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Darth Biomech: /* Religion */

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Religion

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	Neither god is the source of good or evil, both exist in harmony, and their interaction gives rise to reality. The two gods were once a whole, '''Hefnusharr''', existing without beginning or end, but also without time or purpose. Unsatisfied, the whole divided itself into two siblings, birthing a world, being defined by rules and limits creating '''stability''' of a material plane, and finding meaning through '''change''' the flow of time brings. Each sibling embodies their respective domain of abstract concepts.		Neither god is the source of good or evil, both exist in harmony, and their interaction gives rise to reality. The two gods were once a whole, '''Hefnusharr''', existing without beginning or end, but also without time or purpose. Unsatisfied, the whole divided itself into two siblings, birthing a world, being defined by rules and limits creating '''stability''' of a material plane, and finding meaning through '''change''' the flow of time brings. Each sibling embodies their respective domain of abstract concepts.

	'''Shaekra''' lords over the domain of rules and stability. She defines the physical world, writes rules it follows~~, and traditionally~~ was associated with perfection, order, stability, control and ~~memory~~.		'''Shaekra''' lords over the domain of rules and stability. She defines the physical world, writes the rules that it follows. Traditionally she was associated with perfection, order, stability, control, and memories.

	'''Shaosna's''' domain is change and time. Shaosna can be she or he at a whim, they define time and will, pushing the physical to follow the rules of their sister, but also sometimes bringing changes to the rules themselves as well. They were traditionally associated with flexibility, time, chaos, freedom and the duality of life and death. In late centuries, their domain encompassed the entirety of physics and chemistry as well.		'''Shaosna's''' domain is change and time. Shaosna can be she or he at a whim, they define time and will, pushing the physical to follow the rules of their sister, but also sometimes bringing changes to the rules themselves as well. They were traditionally associated with flexibility, time, chaos, freedom, and the duality of life and death. In late centuries, their domain unofficially encompassed the entirety of physics and chemistry as well.

	The original separation of the siblings will progressively weaken because of their influence on each other arising from their interaction; they will become less and less distinct until they become twins and merge again, and at that point, the universe will cease to exist. Though religious texts claim that the siblings are equals, the fact that they themselves change often was interpreted as Shaosna being stronger than Shaekra, despite usually being depicted as smaller.		The original separation of the siblings will progressively weaken because of their influence on each other arising from their interaction; they will become less and less distinct until they become twins and merge again, and at that point, the universe will cease to exist. Though religious texts claim that the siblings are equals, the fact that they themselves change often was interpreted as Shaosna being stronger than Shaekra, despite usually being depicted as smaller.

Darth Biomech: /* Religion */

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Religion

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	In more ancient versions of the religion, the larger sun in the sky was thought to be Shaekra, and the smaller sun was thought to be Shaosna.		In more ancient versions of the religion, the larger sun in the sky was thought to be Shaekra, and the smaller sun was thought to be Shaosna.

	Neither god is the source of good or evil, both exist in harmony, and their interaction gives rise to reality. The two gods were once a whole, '''Hefnusharr''', existing without beginning or end, but also without time or purpose. Unsatisfied, the whole divided itself into two siblings, birthing a world ~~that works through~~ '''stability''' ~~forming rules and~~ material, ~~that finds~~ meaning through '''change.''' Each sibling embodies their respective domain of abstract concepts.		Neither god is the source of good or evil, both exist in harmony, and their interaction gives rise to reality. The two gods were once a whole, '''Hefnusharr''', existing without beginning or end, but also without time or purpose. Unsatisfied, the whole divided itself into two siblings, birthing a world, being defined by rules and limits creating '''stability''' of a material plane, and finding meaning through '''change''' the flow of time brings. Each sibling embodies their respective domain of abstract concepts.

	'''Shaekra''' lords over the domain of rules and stability. She defines the physical world, writes rules it follows, and traditionally was associated with perfection, order, stability, control and memory.		'''Shaekra''' lords over the domain of rules and stability. She defines the physical world, writes rules it follows, and traditionally was associated with perfection, order, stability, control and memory.

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Religion

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	In more ancient versions of the religion, the larger sun in the sky was thought to be Shaekra, and the smaller sun was thought to be Shaosna.		In more ancient versions of the religion, the larger sun in the sky was thought to be Shaekra, and the smaller sun was thought to be Shaosna.

