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<blockquote data-quote="Jelle" data-source="post: 5020829" data-attributes="member: 82521"><p><strong>Church of Rao</strong></p><p>The Church of Rao, in many ways, represents what many of the people of Furyondy wish for: Peace and Serenity.</p><p>As such, it attracts a great deal of interest from those who have grown weary of the constant wars that have plagued</p><p>the nation. Its teachings stress the search for inner peace, even in times of great conflict, and as a church of reason, is</p><p>also the caretaker of some of the largest and most detailed libraries in all of Furyondy.</p><p>This is not to say, however, that the church is full only of pacifists and "navel-gazers." Rao does sponsor Paladins, and</p><p>he is also a popular patron of Monks. Rao is the God of Peace, but his followers understand that peace is something</p><p>that must paradoxically be fought for, as well as vehemently defended from those who would destroy it. Indeed, one</p><p>of the turning points in the war with Iuz was the use of a powerful artifact called the Crook of Rao to banish Old</p><p>Wicked's fiendish allies.</p><p>The Church of Rao historically enjoyed a healthy position of influence within the courts of Furyondy (especially in</p><p>county of Littleberg), both due to its robust membership and its popularity in the neighboring kingdom of Veluna,</p><p>making Canon Vendenn of Chendl a powerful man, though the head of the Church of Rao in Furyondy is Aubin</p><p>Gyraisonne in the city of Pantarn, also home to a monastery dedicated to Rao. While some decry the influence held</p><p>by the Raoists (who some see as little more than lobbyists for Veluna), the Church has used its influence only as one</p><p>would expect: with careful deliberation and an eye towards peace. These same attitudes are the reason that Clerics of</p><p>Rao are often utilized by the courts of Furyondy to help settle disputes and see justice done. Lately the influence of</p><p>the Church has shown modest decline in the political arena following withdrawal of the knights of Veluna at a critical</p><p>time during the war with Iuz, as well as the reception of troops sent to aid Veluna in recent conflicts.</p><p>There are close connections between the Church of Rao in Furyondy and the Church in Veluna. The Church in</p><p>Furyondy is primarily staffed with native Furyondian followers, but does respect the Canon of Veluna. Recently</p><p>many Raoan churches sent flocks of children and initiates to the relative safety of Littlebery in Southern Furyondy to</p><p>weather the invasion of the Vale of Luna and even the holy city of Mitrik itself, the seat of the Church, by fiendish</p><p>forces. While it is hoped this disturbance will soon be ended, and many native Furyondians resent this incursion, a</p><p>new, larger church foundation has been laid in Littleburg. The Church of Rao is largely funding this great</p><p>compound, though Baron Jemian has made a few public donations. Still an amazing amount of money seems to be</p><p>being spent, and many are surprised that the church has money for such a venture at this time.</p><p>Members</p><p>While all worshippers are welcome to attend services to Rao, those who wish to be formally recognized as members</p><p>in good standing are required to show their devotion to him and the things he holds dear.</p><p></p><p>PS: Dont forget to read the adventure on post !25!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jelle, post: 5020829, member: 82521"] [B]Church of Rao[/B] The Church of Rao, in many ways, represents what many of the people of Furyondy wish for: Peace and Serenity. As such, it attracts a great deal of interest from those who have grown weary of the constant wars that have plagued the nation. Its teachings stress the search for inner peace, even in times of great conflict, and as a church of reason, is also the caretaker of some of the largest and most detailed libraries in all of Furyondy. This is not to say, however, that the church is full only of pacifists and "navel-gazers." Rao does sponsor Paladins, and he is also a popular patron of Monks. Rao is the God of Peace, but his followers understand that peace is something that must paradoxically be fought for, as well as vehemently defended from those who would destroy it. Indeed, one of the turning points in the war with Iuz was the use of a powerful artifact called the Crook of Rao to banish Old Wicked's fiendish allies. The Church of Rao historically enjoyed a healthy position of influence within the courts of Furyondy (especially in county of Littleberg), both due to its robust membership and its popularity in the neighboring kingdom of Veluna, making Canon Vendenn of Chendl a powerful man, though the head of the Church of Rao in Furyondy is Aubin Gyraisonne in the city of Pantarn, also home to a monastery dedicated to Rao. While some decry the influence held by the Raoists (who some see as little more than lobbyists for Veluna), the Church has used its influence only as one would expect: with careful deliberation and an eye towards peace. These same attitudes are the reason that Clerics of Rao are often utilized by the courts of Furyondy to help settle disputes and see justice done. Lately the influence of the Church has shown modest decline in the political arena following withdrawal of the knights of Veluna at a critical time during the war with Iuz, as well as the reception of troops sent to aid Veluna in recent conflicts. There are close connections between the Church of Rao in Furyondy and the Church in Veluna. The Church in Furyondy is primarily staffed with native Furyondian followers, but does respect the Canon of Veluna. Recently many Raoan churches sent flocks of children and initiates to the relative safety of Littlebery in Southern Furyondy to weather the invasion of the Vale of Luna and even the holy city of Mitrik itself, the seat of the Church, by fiendish forces. While it is hoped this disturbance will soon be ended, and many native Furyondians resent this incursion, a new, larger church foundation has been laid in Littleburg. The Church of Rao is largely funding this great compound, though Baron Jemian has made a few public donations. Still an amazing amount of money seems to be being spent, and many are surprised that the church has money for such a venture at this time. Members While all worshippers are welcome to attend services to Rao, those who wish to be formally recognized as members in good standing are required to show their devotion to him and the things he holds dear. PS: Dont forget to read the adventure on post !25! [/QUOTE]
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