Avid Disciples of the Dusk Mage

"There is no need for this weakness of yours. You who seek to hold on to what was born of fear and misunderstanding. It is not worthy of you! I rid myself of your base weakness of spirit! With knowledge I will conquer all fear."

Jayshra Maho'Doa to Arcana Ajnana, her sister, before defeating her in a duel.

The Avid Disciples of the Dusk Mage refers to the clergy that follow the Dusk Mage denomination of the Holy Zygallic Church.    Founded in -31 by, their Champion: Jayshra Maho’Doa, this group has been a major advocate in the spread of knowledge and the dispelling of surperstitions and fears people have. Their entire clergy is devoted to the dissemination of information as well as research into the unknown.
To this denomination, knowledge and truth is a goal one must always strive to achieve, as there is no more noble pursuit. In their sacred tome, The Ars Arcanum (or the Wisdom of the Vermillion Sage), they spell out several rules for living the most mindful and intellectual life possible. In practice most of them are dedicated to maintaining historical records, studying magic and science, and understanding the significance of existence. 
In spite of their mission, Dusk Mage clergy have a stereotype of living too intellectually. While appreciative of their efforts, their somewhat secretive nature as well as devotion to something few can ever truly understand, many of the laypeople tend to ignore or avoid dealing with one longer than needed, lest they be given a lecture deeper than they anticipated. 
There are many monasteries across Aurumo, along with a few churches in various parts of Verous and Alloyus. However there are 8 Holy Monasteries that are held in greater reverence than others. This is because they existence around one of the Sacred Trees of Aurum. Each of the 8 holy monasteries are named after their respective tree. They are:

• Daikoku: The Golden Monastery, also in the city of Sona’Farida, capitol of Aurumo.
• Bishamon: The White Monastery, in the city of Widowtree.
• Saptagiri: The Hill Monastery, the site of seven hills of enlightenment, said to be where Jayshra first united the Elven Tribes
• Ebisu: The River Monastery, once two separate monasteries, now joined by a bridge across a large river.
• Bokuroju: The Serpent Monastery
• Jirojin: The Mountain Monastery
• Hotei: The Forest Monastery
• Benzaiten: The Musical Monastery

Structure

Follows the same organizational structure as the Holy Zygallic Church.

Tenets of Faith

• One is given the power to understand: use it to reason. 
• One is given the means to study: use it to learn. 
• One is given the ability to grow: use it to better yourself. 
• One is given the task to discern: use it to question what is accepted. 
• One is given the chance to explore: use it to broaden your horizons. 
• One is given others to meet: help them follow the previous 5 tenants. 
• One is given a soul: follow the previous six and it will be blessed. 
• One is part of a greater cosmos: live the previous 7 to achieve enlightenment. 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Priesthood

Follows the Holy Zygallic Church

Granted Divine Powers

The Dusk Mage’s Domains are:

• Arcane
• Knowledge
• Order
• Nature
• Twilight
• Unity
• Trickery

"Twilight blossoms, Knowledge is found."

Founding Date

1

Type

Religious, Monastic Order

Demonym

Dusk Mage Acolyte, Dusky, Disciple,

Leader

Ars'Majae

Parent Organization

Holy Zygallic Church

Deities

• Ars'Majae

Official Languages

• Astrolengua
• Auruman

Neighboring Nations

• Adherant Order of the Dawn Warrior
• Devoted Conclave of the Father Moon
• Sacred Service of the Mother Sun

Manufactured Items

• Jar of Preservation
• Light Stone

Notable Members

• Foltore Ron Hyouhaku
• Ursula Asheton

Related Ethnicities

• Aurumi
• Verousian

Related Historical Events

• 130 F.E.
  Battle of Faircaster