Hyliism
Structure
Priestess: There are 12 Hyliist Priestesses across West Aeveros. Priestesses lead their domains in religious matters. They are the ultimate deciding factors in religious matters, and are believed to be direct descendants of Hylia herself.
Archpriestess: Each local Hyliist Temple has an Archpriestess who reports to the Priestesses and runs local operations.
Archpriestess: Each local Hyliist Temple has an Archpriestess who reports to the Priestesses and runs local operations.
Culture
Devout Hyliists tend to be very modest, and have strict expectations in their mannerisms. Arranged marriages, abstinence until marriage, and traditional feminine and masculine roles are common beliefs.
Public Agenda
The Followers of Hylia believe they have a mandate from Hylia herself to convert as many people as possible to the religion. They believe that following Hyliist beliefs leads to having the most knowledge and can transcend the world into major technological advancement. The lack of following across the world is stunting growth.
History
Hyliism began during the founding of the Kingdom of Hyrule. Many settlers and colonialists believed that Hylia had mandated the land belong to her followers.
Mythology & Lore
Hylia is believed to be the creator of the Hylian race, who created them in her image. Hylia was born from Zonai gods, allowing her to be the purest Hylian.
Cosmological Views
The Golden Goddesses are the ultimate creators of the world, whereas Hylia is the keeper and creator of Hylians. The Golden Goddesses are a consistent belief along most of Aeveros, and the story of them creating the world is generally accepted as fact.
Worship
Hyliist regularly attend worship sessions in their local temple, but all followers are expected to make yearly trips to their regional temple to pray directly in front of a Statue of Hylia.
Priesthood
The 12 Priestesses of Hylia make all the rules for Followers of Hylia. The Priestesses are believed to give virgin births to daughters, who will later take up the mantel of Priestess at the age of 25.
Political Influence & Intrigue
Hyliism has significant political influence on the Kingdom of Hyrule.
Type
Religious, Organised Religion
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Alternative Names
Followers of Hylia, Hylianism (Mispronounciation)
Demonym
Hyliist
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Leader Title
Gazetteer
Castle Town: The first and and central Temple is located here. The 12 Priestesses convene here. Major religious events happen here such as baptisms of the Royal Family and marriages.
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