Ammetteshett

Ammetteshett

Known more predominately, although somewhat incorrectly as Shralatarian Seclusionism, Ammetteshett was a predominant religion on the Shralatarian homeworld Balashara many centuries ago, the ‘Seclusionism’ term, however is only part of the religion undertaken by the most devout monks. While the religion itself has somewhat died out, some still practice Seclusionism, especially in Balashara’s mountain villages that have since become historical sites and major tourist destinations.

The First Two Gods, ("gods and godesses" known as Hesh and Hesha respectively) of Ammetteshett make up the religion’s name, Ammett the Hesh of Tranquillity and Teshett the Hesh of Guidance, who are the end result of years of true devotion and the entrance to Seclusionism where a monk may spend a minimum of seven years utterly alone to get closer to the gods, forbidden to talk or even see anyone, many Seclusionists spend their time in small, simple huts in the chilly wilds, hills or mountains, away from cities and towns, foraging, hunting, cooking and surviving on their own.

While in this secluded state they may also pray to other gods such as Mamesh, the Hesha of Cooking, Food and Harvest and Shemm, the somewhat demonised Hesh of Fortune. Other minor deities include Sharamash the Hesha goddess of the Seas Rivers and Lakes, the Three Winter Hesha; Shaar (Snow) Eshean (Hail) and Soshaan (Winter Wind). Shimishar, the Hesh of War, Strength and Weapon Forgery.

Some more scientifically minded Shralatarians believe that the Seclusionism aspect of Ammetteshett is detrimental to mental health, although it’s ancient writings talk about those who break their seclusion as ‘settash’ (weak/unworthy), even those who died of starvation or even suicide are ladled as such, modern Seclusionism is much more stringent in preparation and much more forgiving, notably offering several or as much retries of the sacred seclusion as need be, depending on chapter.