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Bagaroki Rakito
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As Gapyana grew in size, Bagaroki and Cemete would interact on an even larger and more personal scale. While this would seep into every level, economic, political, social, and many more, it would come to be most impactful theologically. The Rakito faith was prevalent throughout Cemete society, and it shared much in common with the dualistic polytheism the Bagaroki believed in. The two would often share their beliefs and ideas between them, and they would often come to similar conclusions and many Bagaroki especially were enamored with the elaborate Rakito faith, being so very exotic and yet similar simultaneously. Both Bagaroki and missionaries from the Cemete would often come back to the Ors'ruic and find themselves well-received amongst the populace, and the religion would spread quickly, especially in the lower classes.

However, as the religion spread it would syncretize with the local Bagaroki pantheon and belief system. Many of the locals still held strongly onto powerful beliefs in addition to the beliefs of the Rakito, merging the two together. While the core beliefs would remain, such as the dualistic nature and the animal representations, with one slight difference. The heavy emphasis on ascetism and separation from the joys of the physical world is, while still preached and taught, relatively ignored in the rich and affluent Bagaroki society. In addition, the significance of fire is more heavily emphasizes in Bagaroki Rakito, a remnant of the old belief system, as eternal flames in temples remain heavily important symbolically and the sun and moon imagery also keeping its importance. Hearths and other such fire-related imagery also maintains its relevancy.

The Bagaroki also emphasize colors more, as colored glass murals and colored flames symbolize various religious meanings and artistry. Clothing in Bagaroki society is extremely important for societal status, and this would remain relevant for religious connotations, and priests remain always dressed only in white to symbolize purity and white undergarments are also required when going to religious prayer akin to the Cemete tradition.

Temples maintain their societal importance as well, remaining as important centers for social gatherings and often their elaborate nature being used as a sign of a community's wealth and status. Colorful murals, pottery, and jewelry also are important symbols that gain religious connotations. Pictures of the prophet and other important religious figures are often prevalent in temples and other places of religious importance, but the lack of form and identity of the deities make them uniquely not shown in religious art. This art and cultural syncretism would also eventually spread to other parts of the Ors'ruic as well, as missionaries and regular people who follow the faith spread the word.

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