888 Sacred Cairns
The Great Agrikian prophet Ilpylen had the 888 Sacred Cairns constructed in the year 1510BT. These were given to his eight acolytes who were instructed to spread them over the corners of the world during the so-called Time of Sacred Wandering. His acolytes dutifully followed his instructions spreading the word of the fire god Agrik and the Sacred Cains among the villages and wilderness as they traveled.
Agrikian Myth is sometimes confusing, but The Balefire Chronicle and other prophecies state the 7,104 years after the divine ascension of Ilpylen, the Cairns will be united. Then the mountains will erupt, and the gates of fire open. Agrik and his followers will have their final battle with Larani and her minions. The forces of the Emperor of Flame will prevail and rule the world forever. Most scholars believe the date of this apocalyptic time is 5,593TR, over 4,900 years in the future.
Khamari Heresy
The Order of Khamar was declared heretical by the Amanasurif (Agrikian pontiff) in 471TR for preaching the “Khamari heresy.” They believed that the key to finding the 888 sacred cairns involve great sacrifice and self-inflicted pain, the Trials of Mamaka. Agrikan theology has long abandoned this dogma believing the sacred cairns will be found only when Agrik wills it.
Significance
Among the most important relic of the Church of Agrik. These cairns are repeatedly mentioned in most of the important holy books.
Over 30 of these Sacred Cairns have been recovered, and in most cases, major temples or shrines have been constructed around them. Eight have been relocated to the seat of the Agrikian pontiff in Lysara in the Azeryani Empire.
Approximately 10lbs.
Octagonal cylinder approximately 1ft wide and 7 inches high.
They are carved out of a volcanic rock. Each has a hollowed-out section filled with a mixture of sulfur and Coal. Some are fitted with a lid.
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