Major Religions of Syirith

The religion of Happiness is a monotheistic faith through the worship of Ivyrn; the Creator of Syirith and Iltra. In this faith, all living creatures have been blessed with the gift of a soul, meaning that it is very common for Syirithians to treat the beasts of the area as their equals, as they have received the same endowment of life from their god.Many oppositionists, atheists, and even some scholars of religion believe that the faith Happiness is highly contradictory; the main theme of the religion is peace and tranquility but they are also firm believers in “do unto others as they have done unto you”. Many aspects of Happiness are unclear, and can cause bewilderment in foreigners when introduced to their customs such as private theater performances where nude, the dangerous levels of alcohol consumption, and open sexuality. Happiness dominates about 25% of Syirith.


Iltrism is the worship of Syirith’s prized crystal; Iltra. In this faith, Iltra, also called the Mother Energy, is a living, sentient being that worked alongside Ivyrn in the creation of the country. All creatures return to Iltra after death, and assist in the creation of new life. The people of this denomination often create the pottery, jewelry, and clothing laced with Iltra that have given Syirith its’ fame. This religious group also performs ritualistic and recreational celebrations where Iltra is heated and inhaled through the process of sublimation. Consumption of the crystal is thought to give wisdom and good health, though this theory has not been tested and is only known to give hallucinations and odd behavior.

Another group closely associated with Iltrism is the Arcana, which is the belief that magic itself is responsible for the development of not only the long archipelago Syirith, but all of Nu Guardia. Beings that are skilled with the art such as dragons, mages, wizards, and Syirithian paladin are revered highly within this group. Arcanaian youth are usually required to take up some form of magic in school, if not all classes available. Knowledge, tact, and practicality are things that are very important to this faction along with respect and free will. They also consume Iltra in ways similar to the Iltrinians and often hold events alongside the faction. Both Iltrism and Arcana are the most prominent religions in Syirith.


Although small in followers, believers of Science impact the country to a staggering extent. Most people of this faction are lawyers and political figures that have made technological advancements in Syirith. Their philosophy that states that science is the answer to all, and that to believe anything else is ignorant. This group receives a mass amount of negative criticism from the other religious groups, but fights vigorously for more scientific advancement in Syirith. This cluster is primarily located in the LoweGrounds.