The Six Saints

The Six Saints form the primary faith of Banteave. Originating on the Continent and spreading to Norvalled before arriving on Banteavan shores during Alaric Bantevar 's invasion, the Six Saint's embody the six great qualities that the Church espouses, each of them a living person that have become deified in their passing.

Galbraith, the Burned

First among the Saints, Galbraith the Burned was a devout follower of God who lived upon the continent in roughly 500CE. He travelled the disparate nation-states and petty kingdoms of the Continent, preaching to all who would listen about seeking the forgiveness of God, that They might one day return to their creation and drive away the shadows that had crept in in Their absence. Galbraith's words reached many ears, but not all were friendly to his faith, and in 503CE Galbraith was burned at the stake by villagers believing him to be a false prophet. Galbraith never wavered, and with his dying breath forgave the villagers for their transgressions. Galbraith embodies selflessness in the face of danger and death, and is depicted as a priest of the Church with flames perpetually dancing around his feet.

Calista, the Valiant

The saint for whom The Calistan Order is named, Calista was among the first to take up arms in the defence of the faithful on the Continent. A washerwoman from a small village, Calista heard the voice of God amidst the babbling of the river, urging her to protect her kin from a great evil soon to be upon them. Within a month's time, the prophecies of the voice came to fruition when a band of heretics descended upon the village, intent on driving out and killing any who still followed the Faith. Calista stood in their defence, armed with little more than a rusty blade and tattered shield, and slew the attackers to a man. None could explain how she became so skilled at arms, but her prowess would carry her on through seven more skirmishes against the heretics as she escorted her people from their village to safer lands beyond the mountain passes. When Calista at last fell, her final war-cry was so loud that it brought a mountain down upon those that pursued her people, blocking the mountain pass and protecting the survivors for generations to come. Calista embodies bravery in the face of impossible odds.
Richard, the Artisan The Faith has many grand edifices built in its name across the Continent, but none compare to the mighty spires and cathedrals erected by Richard, the Artisan. A tireless builder, architect and organizer, Richard had kings and despots across the Continent offering him small fortunes to enlist his services... all of which he refused. To Richard, the greatest labour was that done in the service of God, even if They were absent. Richard spoke of his visions from the divine, of bell towers and catacombs and great works of painted glass so beautiful that they might bring God themselves to tears upon their return to the world. Richard gave his life in service of the Church, never resting, never faltering, and though he never lived to see the completion of many of his finest cathedrals, he still found peace in the arms of his Lord knowing that future generations would be custodians of his legacy. Richard embodies craftsmanship, hard work and selfless toil dedicated to the Faith. Serfs on Church lands are often urged to be "As Tireless as Saint Richard" when sowing and harvesting the Church's crops.
Vanix, the Astute
Fourth is Vanix the Astute, a scribe who died in a library fire saving holy texts. He embodies scholarship, learning and the preservation of the Holy Word.


Fifth is Woloft the Vigilant, the watcher by the fire who is the first to sound the warning horn. He embodies vigilance against outside threats to the faithful.
Sixth is Soria the Judge, she who adjudicates the souls of mortals and embodies divine judgement, justice and consequences.

Divine Classification

Saints

Religions

• Church of the Six Saints