Faith of the Three

The **Faith of the Three**, often simply referred to as **the Faith**, is the dominant religion in most Redmont. Followers of the Faith are rare in the far north where the religions of the First God is still strong.

The faith is split into multiple deities all separated into three levels, those being The Titans who are the main three deities in the faith, The Twelve who are other major deities in service to the Titans and finally the Terra's who are other deities in service to The High Temple of the Gods.

## The Gods

### The Titans

Members of the Faith worship many different gods, though the Faith is headed by three primary gods known as **the Titans**, the Titans are believed to reside in The High Temple of the Gods in the land of Terra, the three Titans are:

* **Victoria**, is the goddess of *Life, the Heavens, Creation and the Earth*. She is depicted as a tall woman with the head of a Lioness, Victoria is considered the chief deity in the faith and is the mother of humanity.
* **Marcus**, is the god of *Death, the Hells and Destruction*. Morsar is depicted as a man with the head of a Raven.
* **Jason**, is the god of *Judgment*. He is depicted as a large man with the head of a Lion, Jason is seen as the Judger of Men and decides weather one with meet the Titans in the Heaven's or be cast down to the underworld where their soul will be eaten by Diana.

### The Twelve

**The Twelve** are the second level of the Gods and are the other major deities in the faith, they reside in The High Temple of the Gods with the Titans where they serve them.

* **Beatrice**, is the goddess of The *Passing, Justice, and Wisdom*. She is depicted as a woman with the head of an Owl holding scales. the phrase "may Beatrice judge you justly" is often said at trials.
* **Matthew**, is the god of *Intelligence, Mathematics and Learning*. He is depicted as a man with the head of a Monkey holding a book and quill, he is popular among scholars and Governors, a large marble statue of Matthew sits outside the House of Learning.
* **Tobias**, is the god of *Messages and the Sky*. He is depicted as a small man with the head of a Dove, Tobias is one of the most popular gods due to his link to the heavens.
* **Liam**, is the god of *Agriculture and the Harvest*. He is depicted as a man with the head of a Goat holding a scythe with a bundle of wheat on his lap. He is the patron deity of The Westernlands.
* **Peter**, is the god of *Fatherhood and Protection*. He is depicted as a tall robust man with the head of a Bear holding a son in one arm and a daughter in the other, Peter is believed to be the protector of families.
* **Marie**, is the goddess of *Motherhood, Marriage, and Fertility*. She is depicted as a veiled woman with the head of an elephant clutching a babe in her arms, Marie is believed to be the protector of all children.
* **Lelia**, is the goddess of *Love, Beauty, Sex and Desire*. She is depicted as a naked young woman with the head of a Swan, Lelia is one of the most worshiped gods by women. She is the patron deity of The Easterlands.
* **Theodora**, is the goddess of *Courage, Bravery, and Spirit*. She is depicted as a woman with the head of a Rhino holding a long spear. She is the patron deity of The Southerlands.
* **Michael**, is the god of *War, and Battle*. He is depicted as a man with the head of a Horse wearing ancient armour holding up a spear. He is the patron deity of The Highlands.
* **Dorothy**, is the goddess of *Victory and Conquest*. Dorothy is depicted as a woman with the head of a Falcon holding up the decapitated head of a man.
* **Nathaniel**, is the god of *Nature, Animals and Hunting*. He is depicted as a man with the head of a Stag holding a bow surrounded by doe's. He is the patron deity of The Flatlands.
* **Aqua**, Aqua is the god of the *Oceans and Fishing*. He is depicted as a strong and tall bearded man with the head of a Shark holding a trident, Aqua is popular among fish mongers, a large marble statue of Aqua is located in the Sea Mans Plaza in Red Town. He is the patron deity of The Kork Isles.

### The Terra's

**The Terra's** are the final level of gods who reside in the land of Terra they are in service to The High Temple of the Gods but do not reside within the temple itself.

