Mioshie

Mioshie (神教) is the collective Hayato Religion & Mythology.

Mioshie is a polytheistic set of traditions and faiths worshiped primarily in the nations of Hayato culture/ethnicity in Fuso. They are also practiced to a lesser extent in eastern parts of Soleil and Yamatai's provinces in western Marlakcor, and have been on the rise in Maritymir through Yamatai's colony the Kappa Islands, as well as Raimei in southwestern Marlakcor. Gods and goddesses in Hayato culture are referred to as "Kami" and "Megami" respectively, and "Kamigami" collectively.

Zen'nō-sha
Zen'nō-sha (全能者) is a supreme kami worshiped by the Hayato and the overall ruler of the Spirit World. He is believed to be the father of the Megami-hime, the master of the Idainaryū, and the creator of the lands and islands known as Fuso.

The main, largest, and original, is Zen'nō-sha no Sōdai Jiin [全能者の壮大寺院/Grand Temple of Zen'nō-sha], located on the island of Seinaru-shima, a small island near the geographical center of Fuso.

Megami-hime
The Megami-hime (女神姫) are a group of "divine princesses" that, according to myth, lived in the protohistorical era of Fuso. They are believed to be daughters of Zen'nō-sha, all born to different mortal mothers that were believed to be Zen'nō-sha's concubines/lovers, and are thus all half-sisters to each other. Similarly to the Archangels of Septifidelity, each of the princesses represent a certain virtue and/or aspect of nature. They are led by Akegata-hime, the eldest of them.

When talked about in conversation, the Megami-hime are usually referred to by the first or second parts of their name. Several prominent clans of Yamatai claim descent from one or more of the Megami-hime, and therefore from Zen'nō-sha.

Idainaryū
The Hayato worship two sets of dragon deities known collectively as the Idainaryū, also called the Great Dragons. Followers of this faith believe these dragons are the source of a soshihito's ability to manipulate the elements. Synonymously known as spirits, each dragon has its own attribute that reflects the essence of nature. They are divided into two branches, the Takairyū and the Hikuiryū. The Takairyū aren't always all worshiped at the same time. Some areas place more emphasis on one or more dragons than the others, sometimes in the form of cults. (e.g. Most wood elves that follow these dragons tend to place emphasis on Midori Shinrin-no-ryū, the Emerald Dragon, more than the other dragons; and Kogane Tenpi-no-ryū, the Golden Dragon, is largely worshiped in parts of Soleil more than the other dragons).

Shinigami
The Shimigami are spirits that act as guides for souls to Shigo-no-sekai, the Hayato term for the afterlife. They either escort souls to paradise in Takamagahara, or drag them to eternal torment in Yomi-no-kuni. There are countless shimigami, and only twenty of them are known by name. Hayato believe that those destined for Takamagahara see the Shinigami as beautiful ethereal beings – similarly to angels – while those destined for Yomi-no-kuni see them as ugly skull-faced demons.

Known Demons
Along with the holy kamigami, the Hayato acknowledge several demons. Like the demons in the Septifidelic faith, each demon represents a negative aspect.