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| − | The '''Temple''', also known as the '''[[Alucarsia|Alucarsian]] Temple to the One God''', is the central institution revolving around [[Akhenism]]. Based on the [[:Category:Exekians|Exekian]] [[felinar]], it differs primarily in its waning power and influence in politics and society. It is administered by the Lords of Time, or bishops. |
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| + | The '''Temple''', also known as the '''Temple of the One God''', is the most widespread religious institution in the nations of [[Apicarta]], [[Kataru]], [[Zantium]], and [[Dardanos]]. |
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| + | Based on [[Akhenism]], it differs primarily in its vastly different interpretation of the "Holy Books" - edited versions of [[the Mandorlin]] - and insistence that the language in which the Books were originally written, Old Exekian, is a foul and corrupted version of the divine, holy language of "[[Akhen|the god]]". |
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| − | Each city in Alucarsia has a bishop, to whom all members of the [[clergy]] in that city report. Lesser clergymen include priests/priestesses, monks, and theologians. Despite its lack of influence on secular society, the Temple often restricts and censors its members, and any serious religious matter is deemed their responsibility even if it does not involve official clergy. |
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| + | The [[clergy]] is modeled after the [[:Category:Exekians|Exekian]] [[fellinar]]; it is primarily administered by the Matriarchs. Each city in Apicarta has a Matriarch, to whom all members of the clergy in that city report. Lesser clergymen include priests/priestesses, monks, and theologians. |
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| + | The Temple maintained a semi-close relationship with [[Zantine Akhenism]] up until the destruction of [[Zantium]]. Zantine beliefs regarding the use of magic influenced the Temple's policy on the matter, although the rarity of magic found in Apicarta means that most Temple members have little to no understanding of what magic is, much less the intricacies involved. |
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| + | In more recent years, especially after the fall of Zantium, religion has lost influence and no longer has as much sway in political spheres. The Temple has drawn further criticism due to its practice of restricting and censoring its members. Nonetheless, any serious religious matter is deemed their responsibility even if it does not involve "official" clergy, including instances of cults, prophets, mystics, miracles, witchcraft and magic. |
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| − | Bishop of [[Hiberia]] - [[Neil Lars]] |
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| − | Bishop of [[Kataru]] - [[James Ross]] |
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| + | == Origins == |
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| − | Bishop of [[Tyr]] - [[Alexei Kovalev]] |
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| + | The Temple officially began during the reign of King [[Letholdus Stirling II|Letholdus II]]. In 72 AYZ, Letholdus II approved the translation of the Mandorlin from Old Exekian into Apicartan. |
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| − | Bishop of [[Zemar]] - [[Benvolio Trentini]] |
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| + | Guardian of [[Bodai]] - Julianna Morrow |
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Latest revision as of 01:28, 4 May 2022
Temple priestess.
The Temple, also known as the Temple of the One God, is the most widespread religious institution in the nations of Apicarta, Kataru, Zantium, and Dardanos.
Based on Akhenism, it differs primarily in its vastly different interpretation of the "Holy Books" - edited versions of the Mandorlin - and insistence that the language in which the Books were originally written, Old Exekian, is a foul and corrupted version of the divine, holy language of "the god".
The clergy is modeled after the Exekian fellinar; it is primarily administered by the Matriarchs. Each city in Apicarta has a Matriarch, to whom all members of the clergy in that city report. Lesser clergymen include priests/priestesses, monks, and theologians.
The Temple maintained a semi-close relationship with Zantine Akhenism up until the destruction of Zantium. Zantine beliefs regarding the use of magic influenced the Temple's policy on the matter, although the rarity of magic found in Apicarta means that most Temple members have little to no understanding of what magic is, much less the intricacies involved.
In more recent years, especially after the fall of Zantium, religion has lost influence and no longer has as much sway in political spheres. The Temple has drawn further criticism due to its practice of restricting and censoring its members. Nonetheless, any serious religious matter is deemed their responsibility even if it does not involve "official" clergy, including instances of cults, prophets, mystics, miracles, witchcraft and magic.
Certain bishops and clergymen have been investigated for ties to the criminal underworld, and for participation in illegal activities, such as smuggling, racketeering, human trafficking, and prostitution.
Origins
The Temple officially began during the reign of King Letholdus II. In 72 AYZ, Letholdus II approved the translation of the Mandorlin from Old Exekian into Apicartan.
Current Bishops
Guardian of Bodai - Julianna Morrow
Guardian of Hiberia - Balthasar Krezt
Guardian of Kataru
Guardian of Tyr
Guardian of Zemar