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	The mainstream beliefs of [[Arginet]] are so broad and so nearly universal in their following that they don’t have a formal name. ‘Animism’ is a common neutral term; ‘Orthodoxy’ is preferred by most priests, although it is rather less accurate.		The mainstream beliefs of [[Arginet]] are so broad and so nearly universal in their following that they don’t have a formal name. ‘Animism’ is a common neutral term; ‘Orthodoxy’ is preferred by most priests, although it is rather less accurate.

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	* [[The Royal Armies religion and spirituality]]		* [[The Royal Armies religion and spirituality]]
	* [[The Reform Coalition religion and spirituality]]		* [[The Reform Coalition religion and spirituality]]


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	The sheer diversity of the faith means that religiously-minded people tend to form [[animist orders]], which are described in their own article. A few people follow other religious beliefs - most notably the [[Seekers of the Utmost]].		The sheer diversity of the faith means that religiously-minded people tend to form [[animist orders]], which are described in their own article. A few people follow other religious beliefs - most notably the [[Seekers of the Utmost]].


			For more about the major factions’ attitudes to spirituality, see the following:
			* [[The Noble Houses religion and spirituality]]
			* [[The Royal Armies religion and spirituality]]
			* [[The Reform Coalition religion and spirituality]]


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	The foundation of this system is the belief that the [[The Elements\|five elements]] are holy and worthy of veneration, and that the [[spirits]] of the elements and the [[ancestors]] are therefore closer to divinity than are mortals. Respect for these spirits ensures the physical and spiritual well-being of mortals and will bring them prosperity in the [[The Spirit World\|afterlife]].		The foundation of this system is the belief that the [[The Elements\|five elements]] are holy and worthy of veneration, and that the [[spirits]] of the elements and the [[ancestors]] are therefore closer to divinity than are mortals. Respect for these spirits ensures the physical and spiritual well-being of mortals and will bring them prosperity in the [[The Spirit World\|afterlife]].

	Some sects also personify the elements as powerful totem creatures - the Dragon for [[Wood]], the Phoenix for [[Fire]], the Bear for [[Earth]], the Tiger for [[Metal]], and the Serpent for [[Water]] respectively - and may worship them as deities, but to date no mortal has made contact with any of these entities, and the lesser spirits seldom speak of them. Many people are content to see them as abstract symbols rather than actual beings.		Some sects also personify the elements as powerful [[Totem spirits\|totem creatures]] - the [[Totem spirits#Dragon\|Dragon]] for [[Wood]], the [[Totem spirits#Phoenix\|Phoenix]] for [[Fire]], the [[Totem spirits#Bear\|Bear]] for [[Earth]], the [[Totem spirits#Tiger\|Tiger]] for [[Metal]], and the [[Totem spirits#Serpent\|Serpent]] for [[Water]] respectively - and may worship them as deities, but to date no mortal has made contact with any of these entities, and the lesser spirits seldom speak of them. Many people are content to see them as abstract symbols rather than actual beings.

	The sheer diversity of the faith means that religiously-minded people tend to form [[animist orders]], which are described in their own article. A few people follow other religious beliefs - most notably the [[Seekers of the Utmost]].		The sheer diversity of the faith means that religiously-minded people tend to form [[animist orders]], which are described in their own article. A few people follow other religious beliefs - most notably the [[Seekers of the Utmost]].

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	The foundation of this system is the belief that the [[The Elements\|five elements]] are holy and worthy of veneration, and that the [[spirits]] of the elements and the [[ancestors]] are therefore closer to divinity than are mortals. Respect for these spirits ensures the physical and spiritual well-being of mortals and will bring them prosperity in the [[The Spirit World\|afterlife]].		The foundation of this system is the belief that the [[The Elements\|five elements]] are holy and worthy of veneration, and that the [[spirits]] of the elements and the [[ancestors]] are therefore closer to divinity than are mortals. Respect for these spirits ensures the physical and spiritual well-being of mortals and will bring them prosperity in the [[The Spirit World\|afterlife]].

	Some sects also personify the elements as powerful creatures - the Dragon for [[Wood]], the Phoenix for [[Fire]], the Bear for [[Earth]], the Tiger for [[Metal]], and the Serpent for [[Water]] respectively - and may worship them as deities, but to date no mortal has made contact with any of these entities, and the lesser spirits seldom speak of them. Many people are content to see them as abstract symbols rather than actual beings.		Some sects also personify the elements as powerful totem creatures - the Dragon for [[Wood]], the Phoenix for [[Fire]], the Bear for [[Earth]], the Tiger for [[Metal]], and the Serpent for [[Water]] respectively - and may worship them as deities, but to date no mortal has made contact with any of these entities, and the lesser spirits seldom speak of them. Many people are content to see them as abstract symbols rather than actual beings.

