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School for followers of The Way

Native to Caldari Prime, the Way of the Winds is the name given to the religion practiced by the Caldari since before the Raata Empire and the most common spiritual tradition in the State today. Also known as simply “The Way,” this religion is a blend of animism and ancestor worship and is practiced mainly by Civire and Deteis in the State and elsewhere

Most standalone temples and shrines built by the Caldari are for the veneration of one or more nature spirits, usually built in a place that that spirit is thought to hold a great deal of sway. Most tend to be very open to the elements, with tall columns surrounding an open courtyard, often with elaborate topiary gardens surrounding them. Even the smallest towns and villages usually has at least one shrine located nearby, tended by a lone steward, as Wayist monks are called

The largest Wayist shrine in Caldari space, however, is the Landfall Shrine on New Caldari Prime, which is primarily for the veneration of ancestor spirits, and is of prime importance to the Caldari people. Landfall Shrine is a sprawling complex of gardens, temples, and a large necropolis, housing the anonymous tombs of more than 12,000 heroes of the Caldari State. It is the only shrine which is supported through a national endowment, and most Caldari, even those who are not Wayists, make at least one trip to the site during their lifetimes.