Liskarran

## Church of Father Aftos

Valhynian soldiers receiving blessing by a Liskarran Priest

### Symbol(s)

a cross-like symbol which depicts Father Aftos opening his arms to embrace his followers.

### Popular among

Many inhabitants in Valhynia, and Lakonia.

### Military arm

Clerical Guard

*"Acts of goodness are not always wise, and acts of evil are not always foolish, but regardless, we shall always strive to be good." - Grand Prince Lazarynov preaching Father Aftos' ideals*

## Overview

Liskarranism has been an extremely popular religion within Valhynia since the first Grand Prince Lazarynov. Liskarranism is a rough translation and mold of Lakonic and Valhynic which means "Disciples of Lazar". Worship of Father Aftos, or merely "God King", or "Lord" is what Liskarranism truly is.

The collapse of Valhynia, and the slow deterioration of Myzaea have seen the religion within the former regions across Edafos dwindle. Inhabitants who once lived under these Empires however still uphold tradition and maintain their faith.

Considered the youngest religion across Edafos, it faces much scrutiny outside of the borders of Myzaea, and Valhynia. Inhabitants outside of these Empires know very little of the inner machinations of the faith.

## Further Information

The youngest religion in Edafos, the Church of Father Aftos teaches humility, and understanding. Though many pray to him, the belief is that he himself desires humanity to better love itself than love him. Since the Collapse of Prolesia, and Valhynia, it is known that Father Aftos made his only appearance to his disciples.

*"The world will be undone by the followers of the false Gods, do not pay homage to those who have destroyed your world. Remember what brought you here, do not be consumed by the past."*

Ash from the city of Prolesia was taken and brought before the Council of Clerics who would then consume only a dash of it. Here, the tradition of consuming ash within Liskarran society became common. Often are Priests' mouths a blackish hue, along with many followers.

   It is believed that Valhynians are the Wardens of Edafos according to Lazarynov's translation of Father Aftos' commandments. Valhynia is by extension given extreme importance due to these people expected to carry Aftos' teachings and ward off the Forlorn.

Liskarran followers do not tamper with magic as it is believed to be a temptation made by the heathen Gods. To the followers, strength does not come in carrying magical capabilities or slaying beasts, but remaining true to the tradition that was man before the Great Catastrophe.

Often do many followers struggle with their faith in Aftos as he may not be as clearly present as the other Gods, but does often watch and instruct when he is needed most. Men who are most humble and divinely intone with Aftos are often sometimes blessed with such strength no other creature can compete with. This may be a blade blessed with power to bring low a beast, or the wisdom to overcome an obstacle.

Aftos' Blessings, as they are referred to, are not magical - though the laymen and ignorant claim it such. The conclusion of this stems from Vascarite somehow being imbued with these holy strengths. Vascarite is known to suffocate magic and swallow it, yet this power does not disappear.