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        ♦ Kamales represents masculinity and is known as the sun deity.
        He represents playfulness, excitement, joy, warmth, fire, daytime and life.

        ♦ Valontras represents femininity and is known as the moon deity.
        Valontras represents sorrow, anger, seriousness, cold, water, nighttime, and death.

        ♦ Legends tell us that Kamales is present for every Arkaines birth, placing a star within the chest of an Arkaine to give them life.

        ♦ When an Arkaine dies, Valontras peacefully guides those who have passed judgement into 'the stars', or casts those who are unworthy into the dark.

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        ♦ True Balance embodies the belief that you cannot have good without bad/dark without light/sun without rain. 

        ♦ At a young age, Arkaines are urged to visit Prophets and Priests who travel or who work in Prism Temples, to begin learning about True Balance.
        The teachings include but are definitely not limited to; lessons about True Balance, balance in nature (circle of life), how Arkaine's powers work,
        how to utilize abilities, strengthening the mind, being at peace with one another, and more.
        Many rituals are performed due to their religion, however, the traditions vary depending on where an Arkaine is from.

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Common Beliefs
       
        ♦ It is commonly thought that the good and bad that you put out into the world will come back to you.

        ♦ It is important to be thankful for what you have.

        ♦ It is up to you to make your life what you want it to be.


Prayers

        ♦ It is common for one to meditate when praying to the gods. Often, one will sit upon the ground with their back straight and their hands palm-up on their thighs.
        They will close their eyes, and breathe deeply.

        ♦ Often, if someone is seeking to receive a vision or a blessing from either gods, items or gifts will be placed within the palm of the Arkaine before meditation,
        or displayed in front of the Arkaine. Sometimes, when the Arkaine opens their eyes, the items are gone. This is generally a sign that your prayer will be answered.

        ♦ Prayers will be spoken out loud often by a leader if in a group, but prayers spoken in the mind reach the Divine Ones all the same.

        ♦ It is customary to say a prayer of thanks after a successful hunt, fight, duel, etc.

        ♦ Prayers can be about anything... whether it be to ask the gods for a bit of guidance, or forgiveness, or aid.


Visions

        ♦ Visions from either god can come to any Arkaine at any time... But usually, only Arkaines who are fairly devout will be able to make contact with them.

        ♦ Both of the Gods enjoy speaking in riddles, as they believe it is up to the Arkaines themselves to create and become the master of their own lives.


Gifts

        ♦ Often Arkaines will show their devotion using items.
            ♦ Lotus (Normal)
            ♦ Lotus (Sun)
            ♦ Lotus (Moon)
            ♦ Rose
            ♦ Candle
            ♦ Incense
            ♦ Crystal


Prayer Example…

        ♦  For passing into the stars…
                Celestial Sister, Valontras, guider of souls, I come to you in a time of grief. I beg for your hands to be gentle as you lead my loved one to the stars.
                I beg you to take care of her, for she was devoted to you and your Brother.

        ♦ For aid…
                Kamales, Celestial Brother, creator of life and of love. Sustain me so that I may life another day. Give my lifethorn the power to continue,
                give me your spark of life.

        ♦ Forgiveness…
                Divine Ones... Kamales and Valontras. I beg of you both to forgive me for what I have done. I have betrayed someone who had trust in me.

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