Ancestral Spirits
In the religion of Anima Vira, the Ancestral Spirits are reveared as divine beings who dwell in the spirit realm, watching over and guiding their descendants from afar. They are seen as wise, benevolent spirits who possess great knowledge, power and compassion, and who continure to plan an active role in the lives of the living. They are believed to possess an abundance of wisdom and knowledge, accumulated over countless generations. They offer guidance and counsel to their descendants, helping them navigate the challenges of life and make decisions in accordance with the teachings of Anima Vira. They are seen as protective guardians who watch over their descendants and offer the blessings of strength, courage and protection. They can be invoked in times of need, serving as guardians against malevolent forces and guiding ther followers to safety. Many followers of Anima Vira trace their lineage back to the ancestors, viewing themselves as part of a vast and interconnected family tree that spans generations. Although the ancestors have passed into the spirit realm, their influence is still felt in the mortal world. They are believed to intervene in the lives of their descendants.
Divine Domains
- Wisdom: They are reveared for their wisdom and knowledge. They offer guidance, insight, and counsel to their descendants, helping them navigate life's challenges and make decisions.
- Protection:They are seen as protective guardians who watch over their descendants and offer them blessings of strength, courage and protection.
- Nature: They are deeply connected to the natural world, embodying the elements and the idea of the circle of life.
- Ancestry: They are reveared as the first founders of the tribes connecting their descendants to their past and guiding them into the future.
- Spirituality: They serve as intermediaries between the mortal and spiritual worlds.
- Unity: They embody the principles of unity, harmony, and interconnectedness. They foster a sense of kinship and solidarity within the tribe.
Artifacts
Ancestral totems carved from wood, stone, or bone may be created in honor to them and serve as physical representations of their presence.
Holy Books & Codes
The Sages of the Sacred Grove are currently working on writing a holy book for the Anima Vira religion.
Tenets of Faith
There are six guiding principles of the Anima Vira faith:
- Reverance for Ancestors: Honor and learn from your ancestors.
- Unity with Nature: Live in harmony with the natural world.
- Find Balance: Seek balance in life and within ourselves.
- Seek Guidance: Turn to our ancestors for wisdom and guidance.
- Celebrate Tradition: Turn to our ancestors for wisdom and guidance.
- Build Community: Support and connect with our tribe and kin.
Holidays
Rites of Passage: Special ceremonies are held to mark significant life events such as births, marriages, and deaths, as well as initiation rites for members of the community. Some of these initiation rites include the Spiritual Journey of Shamans, Tests of Strength or Courage for Warriors, and a rite to determine if exceptional individuals of the tribe are in fact reincarnations of an ancestor.
Divine Goals & Aspirations
Known Goals:
- Guidance and Wisdom
- Protection and Blessings
- Sacred Covenant
- Prophecy and Destiny
Physical Description
Identifying Characteristics
They are often described as aparitions of an ancestor or a great animal related to their ancestory. For example the ancestral spirit of a Leonin tribesman may appear in the form of another Leonin or as a Giant Lion.
Divine Classification
Spirits
Children
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