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The book of the worm is one of the more diverse religious texts. Since the religion was founded on many different islands across Mjoln, all with the same god, its text is suitably diverse. It's pretty much an amalgamation of all the major texts, all combined with religious tenets and laws mixed in.
The followers of the Mass are encouraged to find what section appeals to them the most and memorize it or, if extremely pious, memorize several sections or even the whole thing. That's quite a difficult task, though, as the text is over 120 thousand words. They're also obligated to study the three large sections added by the creator of the book.
The four major tenets of the big sections are as follows: 1. Respect Death. Allow yourself to let go of loved ones without sorrow, for the Mass has chosen them, and the Mass is wise. Do not fear death. Do not feel disgusted when confronted by death. (The most prevalent tenet.) 2. Forgive heretics. The Mass is the most powerful, but do not scorn those who follow lesser gods. (Many followers ignore this one, especially regarding followers of Atlus or, to a lesser extent, the Eternal Faith.) 3. Smite the powerful. Deliver unto the Mass those with great power, be it through abhorrent magics, wealth, or influence, for the Mass despises those who think they are above death. Only accept power in the name of the Mass. (The reason the religion is feared. Many powerful creatures have been killed by swarms of Mass followers.) 4. Love the Mass. Show your love for the Mass by sacrificing items and creatures in Its name. (Debated by the most pious, for the Mass doesn't desire your love, or even care about you individually. Most guess this was thrown in by the author to keep followers zealous. As such, only those who haven't studied the book more thoroughly follow this tenet fervently. In any case, the sacrifice in question varies greatly, from the archaic animal sacrifice to the more mainstream fasting, or even monetary donations to religious leaders.)
The other sections can be anything from a collection of poems by duri elders, to solemn praises spoken by dwarves, to stories of greatness by humans.
Some of the things you might hear a follower say are: The Mass sees you (Greeting), It speaks with a thousand tongues (Said to discourage lying), My body, for the Worm (Prayer), Send me to the Mass! (Taunt)
Pretty much anything in the format 'The Mass is X' will work. The Mass is great, the Mass is beautiful, The Mass is wise, etc.
What else, what else... Um, the three big sections of the book are called Responsibilities, Praises, and The Other. A small section would be phrased like this:
"O, the Mass sees you within the confines of the Realm. For you are a part of the Mass. With the Mass, you step and go... To the Mass, you must Send!
You are inferior, and all you see is less than It. For you are a lesser part. Dance and sing with Death... To the Mass, you must Send!"
Something like that.
Anything more specific you were looking for?
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