	Neither god is the source of good or evil, both exist in harmony, and their interaction gives rise to reality. The two gods were once a whole, '''Hefnusharr''', existing without beginning or end, but also without time or ~~materiality~~. Unsatisfied, the whole divided itself into two siblings, birthing a world that works through '''stability''' forming rules and material, that finds meaning through '''change.''' Each sibling embodies their respective domain of abstract concepts.		Neither god is the source of good or evil, both exist in harmony, and their interaction gives rise to reality. The two gods were once a whole, '''Hefnusharr''', existing without beginning or end, but also without time or purpose. Unsatisfied, the whole divided itself into two siblings, birthing a world that works through '''stability''' forming rules and material, that finds meaning through '''change.''' Each sibling embodies their respective domain of abstract concepts.

	'''Shaekra''' lords over the domain of rules and stability. She defines the physical world, writes rules it follows, and traditionally was associated with perfection, order, stability, control and memory.		'''Shaekra''' lords over the domain of rules and stability. She defines the physical world, writes rules it follows, and traditionally was associated with perfection, order, stability, control and memory.

Darth Biomech: /* Religion */

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Religion

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	===Religion===		===Religion===
	The only religion practiced today is duotheistic, and worships sibling gods, Shaekra and Shaosna.		The only major religion family practiced today is duotheistic, and worships sibling gods, Shaekra and Shaosna.

	~~The gods~~, ~~symbolized in~~ the ~~past by the binary~~ sun of the ~~system. Neither god is the source of good or evil, both exist in harmony~~, and ~~their interaction gives rise to reality. The two gods were once a whole, existing without beginning or end, but also without time or materiality. Therefore,~~ the ~~whole divided itself into two siblings, creating a world that works through '''stability''' bringing rules~~ to ~~the world, that finds '''meaning''' through change. Each sibling embodies their respective abstract domain~~.		In more ancient versions of the religion, the larger sun in the sky was thought to be Shaekra, and the smaller sun was thought to be Shaosna.

	~~Shaekra lords over~~ the ~~domain~~ of ~~rules~~ and ~~stability~~. ~~She defines the physical world~~, ~~writes rules it follows~~, ~~and traditionally was associated with perfection~~, ~~order~~, stability, ~~control and memory~~.		Neither god is the source of good or evil, both exist in harmony, and their interaction gives rise to reality. The two gods were once a whole, '''Hefnusharr''', existing without beginning or end, but also without time or materiality. Unsatisfied, the whole divided itself into two siblings, birthing a world that works through '''stability''' forming rules and material, that finds meaning through '''change.''' Each sibling embodies their respective domain of abstract concepts.

	~~Shaosna~~'s domain ~~is change~~ and ~~time~~. ~~Shaosna can be she or he at a whim, they define time and will, pushing~~ the physical ~~to follow the~~ rules ~~of their sister~~, ~~but also sometimes bringing changes to the rules themselves as well. They were~~ traditionally associated with ~~flexibility~~, ~~time~~, ~~chaos~~, ~~freedom and the duality of life~~ and ~~death~~.		'''Shaekra''' lords over the domain of rules and stability. She defines the physical world, writes rules it follows, and traditionally was associated with perfection, order, stability, control and memory.

	The original separation of the siblings will progressively weaken because of their influence on each other arising from their interaction, they will become less and less distinct until they ~~became together~~ again, and at that point, the universe will cease to exist~~, until the whole will once again yearn for change~~. Though religious texts ~~claims~~ that the siblings are equals, ~~this~~ fact often was interpreted as Shaosna being stronger than Shaekra, despite usually being depicted smaller.		'''Shaosna's''' domain is change and time. Shaosna can be she or he at a whim, they define time and will, pushing the physical to follow the rules of their sister, but also sometimes bringing changes to the rules themselves as well. They were traditionally associated with flexibility, time, chaos, freedom and the duality of life and death. In late centuries, their domain encompassed the entirety of physics and chemistry as well.

			The original separation of the siblings will progressively weaken because of their influence on each other arising from their interaction; they will become less and less distinct until they become twins and merge again, and at that point, the universe will cease to exist. Though religious texts claim that the siblings are equals, the fact that they themselves change often was interpreted as Shaosna being stronger than Shaekra, despite usually being depicted as smaller.

	===Philosophy===		===Philosophy===

Darth Biomech: /* Religion */

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Religion

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	===Religion===		===Religion===
	The only religion practiced today is duotheistic, and worships ~~twin~~ gods.		The only religion practiced today is duotheistic, and worships sibling gods, Shaekra and Shaosna.

