Order of Pia-Gardith
The Order of Pia-Gardith which is dedicated to the study of the great works of the God Ilvir, his Ivashu creations, and exposing them to the world. It's priests have studies the Ivashu for over a century and likely have more knowledge of these creatures than anyone else on Hârn.
The order has one temple, Church of the Glory of Ilvir in City of Golotha.
Priests wear in Ochre Yellow Robes and often wield elaborate staffs caved in the shape of a snake.
Structure
The Order is poorly organised consisting of about two dozen priests of which half are usually wandering the world studying Ilvir's creations.
High Priest
The high priest is chosen by a simple vote of the priests and is responsible for managing the temple. The current High Priest Iztack is a muscled bearded man with a large brass necklace engraved with Ilvirian symbology. This unusual scholar, was the former gladiator "Iztack the Gouger", uses his intimidating presence to deter the "accidents", which frequently seem to happen to his predecessors.
Priests
A combination of scholars and clerics. Each having demonstrated their devotion by writing study papers on Ivashu. Some are controversially involved with the procurement of Ivashu for the Pamesani Games.
Acolytes
Can be any age who assist the High priest in running the temple or as study aids to a priest for 3 to 5 years.
Public Agenda
The Order of Pia-Gardith is dedicated to showing the world the glory of Ilvir through his creations, the Ivashu.
History
601TR - Order of Pia-Gardith is founded by a band of wandering priests with the common goal worshiping Ilvir by of studying his Ivashu creations.
674TR - A benefactor donated the building to Church the Order. It soon became there temple and repository for their studies.
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