The Church of the Morninglord

The Morninglord is an ancient deity whose origins in Barovia trace back to a time long forgotten. The exact details of her inception and early worship are shrouded in mystery, but her presence has always been intertwined with the cycles of light and darkness in the land.
In the early days, the Morninglord was revered as a bringer of hope, renewal, and the warmth of a new day. The people of Barovia, in their isolation and hardships, found solace in the Morninglord's gentle radiance. They celebrated the rising sun and believed that her blessings would guide them through the challenges they faced.
Over time, the Morninglord's religion grew and spread throughout Barovia, with temples and shrines dedicated to her springing up across the land. Her worshipers sought her favor, praying for protection, prosperity, and the dispelling of the shadows that loomed over their lives.
However, with the arrival of Strahd von Zarovich and his descent into darkness, the influence of the Morninglord's religion began to wane. Strahd's tyrannical rule and his manipulation of the land's natural power eroded the people's faith and disrupted the delicate balance between light and dark.
As Strahd tightened his grip on Barovia, the Morninglord's temples were desecrated or abandoned. The once vibrant rituals and ceremonies dwindled, replaced by a pervasive sense of despair and resignation. The radiant hope the Morninglord once embodied seemed all but extinguished.
But even in the face of such adversity, the Morninglord's divine spark endured. Her worshipers, though few in number, persisted in their devotion, keeping the embers of faith alive in their hearts. These faithful few continued to seek solace and guidance in the Morninglord's teachings, often in secret, their clandestine gatherings a testament to their unwavering belief.
In the present day, the religion of the Morninglord in Barovia remains a fragile and hidden faith. It is practiced discreetly, with the faithful gathering in hidden sanctuaries, their rituals a defiant act of resistance against the darkness that engulfs their land.

Worship

The Morninglord's followers, knowing the risk, draw strength from their hidden devotion, finding solace in the knowledge that the radiant dawn will eventually break through the eternal night that shrouds Barovia. They yearn for the day when the Morninglord's light will once again illuminate the land, guiding its people out of the long shadow cast by Strahd.

Type

Religious, Bishopric

Alternative Names

The Bringer of Dawn, The Dawn Mother

Demonym

Worshipers of the Morninglord