E Nou

♦ Shinon is an artist, traveler, and the singular priest of the Nou.

♦ The "Nou" corresponds to a title - that of the Head Priest within the private religion of Ennou; you may refer to the priest as Nou, Nou Cinnon, or just Cinnon. It refers to being one with the concept of the En.

♦ The Ennou - or Ennouism, if you prefer - is a spiritual path toward the En: an unconditional, sublime love for everything and everyone. Its origins are quite recent, so its tenets are still developing, but the nature of Ennouism is one of curiosity, open-mindedness, and - most of all - kindness.

♦ To follow that path, it is suggested to take certain vows; even if there is no further obligation than that of self-discipline, their meanings are highly valuable for the practice. A few examples would be: to not cut your hair if not for it to grow longer, for your hair is physical proof of your time on this path; to avoid wearing shoes when possible, to connect with the land, and to walk gently amongst its creatures; to speak naught but the truth, for life and its actions must be neither erased nor twisted. Such vows reflect a path that yearns for union between the world and the perceiver.

♦ The rhombus or diamond is a very important symbol for the Nou - its straight, direct connections indicate a closeness between vertices; while the shape itself commonly represents precious gems, calling forth their majesty and mystical properties.