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The '''Sacred Circles''' are divine constructs found across [[Yedistren]] in [[Lethurèa]]. They serve as direct conduits to [[It'slémwé]], acting as hallowed locations where mortals and immortals alike may commune with the [[Meera Jenlek|Mother]], [[Merrik Jenlek|Father]], [[Lethurèa]], the deceased, and even the [[Naa’ôna]].
The '''Sacred Circles''' are divine constructs found across [[Yedistren]] in [[Lethurèa]]. They serve as direct conduits to [[It'slémwé]], acting as hallowed locations where mortals and immortals alike may commune with the [[Meera Jenlek|Mother]], [[Merrik Jenlek|Father]], [[Lethurèa]], the deceased, and even the [[Naa'ôna]].


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== Origins and Creation ==
== Origins and Creation ==
Sacred Circles were forged by the [[First-Flames]] under decree from the [[Meera Jenlek|Mother]] to allow communication with her mortal children. Constructed from the pure, radiant [[Ore of It'slémwé]], they create a stable channel of the [[Light of It'slémwé]] into [[Yedistren]].
Sacred Circles were forged by the [[First-Flames]] under decree from the [[Meera Jenlek|Mother]] to allow communication with her mortal children. Constructed from the pure, radiant [[Ore of It'slémwé]], they create a stable channel of the [[Light of It'slémwé]] into [[Yedistren]].


== Structure and Appearance ==
== Structure and Appearance ==
Sacred Circles appear as perfectly circular platforms embedded into a planet’s surface. Though they appear to be made of light, they are solidified [[Ore of It’slémwé]]. Pillars of light erupt from the platform’s center, extending into the upper atmosphere and beyond, connecting with nearby stars through non-linear metaphysical channels.
Sacred Circles appear as perfectly circular platforms embedded into a planet's surface. Though they appear to be made of light, they are solidified [[Ore of It'slémwé]]. Pillars of light erupt from the platform's center, extending into the upper atmosphere and beyond, connecting with nearby stars through non-linear metaphysical channels.


== Purpose and Function ==
== Purpose and Function ==
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* Anchors of divine presence within [[Yedistren]]
* Anchors of divine presence within [[Yedistren]]
* Meeting places where spirits may exist and commune without dying or needing to passing into [[Cities in the Stars]]
* Meeting places where spirits may exist and commune without dying or needing to passing into [[Cities in the Stars]]
* Testing grounds to determine if a mortal is worthy to receive an [[Elements of It’slémwé|Element of It’slémwé]]
* Testing grounds to determine if a mortal is worthy to receive an [[Elements of It'slémwé|Element of It'slémwé]]
* Centers for communion, vision quests, spiritual healing, and even [[Transcendence]]
* Centers for communion, vision quests, spiritual healing, and even [[Transcendence]]


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== The Ritual of Receiving ==
== The Ritual of Receiving ==
A [[Naa’ôna]] descends, raises their hand to the sky, and summons the chosen [[Elements of It’slémwé]] into an orb of radiant light. They then turn their palm to face the chosen individual. The orb strikes them in the chest and merges with the chosen mortal’s spirit.
A [[Naa'ôna]] descends, raises their hand to the sky, and summons the chosen [[Elements of It'slémwé]] into an orb of radiant light. They then turn their palm to face the chosen individual. The orb strikes them in the chest and merges with the chosen mortal's spirit.


== Cultural Role ==
== Cultural Role ==
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== Myths and Misuses ==
== Myths and Misuses ==


* [[Malisik]] constructed false [[Malisik Circles]] to imitate the function of Sacred Circles for dark communion with [[Malis]]. These fakes are unstable and impermanent.
* [[Malisik]] constructed false Sacred Circles called [[Malisik Circles]] to imitate their functions for dark communion with [[Malis]]. These fakes are unstable and impermanent.


== Sensations of Entry ==
== Sensations of Entry ==
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* Shock followed by euphoria
* Shock followed by euphoria
* Weakness at first, then growing strength in the presence of [[Light of It’slémwé]]
* Weakness at first, then growing strength in the presence of [[Light of It'slémwé|Light of It'slémwé]]
* The sense of having returned home
* The sense of having returned home
* Deep sorrow at the thought of departing again
* Deep sorrow at the thought of departing again
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* Sacred Circles are not sentient
* Sacred Circles are not sentient
* [[Hero and Heroine (Lethurèa)]] and [[Deity (Lethurèa)]] may bring multiple followers in extremely rare cases
* [[Hero and Heroine (Lethurèa)]] and [[Deity (Lethurèa)]] may bring multiple followers in extremely rare cases
* [[Naa’ôna]] appear clothed in woven condensed light; mortals are temporarily unclothed as their bodies become light
* [[Naa'ôna]] appear clothed in woven condensed light; mortals are temporarily unclothed as their bodies become light


[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Lethurèa universe]]
[[Category:Lethurèa universe]]
[[Category:Hallows]]
[[Category:Hallows]]