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 The Temple of Light is a organized religion with its roots in the beliefs of the [[atlas:​kingdom of dakar|Dakarians]] before they migrated south and was heavily influenced by the [[creatures:​dwarf|dwarves]] of [[atlas:​Stoneheart Hold]]. The Temple is led by the Patriarch and has worked since the coronation of [[people:​Reiner IV]] to spread the [[wp>​liturgy]] beyond the borders of Dakar. The Temple of Light is a organized religion with its roots in the beliefs of the [[atlas:​kingdom of dakar|Dakarians]] before they migrated south and was heavily influenced by the [[creatures:​dwarf|dwarves]] of [[atlas:​Stoneheart Hold]]. The Temple is led by the Patriarch and has worked since the coronation of [[people:​Reiner IV]] to spread the [[wp>​liturgy]] beyond the borders of Dakar.
  
-The Temple of Light teaches that the will and nature of the [[gods]] is difficult to understand and only its priests, after years of studying, can truly understand the word of the gods. As [[Byrne]] rules the gods, man rules the house, so to does the Temple of Light rule the [[wp>​laity]]. The Temple provides shelter, comfort, and intercedes with the gods on the behalf of their worshipers.+The Temple of Light teaches that the will and nature of the [[lore:gods]] is difficult to understand and only its priests, after years of studying, can truly understand the word of the gods. As [[lore:byrne]] rules the gods, man rules the house, so to does the Temple of Light rule the [[wp>​laity]]. The Temple provides shelter, comfort, and intercedes with the gods on the behalf of their worshipers.
  
  
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 The temple is led by the Bishop of [[atlas:​Celinus]] who is elevated to the position of Patriarch, which makes him the leader of all temples in communion with Celinus. The current patriarch is [[people:​Joseph Klein II]] who was named the bishop of Celinus when [[people:​Philipp Schuster]] retired after the death of [[people:​corwyn reiner|Prince Corwyn]]. The temple is led by the Bishop of [[atlas:​Celinus]] who is elevated to the position of Patriarch, which makes him the leader of all temples in communion with Celinus. The current patriarch is [[people:​Joseph Klein II]] who was named the bishop of Celinus when [[people:​Philipp Schuster]] retired after the death of [[people:​corwyn reiner|Prince Corwyn]].
  
-The office of the patriarch is called the //​Primacy//​. His jurisdiction includes not only the Celinus Cathedral, but the holy city of [[atlas:​Kitzingen]] as well. He is served in his position by the [[Versammlung]], which consists of the administrators that service the day-to-day duties of the church. By tradition he is the head of the [[Solen Order]], but no patriarch has actually served on the field of battle in generations;​ instead a Kommandeur Solen is typically selected from the ranks of senior priests to lead the Order upon the field of battle.+The office of the patriarch is called the //​Primacy//​. His jurisdiction includes not only the Celinus Cathedral, but the holy city of [[atlas:​Kitzingen]] as well. He is served in his position by the [[lore:​versammlung]], which consists of the administrators that service the day-to-day duties of the church. By tradition he is the head of the [[lore:​solen_order]], but no patriarch has actually served on the field of battle in generations;​ instead a Kommandeur Solen is typically selected from the ranks of senior priests to lead the Order upon the field of battle.
  
 Following the death or resignation of the current patriarch all of the bishops gather at Kitzingen to elect a new patriarch. While they can elect any member of the priesthood as the next patriarch, in practice all of the patriarchs have been elected from the pool of bishops. The election of the next patriarch is done in secret, with only the bishops allowed inside temple proper, and the final vote is always unanimous. Following the death or resignation of the current patriarch all of the bishops gather at Kitzingen to elect a new patriarch. While they can elect any member of the priesthood as the next patriarch, in practice all of the patriarchs have been elected from the pool of bishops. The election of the next patriarch is done in secret, with only the bishops allowed inside temple proper, and the final vote is always unanimous.
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 ==== Pantheon ==== ==== Pantheon ====
-//See Also: [[Temple of Light (Pantheon)]]//+//See Also: [[lore:​temple_of_light_pantheon]]//
  
