Divine Teachings

Teachings of the Divine Goddess of Light, Torva

by Larisa-K (edited)

The gods of Valayo are believed to have once roamed the lands. The Divine Teachings of Torva is a collection of teachings and oral traditions thought to have been recorded during the Era of the Gods or perhaps shortly thereafter.

Contents

In addition to laying out the tenets of the religion, the Divine Teachings also strictly forbids all forms of necromancy and blood magic, magics that are practiced by Necros and Rhovan respectively.
The series of texts, also include a variety of other stories, lessons, and instructions. This includes the original instructions on creating Divine Lights.

Ceremonies

The texts also contain details for certain ceremonies and festivities. The Divine Teachings outlines the beginnings of the Magic Lights Festival and other uses for the divine lights.

Paladin Order

Additionally, the texts discuss the origins of the Paladin Order, and set rules and guidelines for the order and their training.

Original Documents

The original texts are compiled and preserved at the Temple of Torva in Torverath. They are heavily guarded relics that are protected under glass, magic enchantments, and a controlled environment. With permission of the temple, worshipers may view the texts, which must remain within their cases.
Priestesses, monks, and civilians are able to purchase translated copies of the Divine Teachings as a book, which is widely available.

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Divine Teachings

We must always strive to live in the light, and to bring light to the lives of others.

There is still a certain beauty in death for those who have lived a good life. And when that time comes, fear it not. It is the natural conclusion, and your life energy will not be lost, but rather, will rejoin that of your forefathers and foremothers to ever supply the endless magic and beauty of this world.
Be not tempted by the false promises of necromancy nor blood magic. It is a terrible power that will corrupt even the gentlest and purest of souls.

Each and every one of us has a sacred duty to eradicate the terrors of the night, through magic or the sword.

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Excerpts of the original Teaching of Torva, the Divine, translated from Ancient into the common tongue

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Type

Text, Religious

Medium

Vellum / Skin

Authoring Date

Sometime during the Era of the Gods

Location

Wennovi

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