The Loving Heart Cult
The Loving Heart Cult is a religious community created after Sirgil Dustion's and Jaelle Siella's assassination a few hundred years ago. When Sirgil and Jaelle were killed by the Hushing Hand, a secret society of Dânmaer that is concerned with racial purity and tradition, their followers were devastated. Saddened by losing their rolemodels, they decided to found a community based on The Lovers' values and goals for Aradeia. Their core values are based on the acceptance and support of long-lasting and interracial relationships. They aim towards a multicultural and diverse future in which noone has to fear being ostracised or murdered due to their romantic or sexual preferences.
Founded in Lemdaux Village after their patron's demise, the Loving Heart Cult developed into one of the largest religious groups in all of Aradeia, especially in Lorla and the Wilderness. Its cult members are easily recognisable by their sage-green and white robes with golden stitching and love-related symbols like roses and hearts on their chests and ankles.
The Loving Heart Cult members consider themselves wanderers and nomads. Only few have settled in one of the villages that Sirgil and Jaelle - the Lovers - resided in to gather supplies for their people when they visit the towns nearby. The majority of the Loving Hearts refuse to stay in one place and travel the continent, they willfully share their belongings with everyone they meet and are open to visitors and their questions. Even discussions are encouraged by them, making them one of the few religious groups that are easy to talk to.
Even though the cult's names suggests that its members are humble and accepting of each and everyone, this is not the case. Since Sirgil and Jaelle were known to be quite judgmental of those that did not fit their point of view, many of their followers are just as sceptical and consider themselves superior to those that suffered a divorce or were rejected by people they've dated. Only few members believe in the power of overall acceptance and supporting everyone who needs it. Those are often worshipping the Peacemaker Pa'axi as well.
Structure
Every community connected to the cult has a mother and father figure that leads and manages the group and their travels. These are either renowned or experienced members of Lorlan society that consider themselves worshippers of The Lovers and dedicate their lives to their cult's cause.
Mothers and Fathers of the Loving Hearts Cult are known for hospitality and diplomatic endeavours; they are well-educated, know how to defend themselves and their cult members and aspire to be enlightened to meet the divine lovers one day.
Mothers and Fathers of the Loving Hearts Cult are known for hospitality and diplomatic endeavours; they are well-educated, know how to defend themselves and their cult members and aspire to be enlightened to meet the divine lovers one day.
Religion
As expected, each member of the Loving Heart cult is devoted to their patrons. Still, there are some members of the council of Aeva that are worshipped by the Loving Hearts as well. These mostly include the Stoic, the Peacemaker, the Scholar and the Diplomat, due to their complementary beliefs.
Few also worship the wisdom and knowledge of the Scholar or the craftsmanship of the Blacksmith and the Inventor. Same goes for the Bard and the Muse who are an inspiration to those that consider themselves love song writers or poets.
The Alchemist, the Paladin and the Cleric are rarely mentioned in the cult, since their willingness to use violence for problem solving speaks against their morals.
Education
Even though the Loving Hearts can be of any level of education and wealth, everyone (apart from the Mother/Father) is considered equal. Possessions are shared, help is appreciated and granted whenever needed and the survival of the couple and the family (aka the cult) goes beyond every individual urges and wishes.
Those that are less educated are often assisted and schooled by older members of the cult, helping them develop their skills and improving their linguistic and diplomatic prowess.
Love knows no bounds
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after The Lovers' death
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