Reformed Stripping Path
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| Theology: | Vae Bassaridianism | |||
| Polity | - | |||
| Origin | 48.67 PSSC | |||
| Split from | Stripping Path | |||
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| Congregations | TBD | |||
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The Reformed Stripping Path is a Hostian belief system which represents a unique and syncretic religious movement that blends the vibrant traditions of the Stripping Path, centered around the worship of Dionysus, with the mystical beliefs of the Alperkin, a religion dedicated to the worship of Lake Morovia's High Alps. The fusion of these two religions is notably furthermore distinguished by the worship of a pantheon of gods and goddesses inspired by the planets of the Atos System.
Origins and Development
The Reformed Stripping Path emerged in Bassaridia Vaeringheim in response to the cultural and spiritual intermingling of the Stripping Path and the Alperkin traditions. Influenced by a desire to integrate these diverse belief systems, spiritual leaders and practitioners initiated a reformation, weaving together the revelry of the Stripping Path, the mysticism of the Alperkin, and a cosmic reverence for the planetary deities of the Atos System.
Core Beliefs
At its core, the Reformed Stripping Path retains the foundational beliefs of the Stripping Path, and by extension those of the Pallisican Religion which have existed since the 19th Era PSSC. Most significantly, the religion is characterized by the belief that the universe is defined by the complex relationship - known as the Triality of Oversouls - between the cosmic forces of Order, Chaos, and Mystery.
Triality of Oversouls
The Reformed Stripping Path recognizes the Triality of Oversouls, acknowledging the interplay between Order, Chaos, and Mystery. Belief in the Triality of Oversouls is rooted in ancient Pallisican religious beliefs, and later maintained by the traditional Stripping Path, which assert that these forces constitute the three aspects of the Original God, which, at the dawn of existence, fragmented into these distinct forces. This pivotal moment, in which God fragmented, marks the commencement of time, identified as Order. As time unfurled, the universe became increasingly complex and chaotic, marking the introduction of Chaos into the fabric of the universe. The religion suggests that as time progresses, Chaos naturally evolves, suggesting an inherent tendency of the universe, towards increasing chaos. The more time elapses, the more pronounced the development of chaos becomes. Nevertheless, this intrinsic trajectory can be reversed through an understanding of the third fundamental force: mystery. Mystery serves as the impetus for restructuring Chaos into Order, functioning as the medium through which this transformation transpires. The highest spiritual aim, to this end, is to embrace and explore the Mystery of the universe, in order to gain an understanding of the nature of Chaos, so as to ultimately restore Order from Chaos.
Core Practices
Dionysian Celebrations
The Reformed Stripping Path incorporates ecstatic celebrations carried out by individual religious communities known as Mysteries, which revolve around the worship of Dionysus, who is revered as the perfect, divine embodiment of the Triality of Oversouls.. These lively rituals center around the celebration of life, pleasure, and the transformative energy associated with Dionysus.
Most notable of the Dionysian Celebrations are the The Bacchanal - festivals which are community-focused religious celebrations conducted by the Bacchanalia, the High Priestesses of the Reformed Stripping Path. The specific features and qualities of Bacchanalia festivals differ across communities and regions. Certain Bacchanal festivities encompass the various Alperkin seasonal celebrations, such as the Cricket Fall Festival, which commemorates the shift from Summer to Fall.
Alp-worshipping Communion
Building upon the Alperkin traditions, followers of the Reformed Stripping Path commonly engage in the consumption of Noctic-Rabrev, which is believed to allow for communion with the god-like High Alps which inhabit the wilds of Lake Morovia. This communion is believed to offer insights into the mystical realms, wisdom, and a heightened spiritual awareness.
Planetary Devotion
A distinctive feature of the Reformed Stripping Path is the worship of a pantheon of gods and goddesses which are revered for their cosmic influences, guiding practitioners through diverse aspects of life, and which correspond to the planets of the Atos System. The pantheon of planetary gods and goddesses is as follows:
- Eos: Goddess of dawn, symbolizing new beginnings and enlightenment.
- Micras: Goddess of balance and wisdom, embodying harmony and equilibrium.
- Tarsica: Goddess of illumination and wisdom.
- Pyros: God of fire, passion, and creativity.
- Indigo and Momiji: Twin god and goddess representing duality and change.
- Plateau: Goddess of stability and balance.
- Ivory: Goddess of purity and serenity.
- Chrysos: God of wealth, thieves, spies, prosperity, and abundance.
- Fenrir: God of strength and tenacity.
- Lukedu: God of harmony and unity.
- Agnis: God of pursuit.
- Thalassa: Goddess of the sea, and war, embodying mystery, depth, and fluidity.
- Styx: Goddess of transformation and rebirth.
- Faun: Goddess of natural balance and fertility.
- Silenus: God of merriment and celebration.
- Nephele: Goddess of clouds, symbolizing dreams, imagination, and inspiration.
- Cato: God of discipline and order.
- Sisera: God of reflection and introspection.
- Erasmus: God of charity.
- Glinos: God of ice and winter, representing the cycle of life and death.
- Nikolaj: God of Cosmic Insight
- Noctis: God of the night, associated with introspection and hidden truths.
- Opsithe: Goddess of harvest, fertility, and the cycles of nature.