-The Temple of Light serves a pantheon of gods each with their own worshipers and liturgy, while each cathedral is capable of serving the needs of each of the gods the smaller temples typically only serve a smaller selection that have similar philosophy. Thus a temple dedicated to [[Mara]] will also serve the followers of [[Aesir]]. The smaller shrines and holy sites almost exclusively serve only a single god or saint.+The Temple of Light serves a pantheon of gods each with their own worshipers and liturgy, while each cathedral is capable of serving the needs of each of the gods the smaller temples typically only serve a smaller selection that have similar philosophy. Thus a temple dedicated to [[lore:mara]] will also serve the followers of [[lore:aesir]]. The smaller shrines and holy sites almost exclusively serve only a single god or saint.
 ==== Saints (Heiliger) ==== ==== Saints (Heiliger) ====
 Heiliger are members of the clergy that have been sanctified after their death. They are believed to dwell with the gods and serve as intercessors between the laity and the gods. In order to be sanctified a bishop will promote their cause before each of the councils until each of the councils approved the sanctification. When this happens the bishop goes before the Patriarch and with his approval the new saints name is recorded by the Archbishop. Each Saint intercedes only on those matters for which they were sanctified, thus you would not call for intercession in a matter of law with a saint of the favorable winds. Heiliger are members of the clergy that have been sanctified after their death. They are believed to dwell with the gods and serve as intercessors between the laity and the gods. In order to be sanctified a bishop will promote their cause before each of the councils until each of the councils approved the sanctification. When this happens the bishop goes before the Patriarch and with his approval the new saints name is recorded by the Archbishop. Each Saint intercedes only on those matters for which they were sanctified, thus you would not call for intercession in a matter of law with a saint of the favorable winds.
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 Each bishopric can be further sub-divided into different //​Parishes//​ which are overseen by a ranking member of the clergy called the //Vicar//. The Vicar is responsible for all of the priests and monastics within his parish. If a parish is particular large or populous then a vicar may have one or two rectors assigned to assist him in his duties. Each bishopric can be further sub-divided into different //​Parishes//​ which are overseen by a ranking member of the clergy called the //Vicar//. The Vicar is responsible for all of the priests and monastics within his parish. If a parish is particular large or populous then a vicar may have one or two rectors assigned to assist him in his duties.
  
-There are several smaller orders within the Temple of Light many of them focusing upon a single god or divine belief. Examples include the [[people:​guardians_of_order]],​ [[lore:Solen Order]], [[lore:der Liebe]], and the [[lore:​Muerites]]. Each of these orders confirm their desire to follow the tenets of the church and accept the rule of the Patriarch over them. These orders do not fall under the direction of any bishop and stand as true independents within the church'​s structure.+There are several smaller orders within the Temple of Light many of them focusing upon a single god or divine belief. Examples include the [[#Solen Order]], [[orgs:der Liebe]], and the [[orgs:​Muerites]]. Each of these orders confirm their desire to follow the tenets of the church and accept the rule of the Patriarch over them. These orders do not fall under the direction of any bishop and stand as true independents within the church'​s structure. 
 + 
 +=== Solen Order === 
 + 
 +The [[orgs:​Solen Order]] is the highest knightly order within the church. Comprised of strong knights of unerring discipline and honor, they fight for The Light. 
 + 
 + 
 +=== Brotherhood of the Sun === 
 + 
 +The [[orgs:​Brotherhood of the Sun]] are knights of the sun goddess [[lore:​Vash]]. Dedicated to rooting out the corruption of life and destruction of all undead from the world.
  
  
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 ==== den Ritterstand ==== ==== den Ritterstand ====
-This is the most martial of the festivals it is either held by the Order of the Guardians or one of the lords within the bishopric. Knights, squires, and yeoman from far come to the festival to match their skill at arms against their peers and win both prizes and fame. When held by the Guardians the festival also includes an induction of new members into the order as well as demonstrations of their skill. The [[Solen Order]] often recruit new members into their ranks during this festival as well as many of the nobility. In [[atlas:​Celinus]] is held the Grand Tournament and only opened to the strongest knights of the realm. The ruler of Dakar (see Queen [[people:​Aurora I]]) bestows vast gifts upon the winners and any of the knights may be selected into the Royal Guard.+This is the most martial of the festivals it is either held by the Order of the Guardians or one of the lords within the bishopric. Knights, squires, and yeoman from far come to the festival to match their skill at arms against their peers and win both prizes and fame. When held by the Guardians the festival also includes an induction of new members into the order as well as demonstrations of their skill. The [[lore:​solen_order]] often recruit new members into their ranks during this festival as well as many of the nobility. In [[atlas:​Celinus]] is held the Grand Tournament and only opened to the strongest knights of the realm. The ruler of Dakar (see Queen [[people:​Aurora I]]) bestows vast gifts upon the winners and any of the knights may be selected into the Royal Guard.
  
