99 Laws of Rastullah

The 99 laws are the basis of the Rastullah faith. When Rastullah revealed himself in the oasis of Keft in the year 760 to the tribe of the Beni Novad, he told them his laws. Only a century later, in the year of 869 Mawdli ar-Yerhani wrote them down in his book "Thus spoke Rastullah". Later the caliphs Omar al-Karim and Mukkarib al-Kafur used them as basis for their texts of law. The exact content and number of laws aren’t completely known for sure. But the caliphs’ version of the 99 laws is the most common.

The God-Fearing One counteth the days in faithfulness, that he may surely know to set apart the seven from the eighth and the ninth.
The God-Fearing One laboureth with diligence upon each of the seven days.
The God-Fearing One remembereth the great transgression of the eighth day; sorrow and wrath fill his heart, and he taketh neither food nor labour. He drinketh only water, and wine, but in measure.
The God-Fearing One remembereth the great joy of the ninth day; he keepeth it with silent contentment.
The God-Fearing One counteth anew from the ninth unto the first, and beginneth this upon the day of His Revelation. He breaketh this count but on five days in the year, which numbereth forty times nine and five more.
The God-Fearing One, after eight times nine days, feeleth His breath upon him and seeketh to draw nigh unto Him.
The God-Fearing One, after yet another eight times nine days, doth recall all his oaths and vows, and keepeth them with honour.
The God-Fearing One, after yet another eight times nine days, doth not restrain his wrath against the unbelievers, nor against those who have offended his honour or committed blasphemy against Him.
The God-Fearing One, after the next eight times nine days, doth rest from sunrise unto sundown, praising in stillness and peace His mercy and wisdom.
The God-Fearing One, after yet another eight times nine days, at the year’s end, doth keep a feast in His honour and rejoiceth in all the beauty of the world which He hath wrought.
The God-Fearing One giveth due reverence to His creation.
The God-Fearing One guardeth all creation in His name, that none may lay waste to it or mar its beauty.
The God-Fearing One partaketh of His creation for sustenance, but with great care.
The God-Fearing One eateth not that which hath more than six legs.
The God-Fearing One eateth not that which hath four, five, or six legs and wings also.
The God-Fearing One eateth not that which beareth long ears and hath a scaly hide and liveth in the water.
The God-Fearing One eateth not the mist-crow, nor the sand-crow, nor the bittern, nor the lamb-vulture, nor the bearded vulture, nor the bat, nor the storm-pelican.
The God-Fearing One eateth not of feathered creatures that have cloven hooves.
The God-Fearing One eateth not of his own horse, nor of his camel or mule, nor of the horse or steed of his father or friend.
The God-Fearing One eateth not of the mole, nor even of the yellow-furred kind that dwelleth in the Khoram Mountains.
The God-Fearing One arrayeth himself in garments that are wide and flowing.
The God-Fearing One seeketh that his garment shield him from the wind and the sand.
The God-Fearing One letteth not his spirit and flesh waste beneath the burden of heavy armour.
The God-Fearing One eateth not from platter, bowl, or vessel touched or fashioned by the unbeliever.
The God-Fearing One walketh ever the path that pleaseth Him.
The God-Fearing One speaketh ever the word that is pleasing unto Him.
The God-Fearing One restraineth his curiosity when danger is nigh.
The God-Fearing One is ever mindful of the perils of idolatry and demons.
The God-Fearing One boweth not in fear to the sand, though unnatural and unknown things befall him.
The God-Fearing One, by His favour, discerneth the dangers that lie ahead.
The God-Fearing One is swift and sure in battle.
The God-Fearing One feeleth His breath in combat and is guided by His hand.
The God-Fearing One followeth the whispers He doth grant him.
The God-Fearing One speaketh these whispers unto his brethren and comrades, that they too may heed His word.
The God-Fearing One testeth every thought for wicked influence.
The God-Fearing One striveth for gentleness on all nine days, in all the names of God throughout the year.
