Legends of Belariath

Wemic Religion

The Goddess Shakmeth is the only deity whom the Wemic worship. She is looked to for everything, from war to marriage. The Temple of Shakmeth is located at the highest point in the city, directly above the council chambers and the King’s quarters. It is dimly lit, closed off from public view, but quite open inside. In the center of the Temple is a massive statue representing the Goddess Shakmeth. It is said to be a glorious Wemic with the face of a beautiful woman and an elaborate headdress. Wemic, Priestess or otherwise, frequently practice meditation. As a right of passage, every Wemic must go into a meditative trance within the temple. During the trance, Shakmeth sends visions in which the subject is presented with abstract decisions. The choices made are then gauged to determine whether the Wemic is in balance with him or herself.