Martira
Martire is a religion where the martyrs are celebrated instead of the gods. This makes the religion very focused on the individuals and not the congregation. It is still a monotheistic religion and the Martirers all believe a martyr can only be chosen by the one true god Marcello who died for everyones sins. It is the largest religion in Trou but is hasn't spread to either Kelagur or Firchest yet. Kelagur is almost entirely controlled by the Bellringers and it doesn't sit well with the average Firchestians collectivism.
A Martyr is chosen by the kardinal of the church. In theory anyone can be applied for martyrdom but its very unlikely to happen unless they were directly involved with the church when they live. A martyr can also be chosen when he is alive but only if he is chosen by Marcello himself.
The churchs upper authority one of The Morning Men: Cardinal Armand Richelieu. The seconds in command is the living (or undead) Martyrs. The cavaliere is the Martyrs knights and one martyr typically controls 25 knights. These knights often goes on crusades with their lords to prove their worth and eventually dying and hopefully become Martys themselves.
There isn't any form of sermon in Martire but instead chapels all around Trou have knights trained to either tell stories of the Martys or instruct anyone to becoming a Martyr knight. These chapels double as resting places or armories for the Martyr knights when they go on crusades. The only grand church is found in Trou's capital
The traditional armour of the Martyr knights is shining silver armour with their helmets nose guard being a cross. An exposed hole in the armour right around the heart is also common since it is said that dying with a bleeding heart increases ones chance of becoming a Martyr.
Type
Religious, Organised Religion
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