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Church of Ibladesh
Symbol of the Church
Theocracies Members	Ibladesh Diocese of Aix 92 Nobles
Elders
(Arch Priest Guild Leader High Priest Prelate Elder Saint of Tersea	Zes Vath'or) Sinted Dacara Theuderik Cuvelier Richard Telrunya Aeolus Ironsun
Temples
Ibladesh Itorunt Al Arab Tota Xavax Ar Mosul Ejarr Puutl Igno Itor Boss Jariedma Nimraw Semall Aeng Al Aquabah Enubec Mines of Isadril Noritor Oc Lu Pesh Priotness Zawr Ar Raqqah Betholm Krimml Montijo Moyale Oberndorf Leibo	awe-inspiring temple district spanning 3 blocks (11) Magnificent Temple (6) Large Temple (5) Medium Temple (4) Medium Temple (4) Small Temple (3) Small Temple (3) Small Temple (3) Small Temple (3) Small Temple (3) Small Temple (3) Small Temple (3) Primitive Temple (2) Primitive Temple (2) Primitive Temple (2) Primitive Temple (2) Primitive Temple (2) Primitive Temple (2) Primitive Temple (2) Primitive Temple (2) Small Shack (1) Small Shack (1) Small Shack (1) Small Shack (1) Small Shack (1) Small Shack (1) Small Shack (1)

History

While the official church was not created for many years, the realm of Ibladesh worshiped the four gods for many years.

Creation

A very long time ago the realm Ibladesh was founded it was a monarchy. It became a very powerful militaristic realm; everybody feared it. Ibladesh fought battles on foreign soil because everyone nearby begged them not to attack.

But there was this one opportunity to have a war close to its home. King Panter of Fallangard insulted Ibladesh's King and that would lead to the Ibladesh vs. Fallangard war.

While Ibladesh was attacking Fallangard, some noticed that they had no single man back in Ibladesh. But Ibladesh was too proud to pull back thinking, "who would ever be so foolish to attack the mighty Ibladesh?". The next day Ubent attacked Al Aquabah, Al Arab, and another farmland before Ibladesh could even retreat to defend their capital. By that time Ibladesh only had Ibladesh City and Oc Lu Pesh left. [OOC note: you only needed 48hrs to take over a region]

Ibladesh had to fight to survive for several months. And than suddenly this theocratic realm, Rancagua, offered Ibladesh a deal so that Ibladesh could save what was left of the realm. Ibladesh accepted.

1. Get rid of all the military, the maximum CS the whole realm can have is 1200 CS.
2. You will basically become a trade realm with mostly traders and a few knights for defence. [OOC note: Only 2 classes back then, trader and warrior]
3. You will change your government type to Theocracy.
4. The surrounding realms promise to defend you if someone attacks you.

So Ibladesh the monarchy became a theocracy with a state religion. It was the way Rancagua spread its church at that time.

Six months later, Itorunt broke the treaty and attacked Ibladesh thinking it was an easy kill since Ibladesh had no army. But for the first time in history, Itorunt learned that Ibladesh refuses to die. This is where the hatred in the hearts of Ibladeshians comes from.

A rebellion was launched to get rid of the religion. This rebellion failed as all the rebels were far away from home and couldn’t take the capital in time.

In the end, Ibladesh did grow and they had the Gods at their side instead of their enemies' side. We made them our Gods and those Gods helped Ibladesh conquer all their enemies at the time. The Gods were good for us and so we kept on worshiping them. We stayed a theocracy.

Thanks to Minerva D'Anglos

Our Beliefs

Out of the Republic of Ibladesh the Church of Ibladesh was born. Out of the ashes of war...and the betrayal of friends the Holy Church of Ibladesh was born. And as all things in life do...these deeds of enemies turned friends have come full circle and we find ourselves at war with those we once held dear and at peace with those we once called enemy. The history of this realm is rich and diverse and we seek to maintian that diversity within our Theocracy.

