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===The Planes===
 
===The Planes===
 
There are two planes of existance, the first, and lower of which, is Clatharia, the plane of the mortals. It is in Clatharia that we live our lives and fight our wars. All living things in Clatharia eventually move on to the next plane, Dwilight, the plane of the gods. The plane of Dwilight rarely intersects with the plane of Clatharia, but it is not unknown. What was called Dark Tidings were merely aftereffects of The Battle of Vaalengard, in which the Dark laid siege to the fortress of The Lady of Water, called The Tower Fortress, and the undead invasions of Beluaterra were heretics attempting to escape from the Pit, only to be sent back to the Pit by The Hunter's relentlessness.
 
There are two planes of existance, the first, and lower of which, is Clatharia, the plane of the mortals. It is in Clatharia that we live our lives and fight our wars. All living things in Clatharia eventually move on to the next plane, Dwilight, the plane of the gods. The plane of Dwilight rarely intersects with the plane of Clatharia, but it is not unknown. What was called Dark Tidings were merely aftereffects of The Battle of Vaalengard, in which the Dark laid siege to the fortress of The Lady of Water, called The Tower Fortress, and the undead invasions of Beluaterra were heretics attempting to escape from the Pit, only to be sent back to the Pit by The Hunter's relentlessness.
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===Teachings===
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There are values of which should never be forgotten, as taught by Teros. It is these values that should form the basis for any of our actions in life, in order to serve our God.
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In all that you do seek Obedience, Strength, Loyalty, and Devotion.
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For a follower to break an oath is a most heinous thing, live true
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to your word and you will prosper. Both in this life in Clatharia
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and in your eternal life in Dwilight.
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*Protect the Church
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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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===Other 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.
  
 
==The Truth==
 
==The Truth==

Revision as of 02:31, 10 February 2007

The Church of Teros

Summary

Pantheon

Teros

The Avatar of Teros

The Marshal

The Hunter

The Lady of Water

The Lady of Light

The Army of Teros

In Life

In Death

Heretics

Beliefs

Light and Dark

We do not believe in the one dimensional Good and Evil, but instead the idea of the Light and the Dark. An act, or a person may live their life in, the Light, but that does not necessarily make them a good person, nor is one who lives in the Dark evil, merely Dark in nature. Members of the church are dedicated to the Dark, being followers of The One True God.

The Planes

There are two planes of existance, the first, and lower of which, is Clatharia, the plane of the mortals. It is in Clatharia that we live our lives and fight our wars. All living things in Clatharia eventually move on to the next plane, Dwilight, the plane of the gods. The plane of Dwilight rarely intersects with the plane of Clatharia, but it is not unknown. What was called Dark Tidings were merely aftereffects of The Battle of Vaalengard, in which the Dark laid siege to the fortress of The Lady of Water, called The Tower Fortress, and the undead invasions of Beluaterra were heretics attempting to escape from the Pit, only to be sent back to the Pit by The Hunter's relentlessness.

Teachings

There are values of which should never be forgotten, as taught by Teros. It is these values that should form the basis for any of our actions in life, in order to serve our God.

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.
  • 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

Other 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.

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.

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.

Since the beginning of time, the ladies have been in a state of war with Teros and his armies. This demonstrates the inability for any who dedicate themselves to either the Light or the Dark to effectively live in harmony. Should it be attempted, the ultimate result is destruction of one or both of the sides.

In the beginning of the war, the ladies had a numerical advantage over the followers of the Dark, and forced Teros and his armies deep into the realm of Dark, laying siege to The Dark Fortress, a frightening place where the Dark reigns supreme. The siege went on for many aeons, with Teros merely waiting out The Ladies. For he knew his power grows forever more, for he is Lord of the Dark, Master of the Dead. As the aeons passed, the face of Clatharia slowly changed into something resembling what it is today. And then came the Age of Men. Men, who fight have only a passing existance on the plane of Clatharia, but almost limitless potential, and the Army of Teros quickly grew in power. The siege was broken, and the Ladies retrated to The Tower Fortress. The ever growing armies of Teros laid siege to the fortress, the great machines of war attacking the walls with endless repetition - until the breach.

It was not very long ago, now, that the Army of Teros breached the walls of The Tower Fortress, and the destruction of those walls resounded through Dwilight, even causing the Dark Tidings through which many of us lived and the face of our world changed.

Today the armies are locked in battle, evenly matched in strength, at the border of Light and Dark, the realm of The Hunter. Yet the Army of Teros grows mightier every day. All who die join his Army, all who die go to the Dark, for that is the way of things. Eventually the Fortress of Life will stand no more, and the Light will have no place to hide, for the power of Teros is relentless, it is always growing, it is always never ending, and it is absolute.

Symbol

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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.

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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' 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.
~~

Quotes

Time crumbles things; everything grows old under the power of Time and is forgotten through the lapse of Time.
All men are equal in the presence of death.
It is the unknown we fear when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more.
And thus I clothe my naked villainy
With old odd ends, stol'n forth of holy writ;
And seem a saint, when most I play the devil.
I know indeed what evil I intend to do,
but stronger than all my afterthoughts is my fury,
fury that brings upon mortals the greatest evils.
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
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Island Dwilight
First Temple (Island, Realm)

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Clergy
Temple Numbers N/A
Congregation N/A