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Sesshy kitty

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 4:36 pm


+Official Title of the god+

1_ Daiah, goddess of the Moon
2_ Princess of the Night
3_ Deity of the Cosmos

+Rules and Restrictions+

1_ The Code of Angstrom is included in the law, but most emphasized after dusk and before dawn. Blessings for infants and others is done personally (see “Calls to Daiah”).
2_ intentionally stomping on or harming of any reflection or representative of the moon and stars (as in the Moon Seal, etc.) is seen as profanity, and may and will effect answers to future pleads.
3_ harming of any kind to wolves is one of the most offensive actions that can be committed. They should be treated as the grandest of creatures of the night. Families of the moon will not have to fear for their safety from such beasts.
4_ “Families of the Moon” are those who are blessed by Daiah in any way. The goddess’ Moon Seal adorns the family home and gear.

+Prayers (Hymns and blessings)+

1_ wishes upon the stars count as minor pleads and are not seen through, but heard subjectively.
2_ there are no true lines for humans to say, merely guidelines for effectiveness.
3_ the “Moonlight prayer” pleads for brighter light at night from the satellite and stars.
4_ the “Dusk and Dawn prayer” is done upon dusk for a blessed night; then upon dawn to thank for that night.
5_ as hymns, play the many scores that exalt the cosmos and the Heavens of dark nights.
6_ favored instrument for these: the Lunar Ocarina (see “Calls made outside of temples”).

+Sacrifices/Offerings/Rituals+

1_ leaving feed for wolves at midnight counts as praising the deity
2_ upon entering a Temple of Daiah, one most carry in hand the blackest of cloths they own, sink it in a pool that has been blessed by moonshine and starlight, then tie it around their wrist before initiation prayer, etc.
3_ a couple in marriage must adorn with crescent moon tiaras, the maiden adding to it a starlit veil; all handed by the deity prior. They should then defend their new family stand of loyalty to Daiah as their second god after Angstrom, or let known their objection.
4_ being an heir of Daiah’s protectiveness does not mean you may not call upon her to cancel it; upon reaching adulthood one chooses to stay or lean towards another god (though it will effect future blessings if they are ever plead).


+Holy Texts+

1_ “Legends of the Wolf and the Moon Goddesses” are tales of how these creatures have become the most cherished allies of the Moon deities, starting with the very first encounter. Each relates an offering or blessing exchanged between the two parties.
2_ “Kiko of the Heavens” tells of how the first pact between these canines and their goddesses was made. “Scindra of the Moon” was his mate and the first female to give birth to celestial-blessed cubs after the pact. It is said that Kiko was found by the stars. Both were blessed with long, almost human-like life and spiritual immortality. It is because of them why humans became dear to Moon deities, more than most gods. It also explains why the beasts howl at night.
3_ “Of Heaven and the Stars” is a more nature-type read. It details of the creation of the cosmos and their common nature and effect on anything living or dead on Earth.
4_ “Biography of the goddess Luna”; this is the predecessor of Daiah, also known as the “Goddess of Beauty” and “The Goddess of Fickleness”. It tells of her reign and death in the last battle of Anthelos.

+Festivals/holidays+

1_ The Birth primarily celebrates the day of the first pact between wolves and the Moon, celebrated on the first full moon of each year. It also celebrates the birth of all Moon goddess followers.
2_ The Death primarily commemorates the end of the lives of Kiko and Scindra (first wolves to make a pact with the Moon deities). It also commemorates the passing of those who were loved or blessed by the Moon goddesses.
PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 4:39 pm


+Calls to Daiah+

1_ also known as paying respects, for prayer, pleads, and/or blessings.
2_ Daiah reasons better when called upon outside a temple, where the human is most exposed to the cosmos, where she resides.
3_ it is highly predictable that a calling to the goddess during daylight will not be answered, nor will she make regular appearances during that time.

