Quramín

Quramín is an animistic, polytheistic religion in south Vidina. The religion has it's origins in the various belief systems of the Énqusqan peninsula, which were coalesced into a single, organised religion by [RELIGIOUS KING] in the 13th century. The name of the religion translate to "gods of the cities" which pays homage to the history fo the gods as patrons of the many cities across the peninsula. The common belief between the various sects of each god is in the concept of qótli (shadow) and zhéna (idea) and a veneration of ancestors and the environment.

Beliefs
While the specific beliefs of each cult of the religion are different, there are some consistent beliefs between them. These are the key tenets of the religion. Fundamentally, the religion is polytheistic and animistic although there is sometimes a degree of dualism.

Zhéna
Zhéna, or Idea, is the concept that there are fundamental concepts that permeate existence. The Zhéna are considered to be semi-conscious and are often personified as existing in a dreamlike state. It is believed that the existence of these Zhéna is what forges the world, although they do not directly inhabit it, instead doing so through their shadows or Qótli. There is no specified number of Zhéna and the Oracles of Cevópó have maintained this stance since 1569. In the mid 16th century, debate over the number of Zhéna lead to the Oracular schism which was only resolved by the oracles concluding to take no official stance and instead allow personal belief to guide followers of the faith. Despite this ruling, there are several Zhéna that are recognised by the faith.

Cycle of the Ideas
As a result of the recognition of Pín (the Zhéna representing finality) and Qwórín (the Zhéna representing birth) there is a belief in the cyclical nature of existence. To resolve the contradictory existence of these two Zhéna, it is proposed that this world is one in a long chain of worlds and that eventually, this one will end and a new one will begin. It is considered that existence is built from the turning of these cycles and the interaction of the Zhéna versus from the Zhéna themselves.

Qótli
Qótli, or shadows, are the fully conscious reflections of the Zhéna. They inhabit and form the things in existence. In this respect, followers of Quramín teaching view their consciousness as inherently attached to their body. Conversely, their concept of the self, transcends their own experience as they are only a shadow of their full, true, self. [PHILOSOPHER], who was the Oracle of Cacitli during his life, wrote how the Qótli are the avatars of Zhéna, able to influence their environment while the Zhéna must passively experience it. Alutran theologians have sometimes pointed to the separation of the Zhéna and the Qótli as evidence that Quramín belief is dualistic, however, in modern academia this is deemed to be a false interpretation.

Quramín
The Quramín are believed to be beings filled with multiple Qótli and are the namesakes of the faith. Often equated to gods, they are believed to be the only beings capable of directly influencing the Zhéna. In this sense, they are venerated instead of the Zhéna that they represent. Historically whole communities would worship specific Quramín, usually the patron of the city in which they lived, however, modern day and freedom of movement have facilitated a transition to more individualised patronage. There are eighteen recognised Quramín:

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Cults
Each of the 18 Quramín are worshiped by their own cult, which are loosely centralised by the Oracles of Cevópó. In theory, the oracles word to standardise the teachings of the cults, however, in practice, each cult has different teachings, sometimes verging on contradictory.