Church of Order
Dragsans are all part of the Church of Order. At the core of this religion is the belief that the tribe of Dragsa had been chosen by Order to lead the other humans. When the times of constant war were upon Dragsa, their whole nation militarized and became more strict, while the Church became one of the most important organizations in the kingdom. This centralized religion deeply rooted itself in the everyday lives of Dragsans.
The believers follow these principles:
I. Structure—never steer away from your destiny and chosen path.
II. Discipline—perfect yourself and others.
III. Adherence to the law—follow the rules of society as they are the path of Order.
And on top of that following things are considered sins:
I. Killing without a just cause.
II. Taking others possessions.
III. Telling lies.
IV. Breaking one word.
The role of the priests extends beyond the mere shepherds guiding their flock of sheep. This organization is quite an interesting mix of religious figures with law enforcers who bring the hammer of justice on the sinners. Within Dragsa, the Church members serve as arbiters of justice, ensuring that individuals are held accountable for their transgressions and that order is maintained within the realm. This means that committing sins and breaking the law is the same in this kingdom. At their core they also display unwavering reverence for Queen Anara. She is considered to be the chosen one, appointed by the god of Order, to be the undying ruler of Dragsa and its citizens. According to their teachings, her authority is divine and stems from the god of Order's blessing. And the Roots of Life are one of Order blessings.
The power of this magical ore is seen as a sacred manifestation of the Order’s invisible hand.
While the Undying Queen Anara is considered the head of the Church, she is also considered to be too important to deal with every problem of the citizens. Because of that, the Church also have a position for the highest bishop called the “Bringer of Harmony.” They are tasked with the responsibility of judging the citizens and preserving the law in the most problematic cases. As the highest priest, the Bringer of Harmony acts as the moral compass for Dragsa's inhabitants. When cases of moral or ethical dilemmas arise, the priests carefully consider the circumstances and consult with him their understanding of the teachings of the Church so they can to apply their wisdom to make fair and just judgments.
Supporting the Bringer of Harmony are the Paladins of Order, who are granted authority by the Church to deal with citizens as they see necessary. While priests act as judges, paladins serve the role of law enforcers. As they view judgments by the priests as sacred, their goal is not only justice but also the salvation of souls tainted by sin. Resisting them can be perilous, as those with access to divine healing powers may stretch the bounds of “acceptable force,” guided by a concern for the soul rather than the body.
Structure
The Church of Order is a centralized religion
deeply rooted in the realm governed by the
Fortress of Dragsa. It embodies the principles of
structure, discipline, and adherence to the law.
Led by a hierarchy of religious figures who play
the multifaceted role of both teachers and judges.
All according to the words left to them by the god
of Order.
At the core of the Church's belief system is the unwavering
reverence for Queen Anara. She is considered the chosen
one, appointed by the god of Order, to be the undying ruler
of Dragsa and its citizens. According to their teachings, her
authority is divine and stems from the god of Order's blessing–
the Roots of Life. The power of this magical ore is seen as
a sacred manifestation of the Order’s invisible hand. And as
the Church views the Queen as the embodiment of Order
itself, her role as the ruler is seen as integral to maintaining the
harmonious functioning of the realm. However, the role of
the priests extends beyond the mere shepherds guiding their
flock of sheep. They also assume the responsibility of judges
within the Church's judicial system. They serve as arbiters
of justice, ensuring that individuals are held accountable for
their transgressions and that order is maintained within the
realm.
Bringer of Harmony. The highest position within the Church
of Order is held by the Bringer of Harmony. This esteemed
individual is tasked with the responsibility of judging the
citizens and preserving the law in the most problematic cases.
As the highest priest, the Bringer of Harmony acts as the moral
compass. When cases of moral or ethical dilemmas arise, the
priests carefully consider the circumstances and consult with
him their understanding of the teachings of the Church. All to
apply their wisdom to make fair and just judgments. Decisions
made by the head of this religion, carry weight and are viewed as
divinely guided, as they are seen as conduits of the god of Order's
will. If you ask me, that sounds fishy like hell.
Paladins of Order. Supporting the Bringer of Harmony are the
Paladins of Order, who are granted the authority by the Church
to deal with citizens as they see fit. While priests can be viewed as
judges, these paladins serve as enforcers of the law, upholding the
laws and ensuring the obedience of the citizens. While pursuing
those suspected of breaking any laws, they cooperate with each
other and send messages using magic. It makes escaping their
grasp quite hard. Since they regard judgments passed by the
priests as sacred, they always try to bring criminals in using all
possible means. To them, it is not only about justice but also
the salvation of the souls tainted by sin. And if the crime is not
that severe, I would even advise not to resist them too much.
People with access to divine healing powers can really stretch the
definition of “acceptable force.” You need to remember that they
fear for your soul–not your body.
It is also worth mentioning that the Church of Order operates
through a centralized structure, and the Bringer of Harmony
is the head of both the paladins and the priests. Of course, over
all of them, reigns the Queen herself. But from what I know, she
rarely deals with citizens' problems, and when she does, it rarely
ends well for them.
Mythology & Lore
Myth of Creation
Similar to the other regions of Deuslair, they too repeat the myth of Order and Chaos fighting together after creating the world. This clash culminated in Chaos being exiled to a distant dimension, while Order succumbed to a deep slumber, after sustaining grave wounds. But in their version, just before succumbing to their eternal sleep, Order severed fragments of their divine essence and imbued them with a sacred mission. These fragments of god were entrusted with a quest to find those deemed worthy of assuming the mantle of world governance in the absence of the god. They took different forms and were scattered all over Deuslair seeking ones worthy to govern over the world.The Bloodline of Ra
To validate their claim to the royal throne, the bloodline of Ra called themselves sacred. According to them they are the direct descendants of the humans chosen by Order. The reasoning for their claim to the throne was not treated seriously, but it all changed when the last member of the Ra bloodline, Queen Anara, underwent her transformation. At the time, humanity was almost at the brink of complete annihilation, but her transformation was seen as a blessing on their queen from Order. She became someone above mortality in their eyes and the new powers she was displaying on the battlefield as she personally led armies only deepened that belief.Sacrifice to the Lions
One time, when the people of Dragsa were forced to look for a new home they traveled the savanna for days without any food or water. When they were struggling to pass through a treacherous gorge, they encountered a formidable pride of lions. The hunger of the beast echoed like a thunderous decree, heralding the death of its prey. Yet two mothers, with a flame of determination in their hearts, made a decision. They offered their own flesh to satiate the hunger of the lions. All to safeguard the passage of the others. Just as the the lions were about to take their first bite and the rest of the people started to pass, the lions suddenly stopped and spoke with human words. Pleased by this extraordinary display of compassion and sacrifice, they revealed their true nature to the Dragsa tribe. They were in fact the fragments of the god of Order. These divine emissaries, testing the character and virtue of these mortals, were touched by the selfless act of the two mothers. After this encounter, the fragments of Order showed them the path to an oasis and foretold them that if they continue on the path of righteousness, even greater rewards await them. Then they vanished as if they were a mere mirage in the scorching desert.Guides of Souls
It is said that when mortals draw their last breath, the realm between the living and the afterlife breaks open. At that time, if the soul is unable to cross to the other side, residents of the underworld might cross over to the plane of the living. To prevent this, Order calls upon his emissaries which take the form of crows. With their obsidian wings casting shadows over the departed, they gather near the dead body and wait for the spirit to accept their death. They then begin to fly in the direction of where the souls need to go in order to reach the underworld, but the crows will always stop to make sure that the souls are still following them.Stat Block
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