A Guide to the Unguided

A Guide to the Unguided is an attempt to help commoners understand the world of Helen and her religion, written by the great priest Whygiss Soulcatcher. It is written in a way that although it is comprised of a great many short volumes, none of them are in any particular order, and can be read as such. The order presented here is only a guess at the original writings.

I
Helen's Temples are built in such a way that one does not cease to move when performing rites. Some of them are made like endless hallways that conveniently reach the exit once the service is complete, and some, like the temple I write this manuscript from, move on their own. Some of these kinds of temples are ships and some are built on the backs of large elephants, but I have never seen a repetition in the method of movement in all the temples I have been to.

II
The Unguided, as they are known, are the three demigod children of Helen, and true to their name, they are unique indeed. Helen made sure when she birthed them for each one to follow the structure of unstructure as she has, but has not influenced them in any other way, and often refuses to speak with them directly.

III
The firstborn of the Unguided is Pyrah the Creator, demigoddess of metal, forging, lust and fertility. I have spent a great amount of time conversing with her, as those of the religion already know, because I am her husband. This may seem like a great title, but to a deific spirit of anarchy, such a lawful declaration of monogamy is tasteless and cruel to both partners involved. I am her partner for life, but so is every priest of high rank that she deems worthy of her love, and she has had many partners before and continues to do so, for what is lust and fertility if not unconditional? Pyrah also takes control of fire and metal, solidifying her place as the creator of our religion. It shows in her appearance, though you may never get to see it, dear reader, as most depictions of her have been burned as effigies, and I am a horrible illustrator. I can only describe her as an endlessly flowing river of metal and fire, but not harsh, simply warm, like a calming hearth.

IV
Pyrah's Teachings:

Follow your heart, and at least most of the time others' hearts will follow you.

Any chance more than 50% is a chance worth taking.

V
The Warrior of the Unguided is Aeos Nu, the divine harvester also known as the Grim Reaper. His hands are scythes, his head is like a mace; there is not a single part of his body that is not a lethal weapon. It is said(and has been proven) that merely being near Aeos can shorten your lifespan near instantly. I feel pity for Aeos that few others feel. He is doomed to a life of solitude by his very nature, only being able to talk when the vile lichs and Necromancers call out to him for his aid in their undeath. I have been granted by the divine grace of Iris(no, that is not an error in script. Iris intervened.) the ability to talk to him in person without risk, and I have learned many things. As it turns out, his solitude and contact with the dead has actually made him a very wise person. Sadly, I had to leave him eventually, for Iris' protection does not last long, and I have other things I must attend to.

VI
Aeos Nu's Teachings:

Death is a locked door, and time holds the key.

Do not stress trying to protect yourself from danger, but enjoy the moments in between.

Once, a Nord challenged me to a duel at the peak of a mountain. My weapons were not able to cut his strong armor, and when I stopped attacking he stood there looking proud of himself. I simply laughed at his innocence. Boulders do not need to pierce armor.

VII
The third and final Unguided is Ursa, the Spirit Bear. Ursa is the least known of the Unguided, but she(though we can only guess her gender, we assume that Ursa is female) has left many remnants of her power in Qkkim. Many worship her, but the few she grants powers to are rare finds, as is the nature of werebears. It is said, though, that they see time as another dimension, and that their true forms are that of living ghosts.

VIII
Ursa's Supposed Teachings(we cannot be sure):

Given enough time, anything random is inevitable.

Let go of yourself already, you're holding on too tight to keep your grip.