Worship of ancestors is a very common practice in Nur's society. While gods tend to be seen as less involved in the lives of mortals, it is believed the spirits of forefathers live in the household, and protect and give advice to their descendents. Every household has a small altar or shrine dedicated to their worship, a place of prayer and meditation where food offerings, alcohol, flowers and letters are left.
When Nur returned from the war, he asked his forefathers for guidance a lot. During the years spent on the battlefield, he lost his father, his twin brother, and half of his face. He prayed to them so they'd give him the strength to live after losing so much.
His two mothers, Khori (left, Nur's bio mom) and Nireth (right) have always been at his side in these hard times, trying to support him as much as possible. Especially in the months right after his return home, Nur was not coping well with his new life at all, and his moms were worried sick.
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Gods almight, I'm SO late with this drawtober, it's midnight here! XD But hey, I managed to make it today as well!
When Nur returned from the war, he asked his forefathers for guidance a lot. During the years spent on the battlefield, he lost his father, his twin brother, and half of his face. He prayed to them so they'd give him the strength to live after losing so much.
His two mothers, Khori (left, Nur's bio mom) and Nireth (right) have always been at his side in these hard times, trying to support him as much as possible. Especially in the months right after his return home, Nur was not coping well with his new life at all, and his moms were worried sick.
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Gods almight, I'm SO late with this drawtober, it's midnight here! XD But hey, I managed to make it today as well!
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I'll be honest, Khori, (I might have to barrow that name) and Nireth are look looking ladies, love their outfits, I hope they take good care of Nur
I can only imagine that Nur's descendants will make a shrine to him covered with all manner of guns.
Worst part of his life. Fortunately, we know he recovers; it's going to be a rough road.
In my fictional world, The Maker of All Things is unknown and unknowable. It is a watchmaker deity, disinterested and detached from the universe it created.
Day to day decisions are discussed with one's ancestors. My 60-year old main character says he's expecting 'a visit from his ancestors', which should normally mean a spiritual event. Instead, his mother drives in with his father and all four grandparents, now in their early 100s.
In my fictional world, The Maker of All Things is unknown and unknowable. It is a watchmaker deity, disinterested and detached from the universe it created.
Day to day decisions are discussed with one's ancestors. My 60-year old main character says he's expecting 'a visit from his ancestors', which should normally mean a spiritual event. Instead, his mother drives in with his father and all four grandparents, now in their early 100s.
This is so amazing! I love the insight into Nur's past. The poor guy. This is really just amazing Olaf
One tough cat, with one heck of an immune system to not have bad infection issues from those wounds. I take it his people don't do much with pain killing herbs / poppies..
I will say, based on what you told us... It feels to me that the houses are large!
A room for sleeping, a room for more private situations, a shrine room for praying, living area, kitchen, etc... I would love to see how you envision the blueprints of these homes.
A room for sleeping, a room for more private situations, a shrine room for praying, living area, kitchen, etc... I would love to see how you envision the blueprints of these homes.
I can only imagine how much strength it takes to survive such awful events. This is a beautiful piece that tells us a lot about Nur and his life. I love how much detail you put into pictures like this, even when the things you're showing aren't actually in the picture.
I prayed the ancestors, but those that answered the call where is moms. And, in the future, a lover.
Wonder how rich is his family to begin with... loosing two adult males has to be a huge hit for a family in those times.
Wonder how rich is his family to begin with... loosing two adult males has to be a huge hit for a family in those times.
I can imagine that there are also nausea, a deaf ear, phantom pains, and of course, nightmares, which are all not helping in recovering.
Great opportunity for more worldbuilding here. Thanks for sharing :)
Awww, my poor baby boy Nur. He went through a lot. It's okay, he's still a handsome guy. I'd date him anyway.
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