Apostles of the Ardent Rose

Mythology & Lore

The religion centers around several prophecies that have been inter-connected. Several of them have come true, including the Death of of Karkantha'Tharum, the Rebirth of Netheril, the death of Mystra, and the Three Fronts War.
The foremost Myth is one that claims all the true gods have but one soul, that acts independantly of each personality but ultimately works to further the designs of cosmic good upon the world. They claim that the mortal King, Tyr, was the first of the Godseeds, mortal avatars of the One Soul of the gods. They also believe that there will come another, final Godseed, who will come into their power during the 'Wilting of the Aspects' and will ultimately become a new Titan, a god who walks the Earth.
"The seed was planted eons ago, it is up to each Apostle to seek the means of germinating it." The Canticles of Prophesy, Mesi La'Fore's 3rd Chant. "And the divine bodies of the Aspects shall wilt away, their remnants falling unto the earth, becoming fertilizer for the Rose to grow into their fullest self." The Canticles of Prophesy, Dalan Dalann's 4th Chant. "The false Godseeds are not to be embraced, as they are a weed in the garden of prophesy, and so it is right to uproot them. If allowed to flourish and grow, they shall choke out the life of the prophesied Rose." The Canticles of Prophesy, Omar of Dalimli's 12th Chant.
"A child taken and a seed planted in the shade of the morning wood." The Canticles of Prophesy, Mesi La'Fore's 27th Chant. "The child shall be born of human flesh, bearing the soul of a Titan." The Canticles of Prophesy, Dalan Dalann's 109th Chant. "They will have no tutor, but shall speak the Titan's Tongue." The Canticles of Prophesy, Omar of Dalimli's 1st Chant. "They shall greet the shadow of Death as both a treasured friend, and a scornful rival." The Canticles of Prophesy, Omar of Dalimli's 8th Chant.

Worship

Adherents worship in a range of ways, the most common of which is singing. Public gardening and charity works are also popular.

Priesthood

The Unwilting are the highest of priests, leaders who forsake all earthly attachments possible, including their names, gender, family, friends, and even emotion. They shave their heads, wear wooden masks, and wear simple robes and carry gnarled, thorny staves.
the Folian are the most common priests. They typically wear simple green tunics or robes. 
Thorns are the militant arm of the Apostles. They carry cudgels and wear leather armor. 
Root-Minders are healers, farmers, and gardeners.
Stemlings are the rank and file.

Granted Divine Powers

Druidic abilities, supernatural healing, smite, many enchantment abilities.

Sects

Mesi La'Fore: a bard from the age of the Cormyrian Empire. 
Omar of Dalimli: a famous poet, scholar, warrior, and priest of the Apostles. His work is highly regarded. He lived during the age of Netheril, most likely in the colonial provence of Dalimli, which is now the Nizari Scourgelands.
Don Dalan Dalann: A contemporary bard and priest, she is incredibly popular in Cormyr. Known not only for her religious chants, she also performs many other acts and revels in her calling to entertain the masses. She's a half-elf supposedly born from a noble mother and an Elven Wyvern Rider. She is the subject of a number of steamy adventure-Romance novels that she claims she has had nothing to do with.

Type

Religious, Cult

Deities

• The All-Spirit
• The Godseed