The Church of Ibladesh offers a spiritual path, and a way of being that embraces a number of ideals and beliefs. This spiritual path teaches a belief in the fundamentally spiritual nature of life. A pantheon of gods and goddess exist to guide us on our spiritual path. We have had four gods revealed to us thus far through the faithful journey of Rainna, each of these gods brings us a special gift and dictates a different path…they are Ramsus, supreme leader… Sartan, god of war… Kokini, god of stealth and mischief and Tersea, god of trade and economics. The Church of Ibladesh tolerates diversity and recognizes that the gods work in mysterious ways, often times revealing only that which the people need to know at the moment they need to know it. We must recognize that none of us has the monopoly on truth, and diversity is both healthy and natural.

In our quest to honour our gods and live a spiritual life we embrace these goals….

Justice… it is our path…ordained by the gods to seek what is just and honorable in this world and to uphold and defend these rights for ourselves and for others.

Honour… it is our path…ordained by the gods to strive tolive an honourable life…one that shows respect to the people around us… the land we live off of ….The choices we make we make because they are the right and honourable thing to do not always however the easy thing to do.

Wisdom… it is our path…ordained by the gods to constantly challenge ourselves to study and learn…to gain the knowledge that will help us make wise decisions…to engage in dialogue that will challenge us to see the truth in the world around us by encouraging open minded and fair exchanges of information and discourse.

Creativity… it is our path…. ordained by the gods to recognize that we are meant to fully participate in life and that we are meant to express and share our creativity as much as we can.

Love… it is our path…. ordained by the gods to create a sense of community with in our realm…to encourage a love of each other by fostering the relationships between friends and family with in this community.

May you walk in beauty always...may you follow the path of the gods and prosper in Ibladesh.

Ranks

Senior Ranks

Arch Priest
The Founder of our holy church is called Arch Priest. Unfortunately due to our long history, the Arch Priest has left us and the Guild Leader has taken full responsibility over the order.

Guild Leader
The Guild Leader is the acting head of CoI. He is trusted with the highest responsibility and has the last word for all decisions regarding our church.

High Priest
Head of all priests, the High Priest coordinates and commands them. It is his responsibility to spread the influence and glory of CoI.

Prelate
The Prelate is a very important voice in our church. He is responsible for all ceremonial affairs and his advice is highly valued among the Elders.

Elder Saint of Patron God
For every god there can be one or more Elder Saints. These pious people are responsible for the disciples of their respective gods and all members of the church are welcome to turn to them for counseling and advice.

Enlightened Disciple
Those Elders are highly trusted priests, who are send on special missions and act as a role model for all of our brothers and sisters.

Full Member Ranks

As soon as Members of the Church become Full Members, they are encouraged to choose a Patron God. A Noble will devote himself to his chosen Patron God and will be further promoted by showing his devotion. Of course, the other Gods are not to be forgotten and always play an important role in every Noble's life. Obtaining a high Rank within the Church will also increase one's chances of getting higher up within the Realm of Ibladesh, as it shows that Nobles are favoured by the Gods.

Apostle of Patron God
The highest Full Member Rank available and not one that is easily obtained. This Rank is for those Nobles that have shown exceptional devotion and clearly receive the Blessings of the Gods when they need it. They truly are examples for every single other member of the Church and they have earned a great deal of respect. If an Apostle works somewhere, the best results can be expected.

Disciple of Patron God
Disciple is one of the higher Full Member Ranks. A Noble who obtains this Rank has shown great devotion, further shown through the Blessings he sometimes receives from the Gods. A Rank reserved for those that truly have dedicated their lives towards the Church and have aided in various ways like submitting works and providing spiritual guidance towards others.

Saint of Patron God
Saints are Nobles that have shown further devotion towards their Patron God and/or have also aided the Church in various other ways like submitting various works or aiding lower Ranks in strengthening their devotion.

Devotee of Patron God
Devotees are Nobles who have shown devotion towards their Patron God through some way like working in the Patron God's area and/or submitting works to the Church. Promotions are not fast, but devotion will eventually be rewarded.

Follower of Patron God
Followers are Nobles who have chosen a Patron God. Obtaining this Rank only requires a Noble to make his choice of a Patron God known. Once promoted, a Noble can start with his devotion towards his Patron God and the other Gods.

Believer
Believers are Nobles who have become Full Members, but have yet to choose a Patron God due various reasons. A Noble is not able to further advance within the Church without choosing a Patron God.

