The Church of Sartan
| The Church of Sartan | |||||
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 The Flame of Sartan (the Symbol of the Faithful) | |||||
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| Continent / Island | Far East | ||||
| Main Temple | Ossaet | ||||
| The Elders | Martin Octavius Azgath Cyrith Jatha Cyrith Martin Octavius Aeneas Quintus Ennius | ||||
| Temples and Shrines | |||||
| Region | Temple (size) | ||||
| Ossaet | Cathedral (4) | ||||
| Ozrat | Cathedral (4) | ||||
| Semon | Large Church (3) | ||||
| Tuhpos | Large Church (3) | ||||
| Akanos | Large Church(3) | ||||
| Arempos | Church (2) | ||||
| Hosiel | Church (2) | ||||
| Unotosa | Church (2) | ||||
| Abilotiel | Church (2) | ||||
| Ansopen | Chapel (1) | ||||
| Hupar | Chapel (1) | ||||
| Upasael | Chapel (1) | ||||
| Anaos | Chapel (1) | ||||
| Enlod | Chapel (1) | ||||
| Itomazh | Chapel (1) | ||||
| Believers | |||||
| Nobles | 31 | ||||
| Commoners | ~106,000 | ||||
 Spread of the Church of Sartan | |||||
Contents
Introduction
The Church of Sartan finds its origins on the East Island in Ibladesh and is a variant of the Church of Ibladesh. They follow the four Gods Ramus, Overlord and Supreme Leader, Sartan, God of War, Tersea, God of Trade and Economics and Kokini, God of Stealth and Mischief. While the Church of Sartan acknowledges the existence of all fours Gods we only follow Sartan, God of War. Very little is known or written about Sartan in the holy tests and scriptures, but from the little we have discovered we know that Sartan was once a mortal warrior. He followed a rigorous moral code of battle and honour. That earned him a lot of respect and eventually a place among the Gods. Its believed that Sartan arose from the ashes in the battle of Nem-e-kabu, where he was slain. His rising changed the tide of war and since then warriors have followed His moral code. A lot of research is still done and still sometimes certain Artefacts giving more information about Sartan fall in the hands of Followers. Sartan (and the other Gods) is known to work in mysterious ways. Most of the times he guides people to do the right thing and he reveals only that, which the people need to know at the moment they need to know it. There are tales known of Followers describing this guidance.
An Age of Darkness
Fear is a good emotion, it holds you back from the danger which resides the world. And if you look into its eyes and encounter your fear you can overcome it. They say that Sartan knew no fear, but Overlord Ramus did. He feared Sartan's might, as not only the followers of the Church of Ibladesh hailed His name, but also those of the Church of Sartan. The writings say that those who believe channel energy to their God on mystical ways, whether it be through anxiety or love. It's what gives a God his strength, his divinity. Ramus came to the Far East to put a stop to it. Sartan is the youngest among the four Gods and knew to learn His place. To secure his position as Overlord, Ramus presented himself as the evil God, Adghar. The followers of Adgar were easily convinced and worshipped Ramus under another name. With his renewed strength Ramus engaged Sartan into an eternal struggle. For years they fought each other, an everlasting battle between these deities. But even though he could not defeat Sartan, he did distracted Him from aiding His followers in battle. Sartania and Arcachon waged their religious war against each other, but without the aid of Sartan, it came with an high price. Sartania lost many regions, either to Arcaea or Arcachon. And believers sought their support elsewhere. Through the exhaustion of war, Sartan lost many followers, and so strength to hold off Ramus. Eventually Ramus won the battle. He exiled Sartan to the 'underworld' and His punishment would be to watch how Ramus would finish off every single follower of the Church of Sartan. After the fall of Sartania, the Sartanian nobility remained together and travelled south far from the influence of Ramus. And it was the young deceased hero, sir Wixalot Danlawer who ascended High Priest Roberd Ghia's soul to reveal the truth, and confront him with the importance of his mission. And if he sought to contact Sartan back in the mortal world, he required to look into the fire and allow his heart to speak through his soul, and Sartan would listen to his words. Sartan learned to control some of the Darker powers who find their presence in the forgotten world. And it's since that day that the followers of Sartan attend to fire, as a symbol of warmth and light, a symbol of Sartan.
Sartan's Code of Conduct
The Moral Code of Conduct, once formed by Sartan himself. All Followers of Sartan strictly follow this.
The moral code of conduct was formed by Sartan in his formative years - when he was still naive and easily impressionable. The code of conduct was considered rigorous and challenging to the mind, soul and body.While the moral code just applied to Sartan, priests and priestesses that followed extended the code to adapt each class of people. while most of the code is common to all - some has been adapted to suit the hierarchy of people. These extensions were found in runic texts found in the Ibladesh library and copies sent over to Sartania by family members... More
Book of Prayers
The Book of Prayers used by the Followers of the Church of Sartan.
"No one makes a greater mistake than he who does nothing because he can only do a little." [Book Of Prayers 3]
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Visions
A record of visions visited upon select followers of Sartan.
Sermons
Sermons of priests of Sartan, in honour of His name, spoken to convert the minds of our fellow nobles.
Tales
Tales of Followers and Realms describing the guidance and blessings they have received from Sartan.
Temples
Information on the Temples that have emerged in honour of Sartan.
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Ranks and Members
Information on the Ranks in the Church of Sartan and a list of Nobles and promising Commoners that have joined the Church of Sartan.
Views
Information on the Views of the Church of Sartan on other Religions.
