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=The Church of Teros=
 
  
==Symbol==
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The Church of Teros is a [[The Blood Cult/Sects/Xerotl|sect]] of the [[The Blood Cult|Blood Cult]].
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                The Truth is not tested in
 
                  schools, The Truth cannot
 
                be pass'd from one having
 
                it to another not having it,
 
                The Truth is of the soul, is
 
                  not suspceptible of proof,
 
                    is its own proof.
 
  
[[Image:TerosAnkh2.png]]
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==Tenants==
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:There are values of which should never be forgotten,
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:and should be the very basis for all of your actions,
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:in this way you serve me. In all that you do seek
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:Obedience, Strength, Loyalty, and Devotion. For a
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:follower to break an oath is a most heinous thing,
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:live true to your word and you will prosper. Both in
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:this life in Clatharia and in your eternal life in
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:Dwilight.
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:::-- Teros in The Teachings of Teros
  
==Notes==
 
*Like dark Qyrvaggism
 
*Pantheon, five gods
 
**Names:
 
***Teros is only named one
 
****The One True God, The All Knowing, The Dark Eye
 
*****Extremely vague appearence
 
******Silhouette is vague enough to be descriable only as humanoid, only distinguising features are the eyes. Other features are lost in the 'shadows'
 
*******The 'shadows' are an extension of his being?
 
******There are occasions when he appears as a sea serpent, in which case he is very well defined, other characteristics remain
 
*******The sea serpent is coal black with yellow eyes.
 
*******Teros' [[User:Bannable/Draft Page/Serpent|Avatar]] on the mortal plane of existance
 
*******Often times the serpent appears before and after battle, appearing for either sacrifices or to watch
 
*****Normally appears in his throne room
 
******Room of shadows and darkness
 
******Sits upon throne
 
*******Throne is made of unknown dark material
 
***The Marshal
 
****The Marshal's role is a as his name describes: He is the Marshal of the armies of Teros, and Teros armies are vast, for while some may serve the Light in Life, all serve him in Death
 
****Dynamic
 
****Subordinate of Teros
 
****See notes on Army of Teros
 
***(Teros and The Marshal are called collectively The Masters)
 
***The Hunter
 
****Symbolistic of Chaos.
 
****Neither Light nor Dark
 
*****Also, followers of the Church have no definition of Good and Evil, rather Light and Dark - they are different. The Church follows The Masters (Dark)
 
****Avoids joining either side in their conflict
 
****Joker
 
***The Ladies
 
****The Lady of Light
 
*****Elder of the two sisters
 
****The Lady of Water
 
*****Younger of the two sisters
 
*Army of Teros
 
**The Army consists of the willing who have chosen to follow Teros
 
***Or their spirits? Undecided as of yet.
 
**The Army's numbers increase with all deaths. It is to Teros that all go in death, so it is Teros to serve in life.
 
**Ones rank in Teros' Army is dependent on their faith
 
*History
 
**The Ladies and The Masters have been in a state of war since before the age of men
 
***In the beginning the Army of Teros was relatively small, and the ladies began with a numerical advantage
 
***As time went on, some died, and it is to the Army of Teros that all souls go
 
****As such, the Army of Teros has grown stronger, The Ladies and The Masters are currently equal in strength, but The Army of Teros grows daily.
 
*Beliefs
 
**Most religions are merely misguided, some variants, having misinterpreted the true nature of the universe.
 
***An exception are those who follow The Ladies.
 
***It is The Ladies' that Teros war, and followers of them, under any name, are evil in the eyes of Teros.
 
**In Death it is to the Army of Teros that all go.
 
***Death is not to be feared, but nor should life be thrown away.
 
**Teros may be served both in Life and Death.
 
***The Ladies may be served only in Life.
 
**Discipline
 
***Those without discipline will face The Marshal in many forms, be that from failure or death.
 
**All should be taught The Truth (see notes on The Truth)
 
***Force is a possibility, but should not be the first method
 
**Honour
 
***Those to whom you make an oath are to never be betrayed.
 
****Knight -> Lord. Knight -> Duke. Lord -> Duke. Duke -> Ruler.
 
***Betrayal is unforgiveable.
 
***An oath may never be broken by a follower of the Church unless the other party does something which dishonours the oath
 
**Justice is in the eyes of Teros
 
*The Truth
 
**Extremely abstract concept
 
**Something that can not be simply put into words
 
***Yet is known by all true followers of Teros
 
**Related to the eventuality of The War
 
*Heretics
 
**Heretics are those whom Teros sentences to eternal punishment, in both life and death. Heretics are hunted by the Army and sent to the eternal darkness .
 
**Priests
 
<CertifiedInsane> Teros, as in Terror, lol
 
 
How very true.
 
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==Quotes==
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*Protect the Church
Time crumbles things; everything grows old under the power of Time and is forgotten through the lapse of Time.
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*Destroy those who would harm the Church
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*Destroy those who would attack the Followers
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*Live for Strength
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*Live for Obedience
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*Live for Loyalty
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*Defend and live by your Word
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*One must live within the shadow of Teros, so that you may be prepared to fight the Light.
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**The shadow on Clatharia has many names, all of which are only a part of the whole. Loyalty, Virtue, Honesty, Respect, they are all the shadow. Live within it and the Light shall never stand before you.
  
