The House of Oasis

The House of Oasis is the safe haven for the followers of the Orishas, the Yoruban gods.

Location
The House of Oasis is located in Seattle, Washington. It is secluded in a large pine forest and is invisble to mortals. Only the chosen kin of the gods are aloud to pass the enchanted barriers onto the sacred land. The House of Oasis contains __ different Houses, each dedicated to a sole Orisiah, a Yoruban god.

Houses
House of Olodumare (pronounced Oh-lo-doo-mar-eh): Olodumare is the supreme ruler and creator. There is only one follower of Olodumare, and that is the High Priest- the leader of The House of Oasis. The House of Olodumare is the largest House and is a vibrant white color. It is drapped in gold flags and has the symbol of the heavens on its doorstep.

House of Ogun (pronounced Oh-goon): Ogun is the Orisha of iron, politics, hunting, and war. He is the patron of smiths and is the king of the forest. Ogun does only what he must, and does not start conflict unless it is absoloutley necessary. Followers of Ogun are typically quiet and keep to themselves, yet they are very strong and powerful. They have a natural, internal navigation of the forest, and are masters with their hands. The House of Ogun is colored a forest green, with a black roof. Two machetes hang on the door, with pools of rum on either side of the large, iron house.

House of Yemoja (pronounced Yem-oh-yah): Yemoja is the mother of the sea. She is the Orisha of fish, the ocean, motherhood, pregnant women and of children. Yemoja has a large amount of followers- second most- who are adept in water magic. They are known to enjoy the ocean and are very calm, yet they can rain down upon their enemies like the harsh waves of the sea. The House of Yemoja is decorated a sea blue color, with enchanted tiles on the roof swaying back and forth to create the illusion of the ocean. If the followers of Yemoja are upset or angry, the tiles portray the violent ocean. A large pond with kauri shells at the bottom and fish in it sits on the porch of the House.

House of Esu (pronounced Eshoo): Esu is a complicated Orisha, yet he is probably the most respected. When making offerings, the followers of the House of Oasis sacrfice their food to their patron, as well as Esu. Esu is the owner of crossroads and messengers, as well as being the god of Chaos and Trickery. He trifles in the lives of mortals and tempts them into contorting their lives. In this way he is a complicated teacher, for his acts are often for better means than they seem. He is a truthful and faithful god and does what he does to ensure his followers' maturation. His House is red and black, and has clay pots surrounding it, with palm oil dripping out of them. A ladder ascends to the second floor where they sleep, symbolizing the crossroads and ascension to heaven (as Esu is the messenger between the human and divine worlds).