Triùireachd

Westhaven has retained many of the older spiritual and religious beliefs lost in the Confederation's populace, in part due to its remote location. Instead, Westhaven has become the last bastion of Triùireachd - loosely translated as "Trinityism" in the Common Tongue - a religion which was once far more common across Ilunia in previous eras. The main tenets of the faith are polytheistic in nature, with three Gods - the Bull of Earth, the Serpent of the Waves, and the Eagle of the Skies - presiding over the three "houses" of minor gods. However within the more specific theology, the three major Gods are all seen as part of creation in comparison with a darker "Fourth", and the purging of the Fourth became most prevalent in the Westhaven Inquisition. Of late however the fervour associated with removing the threat of evil has been dulled by the lack of missionising, and the end of the Cult of Thorvald in the Confederation; though its role as the unifying force of all the Houses, Clans and Lords of Westhaven cannot be underestimated.

=Deities=

Tarbh na Talmhainn
The chief god worshipped by those who follow the theologies of Triùireachd is the Tarbh, or the Bull. As the chief god of the ground and land of Ilunia, he is seen as a protector of Man and the one who moulded the mountains and glens. His spiritual realm is over the gods of the land, and to the men of Westhaven he represents strength and stoutness - yet also anger and revenge. In art and the imagination of believers, he is represented as half-man, half-bull, in modern times often with sword and shield.

Nathair na Fairge
The god of the seas and waters of Ilunia, the Nathair, or the Serpent, dwells within the waves of the oceans. While his role in the mythology which surrounds Triùireachd is more mysterious than the father figure of the Tarbh, he is seen as a gifter of music, song and dance to Man, though as one who is often deceitful, greedy. Thus he often represents passion and joy, yet also deceit and even hate.

Iolaire na Reultan
The third and most powerful of the chief gods, the Iolaire or Eagle of the skies is said to eternally fly over the lands of Man, watching and judging. His realm is over the winds, the weather and the heavens, from where he presides over justice for gods as well as men. Seen as a huge eagle, akin to the roc of southrons, his wings fan the winds which howl across the lands. He represents wisdom and justice - yet also punishment and caution.