Wilmalgeanism

From 'wil' (bloom) and 'malge' (self-awareness), Wilmalgeanism is a set of Impendian practices which were once organized into tribal religions but now largely presented as a pseudoscience. Practitioners of Wilmalgeanism uphold the importance of which blooms are present in determining the overall temperament, personality, and future fortunes of any Impendians or Impendia-born colonists.

This in stark contrast to Xolhengianism, which stresses the importance of the positions of the moons, Xollum, and stars, and the light and darkness from these celestial objects, in making predictions and determining the start and end of celebrations.

Mainstream Impendian culture, at least that of the cloud-borne colonies, has almost always favored the colorful pseudoscience ('bloomology') of Wilmalgeanism over what is perceived by most colonists to be the drab and somber prophecies of Xolhengianism.

Udiswil
Symbol: The Rainbird

Color: Electric Blue

Temperament: Quick-tempered, fast to judgment, fast to results, good under pressure--these are the best athletes and performance artists

Udisliw
Symbol: The Thousand-year Structus

Color: Canary

Temperament: Easy-going, relaxed, takes life in stride, those who identify as Udisliw are most often travelers, recorders, and nature-lovers, have simple jobs that take them far physically in life

Praxwil
Symbol: The Harvestwasp

Color: Lavender

Temperament: Hard-working, patient, dedicated and focused on task, usually those born during this time are the builders and shapers, farmers, and mathematicians

Praxliw
Symbol: The Dancer

Color: Orange

Temperament: Festive, wild, celebratory and full of energy... free-spirits are born during the Praxliw

Nuwil
Symbol: The Flailtail

Color: Yellow

Temperament: Balanced in everything, rational, and slightly optimistic... they make great scientists

Nuliw
Symbol: The Balancebeetle

Color: Gold

Temperament: Also balanced and rational, but slightly pessimistic... Nuliws will often have heated debates with Nuwils and may have a career in politics or criminal justice

Ufliwil
Symbol: The Long-eared Thrasher

Color: Red

Temperament: Passionate, outspoken, strong and bright... passionate leaders of all kinds are born during this bloom, and leadership can come from unexpected places during this bloom

Ufwiliw
Symbol: The Saviorlizard

Color: Purple

Temperament: Loyal, brave, selflessly giving to others--these individuals are born to the service of others, seen as noble and equally good leaders, if not moreso

Neeswil
Symbol: The Virgin

Color: White

Temperament: Pure, innocent, new to things but open... Neeswils have had a slow start but can be quite passionate in their own way, making up for lost time and in wonder at the things they learn, they are filled with compassion for those less fortunate and endlessly curious about the world.

Neesliw
Symbol: The Vegitative

Color: Pink

Temperament: Quiet, meditative, reflective and open... like Neeswils, they are open, but less so to external influences and much moreso to internal ones. They know themselves the most, and through this they get to know others in a deep way, and make great philosophers and writers

Tixwil
Symbol: The Flauntilus

Color: Sky blue

Temperament: Humorous, energetic, engaging and fun-loving... those born during Tixwil are prone to jokes and laughter, playing games, and putting on a show. They are often the best comedy performers, entertainers, and animators

Tixliw
Symbol: The Tixdog

Color: Brown

Temperament: Tricky, cunning, resourceful, yet unpredictable... although also full of laughter and a love of games, these individuals like to twist fun and jokes into more intellectual exercises, and a love of mystery. They can end up as great performance artists also, entertainers, and writers