Yutmaya

Yutmaya is the religion founded upon the belief that the effects of the nanophage are merely steps towards divinity and communication from the eponymous god, Yutmaya. The Faj Tasarru follow this religion and are united by it, forming a coalition between each tribe that has led to the powerful Birlik tribe's leadership within the tribe-city of Vagorgyla.

Practices
Rituals include drinking Faj Suyu, water tainted by small amounts of the nanophage. Every tribe member drinks from it once a year, with only the potential Veba Lideri being allowed to consume it in large amounts. Veba Lideri candidates must undergo flaying by their tribe, the Kanitlan ritual of succession, while they chant and beat phageskin drums. If he is seen as worthy, the wounds will seal shut and biomechanical matter will grow from their body, creating armour for them and granting them extraordinary insight and wisdom. If the candidate fails, he will die and was never worthy of being Veba Lideri.

The religion is passed down by Veba Kadin, the wise women of the tribes. They bathe in the Faj Suyu and oversee Kanitlan when it is time. They commit the tales to memory and are sought by all tribe members for counsel and spiritual healing. They also oversee the ritual sacrifice of food and their prized hunts, hoping to curry favour with Yutmaya.