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History

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	Her forceful personality, virtually a cult leader, enabled her to convert the Spanish to the new belief.		Her forceful personality, virtually a cult leader, enabled her to convert the Spanish to the new belief.

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History

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	When the [[Spanish settlers]] first entered Altierra, they brought their Roman-Catholic Christianity with them. The existing [[English settlers]] were Protestants. When Aldonza de Bracamonte became leader, she created Divara to differentiate the Spanish from the English, understanding that people will be more loyal and aggresive when fighting for a religion.		When the [[Spanish settlers]] first entered Altierra, they brought their Roman-Catholic Christianity with them. The existing [[English settlers]] were Protestants. When Aldonza de Bracamonte became leader, she created Divara to differentiate the Spanish from the English, understanding that people will be more loyal and aggresive when fighting for a religion.

			Her forceful personality, virtually a cult leader, enabled her to convert the Spanish to the new belief.

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History

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	==History==		==History==

	When the [[~~Spanish\|~~Spanish settlers]] first entered Altierra, they brought their Roman-Catholic Christianity with them.		When the [[Spanish settlers]] first entered Altierra, they brought their Roman-Catholic Christianity with them. The existing [[English settlers]] were Protestants. When Aldonza de Bracamonte became leader, she created Divara to differentiate the Spanish from the English, understanding that people will be more loyal and aggresive when fighting for a religion.

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	Divara is the sole religion of Altierra. It was created by [[Aldonza de Bracamonte]] soon after the Spanish settlers arrived in Altierra, replacing Christianity. It is observed by almost all of the population and considered high important.		Divara is the sole religion of Altierra. It was created by [[Aldonza de Bracamonte]] soon after the Spanish settlers arrived in Altierra, replacing Christianity. It is observed by almost all of the population and considered high important.

			'''Note:''' Divara is the belief system of gods and chants; the institution that practises and enforces it is [[Illarion]].

	==Etymology==		==Etymology==

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The Calcendi

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	==The Calcendi==		==The Calcendi==

	[[File:Calcendi_simple_circle.~~png~~\|thumb\|100px\|right\|''Simple ~~calcendi~~'']]		[[File:Calcendi_simple_circle.jpg\|thumb\|100px\|right\|''Simple Calcendi'']]

	The symbol of Divara is the [[Calcendi]] – combining ''cáliz'' (chalice) with ''encendido'' (lit/kindled/aflame), this name directly evokes the image of the chalice that is actively burning with the divine flame. It represents Alturión creating the universe via a fire in the empty bowl that existed before.		The symbol of Divara is the [[Calcendi]] – combining ''cáliz'' (chalice) with ''encendido'' (lit/kindled/aflame), this name directly evokes the image of the chalice that is actively burning with the divine flame. It represents Alturión creating the universe via a fire in the empty bowl that existed before.

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The Calcendi

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	[[File:Calcendi_simple_circle.png\|thumb\|100px\|right\|''Simple calcendi'']]		[[File:Calcendi_simple_circle.png\|thumb\|100px\|right\|''Simple calcendi'']]

	The symbol of Divara is the [[Calcendi]] – combining ''~~Cáliz~~'' (~~Chalice~~) with ''~~Encendido~~'' (~~Lit~~/~~Kindled~~/~~Aflame~~), this name directly evokes the image of the chalice that is actively burning with the divine flame. It represents Alturión creating the universe via a fire in the empty bowl that existed before.		The symbol of Divara is the [[Calcendi]] – combining ''cáliz'' (chalice) with ''encendido'' (lit/kindled/aflame), this name directly evokes the image of the chalice that is actively burning with the divine flame. It represents Alturión creating the universe via a fire in the empty bowl that existed before.

	The symbol began as a chalice with flames inside, drawn from the original practice of literally burning a substance inside a chalice. It then simplified so that the present symbol is only barely recognisable as such.		The symbol began as a chalice with flames inside, drawn from the original practice of literally burning a substance inside a chalice. It then simplified so that the present symbol is only barely recognisable as such.

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History

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	==History==		==History==

			When the [[Spanish\|Spanish settlers]] first entered Altierra, they brought their Roman-Catholic Christianity with them.

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Oaths

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	==Oaths==		==Oaths==

			When people are swearing or promising, they do so “by Solvár” as he represents honour. Breaking this oath is considered one of the worst things an Altierran can do.

			General exclamations include
			* “By the Priestess”
			* “By the flame” (the flame of Alturión)

			Priestesses are more likely to use:
			* "In the name of Lunara"
			* "Through Lunara"

	==History==		==History==

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The Calcendi

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	==The Calcendi==		==The Calcendi==

	[[File:Calcendi_simple_circle.png\|thumb\|100px\|right\|''Simple calcendi']]		[[File:Calcendi_simple_circle.png\|thumb\|100px\|right\|''Simple calcendi'']]

	The symbol of Divara is the [[Calcendi]] – combining ''Cáliz'' (Chalice) with ''Encendido'' (Lit/Kindled/Aflame), this name directly evokes the image of the chalice that is actively burning with the divine flame. It represents Alturión creating the universe via a fire in the empty bowl that existed before.		The symbol of Divara is the [[Calcendi]] – combining ''Cáliz'' (Chalice) with ''Encendido'' (Lit/Kindled/Aflame), this name directly evokes the image of the chalice that is actively burning with the divine flame. It represents Alturión creating the universe via a fire in the empty bowl that existed before.

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The Calcendi

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	==The Calcendi==		==The Calcendi==

	[[File:Calcendi_simple_circle.png\|thumb\|~~150px~~\|right\|''Simple calcendi']]		[[File:Calcendi_simple_circle.png\|thumb\|100px\|right\|''Simple calcendi']]

	The symbol of Divara is the [[Calcendi]] – combining ''Cáliz'' (Chalice) with ''Encendido'' (Lit/Kindled/Aflame), this name directly evokes the image of the chalice that is actively burning with the divine flame. It represents Alturión creating the universe via a fire in the empty bowl that existed before.		The symbol of Divara is the [[Calcendi]] – combining ''Cáliz'' (Chalice) with ''Encendido'' (Lit/Kindled/Aflame), this name directly evokes the image of the chalice that is actively burning with the divine flame. It represents Alturión creating the universe via a fire in the empty bowl that existed before.

	The symbol began as a chalice with flames inside, drawn from the original practice of literally burning a substance inside a chalice. It then simplified so that the present symbol is only barely recognisable as such.		The symbol began as a chalice with flames inside, drawn from the original practice of literally burning a substance inside a chalice. It then simplified so that the present symbol is only barely recognisable as such.

			Some depictions of the Calcendi are very elaborate but the Priestesses prefer the simpler versions.

	==Oaths==		==Oaths==

	==History==		==History==