Rhodantine Priesthood

The Rhodantine Priesthood may refer to either to the semi-autonomous based in the Rhodantine Homeland of Ongcwele, or to umxoxi ("storytellers") of the Umzambalo tradition. These umxoxi usually operate independently, expected only to spread goodwill and improve the lives of all they cross. As there is no strictly enforced canon, umxoxi can vary wildly in both the stories they tell, and the morals and lessons imparted by those stories.

Historically, the term umxoxi was used in reference to a wide range of professions, including herbalists, doctors, shamans, and performers. As a result, they were held in varying degrees of reverence and respect across Rhodanthian, with an individual being equally likely to be found in the court of a King as in a prison. However, as Nkosana Oluwaseyi rose in prominence in the late 18th Century, he encouraged the storytelling tradition, unifying and recording the oral history of the Rhodan People and establishing a center of religious authority in the heights of Zola. Though this authority was marginalized under Zusean rule, the umxoxi retained their cultural importance and were a cornerstone of rhodantine independence.

Becoming an umxoxi is available to all people, regardless of gender, sexuality, and/or ethnicity. Registering as an umxoxi requires only passing general exams in Rhodantine, Standard Zusian, and Rhodantine Mythology. As of 2018, the Ihholo Lezindaba reported approximately 300,000 active umxoxi worldwide, although the vast majority are found within Rhodanthian and other Osovan nations.