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'''Losanium''' is the term that refers to the religion of the Kingdom of [[Varlamore]]. It encompasses both the worship of [[Ralos]] and [[Ranul]] though the term itself is uncommonly used due to the rarity of individuals who equally dedicate themselves to both.{{CiteNPC|npc=Curator Herminius|quote=Losanium is the official term for this religion, though it is not a term you'll find used very often.}} Losanium is the most common religion across Varlamore, and worship of other gods is hardly seen.{{CiteNPC|npc=Curator Herminius|quote=Whereas in other parts of the world you'll likely find followers of many gods, here in Varlamore, you'll only really find those dedicated to Ralos and Ranul.}}

The religion originated with the [[Talkasti]] people, one of two groups that eventually came together to form the modern kingdom of Varlamore (along with the [[Perican]]s). The Talkasti first worshipped Ralos and Ranul in secret within [[Kourend]], before migrating to Varlamore in order to practice their religion more freely. Eventually, the Pericans began to practice Losanium as well.{{CiteNPC|npc=Curator Herminius|quote=Long before leaving Kourend, the Talkasti had taken to secretly worshipping Ralos and Ranul. After arriving here, they were able to openly practice their religion for the first time. Over time, the Pericans started to adopt this religion as well.}}

==The gods==
===Ralos===
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[[Ralos]] is the god of the sun and the most commonly worshipped deity of [[Varlamore]].
===Ranul===
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[[Ranul]] is the god of the moon. Ranul is considered less popular for his association with death. However, as Ranul is also a god of learning and knowledge, he is noteworthy among academics.

== Core Beliefs ==
While most individuals primarily dedicate themselves to one god or the other, the Church of Ralos and Sect of Ranul are not in conflict; both recognize the importance of one another.{{CiteNPC|npc=Servius, Teokan of Ralos|quote= Metzli and her sect play an essential role in our lives. You should not judge her so harshly.}} As such, there are shared beliefs among followers of Ralos and Ranul. 

'''[[Ximoua]]''' is a core belief that refers to the continuous cycle of destruction and rebirth of the world.{{CiteNPC|npc=Metzli, Teokan of Ranul|quote=Its (the world) light will one day die, (...) But even in ash, embers remain. From those embers, a new world will be born, and the cycle will continue once more. This is Ximoua.|loc=Twilight's Promise}} This belief was passed down from the [[Old Ones]].{{CiteNPC|npc=Metzli, Teokan of Ranul|quote=This knowledge is a gift. One that was passed down to us from the Old Ones.}}

'''Mictl''' is the term used to describe the afterlife for followers, who will be guided to its Gates by Ranul.{{CiteNPC|npc=Metzli, Teokan of Ranul|quote=(...) we will all meet Ranul in the end. (...) it is he that will guide us. He will lead us through the Gates of Mictl to where we may finally rest.|loc=Twilight's Promise}}

===Unofficial Beliefs===
Certain groups, such as the [[Twilight Emissaries]], have developed their own interpretations of Losanium in ways that are not approved of by the leaders of the Church of Ralos or the Sect of Ranul. An example is the Final Dawn,{{CiteNPC|npc=Prince Itzla Arkan|quote=It's an unofficial religious belief concerning the end of the world. Oddly enough, our friends in the Twilight Emissaries are big fans of it.}} also called Tsak Tauli, a different interpretation of Ximoua which holds that followers must actively work to bring on the end of the world.{{CiteNPC|npc=Metzli, Teokan of Ranul|quote=Indeed, and that is why this is just one interpretation. There are those out there with another: Tsak Tauli, the Final Dawn. (...) They do not just believe that the world will end. They believe it is their duty to make it happen. They see it as their singular purpose, and will stop at nothing to make it so.}}

== Structure and Organization ==
The Church of Ralos and Sect of Ranul have separate but parallel structures. Each is led by a [[Teokan]]: the current Teokan of Ralos is [[Servius]], and the current Teokan of Ranul is [[Metzli]]. A new Teokan is inducted in a ceremony known as the Gathering, or Teok Xiki, which is held after the death of the current Teokan.{{CiteText|text=Grand Museum|quote=Cloak of Ranul - It is said that the cloak on display here was crafted during the first Teok Xiki, more commonly known as the Gathering. The Gathering is the process used by both the Church of Ralos and the Sect of Ranul to select a new Teokan after the death of the previous one.}}

Ranking just below the Teokan are seven [[teoki]], or senior priests, for each god. Below the teoki are a larger number of [[nelta]], lower-ranking priests who perform various common duties.

== Trivia ==

* ''Mictl'' is likely inspired by the Aztec underworld {{Wp|MictlÃƒâ€žÃ‚Ân}}.

==References ==
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