Cult of Karsus

The Cult of Karsus, also called the Church of Karsus, was a collection primarily of wizards and specialty priests called Heartbloods who worshiped Karsus, the Momentary God. 
==Organization==
The Cult faded away before any kind of formal hierarchy could be established, with the only title or rank being the Heartbloods. 
==Activities==
Most cult members concerned themselves with the daily operations of Karse, primarily mining metal deposits from the Star Mounts. 
==Celebrations==
Ritual after ritual was performed with the hopes of resurrecting their god, most of which were inspired by dream visions of the Cult's leaders. Most of these rituals involved a synchronization with the beating heart statue of Karsus. 
==Base of Operations==
The most notable location for the Cult was the Shrine of the Undying Heart which stood atop the butte near Karse where Karsus' fell. The inhabitants of Karse in -298 DR formed the foundations of the Cult that lasted only for ten years. Followers within the Cult believed Karsus would somehow return and restore the power of Netheril. 
==Dogma==
The Cult taught that the fall of civilization, specifically Netheril, was a prime example of human folly and pride and a result of the punishment of the gods. It was believed that Karsus would be reborn to deliver humanity into a new golden age tempered with the experience of the past. 
==Orders==
The Order of Thaumaturgists was composed of Cult members who performed spell research. 
==Appendix==
===References===
Category:Religious organizations
Category:Karsite organizations
Category:Organizations in the Shrine of the Undying Heart
Category:Organizations in the Star Mounts
Category:Organizations in Karse
Category:Organizations in the Dire Wood
Category:Organizations in the High Forest
Category:Organizations in Northwest Faerûn
Category:Organizations in Faerûn
Category:Organizations on Toril
Category:Cults