The other being of worship is Aiko, the Goddess of love and protection. As with Sora, legends tell of when she too touched down on Vida Ideal. There was once a time of war, but because of Aiko, the war is no more. She taught the soldiers the art of peace.
Temples for these high powers are located on the highest accessible peaks on the island. The citizens believe that the higher they are strengthens their bond and relationship with either Sora or Aiko. The temples are made of fine marble, and the architecture is stunning. Beautiful statues carved of wood and bound with ivy serve as a idea of what the Gods look like.
Diving further within the temples, you will discover that there are two sections. One section is for wishes and prayers. This section is filled with "wishing trees". You write down your hopes, prayers and wishes and tie the paper onto one of the branches. Once your prayer has been answered, you burn the paper. The second section is one of forgiveness. This section is filled of sorrow and dread, for there are monuments erected for the dead. Shades of grey somber the mood as you release your sins off of your chest. The majority of citizens will go to the forgiveness chamber and then the wishing chamber, as they prey for forgiveness.
The customs are quite normal. Language and literature are praised as messages from the Gods. The only unusual custom is the eve of sacrifice. On the first eve of every year, a sacrifice must be made. Just one. The sacrifices can either be human or animal. If the sacrifice is human, it is because they are dying and feel that being a sacrifice to the Gods would guarantee a strong bond. After the sacrifice is complete, a tree must be planted in lieu of the life taken. From this, we learn that when one life disappears, another must take its place.
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