Church of the Purity

The **Church of the Purity** is the main religion among human territory in Esparia. Humans have turned to the four gods of purity after trying times and have followed their laws and customs ever since. The church has no interest in appealing to other races, but welcomes those others who are willing to submit to their beliefs.

## History

### Background

After the Great Great War, the Chavard Family began raising cities and their people. This family's power, at that time, was near godly as most of the world around them fought for survival during the harsh war times, the lands touched by them were thriving. Because of their grace and money, the Chavard Family was able to gather admirers who later became followers. As their influence grew, the Chavard's implemented a new religion: the Church of the Purity.

This religion started out centuries before the war, but got forgotten and was only practiced in a few big houses of the east. The Chavard had only ever lived under this religion and when the opportunity arouse, they decided to spread the word of the Four Gods of the Purity.

After the Treaty of Guilt was signed, the humans of Esparia turned to their faith as their land was decimated and the only option was to wait for a miracle of the Chavards. With the church, Esparia turned....

## Four Gods of The Purity

### The Purity

The Purity is the state of ultimate pureness and grace. The followers of the Church of the Purity actively try to achieve it, and only seek this state of being in order to feel safe in between life and death.

## Practices and Beliefs

### Symbols

The believers of the Church of the Purity always carry silver daggers disguised as crosses. These aren't to be used as weapons against other humans, and most believers have never actually used the dagger even thought they carry it with them all the time.

The cross always looks like a dagger and is usually found around people's necks or stored in pockets. These must be silver every time. Most believers never leave their homes without one as they believe they are at their purest while carrying these. The richest believers often have bigger, and adorned crosses and highly detailed handles for their symbol of the church.

## Roles

Within the church, many roles are filled in order to spread the word of the Four Gods of the Purity. Along the years, with the widespread of the church, the people under this roles have grained unique power and notability among human society.

### Prophets

Male and female prophets are the lower level of the church. They are an ordained minister of the Purity who have the authority to perform certain rites and administer certain sacraments among the believers of the church. These usually reside in small towns, where faith is stronger. Prophets often have the ability to xxx

### The Reverend

The Reverend is an exclusive role as the head of the Church of the Purity, meaning only one person is the leader of the force. The first Reverend got to be hand-picked by the Chavard family, but since then, the Reverend has been voted on, on the basis that majority rules, from the Jury of Purity, a select group of influential people who believe in the church.

### Jury of Purity

A select group of influential people, believers of the church, who get to vote on important matters along side the church such as future missions or the next Reverend. The Jury gets personal invitations made by the other members often due to how much these have provided and helped the church.