  
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 ==== Creation ==== ==== Creation ====
-The gods came into the being when the world was born from the body of [[Mir]] when she was slain by the great serpent [[Kalasshak]]. From her body sprung the gods and angelic host, while from the poisoned wounds crawled for the [[devils]] and their [[creatures:​demon|demons]]. A great war between the gods and devils was fought upon the body of Mir and only ended when [[Nar-dök]] switched sides and helped the gods defeat his kin. [[Gemen]] fashioned a prison from the body of Mir and chained the devils in the deepest pits of the new world.+The gods came into the being when the world was born from the body of [[lore:mir]] when she was slain by the great serpent [[lore:​kalasshak]]. From her body sprung the gods and angelic host, while from the poisoned wounds crawled for the [[lore:devils]] and their [[creatures:​demon|demons]]. A great war between the gods and devils was fought upon the body of Mir and only ended when [[lore:nar-doek]] switched sides and helped the gods defeat his kin. [[lore:gemen]] fashioned a prison from the body of Mir and chained the devils in the deepest pits of the new world.
  
-Upon this prison the gods celebrated the life of their mother, they created firmament and the heavens and all the water between. They created the beasts in the field, the fowl in the air, and the fish of the sea. [[Byrne]] looked down upon this tribute to Mir and was pleased, but [[Mara]] had one more addition to the world. Upon this world she gave life to the [[creatures:​Sha’rek’ta]] often called the "First Race" who became the favored of the gods and whom Byrne gave the breath of life. The Sha’rek’ta were given command over the beasts, fish, and fowl.+Upon this prison the gods celebrated the life of their mother, they created firmament and the heavens and all the water between. They created the beasts in the field, the fowl in the air, and the fish of the sea. [[lore:byrne]] looked down upon this tribute to Mir and was pleased, but [[lore:mara]] had one more addition to the world. Upon this world she gave life to the [[creatures:​Sha’rek’ta]] often called the "First Race" who became the favored of the gods and whom Byrne gave the breath of life. The Sha’rek’ta were given command over the beasts, fish, and fowl.
  
-Byrne looked upon the world and was no longer pleased. The Sha’rek’ta grew as arrogant as they were powerful and created a slave race to attend their duties while they constructed [[great machines]] of power that drew upon the life of Mir that remained upon the world. Byrne sent [[Lom]] to the world to punish the Sha’rek’ta,​ but unbeknownst to the gods the Sha’rek’ta had freed the devils who attacked Lom and his angelic host. Angered by their treachery Byrne commanded the gods into battle led by [[Vayne]] and [[Karash]]. So terrible was the war that the earth cracked, the seas boiled, and blood fell from the heavens.+Byrne looked upon the world and was no longer pleased. The Sha’rek’ta grew as arrogant as they were powerful and created a slave race to attend their duties while they constructed [[lore:​great_machines]] of power that drew upon the life of Mir that remained upon the world. Byrne sent [[lore:lom]] to the world to punish the Sha’rek’ta,​ but unbeknownst to the gods the Sha’rek’ta had freed the devils who attacked Lom and his angelic host. Angered by their treachery Byrne commanded the gods into battle led by [[lore:vayne]] and [[lore:karash]]. So terrible was the war that the earth cracked, the seas boiled, and blood fell from the heavens.
  
 All of existence would have been sundered if not for the re-birth of Mir. The great machines of the Sha’rek’ta had drawn all of the life form her body and she was reborn as the //"​Lady of White"//​. She stopped the war with but a single word and banished both of her children from this world. She stripped the Sha’rek’ta of both their power and mind, leaving them little more than great beasts upon this world (see [[creatures:​phoenix]],​ [[creatures:​sphinx]],​ [[creatures:​kraken]],​ etc). All of existence would have been sundered if not for the re-birth of Mir. The great machines of the Sha’rek’ta had drawn all of the life form her body and she was reborn as the //"​Lady of White"//​. She stopped the war with but a single word and banished both of her children from this world. She stripped the Sha’rek’ta of both their power and mind, leaving them little more than great beasts upon this world (see [[creatures:​phoenix]],​ [[creatures:​sphinx]],​ [[creatures:​kraken]],​ etc).
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 == Ulag == == Ulag ==
-//Main Article: see [[Ulag]]//+//Main Article: see [[lore:ulag]]//
  
