The Church of the Light
Structure
Arch Deacon | Arch Deaconess ---- Deacon | Deaconess ---- Champion of the Sun | Dawn Sister ---- Brother of the Sun | Sister of the Dusk ---- Solar Knight | Radiant Sister ---- Squire of the Sun | Maiden of the Sun ---- Recruit | Recruit ---- Followers
Public Agenda
They seek to inspire and carry humanity and its allies forward, unto the dawn given to them by the Light Mother and Light Father. The Solar Brotherhood fights a constant war to bring down the forces of darkness, while The Radiant Sisterhood works behind the scenes, supporting the churches follower.
Assets
Tithings, The Solar Brotherhood, The Radiant Sisterhood, support from the Alkanian Empire.
History
There has been a form of this church since the dawn of humanity. They have changed very little through out the years, always remembering and cherishing the books of Pelor and Erathis the Queen of Light.
Mythology & Lore
Pelor and Erathis the Queen of Light are said to have created humanity in a small Grove in the center of The Heartlands. They are said to be humanity's patron dietys and protectors of them and their civilization. It is through their blessings that humanity continues to survive. It is said that The Golden Heart still shines with the golden light they cast down upon the world when they created humanity.
Divine Origins
During the pre-Shatterpoint era, gods actually roamed the material plain. This is said to have been there time that this religion was developed, however this being nearly 700,000 years ago, some details are missing.
Cosmological Views
Records of the far past are hazy on what has been created the world and if the gods came first. However humanity wishes to believe that the King and Queen of light created and gave birth to the world they reside on.
Tenets of Faith
Humanity are the destined leaders as decreed by the father of the light.
Nuture and care for other races, lead by example and do not look down upon others because they are non-humans.
You carry a spark of the true light given to you by the Mother and Father of light.
Even in our darkest hour, the mother and father of light stand behind you, watching with pride as you will always be their children, be you human or otherwise.
The dark fears the mother and father. No matter who you are, the dark will fear the light within and you can over power them.
Ethics
They are seen as a very very lawful good religion, believing that everyone no matter the race or occupation belongs in the family. While humanity is the primary worshippers and creators, they are not biggoted and rascist towards others.
Worship
They have a daily prayer at dawn and dusk, thanking the father for his protecting light and the mother for her nuturing warmth. Once per year during the day of light, there are massive celebrations world wide as they celebrate their mother and father defeating the darkness for one full day.
Priesthood
The Arch Deacon and Arxh Deaconess of Light lead the religion. Beneath them are two sects.
The Deacon guards and nutures the family as any father should. He leads The Solar Brotherhood on their continued war against the darkness. He guards all followers of the Mother and Father no matter their race.
The Deaconess leads The Radiant Sisterhood . They nuture and support the family, providing sanctuary, shelter, food, and a home for any followers to return too. They are trained to hunt the darkness that hides beneath, learning to help council and support those in need.
Granted Divine Powers
They are generally life, light, protection, order and zeal clerics. The paladins, generally follow Oaths of the Ancients, Oaths of the Golden Crown, and Oaths of Redemption.
Political Influence & Intrigue
They are strongly interwoven into the Alkanian Empire, however rarely exert this power. However they are a separate global entity still and do not bend to the Emperor's will. They have their own military and defence force as with any nation. They also provide for their followers in a similar sovereignty as a nation.
Sects
The Solar Brotherhood is the sect of paladins and Clerics lead by the Arch Deacon of Light. They seek to defend the followers of the light and to defeat the darkness. They are a very just and powerful military organization with a impressive store of artifacts in vaults.
The Radiant Sisterhood are lead by the Arch Deaconess. They seek to nuture the family and provide for them, no matter what. They often act as soup kitchens and orphanages. However they are still trained to defend their family from and darkness. A smaller sect act more as special operatives for the church, scoutting and gathering information on any potential evils.
"May the Fathers Light guard you, and the Mothers Light Nurture you."
Founding Date
Pre-Shatterpoint
Type
Religious, Holy Order
Alternative Names
The Chruch of the Sun | The Church of Pelor | The Church of Erathis
Permeated Organizations
Notable Members
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