	The sheer diversity of the faith means that religiously-minded people tend to form [[animist orders]], which are described in their own article. A few people follow other religious beliefs - most notably the [[Seekers of the Utmost]].		The sheer diversity of the faith means that religiously-minded people tend to form [[animist orders]], which are described in their own article. A few people follow other religious beliefs - most notably the [[Seekers of the Utmost]].

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	The mainstream beliefs of [[Arginet]] are so broad and so nearly universal in their following that they don’t have a formal name. ‘Animism’ is a common neutral term; ‘Orthodoxy’ is preferred by most priests, although it is rather less accurate.		The mainstream beliefs of [[Arginet]] are so broad and so nearly universal in their following that they don’t have a formal name. ‘Animism’ is a common neutral term; ‘Orthodoxy’ is preferred by most priests, although it is rather less accurate.

	The foundation of this system is the belief that the [[The Elements\|five elements]] are holy and worthy of veneration, and that the spirits of the elements and the ancestors are therefore closer to divinity than are mortals. Respect for these spirits ensures the physical and spiritual well-being of mortals and will bring them prosperity in the afterlife.		The foundation of this system is the belief that the [[The Elements\|five elements]] are holy and worthy of veneration, and that the [[spirits]] of the elements and the [[ancestors]] are therefore closer to divinity than are mortals. Respect for these spirits ensures the physical and spiritual well-being of mortals and will bring them prosperity in the [[The Spirit World\|afterlife]].

	Some sects also personify the elements as powerful creatures - the Dragon for [[Wood]], the Phoenix for [[Fire]], the Bear for [[Earth]], the Tiger for [[Metal]], and the Serpent for [[Water]] respectively - and may worship them as deities, but to date no mortal has made contact with any of these entities, and the lesser spirits seldom speak of them. Many people are content to see them as abstract symbols rather than actual beings.		Some sects also personify the elements as powerful creatures - the Dragon for [[Wood]], the Phoenix for [[Fire]], the Bear for [[Earth]], the Tiger for [[Metal]], and the Serpent for [[Water]] respectively - and may worship them as deities, but to date no mortal has made contact with any of these entities, and the lesser spirits seldom speak of them. Many people are content to see them as abstract symbols rather than actual beings.

	The sheer diversity of the faith means that religiously-minded people tend to form [[animist orders]], which are described in their own article.		The sheer diversity of the faith means that religiously-minded people tend to form [[animist orders]], which are described in their own article. A few people follow other religious beliefs - most notably the [[Seekers of the Utmost]].


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	The mainstream beliefs of Arginet are so broad and so nearly universal in their following that they don’t have a formal name. ‘Animism’ is a common neutral term; ‘Orthodoxy’ is preferred by most priests, although it is rather less accurate.		The mainstream beliefs of [[Arginet]] are so broad and so nearly universal in their following that they don’t have a formal name. ‘Animism’ is a common neutral term; ‘Orthodoxy’ is preferred by most priests, although it is rather less accurate.

	The foundation of this system is the belief that the five elements are holy and worthy of veneration, and that the spirits of the elements and the ancestors are therefore closer to divinity than are mortals. Respect for these spirits ensures the physical and spiritual well-being of mortals and will bring them prosperity in the afterlife.		The foundation of this system is the belief that the [[The Elements\|five elements]] are holy and worthy of veneration, and that the spirits of the elements and the ancestors are therefore closer to divinity than are mortals. Respect for these spirits ensures the physical and spiritual well-being of mortals and will bring them prosperity in the afterlife.

	~~Many~~ sects also personify the elements as powerful creatures - the Dragon, the Phoenix, the Bear, the Tiger, and the Serpent for ~~Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and~~ Water respectively - and may worship them as deities, but to date no mortal has made contact with any of these entities, and the lesser spirits seldom speak of them. Many people are content to see them as abstract symbols rather than actual beings.		Some sects also personify the elements as powerful creatures - the Dragon for [[Wood]], the Phoenix for [[Fire]], the Bear for [[Earth]], the Tiger for [[Metal]], and the Serpent for [[Water]] respectively - and may worship them as deities, but to date no mortal has made contact with any of these entities, and the lesser spirits seldom speak of them. Many people are content to see them as abstract symbols rather than actual beings.

			The sheer diversity of the faith means that religiously-minded people tend to form [[animist orders]], which are described in their own article.

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The mainstream beliefs of Arginet are so broad and so nearly universal in their following that they don’t have a formal name. ‘Animism’ is a common neutral term; ‘Orthodoxy’ is preferred by most priests, although it is rather less accurate.

The foundation of this system is the belief that the five elements are holy and worthy of veneration, and that the spirits of the elements and the ancestors are therefore closer to divinity than are mortals. Respect for these spirits ensures the physical and spiritual well-being of mortals and will bring them prosperity in the afterlife.

Many sects also personify the elements as powerful creatures - the Dragon, the Phoenix, the Bear, the Tiger, and the Serpent for Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water respectively - and may worship them as deities, but to date no mortal has made contact with any of these entities, and the lesser spirits seldom speak of them. Many people are content to see them as abstract symbols rather than actual beings.