"We are savages infected by a divinity we cannot handle, that becomes a destructive force.”
― C.N. Crawford
A trinitarian religion founded during the Second Era.
Quick Look
Class: Religion
Patron: Gurang Zhi / Solane, Huran Zhi / Nyxal, Xurhuan Zhi / Elysia
Location: Plumamentia
Allies: N/A
Enemies: Elysian Church
Venerations
Knowledge
Faith
Power
Emotion
Innovation
The Somnic Church is a predominantly-Human monotheistic religion. Somnism holds the belief that all three Lesser Gods are consubstantial aspects of a single deity.
Background
Based on the works of an early Eladric philosopher, Somnism rose in popularity amongst Humans as an alternative to the Elysian Church.
Somnism offered explanations as to natural phenomena, as well as providing a basic framework for Medium magic.
Tenets
Gurang Zhi / Solane controls the day, Huran Zhi / Nyxal the night, and Xurhuan Zhi / Elysia the transitory states in-between.
While Gurang Zhi / Solane and Huran Zhi / Nyxal hold dominion over the living world, Xurhuan Zhi / Elysia presides over a 'universal afterlife' and 'unseen world'.
Plumamentia is the dominion of Humans and Elves.
Notable Members
Iconography
Typical sign of Gurang Zhi / Solane
Typical sign of Huran Zhi / Nyxal
Stars
Typical sign of Xurhuan Zhi / Elysia
Notes
Xurhuan Zhi / Elysia's 'unseen world' is where it is believed the Alkhakh / Fae and Ganjue / Strigoi reside.
According to Somnic beliefs, Xurhuan Zhi / Elysia sends the Alkhakh / Fae to judge whether the living are worthy of her afterlife.