Church of the East

The Church of the East, more commonly referred to as Septarchy or Septism, was an alternative branch of Adenism. It originated in the early Era of Harvest after Aden, who in Septism was referred to as the prophet of Heaven, was sent down by the Archangels to guide the wayward souls of Esria home. 
It largely served the same purposes as its western counterpart, but Septism deviated from the Adenist belief in one single book, and also in the canonisation of the prophet Aden who was instead known as Vadym. 
Although it did not start as such, it grew to become centric to East Astria and took on the distinct culture of that region. Subsequently, it gained its most popular name. It was the official state religion of Artava, Eskaya and Halengard. 
== Information ==
=== Beliefs ===
Septists believed not only in the Old Tome, as the Book of Vadym, but also in the tales outlined in the Book of Vyechin, one of the primary tomes of the eastern faith. They believed that Vadym's words were a true account of the Kingdom of Heaven, and used it as the primary book of worship concerning the Archangels and their holy servants.
The Book of Vyechin was only used when worship was concerned with the mortal plane of Esria, given its relevance to mortal life and usefulness in explaining virtues and concepts too complex to outline from the Old Tome.
=== The Tales of the Saints ===
Many believed that upon the conversion of old Vesryn, Aden chose six of his most devout and holy disciples to head eastwards to spread the faith. These men were later canonised as:
* Vendelin, who was the first, and was known as Saint Vyechin.
* Joryn, the friar who later became known as Saint Yefim.
* Alex, who later became Saint Aleksandr.
* Theobard, who was later called Saint Febor.
* John, who was known as Saint Ivan.
* Seryl, who became known as Saint Kirill.
The legendary stories of the six were penned by their aspirants and followers who accompanied them. These stories detailed their piety and kindness on their journeys, and were later compiled into the chapters which made up the modern Book of Vyechin, which contained lessons on morality and the mortal virtues.
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