Summus Ecclesiae Luria

Praise to the Glorious Mother of Luria

The Supreme Church of Luria, we venerate the great Goddess Silfur, the Silver Lady. Born of the sun, and the blood of Lurian Kings, Queens, and Empresses. She is the Goddess of the Eternal Empire, the glowing Light of the Lurian People. The worthy upon their death go to join the Goddess, and so leave behind the mortal coil, and join in her divine essence. Her gifts to her people are many fold, the greatest of which is magic. Through her Prophet, Jonsu Himoura, she has revealed The Himoura Sequence which is the pattern for all creation.

Silfur inspires her followers to strive for perfection in all things. She is the the flash of inspiration the artist relies on, she is the heat of the forge, the strength in the soldier's sword arm. Strength, courage, subtlety are the virtues of Silfur's followers, and it can be seen in the long history of her people. Civil war and strife have long been common occurrences in Luria, leading to a stronger, unified Empire, destined for great glory. For Silfur teaches us that only in the fires of strife, are we as a people tempered. Our glorious Mother challenges us, so that we may rise to the occasion when it is demanded of us.

The Tenets of the Faith

1. One people, one faith. Tolerate not the Heretic, the Traitor, or the Daimon.
2. By word or deed, do not dishonor Lady Silfur. 3. Magic is a gift to be used by the few, on behalf of the many.
4. Strive to better oneself, so that one may better the many.

The Ranks of the Faith

The Ecumenical Council is composed of all members holding the rank of Patriarch/Matriarch and above. They are all equals, and are the head of the faith in their Patriarchate/Matriarchate.

Elders

1. Prima Ecumenical Matriarch. The Prophet of the faith, and first among equals. Matriarch of the Matriarchate of Askileon.
2. Ecumenical Patriarch/Matriarch (not in use). First among equals, and the successor to the Prima Ecumenical Matriarch. Patriarch/Matriarch of the Patriarchate/Matriarchate of Askileon.
3. Matriarch.
4. Patriarch.

Full Members

5. Sacerdos - Senior Priest
6. Servus - Priest
7. Legatus - Ambassador/diplomat
8. Equitem - Cavalier/Hero
9. Aulicus - Courtier
10. Sicarius - Infiltrator

Aspirants

11. Novitius
12. Initio.

==Writings of the Faith==
On the Bloodstars