Church of the Lightbringers
The Church of the Lightbringers is a religious institution from the continent of Draemori.
The King of Silence, also called the Holiest of Spirits or the One Who Must Not Speak, is the singular god of the faith, worshiped as the protector and patron of humanity.
The Ruinous One, also called the Corrupter of Men, is the spiritual enemy of the faith, who seeks to claim the souls of all mortal kind for himself.
Luljeta - Titled the Stone Gardener, she is one of the most widespread Lightbringers. She is the patron of farmers, as it's said that she grew a plentiful harvest of wheat from planting pebbles.
Vesid Kraja/Dragomir - Titled the Dragon, Vesid Kraja was a militant noble who fought in the War of the Stuhikalore against Siikmayi. His fervent opposition to their invasion of the province of Dragera warranted him being posthumously honored as a Lightbringer.
Sybudir - Titled He Who Devours the Dark, Sybudir was a wolf-like beast that ate both criminals and dark spirits to contain their evil. As, he is associated with nature, animals, and the primal instincts inside all Drae.
Gurosh - Titled the Flame of the Sea, Gurosh was a sailor from Dragera who survived 4 back-to-back shipwrecks, said to have been caused by foul ocean spirits. He built the Stuhivrases Lighthouse near the Strait of the Stuhikalore to ward ocean spirits off with its flame.
Rrezjula - Titled the Lady in Black, Rrezjula was a spectral figure seen around Shkemfitor. She was believed to be a gravedigger that performed last rites for those who didn't receive them.
The King of Silence
Full article: King of SilenceThe King of Silence, also called the Holiest of Spirits or the One Who Must Not Speak, is the singular god of the faith, worshiped as the protector and patron of humanity.
The Ruinous One
Full article: Ruinous OneThe Ruinous One, also called the Corrupter of Men, is the spiritual enemy of the faith, who seeks to claim the souls of all mortal kind for himself.
Lightbringers
The Lightbringers are figures from Draemori's history and towns who were believed to be ordained power by the King of Silence, typical through the Hyjnitë. They are given the title "Bekoni", meaning "blessed" or "chosen".Known Lightbringers
Luljeta - Titled the Stone Gardener, she is one of the most widespread Lightbringers. She is the patron of farmers, as it's said that she grew a plentiful harvest of wheat from planting pebbles.
Vesid Kraja/Dragomir - Titled the Dragon, Vesid Kraja was a militant noble who fought in the War of the Stuhikalore against Siikmayi. His fervent opposition to their invasion of the province of Dragera warranted him being posthumously honored as a Lightbringer.
Sybudir - Titled He Who Devours the Dark, Sybudir was a wolf-like beast that ate both criminals and dark spirits to contain their evil. As, he is associated with nature, animals, and the primal instincts inside all Drae.
Gurosh - Titled the Flame of the Sea, Gurosh was a sailor from Dragera who survived 4 back-to-back shipwrecks, said to have been caused by foul ocean spirits. He built the Stuhivrases Lighthouse near the Strait of the Stuhikalore to ward ocean spirits off with its flame.
Rrezjula - Titled the Lady in Black, Rrezjula was a spectral figure seen around Shkemfitor. She was believed to be a gravedigger that performed last rites for those who didn't receive them.
Structure
Venduna
The Venduna, or "sanctums", are the primary arms of the Church who provide its most tangible civilian services. There are four different Vendunar of the church that each serve different purposes.Ndeshar
Full article: Venduna i Ndeshar The ndeshar, or the "contenders", areNdimar
Full article: Venduna i Ndimar The ndimar are the preachers and doctors instituted by the church to spread their teachings and heal the injured and sick.Dijetar
Full article: Venduna i Dijetar The dijetar, or the "savants",Pyetar
Full article: Venduna i Pyetar The pyetar, or the "questioners", act as investigators into instances of diablerie and heresy.The Rribashke
Full article: Rribashke The Rribashke, also called the "Great Synod" is the highest order within the church, consisting of the ThemelMythology & Lore
Creation and the King of Silence's Sacrifice
At the beginning of time, the King of Silence had a mere thought, and from it, the world appeared into existence. The sun was made from holy fire that came from the King's mouth, and from there, he breathed life into the mud, creating the animals of the earth.Hyjnitë
The main component of the Church's doctrines surround divine spirits called Hyjnitë (plural for Hyjnia), who serve the King of Silence as his emissaries. It is believed that the Lightbringers were either physical manifestations of these beings or they were merely possessed by them. The Hyjnitë are analogous to lesser gods, but they are not to be worshiped. The only named Hyjnitë are bearers of the Urns of Fealty. Zjarra - the Illuminous One; the Hyjnia associated with light, the sun, and fire; she holds the Urn of Truth Vetëti - the Storm's Shepherd; the Hyjnia associated with storms, lightning, the sky, and wind; he holds the Urn of Discernment Hena - the Shadowed Servant; the Hyjnia associated with darkness, healing, and the moon; he holds the Urn of Compassion Gëzim - the Hope Bearer; the Hyjnia associated with joy, spring, plants, and life; she holds the Urn of Joy Hidhërim - the Mourning Witness; the Hyjnia associated with sorrow, winter, beasts, and death; he holds the Urn of PatienceThe Divine Speech
While the King of Silence is said to not speak, there is a holy language that is spoken by him and the Hyjnitë, unknowable by normal people. This language has no script, and it is only spoken, namely by the Deacons, who receive visions and recite them to the Witnesses, the Deacons who scribe these visions.
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Religious, Holy Order
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