The Spiritual Guide to Estahs
The Spiritual Guide to Estahs is a book, written by ancient Families. The believe, and the Word, has long been covered with dust. But now Estahsism has returned, and Priests are spreading the Word!
Contents
Index of the Book
• A list of The Supreme Gods should make the religion easy for normal followers. Only priests will consult the list of The Minor Gods more frequently.
• Other Stories ,Wisdoms and Myth Units can be found in The Collection of Stories
• The List of Laws should offer you a clear view on the laws and rules of the religion.
A Detailed History
The Seven Holy Commandments
The Seven Commandments of Estahs, graved on a white metal plate which is thrown by Aisen, the God of Wisdom, on the holy grounds of Vatrona.
• You should not stand back for anything. Bravery is the start of an Empire!
• You should allow others having their own thoughts, but do not let others manipulate yours.
• You should be inventive, and have your empire grow to the most enlightened place on the Continent.
• You should not be haughty, as every noble is equal to another.
• You should abandon chaos and have structure and discipline replace it. A chaotically person is nothing more then a Godless barbarian.
• You should always talk and think with respect about these Gods, as they are mightier then you.
• You should obey these Commandments in any circumstances.
The Rules and showing Respect
These rules are written down by PrinsSimon, founder of the Church of Estashism. These should be obeyed, and violation of the rules can be punished. Do not fear though, a true servants of the god will be granted mercy upon his soul.
• Do not question the words of the Gods.
• Do not speak bad about those who believe, if you do not have proof to speak bad about.
• Obey the final judgement of the Elders of the Church.
• The Triskar Warriors are the highest court in the Church. Their word is law.
• If the Supreme Judge of the Triskar Warriors speak, it should be silent.
• Respect the Elders of the Church. Respect the Members of the Church.
• Money is not important. Believing is. You shall not be respected more because you have money.
• Respect all people on earth, no mather if they believe or not.
• You shall not ask: What will it cost us? You shall ask: What will it save us from?
• If a God appears for you, turn away your head, and obey his words.
This is list isn't a really long list yet. And since the religion is rather brand new, the Laws will be added here soon.
Estahs, House of the Gods
The River Of Life and Death, Ziksor, with the Mountains of Estahs.
Location
Where exactly Estahs is, no-one knows. The only thing we know about Estahs is that it is a city, full of golden palaces, surrounded by very high mountains, which can not be climbed. In Estahs, there are three Rivers:
- Veioror, river of birth, where life begins.
- Zeakar, river of death, where life ends.
These two rivers come together in the center of Estahs, which is assumed to be the center of the universe. That river is called Ziksor, river of Life and Death. It is in the center of Estahs where you will arrive when you die. Then your soul will be moved to the Blazimir Forests, where you can find the souls of your beloved, if they are already death.
Creation
Estahs was created after the War of the Gods, aproximatly 90 000 years ago. Therefor, this is a new city. In these 90 000 years, only one person has reached the city, or that is what people think. The fact is that that person never returnd, so people think that he was killed by the Gods in Estahs.
The War of the Gods
A long time ago, there were two alliance in the Divine Kingdom of Hirzuan. But at a certain moment, these two alliances clashed with each other, which resulted into the War of the Gods.
The story that you can read here, is written down in the Guide. It is a piece of history, because it tells us about the past. It will also explain why there is no Hirzuan anymore, and why there is now Estahs. I will begin with the Alliances, because they are the important factors in the War.
Alliances
There were two alliances, warring each other. Every Alliance were a symbol for a certain way of living. Both their goals was to rule Hirzuan, and control human faith.
The Enlightened Alliance
The Enlightened Alliance, also known as The Alliance of the White Crown. The Enlightened Alliance was formed by two gods: Aisen and Ochenes. They had several loyal gods, such as Maneva, Carozar, Siama, etc.
The goal of the Enlightened Alliance was not only to rule Hirzuan and secure it from the evil forces, but also to give men a positive way of living. For this they tried to use their voices as much as possible, but at a certain point they were even forced to use violence.
The Alliance of Tôtzul
The Alliance of Tôtzul, also known as The Thunder Alliance. The Alliance of Tôtzul was formed by Izmir, Sakka and Sachner. Many loyal gods, from the "dark" side, joined them.
Besides controlling Hirzuan, which was in fact just a second goal for this Alliance, they wanted to destroy mankind. They saw mankind as a creation that was led by The Enlightened Alliance, and endagered them. It was the Alliance of Tôtzul who began the War of the Gods.
The War
First Era
Current Noble followers
Prins Simon, the founder of the religion, and thus a priest dedicated to converting fellow nobles.
Luquam, the first noble to join the religion, who devotes his life to preaching to peasants, thus he is one of The Influence Expanders.
Knight Of, the second noble to join the religion, is the count of Yipinalke, a rich townsland region near Vozzessdor.
Lorgan is the actual (co-)founder, together with Prins Simon. He is the duke of Ossmat, the Capital of Old Grehk.
Hurin is the count of Vatrona and therefor the lord of the capital of Estahsism.
Vagabond is the ruler of Old Grehk.
Johan has dedicated his life to the Gods, and became a priest!
Ethlarion is a noble of the dark, an infiltrator.
