Church of Leherin
All priests/priestesses of Leherin wear simple, pale grey robes. Since becoming a priest or priestess is also dependant on being a skilled crafter, they also wear an ornate version of what they normally would whilst crafting, e.g. a smith will likely wear a heavily embellished leather apron. Almost all worshippers wear jewellery depicting one of the icons associated with Leherin, with the most common being broaches or pendants made from copper, in the shape of an eye, usually adorned with a single green gemstone (emerald, jade, etc)
The priesthood of Leherin relies heavily on alchemical concoctions designed to open the mind and induce meditative states. It is while in these trances, which can often last for up to a day, that Leherin grants them visions of wisdom to help guide them on their path. A weaker dose is often administered to those who come to her temples seeking guidance.
The ruins of Strasbourg are often the site of pilgrimage for followers of Leherin, as it is widely seen as the birthplace of their goddess. Despite its importance, there are no formal churches or temples to their goddess located within the area.
The priesthood of Leherin relies heavily on alchemical concoctions designed to open the mind and induce meditative states. It is while in these trances, which can often last for up to a day, that Leherin grants them visions of wisdom to help guide them on their path. A weaker dose is often administered to those who come to her temples seeking guidance.
The ruins of Strasbourg are often the site of pilgrimage for followers of Leherin, as it is widely seen as the birthplace of their goddess. Despite its importance, there are no formal churches or temples to their goddess located within the area.
Worship
There are three main rites found within the church of Leherin, and all three are associated with the expansion of the mortal mind through the use of alchemical concoctions, brewed especially by priests of Leherin. The first is given when a new member officially joins the church; upon imbibing the potion (or poison), the initiate is put into a state of “waking dreams” whereby many claim to receive visions from Leherin herself, offering them guidance upon their chosen path. Upon wishing to become a priest within the church, a more potent and longer lasting version of this is given to the potential priest, and they are left in this waking dream state for up to a day; upon returning from this state they are expected to give a sermon about the visions they experienced. Finally, during services to Leherin, a much weaker version of this potion is given to the faithful, which grants them heightened awareness and mental acuity for a short time.
Services held by clergy consist of two distinct elements. The first is a brief collection of prayers given by the clergy, during which worshippers sit in quiet contemplation, considering the prayers’ relevance to their current projects and problems.
The second follows a simple shared meal, and consists of heated debates between worshippers, encouraging the sharing and furthering of knowledge. During this second part, worshippers and clergy also take part in riddle contests, puzzles and games of strategy/tactics
Services held by clergy consist of two distinct elements. The first is a brief collection of prayers given by the clergy, during which worshippers sit in quiet contemplation, considering the prayers’ relevance to their current projects and problems.
The second follows a simple shared meal, and consists of heated debates between worshippers, encouraging the sharing and furthering of knowledge. During this second part, worshippers and clergy also take part in riddle contests, puzzles and games of strategy/tactics
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