Church of Deiter

The Church of Deiter holds its headquarters in Whitecurtain, located within a fertile southern valley of Dunmaerik. It is overseen by High Harvester Mykos, an elderly man who has finally begun to feel the reaping that is due with advanced age. It is rumored that his successor is Harvester Jylir, one of the closest aides of the aging priest. The Church is rather influential in nearly every circle of civilized lands, for agriculture is most often noted by the sages as a key step in the foundation of civilization. In greater cities and kingdoms, his power is lessened by the trading of valuable commodities, while in more remote areas his priests are called upon for guidance, to perform marriage ceremonies, and to pass the seasons in celebration. In addition to this, in all areas, the clergy is often called up on to bless the crops, and to protect the fields and orchards from external threats. In all of Deiter's Way, however, lies a balance. In times of failing, his priests are called upon to bring ruin to the crops, as a reminder that without His blessings there can be no bounty. The Church celebrates few holy days beyond the beginning of spring planting, the summer's first harvest, and the last harvest of the season. The individual ceremonies are largely left up to the priest conducting them, but most often include holy readings, communion, and blessings, all marked within great festivity.

Public Agenda

The Church is rather influential in nearly every circle of civilized lands, for agriculture is most often noted by the sages as a key step in the foundation of civilization. In greater cities and kingdoms, his power is lessened by the trading of valuable commodities, while in more remote areas his priests are called upon for guidance, to perform marriage ceremonies, and to pass the seasons in celebration. In addition to this, in all areas, the clergy is often called up on to bless the crops, and to protect the fields and orchards from external threats. In all of Deiter's Way, however, lies a balance. In times of failing, his priests are called upon to bring ruin to the crops, as a reminder that without His blessings there can be no bounty. The Church celebrates few holy days beyond the beginning of spring planting, the summer's first harvest, and the last harvest of the season. The individual ceremonies are largely left up to the priest conducting them, but most often include holy readings, communion, and blessings, all marked within great festivity.

Priesthood

Ordained priests of Deiter, while uncommon, are known as Harvesters. Harvesters tend to oversee geopolitical regions, such as baronies or duchies, and report to a Harvestmaster who typically oversees greater regions such as nations or even continents. Overseeing the Church as a whole is the High Harvester, who is elected by the Harvest Council every decade. The current High Harvester is a human man named Mykos, an elderly man who has finally begun to feel the reaping that is due with advanced age. It is rumored that his successor is Harvestmaster Jylir, one of the closest aides of the aging priest.