The God-Fearing One treateth well his horse, his wives, and his daughters, so long as they are faithful and devoted.
The God-Fearing One honoureth and loveth his kin and his comrades.
The God-Fearing One forsaketh not his friends and companions, that he too may call upon their aid in the hour of need.
The God-Fearing One standeth by his kin and his battle-brethren, even at the cost of his own life.
The God-Fearing One doth not restrain his wrath when his honour is wounded, insulted, or questioned.
The God-Fearing One giveth free rein to his wrath when the honour of his friend, father, son, horse, wife, or daughter is disgraced.
The God-Fearing One serveth his kin and his comrades in their battle for honour, for their honour is his honour also.
The God-Fearing One restraineth his wrath when righteous vengeance hath been exacted.
The God-Fearing One restraineth his wrath when the elders deem his honour restored. The God-Fearing One restraineth his wrath when his foe kneeleth before him to receive his just punishment.
The God-Fearing One beareth witness before the elders that his honour is restored, and knoweth that only then is it made whole before Him.
The God-Fearing One would sacrifice even his dearest possession for Him, if it were required.
The God-Fearing One would never sacrifice his faith or his honour.
The God-Fearing One ever seeketh to increase His glory.
The God-Fearing One ever seeketh to extend His might.
The God-Fearing One ever seeketh to behold His majesty in all things.
The God-Fearing One ever seeketh that others may know His majesty.
The God-Fearing One letteth the unbelievers behold His power and might in battle.
The God-Fearing One desists from the unbeliever only when he hath fully beheld His glory and power.
The God-Fearing One fighteth all the more fiercely against those who have strayed from the true faith.
The God-Fearing One guardeth against traitors, hypocrites, and heretics.
The God-Fearing One testeth the faith of every stranger before he receiveth him into his midst.
The God-Fearing One judgeth a man by his faith and is not deceived by outward appearance.
The God-Fearing One shunneth women and speaketh neither words nor glances with them, save they be wed unto him.
The God-Fearing One shunneth the unbelievers and speaketh neither words nor glances with them.
The God-Fearing One shunneth the unbelieving women, for they are a particular abomination unto him.
The God-Fearing One fighteth the spawn of the lizards who serve the Great Lizard without mercy.
The God-Fearing One loatheth the idols of the lizards and seeketh to diminish their vile influence.
The God-Fearing One knoweth he is held in greater regard before Him than the unbelievers.
The God-Fearing One knoweth yet that he must prove himself in battle against the unbelievers.
The God-Fearing One maketh his spirit strong in faith.
The God-Fearing One maketh his body strong in battle for the faith.
The God-Fearing One traineth even in battle unarmed, that his body may become a weapon.
The God-Fearing One honoureth the fallen who believed, and seeth that they return unto His creation.
The God-Fearing One knoweth he shall never grasp His fullness.
The God-Fearing One abideth not sorcery nor magic, for they are abominable unto Him.
The God-Fearing One seeketh ever to keep all ninety-nine laws within his heart.

The laws of the calendar refer to the creation myth of the faith of Rastullah, in which he created the world in seven days and rested on the eighth, leaving the world guarded by the spirits of the elements, which betrayed him and used that godly day (a timeframe that isn’t defined) to let themselves become worshipped as gods by the creatures of the earth.

When Rastullah awoke on the ninth day, only the people of the Beni Novad clan stayed faithful, and became his chosen to follow his words until he reappears to unveil himself to the world again.

Rastullah’s Nine Wifes

The grim Hellah
The honourable Orhima
The inventive Shimja
The wild Rhondara
The wise Heschinja
The joyful and fickle Dschella
Marhibo Guardian of the Past
The lustful Khabla
The haughty and proud Amm-el-Thona

Since Rastullah has nine wifes, the caliph is allowed to have eight (in addition to his concubines), and faithful Novadis can have seven, if they can prove they can provide for them.