Illuminating Oeuvre

The Illuminating Oeuvre, or the Order of the Lady Who Lights The Path, was a sect of the goddess Damira of the Divine Circle in the Empire of Trynser. Clergy of the order were known as Candlebearers. The sect was one of several prominent sects of the goddess found in the Empire, also including the Radiant Sword of Truth. Relations between the sects were generally cordial.
== Ranks ==
Acolytes: clerics in training: Flameseekers
Ordained clerics: Candlebearers
Bishops: Candlelighters
== Rituals ==
Rituals closely associated with other gods were deferred to the priests of those gods present, or general Divine Circle priests if that who was available. However, if necessary, the Candlebearer was expected to be familiar with their brother priests' procedures and prepared to follow them if necessary. Examples include marriages (Leathane) and last rites and funerals (Ulthril).
Rituals that Candlebearers were commonly called for to lead was benedictions at graduations at schools and universities. Such a benediction went as follows: "Blessed Damira, today we celebrate the fruits of your guidance. We pray that we do honor to the gods, our communities, to our friends and family, and to ourselves with the gifts of knowledge and understanding. Blessed lady Damira, we thank you."
Candlebearers commonly meditate after finishing reading or learning, and before retiring for the evening. They also do this when considering important questions, and when requesting their insight from their goddess. They simply make themselves comfortable as best as they could, in no particular posture. Particular aids that they may use include prayer beads and a mat to sit or lay upon.
=== Prayers ===
Waking: "I humbly thank the gods for the opportunity to see another day, and I pray that my mind remain open
Grace before meals: "Thank the gods for providing the bounty to sustain our bodies, and to the goddess for the knowledge of the providers and makers who make this meal possible."
Candlebearers prayed before reading or entering a learning environment, "My goddess Damira, please guide my path in my journey of discovery, and let me not be tempted into falsehood and ignorance."
Retiring for the evening: "I thank you, Lady Damira, for the opportunities to learn today
== Members ==
Candlelighter Herence Grorne: head of the chapel in St. Tanta Cathedral
Candlbearer Kyrie KelevanCategory:Sect
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