The Iron Baluster Church of Fours

The Church, capital T capital C, is an organization that can be found in most cities. Full name, The Iron Baluster Church of Fours.
• They have legal authority and often work as a court / liaison between cities.  • They worship gods of the 4 pillars that hold up society.
Balance - Mystra, Ioun, Iris, Hermes
Life - Pan, Bahamut, Avandra, Helios
Death - Raven Queen, Asmodeus, Torog, Shar
Chaos - Tempus, Bane, Kord, Gruumsh
The Sacred Text of the Church is called The Noc, the text lays out their values and practices, as well as full description of many healing spells.

Public Agenda

Motivated to Create peace and prosperity in Drizelia, The Church runs everything from ceremonies such as weddings to tax collection.

Assets

Gaining a favor or having a connection in the church could give access to gold, buildings, troops, equipment, weapons, ships and horses, castles and other fortifications. A friend in the church could lead to an audience with the king if one plays their cards correctly.

History

Founded by the Diomedea family in early Post. Cataclysm.

Cosmological Views

The understanding of The Church is that the world was created by the gods and they remain our overwatchers in order to maintain the balance. The beginning was fostered by Pan of nature, Istus of time, Shar of free will, and Mystra of magic. Their work, together with the lesser gods meant the beginning of our existence. Now, with the help of their followers, the gods upkeep the balance.

Tenets of Faith

Uphold Society to the best of your ability. You shouldn't sin because you think the gods don't want you to, you shouldn't sin because it's a bad thing to do. It doesn't take a thousand metaphors to know thou shouldn't be a butt.

Priesthood

The current head of The Church is Brother Zachariah . Elected by the leader of each church in the 8 major cities of Drizelia. ( Fandolin / Neverwinter / Goldcliff / Port Calypso / New Elfington / Rockport / Taryuin / Mythal)

Granted Divine Powers

The Clerical Powers bestowed upon the followers of The Church are extremely varied. Clerics, Wizards, Sorcerers & Druids all create the magical body of the church. For the past 300 years the brotherhood known as [The V](organization:b22b5adb-d97e-40a2-a26a-00d92fe3da42) has consistently put forward powerful sorcerers who rose to leadership in minimal amounts of time. This includes the current leader of The Church Brother Zachariah .

Miracles Attributed to The Four

• Protection from The Cataclysm

• Quenching the Fires of Dolphin's Cove

• Rebuilding after The Nocturn

Political Influence & Intrigue

Close relation to the government and the monarchy.

Sects

The Four Pillars often have singular temples in smaller cities and towns, such as a temple to Pan in Rockport.

Each corner supports the whole, without each we cannot stand.

Founding Date

155 P.C.

Type

Religious, Holy Order

Capital

Neverwinter

Alternative Names

The Church of Fours / The Church

Demonym

Acolytes / Churchies (derogatory)

Leader

Brother Zachariah

Head of State

Brother Zachariah

Government System

Monarchy, Constitutional

Major Exports

Flowers, Cattle, Marble (rockport), Gems (Goldcliff).

Parent Organization

The Iron Baluster Church of Fours

Subsidiary Organizations

• The Iron Baluster Church of Fours