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Xaewoon has two main branches known as green stron and blue stron. Unlike other religions on the Continent, Xaewoon does not elevate humans over other animals in that regard, and all living creatures are considered to be equally bound by the theology. It also does not discriminate against ethos, nationality or language, although most believers who practice Xaewoon tend to speak [[Bukk]] and live in Tarnaria.
Xaewoon has two main branches known as green stron and blue stron. Unlike other religions on the Continent, Xaewoon does not elevate humans over other animals in that regard, and all living creatures are considered to be equally bound by the theology. It also does not discriminate against ethos, nationality or language, although most believers who practice Xaewoon tend to speak [[Bukk]] and live in Tarnaria.
Xaewoon canon is oral and offers complex and fluid theology that has shaped the history of [[Tarnaria]]. It has strong links to [[Eon of Eater|Eater]], but has developed as a relatively separate line of religious thought, mostly tied to the [[Dawn]] and the life of explorers of the eastern part of the [[Continent]]. Xaewoon is frequently depicted as a guide for mortals, as opposed to the Eon of Eater, which is a guide for gods. One of the most popular ties-in to Eater is the Stron Hoorhae (Song of Light) of the [[Oaleed]]. It depicts the hill of [[Mantar]] as the home of demigods, sent to guide and save mortals from Eater's minions.
Xaewoon canon is oral and offers complex and fluid theology that has shaped the history of [[Tarnaria]]. It has strong links to [[Eon of Eater|Eater]], but has also developed a relatively separate line of religious thought, mostly tied to the [[Dawn]] and the life of explorers in the eastern part of the [[Continent]]. Xaewoon depicts itself as a guide for mortals, as opposed to the Eon of Eater, which it views as a guide for gods. One of the most popular ties-in to Eater is the Stron Hoorhae (Song of Light) of the [[Oaleed]]. It depicts the hill of [[Mantar]] as the home of demigods, sent to guide and save mortals from Eater's minions.
It is one of four major religions on the [[Continent]], along with [[Rahkahnja]], [[Davinia]] and [[Foft]], the latter being an offshoot of Xaewoon which has developed into a separate religion over time.
It is one of four major religions on the [[Continent]], along with [[Rahkahnja]], [[Davinia]] and [[Foft]], the latter being an offshoot of Xaewoon which has developed into a separate religion over time.
=== Xaewoon Blue ===
=== Xaewoon Blue ===
[[File:Cangon.jpg|150px|thumb|Cangon. Ancient Tarnarian tapestry c. 18th [[CFR]]]]
[[File:Cangon.jpg|200px|thumb|Cangon. Ancient Tarnarian tapestry c. 18th [[CFR]]]]
Blue stron regards Mamkoon as a metaphor. There is no physical location that is the Mamkoon. Instead, Mamkoon is something akin to non-existing, which is understood to be the perfect harmony. Mamkoon can and should be found during one's lifetime. Failure to do so means that the person would be re-born and would need to go through an even more difficult life. The cycle would repeat until Mamkoon is found or until [[Eon of Eater|Eater]] devours the world.
Blue stron regards Mamkoon as a metaphor. There is no physical location that is the Mamkoon. Instead, Mamkoon is something akin to non-existing, which is understood to be the perfect harmony. Mamkoon can and should be found during one's lifetime. Failure to do so means that the person would be re-born and would need to go through an even more difficult life. The cycle would repeat until Mamkoon is found or until [[Eon of Eater|Eater]] devours the world.
Xaewoon Blue puts great emphasis on personal growth, and in that sense is very close to Xaewoon dark green.
Xaewoon Blue puts great emphasis on personal growth, and in that sense is very close to Xaewoon dark green.
[[File:Cangon3.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Cangon. Ancient Tarnarian tapestry c. 2nd [[CSR]]]]
[[File:Cangon3.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Cangon. Ancient Tarnarian painting c. 2nd [[CSR]]]]
Xaewoon Blue devotees also worship the skycat, Cangon, who is a friend of Eternal Companion, but an unintentional menace to creatures on earth. Like a kitten who drops a cup on the floor, Cangon is generally believed to be responsible for anything that appears random and capricious, such as the weather. Misfortunes, sickness and lack of luck mean that "Cangon is playful" (''marmanee Cangon''). The phrase is frequently added to the end of a sentence when it's intention is to complain about something benign, like bad weather. Appeasing Cangon, making him sleepy or distracted is the purpose of the many Xaewoon Blue rituals.
Xaewoon Blue devotees also worship the skycat, Cangon, who is a friend of Eternal Companion, but an unintentional menace to creatures on earth. Like a kitten who drops a cup on the floor, Cangon is generally believed to be responsible for anything that appears random and capricious, such as the weather. Misfortunes, sickness and lack of luck mean that "Cangon is playful" (''marmanee Cangon''). The phrase is frequently added to the end of a sentence when it's intention is to complain about something benign, like bad weather. Appeasing Cangon, making him sleepy or distracted is the purpose of the many Xaewoon Blue rituals.