Day 51

Religion in Teeluw

Millennia ago, before a single tree grew in the region that is now Teeluw forest, nine mortals roamed the world, wandering between the encampments of men and elves and all the other races. They all came from one family of nomads.
Enaerixer and Froadaelo were siblings. They had much in common and, with their instinctual knowledge of the difference between right and wrong, they took their places as the leaders of the group, always knowing the right and just decisions to make.
Lait was the one the group trusted with their valuables. She always knew how much things were worth in comparison to anything they needed so that they may take good deals from trades. She also provided the food and clothing for the group, made with the spoils of the lands they travelled. No other person alive at the time was better at preparing the essentials for a journey.
Occasionally the group would come to territory controlled by a short tempered and cruel king. In such instances the beautiful Traezaras would act as ambassador for the group, and they would be allowed safe passage.
Sometimes, if such a short tempered and cruel King was initially able to resist Traezaras' charms, then C'nin would use his knowledge of the arcane to brew a draught for Traezaras that would cause all but the strongest willed man to fall under her spell.
If even C'nin's methods were unsuccessful, and the strong willed king became violent, M'do would intervene with her sword and shield, taking on any number of opponents and always coming out on top.
While Lait kept record of their possessions and the associated values thereof, it was Enan who took responsibility for trading and earning a wage. He had contacts in every settlement on the coast, so while near the ocean, the group would never want.
In a group where everyone had their part to play for the good of the whole, everyone got along amicably, none more-so than Vel, whom everyone loved as their closest friend.
That is, everyone but Roo. When the group had to rest, Roo was responsible for the night watch to protect them against evils that may stalk the night. He was able to function almost without sleep, but his relationship with the group would have been no different if he was never awake. He distanced himself from everyone, including Vel.

The tribe of nomads accomplished great tasks, but such stories must wait to be told in their deserved level of detail.


In the Teeluw of the past and present, priestesses have been chosen to commune with the Goddesses and Gods. It is their responsibility to educate the town, and to offer advice on the decisions to be made. Their commitment is for life, and they must sacrifice all but their work.
To follow the teachings of the Deities, the greatest sins one can commit are apostasy and gluttony. At birth we are adopted into their group, that which depended on the input of every individual. No more must be carried than what is necessary to be comfortable.