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

Origins and Creation

Sacred Circles were forged by the First-Flames under decree from the 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

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

The Sacred Circles act as:

Anchors of divine presence within Yedistren
Meeting places where spirits may exist without dying or passing into Cities in the Stars
Testing grounds to determine if a mortal is worthy to receive an Elements of It’slémwé
Centers for communion, vision quests, spiritual healing, and even transcendence

Access and Eligibility

Entry is restricted:

Only those chosen prior to birth or by the Hero and Heroine (Lethurèa) or Deity (Lethurèa) may enter
Valorèin afflicted with The Curse (Valorèin) must first be healed
Entry causes the physical body to convert into pure light; unworthy mortals will immediately Transcend

Mortals often test their worth by pushing into the Pillar of Light at the circle’s center.

The Ritual of Receiving

A Naa’ôna descends, raises their hand, and summons the chosen Elements of It’slémwé into an orb of radiant light which merges with the chosen mortal’s spirit.

Cultural Role

Hallowed Worlds were commonly built around Sacred Circles; Sherok Citadels were even constructed to protect them
Entire cultures journey across planets using Kroetar to reach these holy sites
Ritual pilgrimages, prayers, and petitions to the Mother and Father occur here

Properties and Limitations

Sacred Circles cannot be defiled or destroyed by any force, including Malisik
The surroundings may be corrupted, but the Circle remains a beacon of divine purity
The first Sacred Circle was integrated into the First Sherok Citadel

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.

Sensations of Entry

Mortals describe entry as:

Shock followed by euphoria
Weakness at first, then growing strength in the presence of Light of It’slémwé
The sense of having returned home
Deep sorrow at the thought of departing again

Miscellaneous Lore

Sacred Circles are not sentient
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

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-The '''Sacred Circles''' are divine constructs found across [[Yedistren]] in the [[Lethurèa]] universe. 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 the [[Lethurèa]] universe. 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]].
 == Origins and Creation ==