	The gods, symbolized in the past by the binary sun of the system~~, reflect two rather abstract concepts, change and stability, emotion and logic, heat and cold~~. Neither god is the source of good or evil, both exist in harmony, and their interaction gives rise to reality. The two gods were once a whole, existing without beginning or end, but also without ~~change~~. Therefore, the whole divided itself into ~~twins~~, creating a world that works on the ~~basis of stability~~ that finds meaning through change. The original separation of the ~~twins~~ will weaken ~~through~~ their influence on each other, they will become less and less distinct until they ~~come~~ together again, and at that point, the universe will cease to exist until the whole will once again yearn for change.		The gods, symbolized in the past by the binary sun of the system. Neither god is the source of good or evil, both exist in harmony, and their interaction gives rise to reality. The two gods were once a whole, existing without beginning or end, but also without time or materiality. Therefore, the whole divided itself into two siblings, creating a world that works through '''stability''' bringing rules to the world, that finds '''meaning''' through change. Each sibling embodies their respective abstract domain.

			Shaekra lords over the domain of rules and stability. She defines the physical world, writes rules it follows, and traditionally was associated with perfection, order, stability, control and memory.

			Shaosna's domain is change and time. Shaosna can be she or he at a whim, they define time and will, pushing the physical to follow the rules of their sister, but also sometimes bringing changes to the rules themselves as well. They were traditionally associated with flexibility, time, chaos, freedom and the duality of life and death.

			The original separation of the siblings will progressively weaken because of their influence on each other arising from their interaction, they will become less and less distinct until they became together again, and at that point, the universe will cease to exist, until the whole will once again yearn for change. Though religious texts claims that the siblings are equals, this fact often was interpreted as Shaosna being stronger than Shaekra, despite usually being depicted smaller.

	===Philosophy===		===Philosophy===

Darth Biomech at 13:14, 22 January 2025

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	===Philosophy===		===Philosophy===
	~~Awareness~~ gave rise to a powerful philosophical trend that for several hundred years captured the minds of almost the entire planet, and penetrated even into the moral and ethical foundations of society. According to this philosophy, intelligent life in general, and civilizations in particular, are the greatest treasure of the Universe, and all actions of each civilization at some point in its history should be aimed at helping the emergence and spread of intelligent life throughout the Universe.		The Realization gave rise to a powerful philosophical trend that for several hundred years captured the minds of almost the entire planet, and penetrated even into the moral and ethical foundations of society. According to this philosophy, intelligent life in general, and civilizations in particular, are the greatest treasure of the Universe, and all actions of each civilization at some point in its history should be aimed at helping the emergence and spread of intelligent life throughout the Universe.
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Darth Biomech: /* Religion, philosophy */

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Religion, philosophy

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	== Religion, philosophy ==		== Religion, philosophy ==
	Before the Realisation, there were about fifteen major religions on the surface of Harr, and several thousand sects or interpretations based on those religions. Virtually all Raharr religions faded and were abandoned during the Realisation and the years that followed.		Before the Realisation, there were about fifteen major religions on the surface of Harr, and several thousand sects or interpretations based on those religions. Virtually all Raharr religions faded and were abandoned during the Realisation and the years that followed.

	Only one duotheistic religion has survived to the present day, divided into two major movements, differing from each other by and large only in their attitude to the Ancients - one movement considers the Ancients to be direct messengers of the Gods and executors of their will, while the other denies any connection between the Ancients and the Gods, considering them to be equals in this respect with any other civilization of the Universe. There are a hard-to-define number of sects that worship the Ancients as gods, but most are localized and do not have a large following.		Only one duotheistic religion has survived to the present day, divided into two major movements, differing from each other by and large only in their attitude to the Ancients - one movement considers the Ancients to be direct messengers of the Gods and executors of their will, while the other denies any connection between the Ancients and the Gods, considering them to be equals in this respect with any other civilization of the Universe. There are a hard-to-define number of sects that worship the Ancients as gods, but most are localized and do not have a large following.

	Religion in Raharr society is considered an intimate thing, not to be spoken of to outsiders, nor to be shown in any way by actions or appearance. According to anonymous surveys of the Alliance population, at the moment about 28% of Raharr are believers, 70% are atheist or agnostic, and 2% are undecided.		Religion in Raharr society is considered an intimate thing, not to be spoken of to outsiders, nor to be shown in any way by actions or appearance. According to anonymous surveys of the Alliance population, at the moment about 28% of Raharr are believers, 70% are atheist or agnostic, and 2% are undecided.

	Religion has been and remains a sensitive topic during contact with other civilizations, which has only served to increase the intimacy of topics related to religious beliefs.		Religion has been and remains a sensitive topic during contact with other civilizations, which has only served to increase the intimacy of topics related to religious beliefs.

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	===Religion===		===Religion===
	The only religion practiced today is duotheistic, and worships twin gods.		The only religion practiced today is duotheistic, and worships twin gods.

