Faiths

Organized Religions

The Brotherhood

The Brotherhood is a secret society of warrior priests who promulgate the worship of Kiravor. The Brotherhood was started by several dwarves of noble houses and has seven high priests who are the only identified members of the Brotherhood by the other disciples. Every other disciple protects his identity from the others.

Children of Cíthrel

The Children of Cíthrel is a faith dedicated to Dasyra. This faith was founded by the Noble Elves soon after the Godling Wars. They look to the brightest star that drifts across the night sky which they named “divine radiance” in their speech

Chosen of Vesryn

The Chosen of Vesryn is the widespread worship of Grahlithe, the Twisted that is most popular within The Vestige although its followers can be found throughout Æustëra..

Church of the Tempest Eternal

The Church of the Tempest Eternal is the dominant religion in Earthenwork dedicated to the king of the gods, Calledrym, the Whispering Wind.

Creed of the Vanquisher

Emboldened by the prowess of Mylesar, the Warrior, these dwarven clerics greatly influence the rule of Kahae Edhekal.

Creed of Móirín, the Elementist

Móirín, the Elementist was a cultish leader that developed a religion based upon the primal planes of the Ether early in the sixth millennium. The religion was put down by the combined effort of several of the Dukes in 6366 E.C. Later, the cult resurfaced only to be put down again by a band of heroes of Esteparon.

The Consilium

The Consilium is a religious organization based upon the tenants of Faelynn, the Merchant. Originally established as an impartial arbiter of disputes, the organization has evolved into a full-fledged religion which controls the Crimson Seal, a wide-spread banking system throughout Esteparon, Haemil and Nynasis.

The Faith

Simply called The Faith, this religion dominates Nynasis and particularly Parthis. It is the worship of Celestri, the Vengeful.

The Forgemasters Guild

These blacksmiths are dedicated to Valthyra, the Faithful in Kahae Edhekal. With temples and forges deep within the mountain kingdom, the priests of Valthyra are dedicated to their craft as much as their families. They seldom venture out from the hidden forges of under-city.

Gathering of Waltgûd

Jhaeros taught the first men to design bridges so that mortals could traverse the lands to see the glory of the world that the Sacred Mother had made. The first priest of the Mason was Waltgûd of Earthenwerk. He and his followers moved across Æustëra building bridges and setting their small chapels at one side. These small chapels are safe havens for travelers.

Keepers of the Sacred Flame

A religion dedicated to the searing light of Vra’lithe whose followers revere the power of the god of fire.

Marshalism

The strict religion dedicated to Thaedymar, the Judge in The Great Northern Gate.

Order of the Anvil

This faith, based in the bountiful river lands of Haemil, is presided over by the working craftsmen dedicated to Valthyra, the Faithful. The Order is most commonly followed by the middle class although much of the nobility share in its practice when it comes to marriage and the family.

Paragons of Tadhg

The priests and priestesses of this faith follow the Korlez, the Formless and protect all of his creations from harm.

Shälœ Üsti

The Shälœ Üsti are the faithful that serve to preserve the creations of Teysura, the Sacred Mother upon Æustëra. Strictly made up of the various fey ancestries, these violently and unwaveringly protect the eldest forests throughout the lands.

The Sisterhood of Teysura

The Sisterhood of Teysura is a decentralized organization of female disciples of Content Not Found: teysura-the-great-mother.

Sons of the Flesh

The Sons of the Flesh is a secret sect of dwarven worshipers of Gaeruhn, the Flesheater.

Temple of the Fallen

These dwarven priests and priestesses of the Sacred Mother, Teysura, the Sacred Mother heal the wounded and lay the fallen to rest.

Temples of the First Light

The Temples of the First Light are network of churches found in most major cities of the known world. They are governed by a conclave of clerics dedicated to Teysura, the Sacred Mother.

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Monastic Orders

The Knights Mœnzte

The Knights Mœnzte is an order of paladins that follow Faelynn, the Merchant. They are affiliated with the Consilium, providing protection to travelers, merchants, caravans, and, most importantly, the movement of treasure between the banks of the Crimson Seal.

The Sovereign Order of Edriran

The Sovereign Order of Edriran is an order of paladins that worship Selefahn. They are charged with protecting the ancient necropolis of Edriran which rests under the ruins of Firsthaven.

Sâ Rrœtet es Dækœrragh

A small faith of the paladins of Dasyra, the Shining Star, with no established churches or temples are spread across the world in small bands dedicated to the goddess. They are commonly referred to as the SRD, an acronym for Sâ Rrœtet es Dækœrragh. This old, draconic phrase is loosely translated as “Her Order of the Scythe” or “Her Faith in the Scythe”.

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