:Temples:

1_ the building must open to a lake or pond of some kind and have no ceiling where the moon reflects on the water’s surface.
a) The Kiko Temples: highly favored structures that are grand in scale
b) The Scindra Temples: simple structures of less prestige

:Calls made outside of temples:

1_ calls made outside temples is preferred, for whatever reason.
2_ Call upon Daiah near the reflection of the moon on a water’s surface, playing the “Howl of the Wolf”. A full moon on a cloud-less sky works best at all times, no matter who, how or with what the call is made with.
a) Water surfaces: The water surface that best reflexes the satellite is found on a small, sleeping lake; more personal yet less affective would be a pond’s surface, including those found in a courtyard. Oceans do not qualify as a surface.
b) the “Howl of the Wolf” song consists of four elongated, affricated first-notes, followed by the slow, grave melody.
c) instruments: A special ocarina is used for the calling, but is not limited to song and other wind instruments, like the flute; these are less affective and less formal, though do not require to be made with the essential materials—thus its weak calling potential for the deity to take notice of. The Lunar Ocarina is crafted only by the best, and the recipe is passed down only to “Families of the Moon”. Nonetheless anyone may have hold of it, but are treated differently by Daiah.
d) materials for the Lunar Ocarina: the body is crafted with the use of mature, bloomed, Moon Flower stems, the petals and pollen perfected for the mouth’s rim; moon dust gives it it’s unique, sound quality, only given by the goddess or Angstrom.
3_ the goddess’ reply
a) by voice only (more expected inside a temple).
b) in a form (two possibilities): the first is within falling, swirling moon dust, amongst them a shower of starlight, from which Daiah will appear to fade in and out of; the second, is emerging from water tendrils that become alive from the moonlight, folding over one another until displaying the form of the Wolf spirit.

+Forms of Daiah+

1_ god form: It is her true, physical form that only gods can see (see “Appearance”). On Earth, she lays on a cloud.
2_ Wolf spirit: used most for roaming the wilderness. The wolf, creature that has forever been revered by moon deities, is one beast-like form that Daiah takes on to be amongst the mortals. Body as big as a mature canine, she has ethereal silver fur. A pearl-type lunar mark adorns her forehead and matches her eyes. She may also take on the form of Scindra or Kiko in their more realistic skin.
3_ Human form (un-materialistic): used most when blessing and heeding a call. Daiah is not able to touch or be touched like this, though is also not see-through, as in a normal spirit or ghost. She poses as she does amongst other gods (see “Appearance”).
4_ Child form (un-materialistic): used whilst walking through a population. Daiah takes on the look of a youngster, under seven years of age, and may act as one, as to tease, confuse or “blend” with others. A pearl-type lunar mark adorns her forehead and matches her eyes. These marks and her silver hair (long whilst a girl, cut as a boy) are the only indication of her celestial station until she speaks in her god-like voice.

+Appearance+

1_ voice: low and grave; it echoes.
2_ markings: A pearl-type lunar mark adorns her forehead, matching her eyes.
3_ face/skin: a tad pale
4_ hair: her thick, wave-like mane hovers behind her as if come to life. The milky, star-lit strands cascade down to her feet.
5_ clothing: her midnight dress mimics the nature of her hair, without touching the ground. Robes on some occasions.
6_ physical weapons: a majestic bow and quiver that add to her ethereal skills of archery; an equally-elegant, star-adorned sword.
7_ battle gear: (light-weight; used rarely, when in battle)

+Facts of the Moon+

1_ also known as “natural satellite”
2_ it is the home of Daiah
3_ the moon reflects the goddess’ current state of mind and body, as in turning red with her anger and shining bright in her being pleased.
4_ Colors: Silver indicates normality and/or neutralness of the goddess’ moods; red often means displeasure/war/pending death to most; blue is the greatest indication of peace/ gratitude/forgiveness/good fortune to most living creatures.

Sesshy kitty

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Sesshy kitty

Loyal Lover

PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 4:40 pm


~ heart Reserved heart ~

( xp Sorry; I had too much fun doing this. You can find everything in there. xd ;; )
PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 4:43 pm


~Post here if you wish to call upon Daiah~
(if you think she will not see you in the other parts of the guild)

Sesshy kitty

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Sesshy kitty

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PostPosted: Tue May 15, 2007 11:31 am


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PostPosted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:23 pm


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