User:Atmoran Spirit/Tesianism

(NOTE: Found this text on an document I'd written down a couple years ago. Thought I could add this to a sub-page on my userpage for future improvements.)

Tesianism is a fictional religion which is a conjection between the video game series The Elder Scrolls  and our reality.

Etymology
The name is taken from "TES" (or simply "tes"), a diminutive form of The Elder Scrolls. Combine "TES" with "-ian", it becomes "Tesian", and with "-ism" it becomes "Tesianism". A follower of Tesianism is called a Tesian.

The Nine Divines
The Nine Divines are the most important religious order in Tamriel (which is a continent on the world Nirn in the TES universe). The religion combines the eight Aedra (Gods) with the founder of the Third Empire, Tiber Septim (Talos). There are a total of six gods and three goddesses.

Akatosh
Akatosh, the Dragon God of Time, is the chief deity of the Nine Divines. He represents the qualities of endurance, invincibility, and everlasting legitimacy.

Julianos
Julianos, the God of Wisdom and Logic, is a deity of the Nine Divines. He represents litterature, law, history, and contradiction.

Mara
Mara, the Mother Goddesses and Goddess of Love, is a deity of the Nine Divines. She represents love, passion, and friendship.

Talos
Talos, the Great-Hero of Mankind and God of War, is a deity of Nine Divines. He represents rulership, strenght and civil society.

Arkay
Arkay, the God of Death and Life, is a deity of the Nine Divines. He represents the qualities of death and life, seasons, burials and funeral rites.

Dibella
Dibella, the Goddess of Beauty, is a deity of the Nine Divines. She represents beauty, art, and sex.

Stendarr
Stendarr, the God of Mercy, is a deity of the Nine Divines. He represents might, order and justice.

Kynareth
Kynareth, the Goddess of Nature, is a deity of the Nine Divines. She represents the sky, the heavens, the winds, the elements, and the unseen spirits of the air.

Zenithar
Zenithar, the God of Wealth, is a deity of the Nine Divines. He represents wealth, labor, commerce and communication.

The Ten Commands
Followers of Tesianism follow the doctrine and fair wisdom of the Nine Divines:


 * 1) Stendarr says: Be kind and generous to the people of Tamriel. Protect the weak, heal the sick, and give to the needy.
 * 2) Arkay says: Honor the earth, its creatures, and the spirits, living and dead. Guard and tend the bounties of the mortal world, and do not profane the spirits of the dead.
 * 3) Mara says: Live soberly and peacefully. Honor your parents, and preserve the peace and security of home and family.
 * 4) Zenithar says: Work hard, and you will be rewarded. Spend wisely, and you will be comfortable. Never steal, or you will be punished.
 * 5) Talos says: Be strong for war. Be bold against enemies and evil, and defend the people of Tamriel.
 * 6) Kynareth says: Use Nature's gifts wisely. Respect her power, and fear her fury.
 * 7) Dibella says: Open your heart to the noble secrets of art and love. Treasure the gifts of friendship. Seek joy and inspiration in the mysteries of love.
 * 8) Julianos says: Know the truth. Observe the law. When in doubt, seek wisdom from the wise.
 * 9) Akatosh says: Serve and obey your Emperor. Study the Covenants. Worship the Nine, do your duty, and heed the commands of the saints and priests.
 * 10) The Nine say: Above all else, be good to one another.

Scandinavia
In Scandinavia, their is a ceremony which includes a Tesian Priest and hundreds of followers. In the ceremony, they honor the Nords of Old Atmora, the Dragonborn of Legend and the Dragons of Nirn by singing an orchestral song.

United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, their is a ceremony which includes a Tesian Priest and hundreds of followers. In the ceremony, they honor the Bretons of High Rock, the Imperials of Cyrodill and Ayleids of Old by singing a orchestral song.

Asia
In Asia, their is a ceremony which includes a Tesian Priest and unlimited amounts of followers. In the ceremony, they honor the Races of Akavir and the Dragons of Nirn by singing a orchestral song.

Oceania
In Oceania, their is a tradition which includes a Tesian Dancer and unlimited amounts of followers. In the ceremony, they honor the Maormer of Pyandonea and the Sloads of the Coral Kingdom by singing a orchestral song.