Category:The Muten

Muteanism and The Great Cycle

Introduction
During the early days after the forming of Creation, it is known that the first barrier placed around the land, now known as Templehelm, was created by the god referred to as Planu in an attempt to secure a homeland for his people who are known today as the Emeraldites. However what is often left unspoken are the cultures and peoples that already existed within this area, prior to the first barrier, that had culminated into the many religions and understandings of the Divine as they were of that time. These 'native and savage' beliefs would often be downplayed or rewritten by Emeraldites to push themselves forward as the true people of Templehelm and over time much of the cultures that followed under those beliefs were lost to time.

The dominant religion of the time was Muteanism; a collective people of different race and government that worshipped The Muten, the pantheon of gods within the region at that time, whom held power along with distinctive domains and personalities. The structure of this pantheon often changed under the philosophies of the sect that followed them such as "The Great Cycle"; a sect that taught the belief of an all important cycle that the world must move through in order to remain balanced and progress for the future of next generations. The followers of "The Great Cycle" were most known for their belief in a triumvirate of gods which sat above all others with little to no exception. Most divine today can be seen within the Muten, including even the most obscure, and have places within it's distinct texts and understandings of the Divine. Most information left today stims from the sect of "The Great Cycle" and is considered the primary sect of Muteanism; though other philosophies and teachings may still be found, the "The Great Cycle" is often referred to Muteanism itself due to it's resilience to the influence of Emeraldite incursion.

All information below pertains to the teachings of "The Great Cycle" while other more obscure sects and philosophies of Muteanism may be found elsewhere through deity specific pages or are listed as derivatives of the Muten category exclusively.

The Triumvirate
Three gods are held above all within this sect of Muteanism and are given a title which pertains to their distinct role within The Great Cycle and it's philosophies. These gods have been known to change when a god is dethroned by what were considered lesser gods or spirits but, the titles of these gods have always remained the same (whether this by choice or by law- it is uncertain.) The titles of the triumvirate are known as The Fire Keeper, The Withered, and The Caretaker and are respectively held by the gods Netherna, Mycelyix, and Wildaven though, the practices and cultures of these gods are known to differ between the common understandings of the Emeraldites and Muteans.

The Caretaker - Divine of Growth

Flame Keeper - Divine of Destruction

The Withered - Divine of Renewal

"These three we hold high for their power is great and their place within Creation an extreme importance- if ever one is to falter, so will the world in the wake of such failure." - И

The Maiden
The Maiden is a perplexing intermediary within the complex power structure of The Muten; often seen as a Deity similar in nature to The Withered, The Maiden is seen as the patron divine of death and has power within all spheres of the Triumvirate's planes. The Maiden is a being that sees the most drastic of lows and highs in their power but, their domain is an inevitable and ultimately cannot be escaped to even those who believe themselves undying; for they are ultimately the most effected by the Maiden's influence.

Due to the strange nature of The Maiden they are the only divine capable of existing within the Triumvirate while also assuming the status of a Greater God; The Maiden often takes the place of The Withered due to a sharing of inevitability alongside The Withered's own nature that allows them to not require a great following of faith to remain stable.

"None may escape death; but they may surely barter with her." - И

Greater Gods
The Greater Gods are divines with large domains and considerable power, each with attributes and practices, but are not considered as pertinent within The Great Cycle and, much like the members of The Triumvirate, are known to change. They are often given respect and even worship but, in respect to the The Great Cycle these gods do not hold as much sway, even with their contributions to The Great Cycle, and therefor do not hold titles outside more obscure castes.

Akwal - Divine of Fluid

Zelphair - Divine of Horizon

Deserma - Divine of Ray

Cavilon - Divine of Hollow

"Futile, but a nature of creation that is unavoidable- there will always be those who wish their power to equal the Triumvirate. So long as they pay their homage they are to be left to their own; if ever that change may they understand that their kingdoms will fall upon their head much like the upstart that was once Horizon." - И

Lesser Gods
These beings are considered to be more powerful than spirits and are known for their unique strengths and planes that have been known to give them an edge in history. These divines rarely contribute anything to The Great Cycle and are considered lesser than because of this.

Planu - Divine of Seals and Barriers

Pallus - Divine of Stagnation

The Formless - Divine(s) of Conception

"These beings are best off left to the wayside, they ultimately grow in power through themselves or we benefit from their obscurity- prayer to these beings will unlikely bring any profit to Creation." - И

Deceased or Missing
The divine notated here have either been dethroned, lost to obscurity, or have been felled by the ire of other gods and their followers.

Flame Keeper - Gazan

Divine of Horizon - Zeolix

"Weep for them not, their slumber is a grace we may never know." - И