The Divine Hierarchy
The Divine Hierarchy is a pantheon of gods based around a strict hierarchal order. This pantheon's goal is to serve as a model for society as a whole, with each god representing one of the "Five Callings" as outlined by the sun god Ilios. The pantheon was founded by Ilios alongside his younger brother Archonis, when they dominated other gods to build it. Ilios serves as the leader of the pantheon, represents kings. Archonis serves as second in command and represents the nobility. Stratios, who impressed Ilios and Archonis with his combat prowess, serves as their enforcer and represents the military. When they moved on to Agrotis, he surrendered, unwilling to fight three on his own, and so he was placed fourth, and serves as representative of the commonfolk. Last was Sklavia, who fought viciously despite overwhelming odds. As punishment for her resistance, Ilios made her a slave to the rest of the pantheon, and took away much of her power. She now represents the slaves at the bottom of the social hierarchy.
The Pantheon is most commonly worshiped on the continent of Hirzul, where the nation known as the Holy Empire of Zuros has become the dominant force and enforces the religion on all its subjects. The religion is most popular among humans, but has been spread to other races through force.
The Pantheon is most commonly worshiped on the continent of Hirzul, where the nation known as the Holy Empire of Zuros has become the dominant force and enforces the religion on all its subjects. The religion is most popular among humans, but has been spread to other races through force.
Tenets of Faith
Ilios dictates that for society to flourish order must be established, and each must understand and embrace their place as one of the "Five True Callings". Each calling is required to serve all callings above them.
The first calling is the king, which stands at the top of society. The king reigns supreme and their word is law. All must follow the laws of the king as the king is the chosen representative of Ilios himself. To defy a direct order from the king is the most severe of crimes, as to do so is to defy Ilios himself. In turn the king is responsible for guiding his people to glory and fortune. He is to ensure that his people are protected, that justice is enforced, and is to promote the understanding of Ilios's teachings on a grand scale, sending out missionaries and crusades as needed.
The second calling is the nobility. The nobility are to serves as extensions of the king. They are to provide assistance as needed, whether it be as an advisor or as an administrator of the king's lands. The nobility are also to serve as the clergy, and are instructed to teach the people of the glory or Ilios and ensure they follow his teachings.
The third calling is the military. Soldiers are charged with defending their kingdoms and enforcing the laws put in place by the callings above them. They are the protectors of order and responsible for maintaining what the higher callings put in place.
The fourth calling is the worker. The majority of people fall into this category as it makes up most of the jobs that the average person would work. Farmer, baker, butcher, craftsman, and merchant are all examples of this calling. Their task is to provide for and accept the guidance of the higher callings. Their role is one of loyalty and obedience and shall be rewarded with safety and stability.
The fifth and final calling is that of the slave. This is the calling for those deemed unworthy of any other calling, or who have tried to fight against Ilios. This calling is one of punishment, and followers of Ilios believe the slaves role is to toil and suffer while they wait for a chance at redemption in their next life.
The first calling is the king, which stands at the top of society. The king reigns supreme and their word is law. All must follow the laws of the king as the king is the chosen representative of Ilios himself. To defy a direct order from the king is the most severe of crimes, as to do so is to defy Ilios himself. In turn the king is responsible for guiding his people to glory and fortune. He is to ensure that his people are protected, that justice is enforced, and is to promote the understanding of Ilios's teachings on a grand scale, sending out missionaries and crusades as needed.
The second calling is the nobility. The nobility are to serves as extensions of the king. They are to provide assistance as needed, whether it be as an advisor or as an administrator of the king's lands. The nobility are also to serve as the clergy, and are instructed to teach the people of the glory or Ilios and ensure they follow his teachings.
The third calling is the military. Soldiers are charged with defending their kingdoms and enforcing the laws put in place by the callings above them. They are the protectors of order and responsible for maintaining what the higher callings put in place.
The fourth calling is the worker. The majority of people fall into this category as it makes up most of the jobs that the average person would work. Farmer, baker, butcher, craftsman, and merchant are all examples of this calling. Their task is to provide for and accept the guidance of the higher callings. Their role is one of loyalty and obedience and shall be rewarded with safety and stability.
The fifth and final calling is that of the slave. This is the calling for those deemed unworthy of any other calling, or who have tried to fight against Ilios. This calling is one of punishment, and followers of Ilios believe the slaves role is to toil and suffer while they wait for a chance at redemption in their next life.
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