Prayer of Corry

== Prayer of Corry ==
The Patron God of the Beginning was an entity of unknown origin soaring through space, it would often clash with other entities of unforeseen primordial prowess bring calamity within the cosmos. In a frenzy and unfamiliarity to express itself other than a primitive and feral sense. In the fragments of time. He collided with the sun unbeknownst of the consequences of his actions experienced of excruciating pain, recoiled from the sun set ablaze would plummet into the world of Abexilas, he first develops the ability to think. A world of a frozen and desolate plain only to be the ignition of energy terraform from the collision that set the beginning. 
The world terrain in a molten mold that will form the mountains, the deeply colossal ravines leaving room for the ocean, the formation of gasses clouding the skies being the rain and clouds. Chunks of rock broken off to form the orbit, known as the moon, another being the comet that will orbit the solar system. The impact had left behind his essence being the divergence that begin the explosion of life from below to inhabit and populate the deep-sea abyss. Life from below would evolve to roam in-between the world filled with luscious green, with life now soaring from the skies above. 
The life that will began to populate the planet with birds soaring through the sky, the ocean brimming with aquatic species, the animals that will roam settle throughout the terrain suitable for their habitat. 
The world continues to move forward, and inhabitants that occupied the world, he who has awoken from slumber within the lake, open his eyes to witness a cod fish staring out of confusion thinking he was food. In response he stared right back at the fish for a while, until he followed pursuit as it swam away where it would mistakenly surface from the water to have his attention stolen to the terrain around him. His pupils begun to dilatate adjusting to the ray of light, to bear witness to the animals that roam around the wild for sustenance, he began crawling for first time, after he had formed his body to be tangible, learning to utilize his tentacles for movement. Proceeding to extend one of its arms to wrap around the sheep, in awe staring into the critter while the sheep was in stress, he proceeded to plop it down as it scurried away. 
A being who was driven by his nature to bring about a cataclysm, has witness what he had unknowingly invoked upon changing the destiny of Abexilas. Witnessing the new world, the depths of his mind being filled with curiosity as it gradually learned than be driven by its primal nature, gained a spark of sentience that would continuously flicker. Now being able to inherit knowledge that was alien to him from his first interaction, the ability to learn and experience. The first major encounter was the revelation bring forth the beauty of the sunrise the cozy feeling of being enveloped with the warmth of the Sun. The sunset that brought about the freezing temperature his body shrieked; this rotates with the passing time was a foreign stimulation that kept its attention. 
The feeling of the warmth and cold has eluded his thought, he began to take notice, that it filled with an odd irritation that he could neither understand nor soothe. Clueless to discover a resolution for his innate desires to find comfort, shifting his formless body could temporarily compensate the unease. Yet no transformation could fully satisfy his growing needs to seek relief. Tirelessly wandering the vast ecosystems, the world has ought to offer him in search of a fine weather, staring at the creatures from afar. Learn to avoid being in close proximity to prevent frightening them, traverses upon the terrain through day and night. 
It was until then; he shed it skinned to appease the itching, upon the rock over the fields of green where what was left behind bore blood. 
Traces of blood left behind on the soil brought the of races born from the budding plants, amphibians that were left with traces of the divine blood becomes sentient diversifying the life from that will redefine the sea. The multiple species that feel entranced by the Patron God's golden blood galore are imbued with intellect, reaching the next stage of life after the primates. Being the first men other than the Almighty to roam the world, stand on their own and they began to walk on two, thus bringing forth the beginning of civilization. There came to be the adversity of triumph through resilience in the passage of time with each advancement in technology making it to the bronze age. 
It was then, their paths had come across "him," when one individual were to lock eyes, it was as if they were mistakenly driven to a state of frenzy succumbing too madness from the Primordial presence alone. 
A tale of when one had mistakenly locked eyes within the Patrons Gods gaze, his mind had shattered rendering him a vegetable, unbeknownst the god who struggles with the awareness to such unforeseen potential in his immense power. He took notice, immediately, he had dampened his presence to prevent further harm, the settlers who regained consciousness immediately took their eyes back frightened them. They prostrated themselves, with innate fear of what beholds is a being that is uncomprehensible before who they see as a divine entity. 
=== Chronicles of Corry ===
The tale of a common man born into a family of one of the many traveling nomads in seek to live as their domain. Raised to be a warrior among the settlement, in hopes that he would protect his family, those he cared, and what he calls his home. Yet a tragedy has struck the Corrian's during the reconquest of marauders to purge them from the lands and stripped them of possessions. They were outclassed only to fight and survive as the only option from fleeing, Corry had fought valiantly likes the rest of his comrades, only for them, including himself to fall in battle. 
In his parent's grievances, they had wrapped his body in bandages, as they release him to be submerged into the sea. Who would then be adopted by The Drown Maiden to be the son to inherit her will, and to be bestowed her blessings that will rejuvenate the body and soul divine, to be granted a second chance in his quest to smite his foes under the guise of her name.
