Church of Hestu
The church of humans, shepherds, and those seeking guidance and help.
Mythology & Lore
An intensely human church. Those who farm, are lost, need a home, or just have a love for humanoids and those in need find strength with Hestu and his angelic helpers.
Divine Origins
From the moment humans were taken out of the celestial disk, they made shrines to help remember Hestu and what he did for them.
Cosmological Views
Hestu saved the humans of the material plane from being destroyed by the other deities of the humanoids. This is how humans came to respect and look towards Hestu in their faith. Thus giving Hestu the power required to become a major god.
Tenets of Faith
Be kind to humanoids. Give those in need help. Shelter and guide everyone who comes through your doors.
Ethics
Don't kill when able. Don't ignore those in need. Be kind and gentle to those who are innocent.
Worship
Prayer happens at the will of the faithful in buildings and at shrines.
Priesthood
Clerics and priest(esse)s and paladins of the faith who bring good to the land. Becoming a devout of Hestu (or Alexandria and the angels of his guard for that matter) isn't enough to be a cleric or paladin. You have to recognized by the powers themselves for your accomplishments or potential. Your goals must align to the pantheon. Getting into their realm is easy but getting the blessing of the powers above is harder.
Granted Divine Powers
Healing and the ability to create light.
Political Influence & Intrigue
In human run and held places, Hestu's kind are given special treatment and freedoms often. While in non-human territories the religion is simply tolerated. More devout to non-human deities think of humans as mistakes of creatures and Hestu as a traitor of the divine.
Sects
The church is very similar across the board. Disagreements only arise surrounding Hestu's main aid Alexandria. Alexandria's devout can be turned away from those who see her as a magical leach or non-existent.
"All are welcome in our arms."
Type
Religious, Organised Religion
Demonym
Hestians/Alexians
Deities
Manufactured Items
Notable Members
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