Sanguis Astroism
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Sanguis Astroism is the worship of the Bloodstars, a constellation that hangs in a static position over western Dwilight. The stars appear to follow slightly irregular cycles, being sometimes bright and sometimes dark. The current phases of the Bloodstars can be found here.
Sanguis Astroism was started in Morek when many immigrants to Dwilight discovered shared dreams of the Stars, calling them from their homes in the East and prompting them to cross the oceans. Following the establishment of Morek, the faith of Sanguis Astroism was spread to the island of Libidizedd through the formation of the colony of Astrum. The Faith also exists in Springdale where, although not accepted as a state religion, it is practiced by select members of the nobility, centered in the White Plains. The third theocracy dedicated to the Bloodstars was Virovene, seceded from the realm of Springdale, allowing a spread of the religion to the north beyond Mt. Black Nastrond.
Contents
The Faith across Dwilight
Realms with temples to the Bloodstars
- Astrum - a theocracy devoted to Sanguis Astroism. Astrum's most important temple to the Bloodstars can be found in the city of Libidizedd. The highest ranking priest in Astrum is the Cardinal of The Auspicious Star, Constantine Meneldur.
- Morek - a theocracy devoted to Sanguis Astroism. Home to the High Temple of the Bloodstars which can be found in the town of Caiyun. The highest ranking priest in Morek is the most Holy Prophet, and founder of the Faith, Mathurin Hossenfeffer
- Virovene - One of the newest theocracies to join Sanguis Astroism. It is centered in Muspelheim, location of its most important temple. However, there are also temples to Sanguis Astroism in every region of the realm.
- Springdale - Unlike the theocracies of Virovene, Astrum and Morek, Springdale is a monarchy and so not purely dedicated to the Bloodstars. With the secession of Muspelheim, Springdale has no remaining temples to the Bloodstars.
Prophecies and Holy Writings of the Faith
- Prophecies of the Faith.
- Holy Writings of the Faith.
Structure of the Church
Observances, Holidays, and Festivals of the Faith
In addition to the official observances common to all followers of Sanguis Astroism, each realm that follows the faith of Sanguis Astroism may have their own holy days, days of observance, and realm-wide festivities to honor the Blood Stars. You can find these listed in the official documents of each individual realm:
