Narconal
God of the Earth and Agriculture
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Narconal is god of the earth and the patron of farmers and miners. Volcanos are what happens when he and brother maedhros get angry.
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Unsurprisingly, the followers of Narconal feel a deep connection to the earth itself. They understand that each of the Firstborn works in harmony with the others, and that without any of them, life would be impossible. But they view Narconal as the base, or foundation upon which the others build. Virtually every farmer prays to Narconal, as he is ultimately responsible for the bounty of the earth.
Somewhat surprisingly, many soldiers also hold him in nearly as deep reverence as Strathos, for they know that victory in battle becomes impossible if the ground turns against you.
He is also the patron god of many craftsmen, particularly those who work with wood, one of his gifts to the races of mankind.
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The most holy book for those who worship Narconal is The Book of the Land. The first words in the centuries old text were written by Agromar of the Northern Wilds. The text is currently a collection of 107 parables that teach about respect and renewal of the land and describe ways that the races of man can thrive together.
The Book of the Land is not a static document, but change comes slowly. In rare but not unheard of cases, an adherent of Narconal will have a vision in which a new parable is told. Clerics of Narconal will then determine if the parable is valid, often by asking Narconal himself.
In even rarer circumstances, a parable may be removed if Narconal decrees it is no longer canon. These former parables have been collected in a lesser work known as the Book of Aged Wisdom. There is a very minor schism within those who worship Narconal as to if the Book of Aged Wisdom should be kept, or if those who read it are apostate.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
The holy symbol of Narconel depicts a sickle and a sheaf of wheat. It is also traditional for worshipers of Narconel to carry with them a small piece of charcoal wrapped in a linen cloth (this also serves a functional purpose, as they use it to write and make markings as needed).
Tenets of Faith
The core tenet of the faith is that we come from the earth, the earth gives us life, and someday we will return to the earth. Burial is considered the final sacrament, and worshipers are buried naked (though wrapped in a simple linen shroud) without any jewelry or adornments.
Holidays
There are three holidays for Narconel. One in the spring and two in the fall.
The Day of Awakening takes place in the spring, on the day the last snow has melted. It is a somber event, where the faithful give thanks for making it through the long winter, and remembering those who were lost. Priests will begin the preparation of bodies that died during the winter for burial, and farmers will choose the fields that will lay fallow (The Parable of the Restful Field) to regain its strength. In that field, they will construct a wooden shrine to Narconel, usually a rectangular frame, with branches on top serving as makeshift thatching. When Narconel visits the field to bless it, he uses this shrine as shelter when he naps (The Parable of Tulin and His Visitor).
The Festival of Harvest is the most important of all holy events. The festival typically lasts for a week, but the actual celebration is the Day of the Feast, where nearly everyone gives thanks for the bounty that Narconel has provided through the work of his followers. It is a festival of games, dancing, and general merriment. (The Parable of the Joyful Squirrel)
The Day of Exchange is the joint holy day between Narconel and Maedhros, and is three weeks after the end of the Festival of the Harvest. It is the day when Narconel lends his strength to Maedhros so the latter can protect the races of man when the days and nights turn cold (The Parable of the Firstborn Brothers). Worshipers of Narconel will light a fire at dawn, and tend to it until dawn the next day. In the fields, the farmers will burn the shrine to Narconel they built after the awakening. They will spread the ashes out over the field so that the last of Narconel’s strength can protect the field for when it returns to service in the spring. (The Parable of the Embers). They will also gather charcoal from the ashes, which they carry with them for the following year. In cities, priests and clerics (for both gods) will tend a communal fire, and worshipers and other faithful will drop by to assist.
Divine Goals
Worshipers are expected to respect the land, and give thanks for its gifts. The land is considered to be one thing. If one part of the land must be disturbed, such as to build a cellar, then care must be taken elsewhere to give back to allow the land to recover its strength. They are expected to understand that the land will give its gifts freely, but if it is abused, then there are no more gifts to give. Effort and respect are expected, but so are a degree of merriment, because if we work ourselves into an early grave we cannot aid the earth.
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