Grydezor

Official banner of Grydezor

Grydezor is a religion that revolves around the dimension known as Neamh. Neamh is an afterlife that can be achieved through embracing it's nature and leading a specific lifestyle.

## Beliefs

### Cosmology

Grydezor believes in two worlds: the physical world and Neamh, the afterlife. The physical world came to be during a civil war in Neamh between two opposing deities: Drallene, the goddess of mercy and Ristus, god of destruction. Drallene won the war and created the physical world out of Ristus' soul, but this destroyed Drallene in the process, leaving Neamh devoid of gods or goddesses. In the physical world, the people are disconnected from Neamh, and doomed to infinite reincarnation until they find a way to connect themselves back to Neamh. In order for a follower of Grydezor to reach Neamh, they themselves must embrace the nature of Neamh and follow the practices of Grydezor.

### Qhidar

Qhidar was a man who would travel the world constantly seeking knowledge of it. One day Qhidar recieved a vision from the moon's reflection on the water, that showed Neamh to him. He then devoted his life to studying Neamh and trying to reach it. He created Grydezor, which would help others reach Neamh with him. He declared himself "Archprophet", and created a hierarchy to separate members into different groups that serve different purposes. After many years of study, he died of old age, unknown to anyone whether he successfully reached Neamh. Grydezor, which only had about 10 members at the time eventually faded out, and remained dormant for millennia. But one day it was rediscovered by an unknown explorer who found the ruins of the Grydezor temple and shared the knowledge of Neamh found within.

### Nature of Neamh

Neamh was the home of many Gods once, these God's followed a life under a strict honor code, and whenever this code was broken, wars sprung out, until the last war was fought between Drallene and Ristus. As such this influences the nature of Neamh, and why you must embrace these codes of honor to reach it.

### Way of Life

Following the Grydezor way of life is considered to be one of the most straightforward ways of reaching Neamh.

Grydezor followers are asked to follow a life of honor. This is accomplished by following these points as well as possible:

1. You must not engage in banditry or piracy.
2. You must only fight in just wars, no conquering innocent nations.
3. Show mercy as much as possible.
4. Always stand firm for what you believe is right.

## Ranks and Positions

Grydezor has a hierarchy divided into a few different positions of varying power and importance.

### Priests and Priestesses

A priest or priestess in Grydezor will hold ceremonies and spread Grydezor to people outside of it. Priests and priestesses are appointed by prophets and must have successfully recruited at least 5 members for Grydezor.

### Prophets

Prophets are the ones who study Neamh. These people are of great importance to Grydezor as they are the source of what we believe in. In order to become a prophet you must already be a priest or priestess, and be appointed by the Archprophet.

### Archprophet

The Archprophet is the individual who leads Grydezor. They perform the same tasks as a prophet, but also have power over decisions and is the only one who can appoint more prophets. In order to become Archprophet you must already be a prophet, the Archprophet can either select a prophet to become the next Archprophet or the prophets must decide among themselves via vote who the next Archprophet will be. The current Archprophet is David Allen.