	The gods, symbolized in the past by the binary sun of the system, reflect two rather abstract concepts, change and stability, emotion and logic, heat and cold. Neither god is the source of good or evil, both exist in harmony, and their interaction gives rise to reality. The two gods were once a whole, existing without beginning or end, but also without change. Therefore, the whole divided itself into twins, creating a world that works on the basis of stability that finds meaning through change. The original separation of the twins will weaken through their influence on each other, they will become less and less distinct until they come together again, and at that point, the universe will cease to exist until the whole will once again yearn for change.		The gods, symbolized in the past by the binary sun of the system, reflect two rather abstract concepts, change and stability, emotion and logic, heat and cold. Neither god is the source of good or evil, both exist in harmony, and their interaction gives rise to reality. The two gods were once a whole, existing without beginning or end, but also without change. Therefore, the whole divided itself into twins, creating a world that works on the basis of stability that finds meaning through change. The original separation of the twins will weaken through their influence on each other, they will become less and less distinct until they come together again, and at that point, the universe will cease to exist until the whole will once again yearn for change.

	===Philosophy===		===Philosophy===
	Awareness gave rise to a powerful philosophical trend that for several hundred years captured the minds of almost the entire planet, and penetrated even into the moral and ethical foundations of society. According to this philosophy, intelligent life in general, and civilizations in particular, are the greatest treasure of the Universe, and all actions of each civilization at some point in its history should be aimed at helping the emergence and spread of intelligent life throughout the Universe.		Awareness gave rise to a powerful philosophical trend that for several hundred years captured the minds of almost the entire planet, and penetrated even into the moral and ethical foundations of society. According to this philosophy, intelligent life in general, and civilizations in particular, are the greatest treasure of the Universe, and all actions of each civilization at some point in its history should be aimed at helping the emergence and spread of intelligent life throughout the Universe.

Darth Biomech at 12:51, 22 January 2025

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	== Religion, philosophy ==		== Religion, philosophy ==
	Before the ~~Realization~~, there were about fifteen major religions on the surface of Harr, and several thousand sects or interpretations based on ~~these~~ religions. Virtually all ~~raharr~~ religions ~~died away~~ and were abandoned during the ~~Realization Event~~ and the years that followed.		Before the Realisation, there were about fifteen major religions on the surface of Harr, and several thousand sects or interpretations based on those religions. Virtually all Raharr religions faded and were abandoned during the Realisation and the years that followed.
	~~Nowadays, only~~ one ~~type of monotheistic~~ religion ~~is preserved; it is~~ divided into two ~~currents~~, differing from each other ~~in the long run~~ only in their ~~opinion on~~ the Ancients - one ~~current~~ considers the Ancients to be direct messengers of ~~God~~ and ~~the performers~~ of ~~his~~ will, while the other denies any connection between the Ancients and ~~God~~, considering them ~~equal~~ in this ~~regard~~ with any other civilization of the ~~universe~~. There ~~is an obscure~~ number of sects ~~worshiping~~ the Ancients as gods, but most are localized and do not have a large ~~number of followers~~.		Only one duotheistic religion has survived to the present day, divided into two major movements, differing from each other by and large only in their attitude to the Ancients - one movement considers the Ancients to be direct messengers of the Gods and executors of their will, while the other denies any connection between the Ancients and the Gods, considering them to be equals in this respect with any other civilization of the Universe. There are a hard-to-define number of sects that worship the Ancients as gods, but most are localized and do not have a large following.

	Religion in Raharr society is considered an intimate thing, ~~which is~~ not ~~supposed~~ to be ~~talked about with strangers. Raharrs also are not supposed~~ to ~~show their religious affiliation~~ by actions or appearance. According to anonymous ~~polls among the population~~ of the Alliance, at the moment about 28% of ~~the raharrs~~ are believers ~~in any kind of religion (including those brought from the outside of Harr)~~, 70% ~~adhere to atheistic~~ or agnostic ~~worldviews~~, and 2% ~~have not decided~~.		Religion in Raharr society is considered an intimate thing, not to be spoken of to outsiders, nor to be shown in any way by actions or appearance. According to anonymous surveys of the Alliance population, at the moment about 28% of Raharr are believers, 70% are atheist or agnostic, and 2% are undecided.
	Religion ~~was~~ and remains a ~~volatile~~ topic in contact with other civilizations, which served ~~only~~ to increase the intimacy of topics related to ~~religiosity~~.		Religion has been and remains a sensitive topic during contact with other civilizations, which has only served to increase the intimacy of topics related to religious beliefs.

