The Holy Church of the Swamp

Structure

The church is split into three levels. Bishops, Cardinals and the Pope. Each small Aouli village has its own Bishop. While each region or larger set of villages has Cardinal. there are eight cardinals and from them is chosen the Pope or the leader of the whole church. Once a Pope is chosen and new cardinal is picked to keep the number at eight.

Public Agenda

The protection of the swamps and its denizens.

History

The Holy Church of the Swamp began as a shamanistic cult with different practices depending on the Aouli village. Eventually as communication and travel increased the rites and customs began to solidify. The Aouli wanted to have a common culture to bind themselves together as the tall folk began to encroach on their territory.

Cosmological Views

The swamp is a constant reminder of the cycle of life. Life and death are constant and both are to be rejoiced in.

Worship

At its core the Church is still shamanistic. it does not worship a god but rather the swamp itself. They follow certain ceremonies by such as baptism in the swamps as well as the blessing and drinking of swamp water.

Type

Religious, Bishopric

Notable Members

• Ekewaka
• Ka'uhane