Aspirant Ranks

Initiated
Nobles that wish to follow the Church will be promoted to the Rank of Initiated. An Initiated Noble will have to pay a small fee before he can become a Full Member of the Church, which is used for upkeep of the Temples and Shrines.

Follower
People that are interested in The Church of Ibladesh can always join at one of the Temples. There is no joining fee. People will become a regular Follower of the Church. A Follower is a Rank to show support or respect towards the religion, even though one does not dedicate their lives to the Church.

Library

Official Books

Book Of Prayers
Theocratic Chronicles

Works by Nobles

The Book of Origin by Aeolus Ironsun
Book of Tersea by Aeolus Ironsun
The Origin Of Mankind by Aeolus Ironsun
Lord Sartan - God of War by Sun Tzu Slaymaster
The Book of Ramsus by Siana Deytheur
Introduction to the Church of Ibladesh by Richard Telrunya
Guideline for choosing a patron god by Aeolus Ironsun

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-==History==
+== History ==
 While the official church was not created for many years, the realm of [[Ibladesh]] worshiped the four gods for many years.
-===Creation===
+=== Creation ===
 A very long time ago the realm Ibladesh was founded it was a monarchy. It became a very powerful militaristic realm; everybody feared it. Ibladesh fought battles on foreign soil because everyone nearby begged them not to attack.
 But there was this one opportunity to have a war close to its home. King Panter of [[Fallangard]] insulted Ibladesh's King and that would lead to the Ibladesh vs. Fallangard war.
-While Ibladesh was attacking Fallangard, some noticed that they had no single man back in Ibladesh. But Ibladesh was to proud to pull back thinking, "who would ever be so foolish to attack the mighty Ibladesh?". The next day [[Ubent]] attacked [[East Continent/Al Aquabah|Al Aquabah]], [[East Continent/Al Arab|Al Arab]], and another farmland before Ibladesh could even retreat to defend their [[East Continent/Ibladesh|capital]]. By that time Ibladesh only had Ibladesh City and [[East Continent/Oc Lu Pesh|Oc Lu Pesh]] left. [OOC note: you only needed 48hrs to take over a region]
+While Ibladesh was attacking Fallangard, some noticed that they had no single man back in Ibladesh. But Ibladesh was too proud to pull back thinking, "who would ever be so foolish to attack the mighty Ibladesh?". The next day [[Ubent]] attacked [[Al Aquabah]], [[Al Arab]], and another farmland before Ibladesh could even retreat to defend their [[Ibladesh|capital]]. By that time Ibladesh only had Ibladesh City and [[Oc Lu Pesh]] left. [OOC note: you only needed 48hrs to take over a region]
 Ibladesh had to fight to survive for several months. And than suddenly this theocratic realm, [[Rancagua]], offered Ibladesh a deal so that Ibladesh could save what was left of the realm. Ibladesh accepted.
 *1. Get rid of all the military, the maximum CS the whole realm can have is 1200 CS.
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 A rebellion was launched to get rid of the religion. This rebellion failed as all the rebels were far away from home and couldn’t take the capital in time.
-In the end, Ibladesh did grow and they had the Gods at their side instead of their enemies' sides. We made them our Gods and those Gods helped Ibladesh conquer all their enemies at the time. The Gods were good for us and so we kept on worshiping them. We stayed a theocracy.
+In the end, Ibladesh did grow and they had the Gods at their side instead of their enemies' side. We made them our Gods and those Gods helped Ibladesh conquer all their enemies at the time. The Gods were good for us and so we kept on worshiping them. We stayed a theocracy.
+<small>Thanks to [[D'Anglos Family|Minerva D'Anglos]]</small>
+== Our Beliefs ==
+Out of the Republic of Ibladesh the Church of Ibladesh was born. Out of the ashes of war...and the betrayal of friends the Holy Church of Ibladesh was born. And as all things in life do...these deeds of enemies turned friends have come full circle and we find ourselves at war with those we once held dear and at peace with those we once called enemy. The history of this realm is rich and diverse and we seek to maintian that diversity within our Theocracy.