All men are equal in the presence of death.
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===[[/Documents|Documents]]===
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*[[/Documents/The Coming of Teros|The Coming of Teros]]
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*[[/Documents/The Teachings of Teros|The Teachings of Teros]]
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*[[/Church Image|Symbol of the Church]]
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*Tales of Legend
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*Records of The Slayer Family <small>(Sealed by the Church)</small>
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*Crostin's Personal Diary <small>(Sealed by the Church)</small>
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*Light and Dark
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*The Call to Dwilight
  
It is the unknown we fear when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more.
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==False Religions==
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In the world of Clatharia there are many religions which Teros himself has taught us to be wrong. Many religions are merely misinterpretations of the true universe, seeing more or less Gods where there are the five, and giving them incorrect titles and names. Nearly all these other so-called gods are simply those who have not discovered The Truth attempting to make sense of this world, Clatharia. Those gods, however misnamed, and their followers, are still bound by The Eventuality, whether they recognize this or not. The followers of Light cannot live with the followers of Dark, such is the way of things, and the Church will take the war which rages in Dwilight unto Clatharia, and if necessary, take up the sword to send the Light unto the Army of Teros.
  
And thus I clothe my naked villainy
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==The Truth==
With old odd ends, stol'n forth of holy writ;
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The Truth is best described in the following way:
And seem a saint, when most I play the devil.
 
  
  I know indeed what evil I intend to do,
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  The Truth is not tested in schools,
  but stronger than all my afterthoughts is my fury,
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The Truth cannot be pass'd from one
  fury that brings upon mortals the greatest evils.
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having it to another not having it,
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  The Truth is of the soul, is not
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susceptible of proof, is its own
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  proof.
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      -- Crostin's Personal Diary
  
The ladies are always attempting to overthrow Teros and his Marshal, and in the beginning they had the advantage,
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The Truth is quite much like wisdom. Those who follow Teros are inheritantly aware of it, although not always at a conscious level. Those who have 'reached' The Truth are able to tell whether or not others have with a mere glance, as a wise man can tell another wise man from a fool.
but what once was true is now only history. Time crumbles things; everything grows old under the power of Time 
 
and is forgotten through the lapse of Time. It is Time that increases Teros power. Time, part of the very nature
 
of Teros.
 
  
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==Pantheon==
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===Teros===
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====[[The Church of Teros/Serpent|The Avatar of Teros]]====
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====[[The Church of Teros/The Army of Teros|The Army of Teros]]====
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===The Marshal===
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===The Hunter===
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===The Lady of Water===
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===The Lady of Light===
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==History==
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===[[/The War|The War]]===
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The ladies are always attempting to overthrow Teros and his Marshal, and in the beginning they had the advantage, but what once was true is now only history. Time crumbles things; everything grows old under the power of Time and is forgotten through the lapse of Time. It is Time that increases Teros power. Time, part of the very nature of Teros.
  
 
==Relations==
 
==Relations==
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===[[User:Chénier/Draft2|The Church of the Great Serpent]]===
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*Worshipers of Teros' Avatar.
  
===[[User:Chénier/Draft|The Church of the Great Serpent]]===
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[[Category:Religions of Dwilight|Church of Teros]]
*Worshipers of Teros' Avatar.
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[[Category:Religions of Beluaterra|Church of Teros]]
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[[Category:Lost Religions of Beluaterra]]

Latest revision as of 15:47, 28 September 2018

The Church of Teros is a sect of the Blood Cult.

Tenants

There are values of which should never be forgotten,
and should be the very basis for all of your actions,
in this way you serve me. In all that you do seek
Obedience, Strength, Loyalty, and Devotion. For a
follower to break an oath is a most heinous thing,
live true to your word and you will prosper. Both in
this life in Clatharia and in your eternal life in
Dwilight.
-- Teros in The Teachings of Teros


  • Protect the Church
  • Destroy those who would harm the Church
  • Destroy those who would attack the Followers
  • Live for Strength
  • Live for Obedience
  • Live for Loyalty
  • Defend and live by your Word
  • One must live within the shadow of Teros, so that you may be prepared to fight the Light.
    • The shadow on Clatharia has many names, all of which are only a part of the whole. Loyalty, Virtue, Honesty, Respect, they are all the shadow. Live within it and the Light shall never stand before you.

Documents

False Religions

In the world of Clatharia there are many religions which Teros himself has taught us to be wrong. Many religions are merely misinterpretations of the true universe, seeing more or less Gods where there are the five, and giving them incorrect titles and names. Nearly all these other so-called gods are simply those who have not discovered The Truth attempting to make sense of this world, Clatharia. Those gods, however misnamed, and their followers, are still bound by The Eventuality, whether they recognize this or not. The followers of Light cannot live with the followers of Dark, such is the way of things, and the Church will take the war which rages in Dwilight unto Clatharia, and if necessary, take up the sword to send the Light unto the Army of Teros.

The Truth

The Truth is best described in the following way:

The Truth is not tested in schools,
The Truth cannot be pass'd from one
having it to another not having it,
The Truth is of the soul, is not
susceptible of proof, is its own
proof.
     -- Crostin's Personal Diary

The Truth is quite much like wisdom. Those who follow Teros are inheritantly aware of it, although not always at a conscious level. Those who have 'reached' The Truth are able to tell whether or not others have with a mere glance, as a wise man can tell another wise man from a fool.

Pantheon

Teros

The Avatar of Teros

The Army of Teros

The Marshal

The Hunter

The Lady of Water

The Lady of Light

History

The War

The ladies are always attempting to overthrow Teros and his Marshal, and in the beginning they had the advantage, but what once was true is now only history. Time crumbles things; everything grows old under the power of Time and is forgotten through the lapse of Time. It is Time that increases Teros power. Time, part of the very nature of Teros.

Relations

The Church of the Great Serpent

  • Worshipers of Teros' Avatar.
The Church of Teros
TerosAnkhsmall.png
Island Dwilight
First Temple (Island, Realm)

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Clergy
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