 Those souls so corrupt they cannot hope for redemption will be cast into Ulag, "The Pit of Eternal Darkness."​ This is a place of unending pain and misery where only the Guld Floden divides the land from the underworld. The [[creature:​demon|demons]] and devils that live in this tortured place take pleasure in caring for these lost souls. Those souls so corrupt they cannot hope for redemption will be cast into Ulag, "The Pit of Eternal Darkness."​ This is a place of unending pain and misery where only the Guld Floden divides the land from the underworld. The [[creature:​demon|demons]] and devils that live in this tortured place take pleasure in caring for these lost souls.
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 == Flammehemir == == Flammehemir ==
-The world of fire is the home of [[creatures:​salamander|salamanders]],​ [[creatures:​genie|Genies]], and great [[creatures:​serpents]]. A land of vast deserts, powerful volcanoes filling the air with ash, and great lightning storms. This land defies any who would seek to control or rule it, even the powerful genies can do little more than protect their own desert kingdom from the land and those who live upon it. The people of this world are not only at war with the land itself, but also with each other. The only constant is change upon this world.+The world of fire is the home of [[creatures:​salamander|salamanders]],​ [[creatures:​Ifrit]], and great [[creatures:​serpents]]. A land of vast deserts, powerful volcanoes filling the air with ash, and great lightning storms. This land defies any who would seek to control or rule it, even the powerful genies can do little more than protect their own desert kingdom from the land and those who live upon it. The people of this world are not only at war with the land itself, but also with each other. The only constant is change upon this world.
  
  
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 The influence of the devils can still be found in the world as many of the gods children have turned away from their divine light towards the darkness. Being mortals, they do not see the devils for what they really are, but anyone whose life is guided by the gods can see the corruption around them. However, the gods understand the strength of their enemy and have given the Temple of Light the responsibility for purifying the children of all influence from the underworld. The influence of the devils can still be found in the world as many of the gods children have turned away from their divine light towards the darkness. Being mortals, they do not see the devils for what they really are, but anyone whose life is guided by the gods can see the corruption around them. However, the gods understand the strength of their enemy and have given the Temple of Light the responsibility for purifying the children of all influence from the underworld.
  
-To accomplish this task, the Temple of Light sends forth missionaries and traveling priests to other lands so that their people can be shown the true path. They are there to educate the heathens, construct new temples, and spread the glory of the gods to the corners of the world by converting all people to the teachings of the Temple of Light. This doctrine has brought them mostly into direct conflict with the [[lore:Irrishite|Irrishites]] more than another other. Like the Temple, the Irrishites leave no room for other religions to coexist with them.+To accomplish this task, the Temple of Light sends forth missionaries and traveling priests to other lands so that their people can be shown the true path. They are there to educate the heathens, construct new temples, and spread the glory of the gods to the corners of the world by converting all people to the teachings of the Temple of Light. This doctrine has brought them mostly into direct conflict with the [[orgs:irrishite|Irrishites]] more than another other. Like the Temple, the Irrishites leave no room for other religions to coexist with them.
  
