Skeanism

Skeanism ( Qgam Dzwo Skea saw /skeə sʌw/) is an animistic-shamanistic Soltennan religion practiced primarily in Qgam, which focuses on ritual practices meant to appease and respect ancestral and natural spirits, in turn bringing balance both within the individual and between the individual and the natural world.

Origins

Skeanism is believed to have originated in the regions northeast of the Gelög Sea. It is thought to be related to the Ngeyv religion, as, although the two religions are rather different, they share many core beliefs. The cultures are known to have mixed for over 1000 years, and the Nuar, previously living in northern Soltenna, also were thought to have a similar religion.

Beliefs

As an animistic faith, adherents believe that everything has a spirit within it. Animals are of significant importance, and nine major sacred animals are recognized: the owl, the wolf, the rabbit, the bear, the osprey, the deer, the trout, and the snake.

Humans are believed to have a total of nine souls within them. The nine souls within a person must be aligned in order to maintain good health, and the nine sacred animals must also be aligned within nature. Alignment is performed through the services of a shaman.