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== History ==
== History ==
Xaewoon originated in [[Loodori]], a southern tarnarian country, where the religion is known under the name of [[Kajoon]]. In central and northern Tarnaria it is usually referred to as Xaewoon White or Xaewoon Magnolia.
Xaewoon dates back to the [[Dawn]] and originated in [[Loodori]], a southern tarnarian country, where the religion is known under the name of [[Kajoon Tarkai]]. In central and northern Tarnaria it is usually referred to as Xaewoon White or Xaewoon Magnolia.
Xaewoon dates back to the [[Dawn]], and has probably developed as a way to add purpose to the difficult exploration of the new and hostile world. The Sacred Game of Roads might have been a vehicle to understand and explain successes and failures along the way. The clear visibility of Eternal Companion in the night sky explains the influence of the satellite on the theology of Xaewoon, a bright light that shines on the paths of pioneers of [[Tarnaria]].
Xaewoon has developed as a way to add purpose to the difficult exploration of the new and hostile world. The Sacred Game of Roads might have been a vehicle to understand and explain successes and failures along the way. The clear visibility of Eternal Companion in the night sky explains the influence of the star on the theology of Xaewoon, a bright light that shines on the paths of the pioneers of [[Tarnaria]].
Xaewoon does not seem to have much in common with [[Rahkahnja]], which also appeared at the same time, which means that both religions are original. Xaewoon and Rahkahnja have retained some influence of [[Davinia]], but mysteriously no influence at all from [[Lolion]], which was a major religion in the [[Western Dantrian Civilization]]. Some researchers suggest that migrants of the Dawn might have been followers of minor religions and this had contributed to their exodus.
Xaewoon theology shares a superficial resemblance to Kajoon and uses a lot of the same concepts, as well as traditionally being practiced mostly in Jabi. In fact, the majority of Xaewoon believers don't speak Jabi and instead know it in a very limited fashion as the language of their religion. In spite of this, the theologies of the two religions are completely incompatible.
Original Xaewoon canon was what is today called Xaewoon Blue. The rule of Five Kings and the resulting philosophy of [[Moroh|Mōroh]] had splintered religion into Blue and Green. The nomenclature was introduced by Xaewoon Blue followers, with the goal of differentiating themselves from the heretics. Xaewoon Green followers have initially rejected the label, proclaiming that their religion is the only true interpretation, but eventually it was adopted and the symbol of Xaewoon Green became Eternal Companion with the Great Hornet on green background. Elements of green in clothing became popularized by the [[Kareden]].
Xaewoon also does not seem to have much in common with [[Rahkahnja]]. Xaewoon and Rahkahnja have retained some influence of [[Davinia]], but mysteriously no influence at all from [[Lolion]], which was a major religion in the [[Western Dantrian Civilization]]. Some researchers suggest that migrants of the Dawn might have been followers of minor religions and that this had contributed to their exodus.
Original Xaewoon canon was what is today called Xaewoon Blue. The rule of Five Kings and the resulting philosophy of [[Moroh|Mōroh]] had splintered religion into Blue and Green. The nomenclature was introduced by Xaewoon Blue followers, with the goal of differentiating themselves from the heretics. Xaewoon Green followers initially rejected the label, proclaiming that their religion is the only true interpretation, but eventually it was adopted and the symbol of Xaewoon Green became Eternal Companion with the Great Hornet on green background. Elements of green in clothing became popularized by the [[Kareden]].
== Beliefs ==
== Beliefs ==
Foft is an alternative interpretation which focuses on the relationship between Eternal Companion and Cangon and teaches that Cangon's behavior is reflective of a person's deeds and morality. Foft has mostly found devotees outside of Tarnaria due to their prosecution by the [[Nilma Oordar|Angry King]]. [[Hee Oordar|Hee]] became the First Ienana of Foft, leading the culture war against Mantar's version of the Oordar rule.
Foft is an alternative interpretation which focuses on the relationship between Eternal Companion and Cangon and teaches that Cangon's behavior is reflective of a person's deeds and morality. Foft has mostly found devotees outside of Tarnaria due to their prosecution by the [[Nilma Oordar|Angry King]]. [[Hee Oordar|Hee]] became the First Ienana of Foft, leading the culture war against Mantar's version of the Oordar rule.
=== Relationship with Kajoon ===
Kajoon believers either regard Xaewoon as an unfortunate misinterpretation of their worldview or as an imposter religion that tries to coopt the claim of Trenona to Mamkoon. Some factions consider Xaewoon completely unconnected to Kajoon.
The attitude on the Xaewoon side is much more tolerant and Kajoon by many in central and northern Tarnaria was regarded as a compatible belief system, especially during the second revolution. Central tarnarians continued to borrow ideas from Kajoon, weave it into their own theology and then popularize it. The concept of Kasanja, the visionary, was an idea borrowed from Kajoon in the middle of the second revolution and brought into the mainstream by the [[Kareden]]. The concept of Trenona, completely absent from Xaewoon Blue, became an operating idea in Xaewoon Green and is borrowed directly from Kajoon's concept of Trenona.
== Ienana ==
== Ienana ==
