Losanium

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.^[1] Losanium is the most common religion across Varlamore, and worship of other gods is hardly seen.^[2]

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 Pericans). 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.^[3]

The gods

Ralos

Ralos is the god of the sun and the most commonly worshipped deity of Varlamore.

Ranul

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.^[4] 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.^[5] This belief was passed down from the Old Ones.^[6]

Mictl is the term used to describe the afterlife for followers, who will be guided to its Gates by Ranul.^[7]

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,^[8] also called Tsak Tauli, a different interpretation of Ximoua which holds that followers must actively work to bring on the end of the world.^[9]

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.^[10]

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 Mictlān.

References

^ Curator Herminius. Old School RuneScape. "Losanium is the official term for this religion, though it is not a term you'll find used very often."
^ Curator Herminius. Old School RuneScape. "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."
^ Curator Herminius. Old School RuneScape. "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."
^ Servius, Teokan of Ralos. Old School RuneScape. "Metzli and her sect play an essential role in our lives. You should not judge her so harshly."
^ Metzli, Teokan of Ranul in Twilight's Promise. Old School RuneScape. "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."
^ Metzli, Teokan of Ranul. Old School RuneScape. "This knowledge is a gift. One that was passed down to us from the Old Ones."
^ Metzli, Teokan of Ranul in Twilight's Promise. Old School RuneScape. "(...) 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."
^ Prince Itzla Arkan. Old School RuneScape. "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."
^ Metzli, Teokan of Ranul. Old School RuneScape. "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."
^ "Grand Museum". Old School RuneScape. "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."

[1] Curator Herminius. Old School RuneScape. "Losanium is the official term for this religion, though it is not a term you'll find used very often."

[2] Curator Herminius. Old School RuneScape. "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."

[3] Curator Herminius. Old School RuneScape. "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."

[4] Servius, Teokan of Ralos. Old School RuneScape. "Metzli and her sect play an essential role in our lives. You should not judge her so harshly."

[5] Metzli, Teokan of Ranul in Twilight's Promise. Old School RuneScape. "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."

[6] Metzli, Teokan of Ranul. Old School RuneScape. "This knowledge is a gift. One that was passed down to us from the Old Ones."

[7] Metzli, Teokan of Ranul in Twilight's Promise. Old School RuneScape. "(...) 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."

[8] Prince Itzla Arkan. Old School RuneScape. "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."

[9] Metzli, Teokan of Ranul. Old School RuneScape. "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."

[10] "Grand Museum". Old School RuneScape. "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."

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v • t • e Losanium
Gods	Ralos Ranul
Hierarchy	Teokan Teoki Nelta
Individuals	Servius, Teokan of Ralos Metzli, Teokan of Ranul Cuali, Teoki of Ralos Hegio, Teoki of Ranul Ueman, Teoki of Ralos Seia, Teoki of Ranul Yolotli, Teoki of Ralos Ezco, Teoki of Ranul Nelta of Ralos Nelta of Ranul
Related	Mokhaiotl Ximoua Twilight Emissaries

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