Organizations

CHURCHES

Church of the Light- during the War of the Righteousness a belief became rampart among the people that the sun, stars and moons where one God that shown down from above providing them with everything that man needed. This new belief structure was a key driving force for winning the war. Also during this time of war the idea that magic was evil started to grow. It was said to be evil because it represents a multi God belief, in which these awful magical creatures who corrupted the world with their arcane magic. In 56 Charles Gath founded the Church of the light and settled into what is now called eastern Gath. Twenty years later the center of the churches power moves to an island right off of Cytlin, the capitol of the Empire of Athoas. In 173 the Church fights of undead armies, which becomes known as the War of Undeath.

There are four Branches of the Church in which ever member has a choice of involving himself with, but without choosing a branch the person’s advancement within the church is halted. The four branches are as followed
The Cleansing Light- Which deals with the undead and the Dark arts
The Pillar of Light - This deals with foreign affairs such as negations between nobles, guilds ect.
The Eyes of God - Which deal with internal affairs such as corruption within the church, government, ect.
The Hand of God – This deals with the charitably works such as building structures, healing the weak and outbreaks of disease
Ordained Counsel- Made up of the pope and the heads of branches within the church. All important matters of the church are discussed and resolved within this counsel.

The ranking system of the Church is as followed.
Pope- is the supreme authority within the church
Arch Cardinal- Are the heads of the 4 branches of the church and sit on the ordained counsel.
Cardinal- There are 9 altogether at any one given time, each cardinal is in charge of church functions within a country. Usually Cardinals hail from The Hand of God or The Pillar of Light branch
Archbishop- Often high ranking members within their selective branches of the church
Bishop- Often middle ranking members within their selective braches of the church
Elder Cape- these are the low ranking members within their selective branches
Anointed Brother- These members are associated with a certain branch
Brothers- these are new members within the church
Brown Cape- these are prospects of membership


The Church of the Dark- begins to form in 345, its leaders believed that the Dark or shadows were the light was not was also the presence of God, since he was to be everywhere at all times; this was not shared by many. By 347 the Church was Divide on the subject, Pope Markus declared these findings false and to be stricken from the Church. The Believers of this Dark theory had strong ties in Gilldanor, By 362 they had established a secret religion know as the Church of the Dark. By 432 the government of Gilldanor is controlled by the Church of the Dark. During the next hundred years the Church starts to infiltrate the Church of the Light, in 537 it has gained full control of Gilldanor. In 553 the idea of the Dark beliefs is believed to have re-surfaced, an investigation commences. By 557 the investigation is overlooked by the growing tension in Contertin. In 599 when King Trihden, also known as Dark Pope Trihden, is assassinated while ascending to the throne of the Republic. The Church declares its Existent, by killing The King of Cytlin and declaring War.

The Golden Fist- is a group of monks that live in a temple located on the highest peak of all of Athoas just outside the city of Paparoa. The monks practice peace and harmony and devote themselves to the worship of the rising sun. They are loosely affiliated with the Church of Light. They are also known for a holy elixir that they brew from a flower that only grows around the temple, it is said that this elixir has minor healing effects.

GUILDS

Tabards for Hire – also known as the Mercenary guild, its membership are comprised of retired military personal, militia and seasoned fighters. The Guilds main headquarters is located in Omarama, Cytlin with a second headquarters in Oxford, Pellapinen they do however have smaller chapters in most large cities. This group is sometimes called upon to act as police, guards or soldiers if the Republic deems it necessary.

Expeditors Deliveries – is a large messaging service that has a depot located in every major city. Expeditors Deliveries is owned by a few wealthy elites in Cytlin, however it leases each depot

The Huntsmen – Established in 834 in Cytlin by (ashes family); it’s propose was to provide hunting excursions for the rich, powerful and elite members of society. During the early 900’s the family’s reputation had spread all over Cytlin as the best trackers of all the lands, this lead to a rapid expansion of the family business into the guild it is today. The guild now is considered the best scouting school in all of Cytlin (which says a lot); in which they help train soldiers to be scouts for the glory of the Republic. Since its rise the family has moved up in social standings and is being consisted for noble hood. The Huntsmen complex which is known as the “Lodge” is located outside the city of Awanui. The complex consists of about hundred acres which was given to the family by the government in 932.

Prospectors of Athoas- also known as the miners guild, they are mainly in located in Pellapinen, however they have been branching out where ore or valuable minerals have been found. When the guild moves into new areas to dig out the ore or minerals it often leads to a boom in the areas economy. The guild also in charge of manufacturing the material into weapons, building materials or whatever is needed for the Republic; this is mostly done in Oxford, Pellapinen where they have most of their factories as w ell as their sub-guild of blacksmiths.

Merchants of Commerce – oversees trade regulations and enforces trade laws. They provide its members with armed service, hospitality, travel plans or whatever they need, in which they pay a reduced rate. Their headquarters is located in Cytlin and is run by a group of some of the wealthiest members of the Republic; the guild has also been trying to buy out Expeditors Deliveries for some time

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