Sacred Service of the Mother Sun
"Remember who you are. Don’t compromise to any of our foes, or their easy platitudes. You are a child of the Mother Sun. Live that truth! "The Holy Order of the Mother Sun, or the Mother Sun Clergy, refers to the members of the Holy Zygallic Church that express their devotion through the teachings of Sey'Ellosa, the Mother Sun. Often considered the most devout and ardent in their faith. They wear white and gold clothing in the warmer months and with light blues and yellows in the winter months. They always display their holy sigil somewhere on their person. Due to their connection to the Empire's founding, they are among the most lucrative and well funded of the four denominations, but due to the overly selfless nature of the church, they ensure most of their patrons and donations go to infrastructure and social programs.Alaric Ron Zhen, rallying his men against Arcana Malarchi
There are 12 Sanctuaries across the empire, the first six are in Ferox, while the other six are in different areas across the empire. They are:
- Zue’Deos Sanctuary in Areithos
- Hera’Deos Sanctuary in Locativi
- Apolleon Sanctuary:
- Artemesia Sanctuary:
- Poseidos Sanctuary:
- Demeteros Sanctuary:
- Haderox Sanctuary:
- Hermeros Sanctuary:
- Hephastia Sanctuary: Sanctuary that trains craftspeople.
- Athenios Sanctuary: Sanctuary that trains Paladins
- Aresios Sanctuary: Sanctuary that trains Paladins
- Dionysios Sanctuary: oversees the main wineries in Ferox.
Structure
The Mother Sun follows the hierarchy of the Holy Zygallic Church.
Public Agenda
To defeat evil in all its forms. To promote the well being of others. To burn bright in reverence to their Mother.
Assets
Due to the tithes provided to the Mother Sun via the empire and Holy Zygallic Church, they often are very well funded. Many priests come from well off families as well, meaning many of church members receive regular donations from patrons and family of clergy.
History
- -41 AE: Alaric of Zhen is born as the prophesied Champion of the Mother Sun.
- -25 AE: Alaric unites the bandit lords and halfling populations under his banner.
- -24 AE: Alaric and his fellow paladins defeat Arcana Malarchi, freeing the northern region of Ferox from tyranny.
- -10 AE: Alaric forms the Union of Four, the first mass of what would soon become the Holy Zygallic Church.
- 1 FE: Alaric Ron Zhen, now Emperor Ferox I, confirms Dodona and Hesius the first true acolytes of the Mother Sun. Works with them to form the Mother Sun Church.
- 2 FE: Wisdom of the Verdant King is published. It is the bible in which all Mother Sun tenants are derived.
- 10 FE: Karmala the Sun becomes the first High Priestess of the Holy Zygallic Church, and the first Mother Sun cleric to hold that title.
- 12 FE: Kamala the Sun institutes the first Social Program: The Restoration Program.
- 51 FE: Alaric Ron Zhen passes away. He is mourned across the country for a full year.
- 96 FE: Irina Ron Zhen, or Irina the Sun becomes High Priestess of the Holy Zygallic Church
Mythology & Lore
Through the Mother Sun came warmth, light, the sky, weather, and life.
Divine Origins
Long before the Tapestry was sundered, the people worshiped the Divine Quartet as gods. When the Tapestry was sundered the people lost their faith, and the gods were gone.
Hundreds of years would pass and they would only remain in song and legend, and even then not many. It is said that Alaric of Zhen was particularly fond of stories of the sun when he was young. The equinox allowed the gods to manifest in the world just long enough to choose a champion. Sey'Ellosa chose Alaric, for she knew he would grow to be a just and wise king one day.
It was through Alaric Ron Zhen's earnest behavior and strong moral convictions that he spread her teachings to all that would listen. It was ultimately his crusade that drove the Feroxian Liberation Movement in its infancy.
Tenets of Faith
The Mother Sun Clergy lives by the teachings of the Wisdom of the Verdant King. Of the many teachings, there are four commandments:
- Praise the Mother Sun, for she gives warmth, life, and helps us grow.
- Honor the Mother Sun, for her gifts are to be shared, appreciated, and spread.
- Defend the Mother Sun, for evil seeks to hoard her gifts and harm those who need them.
- Love yourself, for you are a child of the Mother Sun that loves all her creations.
"May the Sun's Warmth Embrace all."
Founding Date
-25
Type
Religious, Holy Order
Alternative Names
Sun Children, Sunflowers, Brightness
Parent Organization
Deities
Location
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members
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