Deronism

Deronism is the centrally prevalent belief among the commoners of northern Cyngvar. Notwithstanding, its practice was prevalent prior to Somnar's Conquest along the north banks of the River Leven; and, before that, in the Kingdom of Levenstad.

The faith links to the worship of Deron, the epitome of rugged individualism and self-awareness. Deron is represented by a farmer labouring in the field, eager to make bread for his family before the winter. It serves as the antithesis for Hynethism.

History
Deronism originated as more of a concept than a religion; it started in the Age of Petty Kings in the far north of Cyngvar, where people were godless and prayed only to the sun and moon for their harvests to be successful. Eventually, it came to pass that the sun and moon were one entity (derón meaning 'one above' in Old Cyng), and that Deron had control over the fate of the earth.

Deronism quickly spread across Cyngvar, and reached its peak in the Kingdom of Levenstad until the ascension of Oswin the Convert therein: a Hynethist who converted the population from Deronism to Hynethism. The Deronist faith was additionally shot back into the far north of Cyngvar with the rise of Somnar the Great's inquisition along the northern banks of the Leven. He forcefully converted towns to Hynethism, and when they refused, razed those towns to the ground.

Deronists worship Deron in spiritual gardens: undisturbed walled coves which are bound never to be the subjects or settings of wars, invasions, fights, or duels (until Somnar).