Resurrected, he would be gifted a lantern known as "The Lumin Ara," he breaks free from the captivation of being incased in bandages, ascend from the deep-sea abyss back to land. Being able walk amongst his brethren once more, the goal to guide them as The Warrior Messiah during Corry's time of despair from raiders with resilience and burning passion to be just and righteous. He would forego the wrapping of his head with thorns as his crown, the abrasion and cuts were to be reminded of the pain and misery that came forth in battle, so that the death of those who fought are not in vain. (Corry, or a name that takes inspiration would be common first name) The ruling battle that left the settlement to be desolate, in such, Corry had made the conclusion to journey forth once more, to an isle isolated from the world where one may find the pursuit of freedom and tranquility.
It was the ruthless and sheer that will be the to protect those from their fate, which made him a revered hero among his people, otherwise they be subjected to torment under their despoilers. Proclaiming himself to be the voice of The Drown Maiden, the Harbinger of Light, who received a divine intervention in gratitude to answer his plea and worship among the Corrian's. When his people starved, Corry had first stepped into the shores, there came swarms of fish had surfaced from the ocean, where the folk would grab baskets to catch their fill. Only for a different to come wreak havoc on the lands that was supposedly their sanctuary from conflict, that will leave mental scars, due to proof of powerless. 
Thus, resulting in the drastic change in culture with the thirst for blood, and strength under Corry's patriarchy, they adapted in the world through what was believed to be the divine calling to dominate the world had left them in shambles. As such, they engraved the world around them, with the actions and voices shall be heard, that will ring in blood, as one shall find a life worth living.
When they beg for him to pray for more, or when the gather at the shores, it was until then, that Corry would teach them fishing, so they may feed themselves for a lifetime. Corry has concluded to his people, that The Drown Maiden motivations to providing them a surplus of fish, so they may be self-reliant. The Drown Maiden, who was stripped of her wings, banished from the celestial realm by the Sovereign of Light, for the consequences of divine intervention among the mortal realms and defiance. The almighty conjured a comet that washed away Eldham and Rathnir, forever altering the world and shaping the destiny of its inhabitants, guiding newcomers to the world of Abexilas. 
This event eventually led her to plummet beneath the deep-sea abyss, stretching far into the unknown as where she becomes the Lady of The Underworld & Seas.
With Corry's final moments, being surrounded by his kin, he drew his last breath, once more, he ascends beyond the realm in-between to enter what would be known as the realm from above the resting place for the consciousness. The afterlife comes to fruition to be a sanctuary for life after death, where he holds domain to all as the lord from above the world, and beyond in the sea of space as the Storm King. In the annals of Corry, The Storm King, during the darkest nights, when the oceans roars and the thundering clouds from above, rides the tempest.
The anniversary to commemorate Corry on a certain night, was to gather near the shores, lighting lanterns in his honor. They often sing songs of his bravery, recounting the tales of his battles and to pay homage to The Drown Maiden. Will be known as the Night of the Eternal Storm for remembrance and celebration for all the pain, and hardship they been through. It is said that Corry, ever watching from his celestial kingdom guiding their ships through the maritime and blessings in combat with armament.
The Archodium is an important text to the worship of both Corry, and The Drown Maiden carrying the texts and manuscripts marks the legacy. The Capital City Luminaria was allegedly named, after taking inspiration from the religious artifact named "Lumin Ara," that ties to the legacy of the Storm King.
====Consecrated Warriors Spirit====
It is defined by the Storm King that it is the victors who define what is just, and what is righteous. As one should strive for strength to be their own, and to be tough. From below, the guise of the Drown Maiden is that one should breathe the way they shall breathe, before they draw their last breath. Where it is thought that the Corrian's are to be complicated individuals with no clear motivation to follow behind. 
All that there is for where one are to raid, another was to protect, some are more sophisticated than others. Yet with the embrace of the Sovereign of Light's love, they are not to be defined by their past, as the hourglass stay's upright, they could only go forward, the almighty entails they prosperity cannot be granted to them; it must be earned not just for yourself but for the community.
*To be courageous and honorable is considered pious.
*To be a warrior, is to have the instinct and trust to act without hesitation.
*Sheath their blade from the innocent, one may draw in the face of adversity.
**In the expedition of religious or military participation
**The right to protect oneself for the night is often unforeseen.
====Luminous Tribunal====
A council that represents themselves as the supreme head of the faith consisting of 9 magistrates who issue the holy decree, and the decorum for the Prayer of Corry. There is no sole leader among them, as one believed that everyone has their divinity and purpose, regardless of who one may be, can never be above one another. Guiding through the authority of spiritual direction and doctrines.
The core three objectives are defined: Equilibrium, Necessity, and Retribution.
*The Tribunal presides over the trials involving moral significance and systematic ideals. They endorse the practice of literature and knowledge through the use of laws and regulation. Its verdicts are often acted as the legal authority.
*In some traditions, the Tribunal serves as a counselor to The Sovereign of Light, The Storm King, and The Drown Maiden to provide guidance on the matters of justice, blessings and preachings.
