Volupta, The Religion of Desire
Keywords:
VOLUPTA
Overview: Volupta follows the goddess Ariana, once known under the guise of Grendafel, and the tenants of desire. At its core it is a community-based religion that, like their goddess, doesn't actively seek to convert so much as provide space and service for all who seek it. It is focused on fostering and encouraging desire in others and themselves. Desire is understood to be the want of anything. In this way, every person has desires, everyone wants something, no matter how big or how small. Volupta exists to help people see this in themselves and, in some cases, to pursue these desires. It is, however, never expected that a member of the religion fulfills the desires of another. That is more the realm of Wish and there is belief that the desire in and of itself is more important than the gratification. Volupta is typically accepting and promotes diversity and inclusion. It seeks to be a safe space for all, often offering its temple halls as refuge for many in times of need. This could be seen as self-serving as those in need typically harbour many desires, even ones so basic as for safety and peace.
Leader: Arezou
Symbols: Gold, Crimson, Lavender. The scent of honeysuckle and lilac. A dagger.
Main Temple or Center of Influence: Ariandor
Known Sects: None known
Tenets
- We do not moralize. While acting on desires can have moral or ethical implications, the having of desires is neutral. We do not judge those desires though we may steer some away from acting upon them.
- We do not betray trust. Desires are deeply personal. We are the holders of this knowledge for those who entrust us.
- The having of desire is to be encouraged. Fan the flames of desires you identify in others whenever it is safe to do so.
- Obtain enthusiastic consent when taking actions with others. This falls under the same realm as trust.
- Want. Desire. Deeply and unceasingly.
Lore: Volupta was once the religion of Grendafel, who, historically, did not actively seek followers. The creation of the temple was the result of the ambitions of Arezou and her interactions with the goddess Grendafel over a long period of time. Initially, Arezou was an accomplished mage, even as she sought to represent Grendafel and a fledgeling religion. This changed after an unfortunate turn in a battle took Arezou's life. Grendafel rebuilt the hanyou's body, changing only the woman's wings, and Arezou turned her skills to embracing divine magic. She also turned her attention more fully to Volupta and the construction of a temple.
Since that time, the religion has had a few different leaders, though it often ends up back in Arezou's hands. Grendafel is, as is her tendency, a distant goddess and does not typically change that aspect for Volupta or the temple, though she does make her presence known when she deems it necessary. There is much growth to be had by Volupta as it settles into a niche of its own making. When Grendafel shed her mask and revealed herself as Ariana, the Goddess of old, little changed in the religion, their purpose still set.
Known Alliances: Volupta has no overt alliances, though they have also avoided cultivating any enemies.
How to Join: Joining Volupta is a relatively simple process. Once one shows interest, they can speak with any member to get more knowledge. If they confirm they would like to join, the are brought into the religion on a trial period.
Leader: Arezou
Symbols: Gold, Crimson, Lavender. The scent of honeysuckle and lilac. A dagger.
Main Temple or Center of Influence: Ariandor
Known Sects: None known
Tenets
- We do not moralize. While acting on desires can have moral or ethical implications, the having of desires is neutral. We do not judge those desires though we may steer some away from acting upon them.
- We do not betray trust. Desires are deeply personal. We are the holders of this knowledge for those who entrust us.
- The having of desire is to be encouraged. Fan the flames of desires you identify in others whenever it is safe to do so.
- Obtain enthusiastic consent when taking actions with others. This falls under the same realm as trust.
- Want. Desire. Deeply and unceasingly.
Lore: Volupta was once the religion of Grendafel, who, historically, did not actively seek followers. The creation of the temple was the result of the ambitions of Arezou and her interactions with the goddess Grendafel over a long period of time. Initially, Arezou was an accomplished mage, even as she sought to represent Grendafel and a fledgeling religion. This changed after an unfortunate turn in a battle took Arezou's life. Grendafel rebuilt the hanyou's body, changing only the woman's wings, and Arezou turned her skills to embracing divine magic. She also turned her attention more fully to Volupta and the construction of a temple.
Since that time, the religion has had a few different leaders, though it often ends up back in Arezou's hands. Grendafel is, as is her tendency, a distant goddess and does not typically change that aspect for Volupta or the temple, though she does make her presence known when she deems it necessary. There is much growth to be had by Volupta as it settles into a niche of its own making. When Grendafel shed her mask and revealed herself as Ariana, the Goddess of old, little changed in the religion, their purpose still set.
Known Alliances: Volupta has no overt alliances, though they have also avoided cultivating any enemies.
How to Join: Joining Volupta is a relatively simple process. Once one shows interest, they can speak with any member to get more knowledge. If they confirm they would like to join, the are brought into the religion on a trial period.