  
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 ===== Deities ===== ===== Deities =====
-//See Also: [[Temple of Light (Pantheon)]]//+//See Also: [[lore:​temple_of_light_pantheon]]// 
 + 
 +==== Gods and Goddesses ==== 
 + 
 +  * **[[lore:​Byrne]]**;​ The All-Father with dominion over the heavens 
 +  * **[[lore:​Mara]]**;​ Goddess of Home, Hearth, and Healing, Wife of Byrne 
 +  * **[[lore:​Karash]]**;​ The Sea Lord with dominion over the seas and its creatures 
 +  * **[[lore:​Taur]]**;​ God of the Dead and Judgement of those found within 
 +  * **[[lore:​Rath]]**;​ God of Magic, Knowledge, and Foresight 
 +  * **[[lore:​Vayne]]**;​ God of Battle and Guardian of the [[#​Himmelreich]] 
 +  * **[[lore:​Aesir]]**;​ Goddess of Winds, Storms, Beauty, and New Love 
 +  * **[[lore:​Cinoas]]**;​ God of Beasts and the Herd Keeper 
 +  * **[[lore:​Cyni]]/​[[lore:​Tyrin]]**;​ 
 +  * **[[lore:​Gemen]]**;​ God of Craftsmen and keeper of the [[lore:​gemen#​Skyforge]] 
 +  * **[[lore:​Lom]]**;​ God of Law and the Gatekeeper between [[lore:​miranda]] and the heavens 
 +  * **[[lore:​Lylidas]]**;​ Goddess of Shadows and Dreams 
 +  * **[[lore:​Helonia]]**;​ Goddess of Lust, Wealth, and Idleness 
 +  * **[[lore:​Lynthail]]**;​ Goddess of the Crops and the Harvest 
 +  * **[[lore:​Nar-doek]]**;​ God of Lost Souls and the Damned 
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 +==== Demons and Devils ==== 
 +  * **[[lore:​Danshi]]**;​ Daemon of Slaughter 
 +  * **[[lore:​Zon]]**;​ Daemon of Destruction
  
-  * Gods and Goddesses +==== Saints ==== 
-    * **[[Byrne]]**; The All-Father with dominion over the heavens +  * **[[people:​Saint Alyes]]**; Patron ​of Healers 
-    * **[[Mara]]**;​ Goddess ​of Home, Hearth, and Healing, Wife of Byrne +  * **[[people:​Saint Lyrel]]**; Patron ​of the Dead 
-    * **[[Karash]]**; The Sea Lord with dominion over the seas and its creatures +  * **[[people:​Saint Khilur]]**; Patron ​of Battle 
-    * **[[Taur]]**;​ God of the Dead and Judgement of those found within +  * **[[people:​Thunder]]**; Avatar ​of the Storms 
-    * **[[Rath]]**; God of Magic, Knowledge, and Foresight +  * **[[people:​Master Dina]]s**; Patron ​of Magicians 
-    * **[[Vayne]]**; God of Battle and Guardian ​of the [[#​Himmelreich]] +  * **[[people:​Darsche]]**; Patron ​of Seers 
-    * **[[Aesir]]**; Goddess ​of Winds, Storms, Beauty, and New Love +  * **[[people:​Thargon ​the One-handed]]**; Avatar 
-    * **[[Cinoas]]**; God of Beasts and the Herd Keeper +  * **[[people:​Valoris]]**; Daemon 
-    * **[[Cyni]]/​[[Tyrin]]**;​ +  * **[[people:​Lupine]]**; Avatar 
-    * **[[Gemen]]**;​ God of Craftsmen and keeper of the [[Gemen#​Skyforge]] +  * **[[people:Tor]]**; Avatar 
-    * **[[Lom]]**; God of Law and the Gatekeeper between [[Miranda]] and the heavens +  * **[[people:​Saint Muer]]**; Patron ​of Knowledge 
-    * **[[Lylidas]]**; Goddess of Shadows and Dreams +  * **[[people:​Whisp]]**; Avatar 
-    * **[[Helonia]]**; Goddess of Lust, Wealth, and Idleness +  * **[[people:​Saint Kenan]]**; Patron of Smiths
-    * **[[Lynthail]]**; Goddess of the Crops and the Harvest +
-    * **[[Nar-dök]]**; God of Lost Souls and the Damned +
-  ​* Demons and Devils +
-    ​* **[[Danshi]]**; Daemon of Slaughter +
-    * **[[Zon]]**; Daemon of Destruction +
-  * Demigods +
-  * Saints +
-    * **Saint Alyes**; Patron of Healers +
-    * **Saint Lyrel**; Patron of the Dead +
-    * **Saint Khilur**; Patron of Battle +
-    * **Thunder**;​ Avatar of the Storms +
-    * **Master Dinas**; Patron of Magicians +
-    * **Darsche**;​ Patron of Seers +
-    * **Thargon the One-handed**;​ Avatar +
-    * **Valoris**;​ Daemon +
-    * **Lupine**; Avatar +
-    * **Tor**; Avatar +
-    * **Saint Muer**; Patron of Knowledge +
-    * **Whisp**; Avatar +
-    * **Saint Kenan**; Patron of Smiths+
  
  
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