Jaelism

Jaelism is a polytheistic religion only active in Jefrinry. They believe in an afterlife where the dead feast with the gods, as long as they have not sinned, or they will forever be in Jeswin’s clutches, in the dark and damp wells of purgatory. Only one temple stands, in Jefrinry.

Mythos
While the Figure, Zakir, is their main god, they also worship the others of the Family. They acknowledge other gods exist, but only worship Zakir’s family, excluding Jeswin, who was cast out for the murder of her husband.

Belief System
Those following Jaelism tend to use ‘z’ in their names to honor Zakir. However, using the sound ‘z’ as the first part of a name is seen as pretentious.

Social Consequences
Jaelists believe women are sinful, and were born without penises as punishment for their sins, and the ultimate sin of Jeswin killing her brother and husband. Therefore, women are less than men. Those with a penis are superior. In this, they are also against transgender people and what they consider gender nonconformity. This extends to any relationships that are not solely one man and one woman.

They dont see Lisbon’s marriage to Jeswin as sinful, and therefore condone incest.

Very few actually follow Jaelism, but the people of Jefrinry are afraid to speak out against it and be labeled as a heretic.