The Fire Church

Please note: The following information is scarcely known. As such, you cannot assume to be aware of this information unless taught about it in-character.

This page is currently being worked on! Beware of conflicting modifications and updates.

The Fire Cult The Fire Cult's COA Heresy Location: Reza, Haense Group Governance: Theocracy High Priest: Henry Venlic Fire Lords: Ar-Baruk, Tom Hope

The Fire Heresy, also known as the Fire Cult is a religious organization that believes that the Fire God is the one true God who rules above all.

History

The Embers Organization

The Embers Organization was founded in approximately 1726 by some friends who lived in New Reza, Haense at the time. They wished to make a name for themselves, and wanted to have land of their own. So they formed this organization to do odd jobs and such to earn funds, and recruit more people to their cause to accomplish their goal. The organization was quite successful, and they raised tens of thousands of minas in only a short few years. After many years of hard work, it appeared that their goal was about to be accomplished. They found a great spot in the volcano lands in Arcas and had enough funds to terraform the land and build a settlement. Thus the Leader of the Embers Organization set off to prepare the necessary arrangements.

The Fire Heresy/The Fire Cult

In the absence of the leader of the Embers Organization, the second in command, Henry Venlic took the reigns. He proclaimed to the members of the organization that until then that they were all following a fake God, and that he had seen the true God, the Fire God. So he declared himself the High Priest of the Fire Church.

Members

Leaders

These are the members of the Fire Cult who lead the Fire Cult.

• His High Holiness Henry Venlic - The First High Priest of the Fire Cult.
  • Tenure: 1728 - 1738
  • Full Title: His High Holiness, Henry Venlic, Fire Lord, and High Priest of the Fire Cult.
• His Holiness Stephen Venlic - Stephen Venlic is the bastard son of Henry Venlic, the First High Priest of the religion. After his Father's unfortunate demise, he vowed to take revenge on those who wronged his Father. He decided to bare the name Stephen Baldric and moved into New Reza, Haense. There he joined the military, the Brotherhood of Saint Karl. By being in the military, he gained access to valuable information which helped him and the other cult members avoid detection. His determination to avenge the previous High Priest and to keep the members of the Fire Cult safe made the Priests elect him as High Priest. Although he never underwent the ceremony to become the High Priest as he didn't wish to bare the symbol of the Fire Cult at the time as it was too risky to be in the military with the symbol. Therefore he was referred to as the Leader and not the High Priest.
  • Tenure: 1738 - 1754
  • Full Title: His Holiness Stephen Venlic, Priest, Leader, and Scripture Writer of the Fire Cult.
• The Right Honorable Tom Hope - WIP
  • