The Church of the Goddess

The Church of the Goddess is the predominant religion in Azaria, founded after the Age of Darkness where a series of natural disasters caused a lot of devastation. It was said to be founded by a member of the Farrontine noble house, although this has never been confirmed. It rapidly spread across Azaria, supplanting the previous pagan religion that worshipped holy animals known as the Celestial Creatures.
The religion centres around a single Goddess, who created the world and governs its laws. Her greatest show of power is the Binding spell, which was created to help achieve harmony after the bitter war between Azaria and Esturia in the Age of Darkness. While the spell is attributed to her, however, the actual story of its origin remains lost.
The Church hierarchy is as follows:
Arch Priest- the equivalant to the Pope. The Arch Priest resides in Viens, the capital of Azaria, and is the head of religious authority. They often head important festivals and speak for the Church as a whole.
Tempered Priest- a religious council from where the Arch Priest is elected.
Elder Priest- the head of religious authority in each city, such as Elder Priest Castellian for Dragonvale.
Knight-Priest- these members of the Guardsmen who specifically protect members of the religious hierarchy and undergo special training
Priest- they often conduct religious ceremonies and reside in villages
Acolyte- these are priests in training. Acolytes can undertake their vows at any age, and after a period of study and devotion become full priests

Type

Religious, Organised Religion