Faith of the Holy Birds

The Faith of the Holy Birds can be found in the southern parts of Frostmarch as a unofficial Religion

## History

### The World Mythos

It is believed that there were Gods more ancient than the ones found in Rathnir, these gods created the world of Rathnir from nothing and created the first people of rathnir from clay, after some time the gods fell sick and began creating lesser gods that would take over the weakened elder Gods. The Gods created by the elder Gods were many but among them were the Holy Birds a trio of Birds, which had the role of guiding the mortals through Rathnir. The Elder Gods eventually died causing the world to be eaten by the entity called the Border. People which tried to go through the Border would be pushed away or vanish forever.

## The Holy Birds

### Holy Goose, Guide of Adventurers and God of Change.

It is the most worshipped Bird amongst the Holy Birds. Holy Goose was the Creator of the Geese People a folk of humanoid Geese. Holy Goose is a Deity that has guided many people through Dark Ages and helped them form new cities. The most famous story of Holy Goose is the Odyssey of Moertler and Arcanium717. Symbols commonly associated with Holy Goose are Feathers and Eggs.

### Artifacts of Holy Goose

#### The Emperors Crown:

The Emperors Crown was a gift by Holy Goose to an Ancient Geese King. The properties of the Crown allow the Owner to rightfully rule over their lands and the ability to calm People down. The Crown was made from Gold found in the coldest mine in Sørligste. The Power of the Crown however vanished over time and waits to this day for it's powers to return.

### Holy Eagle, God of Knowledge and Hunt.

It is the second most worshipped Bird amongst the Holy Birds. Holy Eagle is the Creator of Eagles. Holy Eagle is a Deity that has guided many Civilisations throughout Rathnir with it's knowledge and helped them. The Stories of Holy Eagle however are very limited to non existing due to the destruction of many Books by Ducks. Symbols associated with Holy Eagle are Claws and Shields.

### Artifacts of Holy Eagle

#### The Shield of St.Istvanvar:

The Shield of St.Istvanvar was a legendary shield given by Holy Eagle to the Prince of St.Istvanvar as a weapon to fight against the Swamp Monster of St.Istvanvar and the Witch of the Swamp. It's properties were the ability to reflect any attacks. The Shield was kept in the Possesion of the Royal Family till it eventually got lost during a Pirate Attack.

### Holy Duck, The Corrupted One

The worshipping of Holy Duck is strictly forbidden due to his involvement in many war crimes and other crimes. Holy Duck created the Ducks. Holy Duck originally was the God of Kindness and Luck but eventually was corrupted during the Blood Red Sky. Holy Duck is now the God of War and Misfortune. The Ducks were also corrupted on that day and destroyed many important Books of the Holy Birds.

## Rituals and Practises

The Worshipping of the Holy Birds requires the Individual to stand on a tower about the size of 70-100 blocks and sit down on a carpet without their Armour on, to specifically pray to one of the Birds it is simply to fill out one of these requirements:

### Holy Goose Worshipping

The Person has to be standing on a tower the size of 70-100 blocks without any Armour on during rainy or snowy days, to sacrifice offerings to Holy Goose it is required to burn things of value on top of the tower during rainy days.

## Hierachy of the Church

### The Pope

The Pope is the most powerful amongst the Church and has to keep the balance of the Holy Birds.

### The Guides

The Guides are the second most important Members in the Church, they are responsible for helping the people of the faith by aiding them through times of need. They're able to command anyone below them in the Church Hierachy.

### The Priests

The Priests have devoted themselves to one of the Holy Birds and are responsible for their local community to praise the Holy Birds.

### The Follower

The Follower is the lowest Position and consists of civilians that have devoted themselves to one of the Holy Birds.