*Visionaries who speak on the quests for divine revelation and act as the moral authority. Where key issues are often discussed with new decrees are announced, or the interpretation of sacred texts.
*They convey messages through signs of omens to guide the faithful in times of uncertainty.
*The hierarchy that descends before the Magistrates:
**Pontiffs:
***Senior religious leaders, usually consist of experienced priests/priestess.
***Responsible for making important decisions regarding religious decree and governance on behalf of the tribunal.
***They are a mediating body to resolve disputes and maintain harmony amongst the populace and the upper echelon of society.
**Regional Grey Priests/Priestess:
***Leaders who bare accountability to oversee activities within specific communities. Conduct local ceremonies, provide spiritual guidance, and to report to the hierophants on the matters and politics. Ensure such practices and preaching of the faith are consistent under the doctrines set by the tribunal and the Archodium.
***They hold rituals to perform the Drown Maidens blessing, under the supervision of the one Hierophants to resurrect fallen warriors to be bathed in the sea beforehand.
**Temple Guardians: Custodians who safeguard sacred relics and artifacts using as the material for piety and connection to the divine.
***They monitor and control the entry with the cathedral, and the holy sites for the Prayer of Corry.
**Monks: Novices or trainees who assist priests with duties and rituals. To inherit the education and training from their mentors in the faith's doctrines, practices, history, and traditions Where one may prepare for the eventual roles as committed members of the community. They are often taking the roles as scribes who write documents.
**Devout: Pious individuals who actively participate in activities and ceremonies.
**Pariah's: Outcasts or orphans from various backgrounds are taken in by the Tribunal.
====Sullied====
The Sullied refers to widows and parents who have endured great loss, particularly those who have lost their spouses, children, or other close family members. They bear the "Sullied" title with honor to signify strength in adversity through time of grief. They are believed to be under the Drown Maiden's protection, who she herself was casted down and suffered great loss, seen as the embodiment of endurance and sorrow. Their mourning is what brings them closer to the divine, and their prayers are to be heard directly by the likes of the Storm King, The Drown Maiden. As they come to terms that they take no part for the unwanted direction in their lives.
*Mourning is sacred, and their tears are what cleanses the body and soul in order to be at peace. 
*They are seen as the spiritual matriarch or patriarch of the community, being their wisdom and pain lending them moral guidance, some partake in a crucial role in teaching the younger generations about sacrifice, resilience, and the importance of upholding the values of what you have in life. 
*The Sullied hold fast to the oncoming of renewal and new beginnings, much like Corry's resurrection when in disparity, there is always hope in times to heal, and the eventual reunion with loved ones in the afterlife. 
*If the mother with a son were to be widowed, then the son may take the role of the father to be the husband that care for the mother.
**(This was vital as a way to mitigate corruption; this was to support widows to prevent them from being taken advantage of for inheritance or personal resources)
====Seafaring Piety & Buccaneers Banquet====
Corry's seafaring and maritime explorations have brought about opportunities for survival and adaptability among his crew. In their pursuit of a life worth living, they venture into the unknown, forging a legacy that extends beyond solitude in their domain. Upon their return from expeditions or victorious battles, hearty banquets are customary celebrations. These gatherings commemorate their triumphs on the battlefield or safe passage through treacherous seas. 
For them, the essence of leisure lies in indulging in the spoils earned through independence, not merely surviving on scraps.
*Baptisms conducted at shore as an altar wearing white robes symbolize the purification of body and spirit. This ritual is particularly prevalent among widows and divorcees before remarriage, though they occurred more commonly when they lay upon the alter, embraced by Corrians seeking spiritual cleansing after battle, to absolve themselves from sin.
*Warriors, regardless of gender, may take on additional spouses, often including captives as companions in their journeys.
**Polygamy is accepted, including polygyny and polyandry.
== Deep Sea Abyss ==
Those who commit sin will join the souls of the damned, that will sink into the Drown Maidens domain in the black sea safeguarded by the leviathan. The souls that are traverse to be either reforge for reincarnation or the underworld where the Drown Maiden holds domain. This the vital connection to studying the theology and performing the Drown Maidens work by obtaining the spectrums from below so it may return the vessel of the deceased reborn anew. Where she holds reign, is where she once chooses her champion from below, with the exception to having messiahs being her potential upcoming warriors bestowed with blessing to eliminate correlations with pious figures. 
That responsibility will be passed onto the Storm King from Above where generations of warriors shown to be worthy are to become his champion to wreak havoc among heretics, in which heretics are either foes who challenge them or individuals who reveal cowardice. For one to be worthy as a champion is to encapsulate the virtues and ideals of the infamous Storm King, will be bestowed the blessing to bring divine retribution. 
== Saintly Patronage ==
Their lives are influenced by the icons they follow that refine the motivations and creed they have as the life aspiration. It is a virtue to be generous and show off one's riches. After Corry from his blessed mortal form had left the world, leaving behind eight children deemed as a gift for the ancient Corrian Nomads.
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