[Metrice]

The Celestial Orrery

Gala wills me forth, and so I answer. Her light, her ways are my only purpose. To see Fate followed towards its penultimate. To see our world washed in the light of Lady Gala; even in these most tumultuous of times. We are to follow this simplistic teaching; that we are tools of her purpose.
 
That there is magnificence in such a simple understanding. We shan’t shy from it, but embrace the truth behind Fate’s Whimsy. That we, the threads of Gala’s Tapestry shouldn’t defy our purpose.
 
Rather, to embody it.

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Something new has been given form within the Frontier, something that embodied the teachings of old. The wills, the tides of Gala’s works within the whole of creation. A newfound church, one to celebrate the knowledge of the Star’s Weaver. Of her purpose, of the importance that the Grand Design would hold amongst the lands.

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To show the good people of Meranthe that there was more to creation than their own understanding. That, in time- the night sky would share equal importance towards the many of the continent. Fledgling in nature, word would be slow to spread.
 
Still, the Star Seer would reach out; seeking any and all who would embrace the light of Lady Gala.

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The Heaven’s Sequence:

In this our faith within the Night Mother is solidified, in the works of her grand tapestries. Gala’s light shines down from the heavens, one meant to guide the wayward. Shown unabashedly towards those that would embody her purpose. The many of creation were not meant to tussle with fate upon these lands of Eternia, rather they were meant to thrive. To take on what their respective purposes should be, to wholly become what the Mother of Stars intended for them.

 

Not to resist the will of the gods, but to be as they were always meant to be. To abandon the so-called trappings of free will. To know there is but one path, the heavens and their tides were the guiding factors of this reality. The many who’ve adopted this faith know that through connected understanding would the world continue, that shared beliefs within the Pantheon were not a detriment.

 

But a blessing.

 

One that could guide the threads of fate for the betterment of Meranthe and her peoples. Rather than the cyclical, selfish notion that the many peoples of the continent held to these lands. Here, one was to admonish such desires. Rather than damning one another, there’s chance for change. To understand each of the Pantheon held their place. Importance within the grand design, even at times- that abhorrent acts were meant to be. That through adversity, through tribulation these trials would bring newfound life.

 

Through cleansing flame, would life evolve. This was Fate’s Whimsy, why at times- things that seem to be a detriment to the life-stream. Eventually, come round to embolden it.

 

Such is the path of the Celestial Orrery, those that follow these teachings. That embody the doctrine of the Heaven’s Sequence would wholly embrace such philosophies. That through unity of faith, Meranthe would continue down its destined path. To allow the whole of the Pantheon to flourish, to learn from their teachings. This was the way towards the continued prosperity of the continent’s peoples.

 

No deviation, no falsehoods further amongst the Grand Design.

 

Rites and Practices:

Our practices however are simple enough, deeply introspective we should seek to guide all those faithful to accept what they’ve been given. To gaze inwards, until they’d glean an answer of where their life should lead. At times this could take days, even weeks- the answer comes all the same. One who is faithful to the Celestial Orrery would also know abandoning prior desires for the Grand Design is a treasured act. When one is to wholly take on this understanding, it would be similar to the baptism many religions practice.

 

Shown in a differed light, not that of submerging one within blessed waters. Rather, one to let go of their aspirations and inhibitions. To become what they were meant to be- to take it within themselves, the freeing wills that it brings. This, cementing them permanently within the Celestial Orrery.

It shows the common consensus of accepting your own merit isn't enough, that only through the service of our Lady Gala would you manage to find your peace. There is no greater liberation, than comprehending your penultimate destiny- and embracing it with open arms.

 

Sermons:

When one is to hold a sermon on our faith, they wouldn’t indulge in the frivolity of chatter. There is no point in it, they’d speak the purpose of the meeting and begin the ceremony. At times this would be highly meditative, all present asked to fall into the same state and lift their energies together. To offer themselves upwards, towards the heavens so that they may glean some small understanding from the Mother of Stars.

Personal Prayer:

At times it would be more personal, something between two individuals. In this instance you would speak the intent, the will of Gala and why she had brought you to offer them this blessing. After this, you’d attempt to gift them a parcel of your essences, a small piece of your energies. Mana offered without qualm, it will soothe- aid them in their travels. This would go in turn with blessings, they hold a very similar nature. One to gift intent, their will behind in action. To speak it, then to act upon it- falling into their meditation in order to see it properly gifted forth. Whether it be for a person's well being, or the continued magnificence of craft. Twins, shown in the make of a binary system- like the dance of distant celestial bodies.

Glorious when witnessed through naive eyes, insightful for those who understand the action.

Grand Rituals:

This more grandiose than previous descriptions would be the rite meant to aid spirits in their passing. This of course, is a more difficult concept to explain. It is not so much an easy task to release the anchors of tormented souls, there's a plethora of methods. At times, meditation- dance with the offerings of others present; even song if Gala wills for it. Many find it is best to feel what the Night Mother asks of you, not to resist it and attempt to enforce your own limited understanding.

This allowing those trapped, those wayward and tormented to be released. Their anchors fragmented, shattered, allowing them to embrace the life-stream once more. To experience liberation they’d long sought. Unable as they were lost within the throes of history. This, being one of the many grand practices of the Celestial Orrery. All of Gala’s Faithful were familiar with such processes, it was a necessary act within the tides of fate.

 

Ranks:

≬ Head Priest: Star Seer

≬ Rank 4: Erudite

≬ Rank 3: Scholar

≬ Rank 2: Votarist

≬ Rank 1: Initiate

[Metrice]

The Birth of Ndu

“Such wondrous blessings befall us, moved by the celebration of Great Solais’ life the Night Mother felt inspired. Crafting a newborn within the heavens, bringing her children forth- and arranging them so. A cyclical wheel, dancing in lively glee. Awash in the yellowy glow of pleasantries, stars brimming with joyous ties. Made in Honor of Mother Life.”

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In this year of 2079, a new light joins its kindred. Radiant, vibrance offered in flowing form. A circular construct, a representation of life’s unending patterns. How one ages, how one fades, only to be born anew within the life-stream. Repetitious, and perfect in its depiction. A facet of the Grand Design was accepting one’s purpose, that it would end. That once it had, one would be honored before their eventual renewal. The Mother of Stars willed Ndụ into life, glistening in brilliant yellow.

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Twinkling unending within the heavens.

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Mutterings of another purpose behind this sermon would ring true, falling towards the many of the Frontier. This, being held to secrecy- to be revealed towards the masses after the festival draws to a close.

 

A Festival is to be held in honor of Gala’s Creation, to celebrate the inception of Ndụ.

(To be held at: 9/18 6PM EST.)

[Metrice]

A glance into the infinite.

A shared dream, to reach beyond the material. We will gaze into the works of our Lady Gala, see what machinations are in need of our aid. In doing so, we will see our path ahead.”

 

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On this eve of our Lady Gala, we shall join our minds as one. Reaching up within the veil, gazing towards our destined fate. A gift of understanding in these tumultuous times. The Night Mother wills to uplift the mental presence of the many. If only for a moment, a fleeting glance into eternity. All who wish to offer their voice, all who wish to gift in the Psionic Praise of her tireless works.

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A deep meditation, one to invigorate the soul. To gift the weary their will, their strength in the face of such endless chaos.

 

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A shared vision soon to come.

 

A Sermon to be held upon a quiet eve, one of a Psionic nature. To encourage the many of Meranthe in these dark times.

(To be held at: 10/25 6PM EDT.)