<br/><br/> The Church of Ibladesh offers a spiritual path, and a way of being that embraces a number of ideals and beliefs. This spiritual path teaches a belief in the fundamentally spiritual nature of life. A pantheon of gods and goddess exist to guide us on our spiritual path. We have had four gods revealed to us thus far through the faithful journey of Rainna, each of these gods brings us a special gift and dictates a different path…they are Ramsus, supreme leader… Sartan, god of war… Kokini, god of stealth and mischief and Tersea, god of trade and economics. The Church of Ibladesh tolerates diversity and recognizes that the gods work in mysterious ways, often times revealing only that which the people need to know at the moment they need to know it. We must recognize that none of us has the monopoly on truth, and diversity is both healthy and natural.<br/><br/> In our quest to honour our gods and live a spiritual life we embrace these goals….<br/><br/> '''Justice'''… it is our path…ordained by the gods to seek what is just and honorable in this world and to uphold and defend these rights for ourselves and for others.<br/><br/> '''Honour'''… it is our path…ordained by the gods to strive tolive an honourable life…one that shows respect to the people around us… the land we live off of ….The choices we make we make because they are the right and honourable thing to do not always however the easy thing to do.<br/><br/> '''Wisdom'''… it is our path…ordained by the gods to constantly challenge ourselves to study and learn…to gain the knowledge that will help us make wise decisions…to engage in dialogue that will challenge us to see the truth in the world around us by encouraging open minded and fair exchanges of information and discourse.<br/><br/> '''Creativity'''… it is our path…. ordained by the gods to recognize that we are meant to fully participate in life and that we are meant to express and share our creativity as much as we can.<br/><br/> '''Love'''… it is our path…. ordained by the gods to create a sense of community with in our realm…to encourage a love of each other by fostering the relationships between friends and family with in this community.<br/><br/> May you walk in beauty always...may you follow the path of the gods and prosper in Ibladesh.<br/>
+== Ranks ==
+=== Senior Ranks ===
+'''Arch Priest'''<br/> The Founder of our holy church is called Arch Priest. Unfortunately due to our long history, the Arch Priest has left us and the Guild Leader has taken full responsibility over the order. <br/><br/> '''Guild Leader'''<br/> The Guild Leader is the acting head of CoI. He is trusted with the highest responsibility and has the last word for all decisions regarding our church. <br/><br/> '''High Priest'''<br/> Head of all priests, the High Priest coordinates and commands them. It is his responsibility to spread the influence and glory of CoI. <br/><br/> '''Prelate'''<br/> The Prelate is a very important voice in our church. He is responsible for all ceremonial affairs and his advice is highly valued among the Elders. <br/><br/> '''Elder Saint of Patron God '''<br/> For every god there can be one or more Elder Saints. These pious people are responsible for the disciples of their respective gods and all members of the church are welcome to turn to them for counseling and advice. <br/><br/> '''Enlightened Disciple '''<br/> Those Elders are highly trusted priests, who are send on special missions and act as a role model for all of our brothers and sisters.
-<small>Thanks to [[D'Anglos_Family|Minerva D'Anglos]]</small>
+=== Full Member Ranks ===
-==Our Beliefs==
+As soon as Members of the Church become Full Members, they are encouraged to choose a Patron God. A Noble will devote himself to his chosen Patron God and will be further promoted by showing his devotion. Of course, the other Gods are not to be forgotten and always play an important role in every Noble's life. Obtaining a high Rank within the Church will also increase one's chances of getting higher up within the Realm of Ibladesh, as it shows that Nobles are favoured by the Gods.
-Out of the Republic of Ibladesh the Church of Ibladesh was born. Out of the ashes of war...and the betrayal of friends the Holy Church of Ibladesh was born. And as all things in life do...these deeds of enemies turned friend have come full circle and we find ourselves at war with those we once held dear and at peace with those we once called enemy. The history of this realm is rich and diverse and we seek to maintian that diversity with in our Theocracy.<br>
-<br>
-The Church of Ibladesh offers a spiritual path, and a way of being that embraces a number of ideals and beliefs. This spiritual path teaches a belief in the fundamentally spiritual nature of life. A pantheon of gods and goddess exist to guide us on our spiritual path. We have had 4 gods revealed to us thus far through the faithful journey of Rainna, each of these gods brings us a special gift and dictates a different path…they are Ramsus, supreme leader… Sartan, god of war… Kokini, god of stealth and mischief and Tersea, god of trade and economics. The Church of Ibladesh tolerates diversity and recognizes that the gods work in mysterious ways, often times revealing only that which the people need to know at the moment they need to know it. We must recognize that none of us has the monopoly on truth, and diversity is both healthy and natural.<br>
