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The Silvan people, children and guardians of the Forest, worship nature and her beauty endlessly as they pursue selfless, yet meaningful lives. Omnia provides the Silvans with protection from harm through her brothers and sisters regulation of their material world. Ancient in text, the Silvan religion contains many prayers and songs worshipping the mighty four and above all, Venandi, the children of the forest's savior. Through his guarantee of safety with his boots and bow, Silvans no longer live in fear, but in prosperity and might.
=== Gods
Gods are first generation immortal higher beings.
Omnia: Ruler and mother of most deities. Creator of the Universe. True neutral, neither benevolent or malevolent. Immortal.
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Neptus: Goddess of seas. Sister to Omnia, fourth born. Regulates the water. Chaotic Neutral. Immortal.
Venandi: God of the Hunt. Unknown son of Omnia and Occidere. Controls hunting, regulation of life-cycles, and ruler of the Forest. Worshipped by the people as a hero. Left behind his boots to ensure the people’s safety. Lawful Good. Mortal.▼
==== Dieties ====
Dieties are second generation immortal and in some cases mortal higher beings.
Flora: Deity of plants. Daughter of Atterizamos, twin to Fauna. Creates and nourishes plant-life. Lawful Good. Immortal.
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Luna: Deity of the moon. Daughter of Neptus. Controls the tides and shadow. True Neutral. Immortal.
▲Venandi: God of the Hunt. Unknown son of Omnia and Occidere. Controls hunting, regulation of life-cycles, and ruler of the Forest. Worshipped by the people as a hero. Left behind his boots to ensure the people’s safety. Lawful Good. Mortal.
Occidere: Deity of War. Fuels anger and conflict while living amongst humans. Chaotic Evil. Immortal.
== Lifestyle ==
The Silvans practice their worship in shrines representing the mighty four, typically at dawn, while lying on one's knees. Prayer takes place most commonly after directly killing an animal or human, specifically to the goddess Fauna, while touching the diseased being. All Silvans are allowed to claim property when they come of age and perform the act of praying to Atterizamos. Though often very large in total population, Silvan communities contain small family trees, typically housing 2 children, with advanced infrastructure. Most importantly, Silvans value their weapons like family as they are seen to be gifts from Venandi. Traditionally, a bow or axe is chosen from a young age for a child to begin how to yield before maturity. If chosen, some townspeople can wield a Trident, rumored to be given only to those in close relation with Neptus. Weapons used by adult Silvans must be forged from their own hand in respect of the gods and deities they serve. Tight fit, movable clothing is worn to allow the Silvans to hunt whenever they need. The sacred colors of the people are Green and Silver to represent the hero Venandi's sigil, the Silver Stag.
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