleric to interpret it.

By contrast, SkyClan has lived several generations on the lam. The closest thing to a Cleric they had was the Hub like Skywatcher, who was more of an "official networking expert" than anything. The Leader is the strongest spiritual authority and a Cleric is more of a doctor than a priest, so SkyClan cats nurture a more personal connection to Skypelt than Forest Four do with Silverpelt.

SkyClan's practices do not sit well with Forest Four. It's no wonder they have a demon like Brokenstar in their pantheon. Heretics, the lot of them.

As for Forest Four...

ShadowClan will surprise you with how pious they are. They have a deep connection to the Dark Forest with Ripplestar, Brokenstar, and Tigerstar in their recent past, so they fear the influence of demons more than other Clans.

So, their warding rituals also tend to be the best, and they're the most vocal about blasphemy. Clan cat AU of The Exorcist would have the priest come from ShadowClan.

WindClan is loud. The wind howls and so do they. They sing songs, chant as groups, and act notably performative about their piety. Visiting the Cleric regularly is a social expectation-- else you must be hiding something!

They have this practice of "counting their blessings," (Clanmew: "Pos shayu shai Laalha; For starlight I-lather") which basically means they like to point out the blessings StarClan has given WindClan. Usually this has to do with glowworms, an abundance of snails or rain, shiny things in general, a bountiful hunting week, etc.

ThunderClan does a lot of honoring. Sacrifices, dances, feasts. They have the most productive territory and make use of that. You'd think they'd get along with WindClan best, but they both find the other insufferable lmao

Leaftail: "bunch of shineless tailtasters over there-- they think they can just EAT FOOD and that means they're devoted to StarClan? I do that ANYWAY."

Shellfur: "maybe if they ate some more food over there they wouldn't have to visit their Cleric every 3 days. Your stomach growling isn't an omen bitch you just don't partake in StarClan's earthly delights."

Leaftail: "RICH coming from a TUNNELBUN BITER"

Shellfur: "MAAAAAAD that I eat YOUR food BETTER THAN YOU"

"SHUT UP"

"AND IM DATING YOUR COUSIN AND THERES NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT"

And, lastly, RiverClan.

They take things slow and try to recognize the blessings present in their world. When something is acknowledged as having "personhood" in Clanmew, it's given a warrior name. RiverClan gives a lot of things warrior names.

They have a lot more rituals than other Clans, but they're little ones. Superstitions, really. Like saying prayers before meals, putting an intentional flaw in their crafts, throwing every 5th fish of a hunting patrol back in the river. Stuff like that.

#better bones au #clan culture #BB!StarClan #Piety #Skypelt #Silverpelt

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illustratus · 6 months

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Piety: The Knights of the Round Table about to Depart in Quest of the Holy Grail

by William Dyce

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tinyshe · 4 days

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#catholic #holy spirit #7 gifts #seven gifts #seven gifts of the holy spirit #wisdom #knowledge #fortitude #piety #understanding #gift of council #fear of GOD

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sacredwhores · 4 months

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Eduardo Casanova - Piety (2022)

#film #eduardo casanova #piety #la piedad #2022

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mtg-cards-hourly · 8 months

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Piety

"Whoever obeys God and His Prophet, fears God and does his duty to Him, will surely find success." —*The Qur'an, 24:52*

Artist: Mark Poole TCG Player Link Scryfall Link EDHREC Link

#mtg #magic the gathering #tcg #$0.06 #mark poole #piety #fourth edition #instant

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crazycatsiren · 1 year

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So, various people have told me that my faith is "admirable".

I don't think the point of faith is to be admired. My faith is my personal decision. It's a lifestyle choice for me only. It's for no one else but me. I don't desire for others to emulate it.

My relationships with the divine beings in my life are not for show. I also don't care what others think of my faith.

#religious ramblings #faith #piety #religions #polytheism #spirituality

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venustapolis · 1 year

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Piedad (detalle) (William-Adolphe Bouguereau, 1876)

#art #19th century art #19th century painting #1800s #1870s #william-adolphe bouguereau #🇫🇷#pietà #piety #1876

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pious-fr · 9 months

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okay so i didn't originally care about scenes but I NOW CARE ABOUT THEM A LOT

#flight rising #fr #i want a scene for every dragon i have now #and theyre so EXPENSIVE #nephalem #piety #tezamir #coedwig #vama

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blackswaneuroparedux · 10 months

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εὐσέβειαν ἀσκεῖν. σωφροσύνην φιλεῖν

- Pittacus

Make piety a habit. Love wisdom.