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			===Religion===
			The only religion practiced today is duotheistic, and worships twin gods.

			The gods, symbolized in the past by the binary sun of the system, reflect two rather abstract concepts, change and stability, emotion and logic, heat and cold. Neither god is the source of good or evil, both exist in harmony, and their interaction gives rise to reality. The two gods were once a whole, existing without beginning or end, but also without change. Therefore, the whole divided itself into twins, creating a world that works on the basis of stability that finds meaning through change. The original separation of the twins will weaken through their influence on each other, they will become less and less distinct until they come together again, and at that point, the universe will cease to exist until the whole will once again yearn for change.
			===Philosophy===
	Awareness gave rise to a powerful philosophical trend that for several hundred years captured the minds of almost the entire planet, and penetrated even into the moral and ethical foundations of society. According to this philosophy, intelligent life in general, and civilizations in particular, are the greatest treasure of the Universe, and all actions of each civilization at some point in its history should be aimed at helping the emergence and spread of intelligent life throughout the Universe.		Awareness gave rise to a powerful philosophical trend that for several hundred years captured the minds of almost the entire planet, and penetrated even into the moral and ethical foundations of society. According to this philosophy, intelligent life in general, and civilizations in particular, are the greatest treasure of the Universe, and all actions of each civilization at some point in its history should be aimed at helping the emergence and spread of intelligent life throughout the Universe.
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Darth Biomech: /* Dynasties */

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Dynasties

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	== Dynasties ==		== Dynasties ==
	Raharrs practice a system of dynasties that is somewhat similar to human dynasties. Raharr dynasties denote something close to the concept of family business, and are not a restrictive social structure. It is in a way a family, not limited by blood ties. Transitions between dynasties are not considered to be a big deal.		Raharrs practice a system of dynasties that is somewhat similar to human dynasties. Raharr dynasties denote something close to the concept of family business and are not a restrictive social structure. It is in a way a family, not limited by blood ties. Transitions between dynasties are not considered to be a big deal.

	Each dynasty is dedicated to its own highly specialized task - repairing technology, cooking, and so on. Previously, the number of dynasties was much larger, but with the development of globalization, dynasties engaged in identical or similar fields of activity preferred to merge.		Each dynasty is dedicated to its own highly specialized task - repairing technology, cooking, and so on. Previously, the number of dynasties was much larger, but with the development of globalization, dynasties engaged in identical or similar fields of activity preferred to merge.

	Providing commercial services in the domain of one of the dynasties, while not being of that dynasty, is generally frowned upon unless there's a good reason (such as the necessary dynasty not having a presence in the area).		Providing commercial services in the domain of one of the dynasties, while not being of that dynasty, is generally frowned upon unless there's a good reason (such as the necessary dynasty not having a presence in the area).

	With the development of industrialization and in the face of the social changes it brought, the dynasty of art became the only dynasty that effectively ceased to exist permanently. In modern times, art is considered to be a career that anyone can pursue without restriction.		With the development of industrialization and in the face of the social changes it brought, the dynasty of art became the only dynasty that effectively ceased to exist permanently. In modern times, art is considered to be a career that anyone can pursue without restriction.

	Internally, dynasties are divided into "cells" - functional analogs of human families connected by "threads" of generations.		Internally, dynasties are divided into "cells" - functional analogs of human families connected by "threads" of generations.

Darth Biomech: /* Dynasties */

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Dynasties

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	Each dynasty is dedicated to its own highly specialized task - repairing technology, cooking, and so on. Previously, the number of dynasties was much larger, but with the development of globalization, dynasties engaged in identical or similar fields of activity preferred to merge.		Each dynasty is dedicated to its own highly specialized task - repairing technology, cooking, and so on. Previously, the number of dynasties was much larger, but with the development of globalization, dynasties engaged in identical or similar fields of activity preferred to merge.
	Providing commercial services in the domain of one of the dynasties, while not being of that dynasty, is generally frowned upon unless there's a good reason (such as the necessary dynasty not having a presence in the area).		Providing commercial services in the domain of one of the dynasties, while not being of that dynasty, is generally frowned upon unless there's a good reason (such as the necessary dynasty not having a presence in the area).
			With the development of industrialization and in the face of the social changes it brought, the dynasty of art became the only dynasty that effectively ceased to exist permanently. In modern times, art is considered to be a career that anyone can pursue without restriction.
	Internally, dynasties are divided into "cells" - functional analogs of human families connected by "threads" of generations.		Internally, dynasties are divided into "cells" - functional analogs of human families connected by "threads" of generations.