-<br>
-In our quest to honor our gods and live a spiritual life we embrace these goals….<br>
-<br>
-'''Justice'''… it is our path…ordained by the gods to seek what is just and honorable in this world and to uphold and defend these rights for ourselves and for others.<br>
-<br>
-'''Honor'''… it is our path…ordained by the gods to strive tolive an honorable life…one that shows respect to the people around us… the land we live off of ….The choices we make we make because they are the right and honorable thing to do not always however the easy thing to do.<br>
-<br>
-'''Wisdom'''… it is our path…ordained by the gods to constantly challenge ourselves to study and learn…to gain the knowledge that will help us make wise decisions…to engage in dialogue that will challenge us to see the truth in the world around us by encouraging open minded and fair exchanges of information and discourse.<br>
-<br>
-'''Creativity'''… it is our path…. ordained by the gods to recognize that we are meant to fully participate in life and that we are meant to express and share our creativity as much as we can.<br>
-<br>
-'''Love'''… it is our path…. ordained by the gods to create a sense of community with in our realm…to encourage a love of each other by fostering the relationships between friends and family with in this community.<br>
-<br>
-May you walk in beauty always...may you follow the path of the gods and prosper in Ibladesh.<br>
-<br>
-==Ranks==
+'''Apostle of Patron God'''<br/> The highest Full Member Rank available and not one that is easily obtained. This Rank is for those Nobles that have shown exceptional devotion and clearly receive the Blessings of the Gods when they need it. They truly are examples for every single other member of the Church and they have earned a great deal of respect. If an Apostle works somewhere, the best results can be expected.<br/>
-===Senior Ranks===
+'''Disciple of Patron God'''<br/> Disciple is one of the higher Full Member Ranks. A Noble who obtains this Rank has shown great devotion, further shown through the Blessings he sometimes receives from the Gods. A Rank reserved for those that truly have dedicated their lives towards the Church and have aided in various ways like submitting works and providing spiritual guidance towards others.<br/>
-'''Arch Priest'''<br>
+'''Saint of Patron God'''<br/> Saints are Nobles that have shown further devotion towards their Patron God and/or have also aided the Church in various other ways like submitting various works or aiding lower Ranks in strengthening their devotion.<br/>
-The Founder of the religion is called the Arch Priest. He/She is of course a priest(ess) who leads the religion. Unfortunatly due to our long history, the Arch Priest has left us and the Guild Leader has taken full responsability over the Church.<br>
-<br>
-'''Guild Leader'''<br>
-The Guild Leader of the religion is the leader whenever his/her superior is out of office, or away. He/She will take over all the tasks when needed and will lead the religion. This person is not necessarily a priest.<br>
-<br>
-'''High Priest'''<br>
-Whenever there are several priests, one will be chosen to perform as the High Priest of the Church. This priest leads the rest of the priests and can command them. A High Priest will only be appointed if the other elder can trust him/her. Because as an elder member of the Church you carry the most responsability. <br>
-<br>
-'''High Advisor'''<br>
-A High Advisor is appointed if the other elder members thinks he/she is fit to perform as an elder member of the Church. There can be several High Advisors. Together with the three above, they will run the Church. A High Advisor is a non-priest noble.
-===Member Ranks===
+'''Devotee of Patron God'''<br/> Devotees are Nobles who have shown devotion towards their Patron God through some way like working in the Patron God's area and/or submitting works to the Church. Promotions are not fast, but devotion will eventually be rewarded.<br/>
-'''Pontifex'''<br>
+'''Follower of Patron God'''<br/> Followers are Nobles who have chosen a Patron God. Obtaining this Rank only requires a Noble to make his choice of a Patron God known. Once promoted, a Noble can start with his devotion towards his Patron God and the other Gods.<br/>
