Great Dream
From FiranMUX
Back in 26 AU, various actions from all the clans and the in-fighting led to far-reaching troubles that nearly tore the Republic apart... if not for the intervention of the Gods. An experience, named by many later as "The Great Dream", was the gods' warning of what would happen if they continue on in this way.
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The Dream
One of the greatest notes of The Great Dream is that not everyone in the Republic had it. Most of people (the NPCs) had no idea that it occured, and gave doubtful looks at the ones who went about talking about the experience.
While everyone's version of the Dream was different, due to every dream being a personal experience, certain elements were the same; the Shamibelians had invaded Anarinuell, and they did as Shamibelians normally do with invading cities. The Firan people either tried to fight back fruitlessly, fled to hiding spots all over the city, or were captured and abused by the invaders. When the Dream ended, the gods, Zutiv or the totems gave a message to all the partipants, another fact with remained the same and was known as the God(s) Laws.
Gods Laws
As mentioned above, the Gods Laws were universal for everyone who was a part of the Dream. What variations there are in the laws is based on the faith of the partipants, and will be elaborated afterwards
Polytheistic Version
The God's Laws
Zutiv declares, "Unity Hall is Sacred. No Clan Leader may be harmed or put in fear for his or her life going to or coming from it, for gathering in council is holy. As in the old days, no weapons are allowed, and prayers must be said before and after each meeting."
Zin declares, "If two Clan Leaders disagree on a matter that is irreconcilable, they may choose to duel each other or declare another contest, not necessarily to the death. The defeated one will concede the point of the victor. Champions may be appointed."
Unot declares, "Death of the Soul will be sanctioned if a religious council approves it, otherwise you risk my wrath."
Uf declares, "You must become heroes yourselves, not perpetually wait for heroes to come."
Srenna declares, "In any deadly conflict, quarter may be asked for. It is not required that it be granted, but it is greatly preferred. If quarter is asked for and granted, the one spared will owe a life-debt; whatever grievance brought about the conflict may not be pursued further by the life-endebted one, lest they forsake all honor and face divine judgment."
Soli declares, "You will respect traditions, such as that no two clan leaders should be married to one another whilst they both rule and so that festival peace is kept, and that those who wear the medallions are not sacrosanct, but are to be respected."
Kamnestra declares, "If you knowingly leave a child with no parents, you will adopt it and be responsible for its care."
Firanos declares, "No Firan Clans may war with each other until proper diplomatic negotiations and sanctions have been attempted and an official declaration of war is made."
Elik declares, "Each clan must have its own separate ruler. If ye should build an empire, do it by building alliances or taking cities and lands. those who are favored are not invincible and will only be saved, if at all, so many times. Doing us favor earns you favor."
Eesha declares, "Oaths shall not be used as a frivolous tool and will be treated with due gravity."
Drik declares, "Build a Temple in my name, and those who worship me shall not be punished for that alone."
Monotheistic Version
The version of the dream told to monotheistic worshippers is nearly identical to the polytheistic version, except that Zutiv said every one of the rules. Instead of saying that a temple to Drik should be erected, Zutiv declared that Drik-worshippers should not be punished for that fact alone, and shown the error of their ways.
Totem Version
The version told to totem-worshippers was nearly identical to the polytheistic version, except that it was the various animal spirits who spoke to them, not the Firan gods.
Atheistic Version
Those few Firans that do not believe in any of the gods woke up the next day with a headache and shrugged off the dream as random nonsense. No deity spoke to them, and they were not told any laws.
