The Order of Vertigorn's Hearth

The Order of Vertigorn's Hearth is a radical Hedatist religious order operating in Hallengard seeking to maintain religious order within the realm, spread Hedatism among the populace of Hallengard and the ranks of its army, and inquire and purge any radical or unwanted Andophist elements operating inside of the domain. The Order is made up of Hedatist warriors who swear to a monastic lifestyle in service to the Gods, the protection of the Druids, and the upholding of their tenets. It was founded by the Druid Theodigisclus Natt-och-Dag and his assortment of companions in 52 CE.
== Beliefs and Practices ==
As the Order holds strict Hedatist beliefs, individual prospective members are made to swear an oath to retain profound commitment to the Gods and their tenets, to protect all those who hold faith in the Gods, and are also bound to also defend their orderfellows, as well as to avenge their deaths if necessary. Members are furthermore forbidden to speak ill of their orderfellows or to quarrel with them, even in private, to ensure full camaraderie and friendship among members. All spoils of battle are equally distributed among the entire ranks of brothers who had been present in combat, even the leaders. 
The Order furthermore upholds the Druids as divinely-inspired leaders who are able to officiate sacrifices to the Gods in exchange for victory in battle. Members of the Order are known to sacrifice animals of any variety, or to dedicate manuscripts and poems in the honour of the Gods to act as their sacrifices.
Literacy and writing, especially the crafting of poetry, are seen as highly valuable and positive traits for members of the Order to retain, as is a belief held by the Druid Theodigisclus as well as his personal fellowship. As such, the Order often limits its membership towards those from an educated background; however, as part of the monastic lifestyle associated with the Order, literacy is often taught to younger aspiring members.
== Organization ==
The Order is organized into individual lodges associated with the geographical location of temples, with these Temple-Covens furthermore organizing themselves into a proper chapter of a greater monastic order. Each Temple-Coven is assigned a Hearthmaster, who runs day-to-day operations, including military efforts and financial holdings within that specific chapter. All Hearthmasters are subjects to the main founder and Grand Hearthmaster, Theodigisclus Natt-och-Dag, alongside any other acting Druid. Druids who associate themselves with the organization are often recommended to visit the different covens, correct malpractices, introduce new regulations, resolve important disputes, and bestow spiritual guidance and insight upon the entirety of the ranks presiding within the covens.
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