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Holy Rituals - Tome III


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IN DEFENCE OF THE ALL-FATHER

Tome III: Holy Rituals


 

TO ALL LIVING BEINGS OF THE LAND,

 

For too long has there been oscurantism and lack of resources in regards to the traditional rites of the Faith in the Dawnlord. It is for this reason that the third tome of this series will focus on the rituals of our righteous confession, from the beginning of one's cycle through life, until their last moments.

 

Baptism is the main way of binding with a Priarch of the Faith and is done most commonly at birth. The child's parents must bring them to their nearest Hearth Keeper, the sooner they can, tie their hands together with a red piece of cloth or band and make the following oath simultaneously: "Oh, holy (Paragon), please bless our child, (Depends on Paragon, ask your Keeper)!" Following that, the Hearth Keeper shall ignite the red piece of cloth with their Flamebrand. And so not only will the child now be under the protection of their new Priarch and the Dawnlord but also will their parents' soul & marriage be purified and strengthened.

 

To join the Faith if no baptism was done, those wishing to join the Faith must first forfeit their allegiance to foul Gods, replacing it with one for the Dawnlord. This is most commonly done through direct prayer at a temple. The suplicant must bow down on both of his knees in front of the Temple's Hearthfire, to the point they start sweating from the All-Father's warm. The Keeper will then ask them three questions regarding their sins. If answered falsely, the baptism will be called off and the suplicant will be directed outside of the Temple, never again to be seen. If answered truthfully, holy oils will be sprinkled all over the suplicant, who will then have been accepted into Fatherism after viewing the Father's glory.

 

To bind with a Paragon without baptism, one must complete a mission in their name, guided by the local Hearth Keeper. After completing such a quest, they must then offer a gift to said Priarch, typically related to their domain, to prove they are worthy of their guidance. The Priarch will now be binded to the one who offered them a gift, provided it was good enough. Priarchs may choose to ignore someone if they feel like the offering belittles them; if you are unsure, ask your local Keeper for guidance. Note that it is possible to change Paragons by repeating this process, but there are records of terrible things happening to those who try to do so.

 

Regarding prayer, the All-Father is occupied fighting the Long Dark, so he only directly answers prayers directed to him during the most important rites. To paliate this, the Paragons help him in the defence of his Faith. Every prayer must be directed to a specific Priarch, and so it is recommended that a Priarch Shrine is built at your town. If you decide to help finance the construction of a Priarch Shrine, contact your local Hearth Keeper for help. Generally, these include idols of worship and a container, which a Keeper must set alight with their Flamebrand. To pray, one must first give an offering to the Paragon and then utter a prayer. This is especially effective for minor requests; major ones require multiple people praying at the same time, with more gifts. Alternatively, the Father may answer directly to prayers if they are of trascendence to his mission, such as those pertaining to the survival of his peoples or upcoming wars. If unsure on how to proceed, contact your Hearth Keeper.

 

Marriage is one of the most important rituals of Fatherism. The bride and the groom will stand together, holding hands. Then, the Hearth Keeper will tie them together with a red piece of fabric. Following that, a solemn speech shall be delivered by the Hearth Keeper, after which eventually the following question will be individually asked to each of the lovers: "(Name), do you swear to keep (Name) always on the path of Light, to care for and protect them for as long as you live?". Once they both accept, the Keeper will say "By the grace of the Dawnlord." and will use their Flamebrand to make the red fabric burn away. Immediately afterwards, the Keeper will bless them and declare them to be newly-wed.

 

The Father's Mercy is used to purify the soul of those beyond salvation, by delivering them from their corrupted bodies. In order to carry it out, the criminal must be tied to a wooden pole, wherein a Hearth Keeper will use their Flamebrand to set them on fire and have them burnt alive.

 

Entombment is Fatherism's most brutal rite, which ensures the slow erradication of the most corrupted individuals in the land, who are not eligible for the Father's Mercy. It consists of entombing evil in preservative sap and sealing it unto an iron coffin covered in wards, so its soul suffers from decay for many years before they return to the Abyss where they came from.

 

Funerals with the cleansing of a soul are necessary ensure a safe passage to the Father's Halls. Therefore, every follower of Fatherism is to be freed from the flesh via funeral pyre. Their remains, in the form of ashes, are stored in clan crypts or catacombs, depending on what is available. It is advised to never touch one's ash, for by doing so, corruption may be passing over to the remains of the deceased.

 

Those are the rituals that our forefathers have passed down from generation to generation, directly from the All-Father. All in all, I hope this document is of assistance to those thinking about joining Fatherism and to my brothers in the Faith.

 


 

Signed,

Imagen

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