Framjism

Beliefs

The Framjists believe in two gods: Achea, the god of the ground; and Chae, the daughter of Achea and the god of water. They believe that Achea is eternal, benevolent, and the source of all life on the island. The Framjists believe that the island was created with the birth of Chae, whom Achea. Chae then surrounded Achea and thus caused Achea to sprout plants, then animals, and then humans. Chae gave the first human sprouted by Achea the name Framji, meaning “of the soil and water”. Chae then told Framji that her descendants were to care for the island and that once her descendants had demonstrated care for the land, the seas would calm to reveal more land to care for. As such, Framjists avoid consuming meat, since they believe consumption of flesh would violate Chae's command.

Prevalence

Temples to Chae can be found throughout the north of the island of Casea, typically on the top of hills, where they can oversee nearby towns. Temples to Achea are also common. Whilst there are numerous Framjist religious texts, the ultimate authority on Framjist theology is the Conclave of Framche, who are assembled twice a year to resolve religious disputes amongst the various Framjist communities throughout the islands. The decisions made by the Conclave of Framche are published as canons. In between meetings of the Conclave, Framjist scholars argue over how to interpret the canons. The Conclave of Framche also has the power to denounce those who violate Chae's command yet claim to be practitioners of Framjism.

Several states in the north of the Caseic Federation have Framjism as their official state religion, though the extent of the involvement of Framjist practices in these states' government varies greatly.

Notable Practitioners

• Chuwe Brifam, Acting Federal Foreign Minister of the Caseic Federation
• Jirichaya Broom, leader of the Federal Breakaway Coalition
• King Prebache XV of Prefichi