Sons of the Winter Moon

In the long night at which hour the snow falls from heavens, we might not but help each other, for those who stay together survive, and those who are alone perish.

Book of the Winter Moon, Teachings 5

Structure

The Children of the Winter Moon follow a srict monastical stucture. On top there is a Prior, which leads the monastry. The other members of the religion are monks, who live lives of poverty and ascetism while aiding the poors.

Public Agenda

The Sons of the Winter Moon's ultimate goal is to live a life of monastical ascetism and study of the sacred texts while aiding the poor and sick. They don't ammass wealth but give everything they don't need to strictly survive to those in need.

Assets

The Sons of the Winter Moon own only a monastry in Westgate, where they live and give out free assistence to those in need.

History

After Owyn the Pious died in 1263, one of his followers wrote the Book of the Winter Moon and founded the monastry. The monks kept following Owyn's teachings and spreading his doctrine.

Mythology & Lore

During a winter night, Owyn had a vision about the moon crushing on the planet, That vision was the cause to his conversion.

He believed that the end of the world as he knew it was close, and the only way for mankind to survive was to stay together and help each other. The Sons of the Winter Moon took the oath to aid those in need and allow mankind to withstand the cataclysm.

Divine Origins

The Sons of the Winter Moon follow the teachings of Owyn the Pious, who was a merchant who had a spiritual awakening, and gave to those in need everything he had. He moved from his palace in the old city to a barrack in Westgate. He started begging for money in the Plaza of the Four Temples, and used the money he earned to buy food for those who couldn't afford it. Thanks to his religious spirit, he gained the ability to use divine magic to heal the sick and generate food for the poor. He used to teach his followers about the need to help the poor, and when he died his teachings were written in the Book of the Winter Moon.

Tenets of Faith

• Thou shalt help those who need you.
• Thou shalt not ammass wealth.
• Thou shalt not have a wife or be father of children.
• Be the light in the world where the nights are long and cold.

Priesthood

The Sons of the Winter Moon wear only a habit and a chain around their belt. There are no requirements to become a priest, anybody who wants to embrace the word of Owyn is able to take the habit.

Granted Divine Powers

The most devout members are often blessed by the Winter Moon, allowing them to relieve the pain of the hapless and heal the ill and wounded.

be the light in the world where the nights are long and cold

Founding Date

14098

Type

Religious, Monastic Order

Deities

• The Winter Moon

Divines

• The Winter Moon

Location

Westgate