-A similar special full member rank for the current Pontifex of Ibladesh. He/She carries the same, or even more responsability. He/She is able to communicate with the Gods whenever needed. Being able to do so means he _should_ also when people ask for it. Not following the course of the Gods means that the rules of the Church are not followed.<br>
-<br>
-'''Acolyte'''<br>
+'''Believer'''<br/> Believers are Nobles who have become Full Members, but have yet to choose a Patron God due various reasons. A Noble is not able to further advance within the Church without choosing a Patron God.<br/>
-This is a special full member rank for the current Acolyte of Ibladesh. Being so high in the rank means the Acolyte also carries a lot of responsability. He/She should be an example for the rest of the Church and follows the rules of Ibladesh and the Church.<br>
-<br>
-'''Benefactors'''<br>
+=== Aspirant Ranks ===
-Elder members have the ability to look up your balance towards the Church. If you have donated 200 gold or more, you will be promoted to the Benefactor rank. These are the highest respected 'normal' nobles of the Church and their voice is one the elders will have to listen to. You also receive a maximum debt towards the Church of 100 gold, due to the generous donations. Remember that whenever you go below +200 balance, you will be demoted to Evangelist again. <br>
-<br>
-'''Priest'''<br>
+'''Initiated'''<br/> Nobles that wish to follow the Church will be promoted to the Rank of Initiated. An Initiated Noble will have to pay a small fee before he can become a Full Member of the Church, which is used for upkeep of the Temples and Shrines.<br/><br/> '''Follower'''<br/> People that are interested in The Church of Ibladesh can always join at one of the Temples. There is no joining fee. People will become a regular Follower of the Church. A Follower is a Rank to show support or respect towards the religion, even though one does not dedicate their lives to the Church.<br/>
-The Priest rank is the obvious rank for the priests of the Church. If you want to become a priest, you have to be at least a Devotee. That means you need to be a full member of the Church before you can even switch to the class. Whenever switched class, a elder member will see to it that you will be promoted to the Priest rank. Again a respected rank as the Priests or the people who keep the religion alive.<br>
-<br>
-'''Evangelist'''<br>
+== Library ==
-The Evangelist is the promotion from a Devotee. Although, it is not an elder who chooses who gets promoted. The way is similar as to become a full member. Again you need to donate to receive this rank. It is twice as much as for Devotee. Evangelists are commonly seen as respected members of the Church. They wish to participate in the Church's matters. <br>
-<br>
-'''Devotee'''<br>
+'''Official Books'''
-Devotee is a full member rank. You can become this full member rank by donating a small amount to the Church as an initiated. This will show The Church that you are willing to sacrifice and are devoted to The Church. As a full member you have more responsabilities towards the Church. If an issue matters Church-wide, only full members will be asked for an opinion.<br>
-<br>
-===Aspirant Ranks===
+[[/Book Of Prayers/]]<br/> [[/Theocratic Chronicles/]]
-'''Initiated'''<br>
+'''Works by Nobles'''
-Once you accept the path of The Church and are willing to move on, you can be initiated by an elder member or a Priest. There will be a small initiation about who we are and how we work. After this you will become an Initiated within The Church. This is the highest Aspirant rank you can become. From here on you will become a full member of The Church.<br>
-<br>
-'''Follower''' <br>
-People that are interested in The Church of Ibladesh can always join at one of our temples. There is no joining fee. You will become a regular Follower of the Church. As a Follower you show your support to the religion but are not dedicated to it. Mostly nobles from outside Ibladesh stay to show respect and support. <br>
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-==Library==
+[[/The Book of Origin/]] by Aeolus Ironsun<br/> [[/Book of Tersea/]] by Aeolus Ironsun<br/> [[/The Origin Of Mankind /]] by Aeolus Ironsun<br/> [[/Sartan|Lord Sartan - God of War]] by Sun Tzu Slaymaster<br/> [[/The Book of Ramsus/]] by Siana Deytheur<br/> [[/Introduction to the Church of Ibladesh/]] by Richard Telrunya<br/> [[/Guideline for choosing a patron god/]] by Aeolus Ironsun
-[[/The Book of Origin/]]<br>
-[[Book Of Prayers]]<br>
-[[Theocratic Chronicles]]<br>
-[[/Introduction to the Church of Ibladesh/]]
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