#pittacus #greek #classical #quote #wisdom #piety #femme #beauty #elegance #grace #character #values

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thesobsister · 7 months

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Deborah Proctor, general manager of WCPE, on her motivation for initially refusing to allow certain of the Met’s operas (all contemporary; three written by Black or Hispanic composers; one on LGBTQ themes; another featuring “non-Biblical” material on the birth of Jesus) this season to be broadcast:

“I have a moral decision to make here. What if one child hears this? When I stand before Jesus Christ on Judgement Day, what am I going to say?”

#christianity #is a helluva drug #and #piety #is the robe of the #intolerant

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clericofsune · 2 years

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Piety Boons for DnD 5e: Sune

Sune is the Faerunian Goddess of love, beauty, and passion. She holds sway over the whims and desires of mortals, driving them to love, crave, and create. Her highest ranking priests and priestesses are known as Heartwarders. The Order of the Red Rose is her faith militant, which safeguard the temples and clergymen devoted to her. Though her primary sphere is love and beauty, she is also the patron of all artists and craftsmen, blessing them with skilled hands and wondrous imagination. In this way, she ensures that life is beautiful in all ways, and she pities any who would deny themselves of their passions out of fear or shame. Her two primary Exarchs are Liira, the goddess of Joy, and Sharess, the goddess of cats.

Her alignment is Chaotic Good. Sune values above all else freedom. Freedom to be, do, explore, and create whatever one pleases, and follow where their heart leads them. Even clerics devoted to the goddess are known to step away from the church to pursue other desires without ever incurring the goddess’ wrath. As the goddess of beauty, Sune abhors all things which mock and tarnish the beauty and pleasure that is a mortal existence. Fiends, undead, and anything rotted, diseased, or mutilated disgusts her. However, her anger can be misguided, such as her displeasure for scars and physical imperfections, which can cause her to come off as superficial and judgmental.

EARNING PIETY

Seek out and enjoy life’s pleasures and revel in your passions

Follow your heart wherever it may guide you

Compose or commission works of art

Impart knowledge of fashion, art, cosmetics, and etiquette to others

Destroy anything which tarnishes the beauty of this world or its people

Destroy armies which threaten the stability of the world

Restore and beautify damaged structures, landscapes, and communities

Bring lovers together, or help lovers overcome social obstacles to love

Build or restore a temple to Sune

LOSING PIETY

Deny yourself your passions out of fear or shame

Practice necromancy and other unholy arts

Tarnish the beauty of the world or the creatures within it

Willfully upset the balance of the world for personal gain

Willfully tarnish your outer appearance, especially through necromancy

Consort with Baalzebul, Ssendam, Evil Gods, other fiends, or undead

Condemn the love, relationships, and passions of others

Tear lovers apart, stand in the way of love, or deride the value of love

Destroy or desecrate a temple to Sune

PIETY REWARDS

3+ = You can cast Charm Person or Color Spray (choose only 1) 10+ = You can cast Hypnotic Pattern. 25+ = Friendly creatures within 30 feet gain +2 to their AC as well as their INT, WIS, and CHA saving throws. This includes you. 50 + = Increase your CHA or WIS by 2 and increase your max for that score by 2

SUGGESTED CLASSES

Artificer

Bard

Cleric

Paladin

Sorcerer

SUGGESTED BACKGROUNDS

Courtier

Entertainer

Far Traveler

Guild Artisan

Noble

SUGGESTED DOMAINS

Life

Light

Peace

Trickery

SUGGESTED SUBCLASSES

College of Creation

College of Eloquence

College of Glamour

College of Valour

Conclave of the Fey Wanderer

Oath of the Ancients

Oath of the Crown

Oath of Devotion

Swashbuckler Rogue

Archfey Patron

Celestial Patron

School of Enchantment

Divine Soul Origin

WORSHIP & FESTIVALS

A ritualistic morning bath in scented water is preferred, though if water or perfumes are scarce, a ritualistic washing of the hands can suffice.

Sunites that wish to commune with their goddess must stand in water and look into a mirror or reflective surface lit by natural light or candle light.

The Feast of Love is held every Tenday. Dine on exquisite delicacies, whether exuberant or humble as time and availability allows. Even just stopping to savor a pastry or a slice of cheese can suffice in the wilderness.

The Grand Revel is hosted once per month from dawn to dusk, with Sunites displaying artwork of great beauty, donning elaborate costume and hairstyle, performing beautiful works of music, dance, or recitation, or engaging in pageantry and showmanship. This event is open to the public.

On Greengrass, the first day of Spring, Sunites take their jubilations outdoors to engage in picnics, romantic strolls, amorous dalliances, playful chases, and public performances to celebrate the rebirth and liveliness of spring.