* **Penelope**, is the goddess of *Art, Music, and Poetry*. She is depicted as a young woman with the head of a Cat holding a harp in one hand and a quill in the other. She is popular among artisans.
* **Lydia**, Lydia is the goddess of *Childbirth and Midwifery*. She is depicted as a pregnant woman with the head of a Rabbit holding a child.
* **Lia**, is the goddess of the *Home, Domesticity and Chastity*. She is depicted as a young veiled woman with the head of a Cow holding a bundle of flowers.
* **Lucy**, is the goddess of *Virginity, Maiden’s, and Childhood*. She is depicted as a young girl with the head of a Lamb with a wreath of flowers in her hair, Lucy is the most popular god for mothers who pray to her to keep their daughters safe.
* **Lettice**, is the goddess of *Lust, Promiscuity and Seduction*. She is depicted as a lounging young woman with the head of a Snake, with an entrancing stare.
* **Heather**, is the goddess of *Winter*. She is depicted as an old, frail woman with the head of a Wolf with a wreath of twigs around her head. She is the patron deity of The Northlands
* **Sarah**, is the goddess of *Spring*. She is depicted as a young girl with the head of a chicken with a wreath of spring flowers around her head.
* **Serena**, is the goddess of *Summer*. She is depicted as a young woman with the head of a Hippo with a wreath of fruit around her head.
* **Alicia**, is the goddess of *Autumn*. She is depicted as a woman with the head of a Squirrel with a wreath of autumn leaves around her head.
* **Mira**, is the goddess of *Rivers, Floods, The Rain and Freshwater*. She is depicted as a young woman with the head of a Fish. She is the patron deity of The Crownlands.
* **Simon**, is the god of *Merchants, Business and Trade*. He is depicted as a sitting man with the head of a Camel holding a book.
* **Harmony**, is the goddess of *Peace, Harmony, and Prosperity*. She is depicted as a young woman with the head of a Beetle holding her left hand out.
* **Novo**, Novo is the god of *New Beginnings, Choices, and Treaties*. He is depicted as a young man with the head of a Turtle holding a pile of scrolls, treaties in Redmont are usually signed in the presence of Novo.
* **Daniella**, is the goddess of *Revenge*. Daniella is depicted as a young woman with the head of a Bat holding a dagger.
* **Erica,** is the goddess of *Funerals*. Erica is depicted as a old woman dressed in black with the head of a Vulture.
* **Isobel**, is the goddess of *Textiles, Clothing and Weaving*. Isobel is depicted as a woman with the head of a Catapilar.

#### Personification's

Personification's are deities in the faith that aren't gods but are representations of certain things.

* **Lum**, is the personification of the *Sky* and the mother of the Titans.
* **Nub**, is the personification of the *Clouds* and the father of the Titans.
* **Samuel**, is the personification of the *Sun*. Samuel is depicted as tall man with the face of the sun.
* **Luna**, is the personification of the *Moon*. Luna is depicted as tall woman with the face of the Moon.
* **Rosamund**, is the personification of *Rainbows*.

## Organization

### Father's and Mother's

The Faith has an organized clergy and internal hierarchy, the sworn of the faith are known as Father's and Mother's. Upon taking their vows they set aside their lands, titles and family names. Father's of the faith wear ankle length white robes with full sleeves which are slashed for decoration and tied with ribbons, around their waist they wear an embellished sash. Mother's of the faith wear the same clothing as men except their robes are floor length, mother's are also expected to cover their hair and neck with a white veil and wimple.

In the faith Father's often lead worship, perform marriages and forgive sins in the Temples where as Mother's often tend to the Temples shrines usually collecting offerings that have been made to the gods. Most castles have inhouse Father's that serve the ruling family, and most villages have Temples where a number of Father's and Mother's serve, villages too small to support a Temple travelling Father's will occasionally visit performing blessings, rituals and marriages. Large cities often have a central Temple where many Father's and Mother's serve, the largest city in each region of Redmont usually supports a large and luxurious Temple that serves as the centre of the faith in said region.

#### The House of Learning

Some Father's and Mother's choose to serve out their days in the House of Learning where they spend their time training to become scholars, healers, messengers, historians and scientists. Father's and Mother's in the House of Learning are believed to be serving the god Matthew. Once one has completed their training at the House of Learning and has earned their golden hand which signifies that they have mastered all areas of knowledge Father's can be sent to serve a lord as advisors and Mother's can be sent to serve as governesses for a lords children.

Father's and Mother's who remain at the House of Learning can go on to become leaders within its ranks or they can become teachers in subjects of their chosen mastery.

### The Great Father and the Highest Devout

The head of the faith is called the The Great Father, the Faithful Man and the Voice of the Gods. The Highest Devout a council of the highest ranking elect The Great Father from among their own ranks, the The Great Father then serves as the head of the faith until his death, women are not allowed to serve as The Great Father but are allowed to serve among the Highest Devout. The Great Father dresses in elaborately embellished white robes with full sleeves which are slashed for decoration and tied with ribbons, around their waist they wear a sash with the face of Titans embroidered on it and a large three tiered crown.