Voxog Religion

A system of belief centered on the worship of Za'ulgathox.

Simple in its purpose and compex in its execution.

Etymology and Vocabulary
Za-Sacred;Ul-Call;Ga-Keeper;Thox-of Gods

Zo-Holy;Ik-Heir

Sacred
Something that is dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of Za'ul. There are similarities between the terms sacred and holy, which are also sometimes used interchangeably, there are subtle differences. Holiness is generally the term used in relation to persons and relationship, whereas sacredness is used in relation to objects, places, or happenings. Thus, a saint may be considered as holy, but would not be viewed as sacred. Conversely, some things can be both holy and sacred, such as the God Emperor and the Great Worm.

Sanctification
The act of setting apart an object for special purposes.

Holy
An animate, sanctified being.

Hallow
To honor as holy. To make holy or sacred, to sanctify or consecrate, to venerate.

Blessing
The infusion of something with holiness, spiritual redemption, or divine will.

Benediction
A short invocation for divine help, blessing and guidance.

Veneration
Honoring a person who has been identified as having a high degree of sanctity or holiness.

Virtue
A trait or quality that is deemed to be morally good and thus is valued as a foundation of principle and good moral being.

Totem
A spirit being, sacred object, or symbol that serves as an emblem of a group of people, such as a family, clan, lineage, or tribe.

Mana
Alsha ("That Which Springs") and Zomos ("Holy Flow")

Merit
Merit is a force that results from good deeds done; it is capable of attracting good circumstances in a person's life, as well as improving the person's mind and inner well-being.

Pantheon
The gods of all Sanctified peoples are referred to collectively as the Pantheon.

Profane
All that can be known through the senses; it is the natural world of everyday life that one experience as either comprehensible or at least ultimately knowable.

Vice
A practice, behaviour, or habit generally considered immoral, sinful, criminal, rude, taboo, depraved, degrading, deviant or perverted in the associated society.

Ecclesiarchy and the Ministries
The Ministries are the main Organizations run and overseen by the Voxog Ecclesiarchy.

Ministry of Creed

Ministry of Later Dogma

Ministry of Living Machines

Ministry of Mercy

Ministry of Redemption

Ministry of Sacrifice

Ministry of Charity

The Discords
Organizations dedicated to debating the open-ended and divisive subjects under Divine Law.