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Shamanism
eggerstimothyr
Shamanism is powered by the main elements, earth, water, air, fire. Each element has around a billion spirits that have different personalities. However, the different elements ALSO have there own personalities. All shamans gain there power through spirits, and/or elements. :: A typical shaman is to find a partner spirits, conquer is by defeating it, or understanding it and befriending it. Befriending it is the most common, for the spirits are very smart. Not to mention, if the spirit dislikes you... It might not listen to you. :: Shamanism is a way to conntect to the elements, and life around you. Most shamans dont support technology. But who knows, maybe some do. Anyway, in order to connect to the spirits is a difficult process, and it takes a while if you don't have a teacher. Shamanism is also used for the healing of others, shamans usually don't use there power to fight, but only to help others. If it is needed, then they wont hold back. :: Connecting with your inner shaman... :: The traditional way is to meet the spirit first by lighting a piece of dye over a torch. The dye does not however burn. You shouldn't hold it over to long. This process may take a few tries, when doing this, you have to think of the element you are trying to connect to. Concentrate hard, and don't think of anything else. Also don't let people discourage you from being a shaman because of your race. :: After this process is done, you should befriend the spirit, or conquer it. Conquer it by beating it. I recommend befriending it. And remember, if you don't like that spirit, summon another one. It can't be that hard. :: If you have a teacher, ask him to help you make a staff to bind the spirit to. There is a certain way to do this. :: If you don't, I would recommend getting a teacher.