Cardolan Religion

The Dúnedain of Cardolan, regardless of their particular religious beliefs, are generally considered to be zealously devout. The Three High Festivals of the ancient Númenor are vehemently observed as are the Solstice Celebrations, and days of honour for the fallen lords. The Dúnedain of Cardolan are very concerned with their ancestors, as can be noted in the black obelisks set in a place of honor in their courtyards and the numerous Barrows and Tombs across the heartland. It was once said that the only Dúnedain in Arnor who weren't part of a fellowship, society, or order were already in their barrows. Across Arnor, the number of religious, scholarly, and political organizations has dropped over the years, but most of the nobles still possess some connections of this sort. They allow the leadership of Cardolan to exchange ideas and arrange cooperation towards common political and scholarly goals. In Cardolan, people with intellectual interests are scattered over a great expanse of country. Fornost, Annuminas, and Tharbad are important centers for them, but are traditionally dominated by the Seers and mystics of the court. Freethinkers have, since before the founding of Arnor, usually lived in the various small monastic centers and observatories that dot the hills. These have always been either selfsupporting or patronized by the local lords. The nobles of Arthedain, most of whom are as well-educated as the monks and the mystics, commonly communicate with friends of similar ideology and interests through letters and in gatherings arranged adjunct to their social and business schedules, while freely using the local monastic scholars as sources of advice and dialogue. This habit of free communication of ideas is protected by custom and law.

Permeated Organizations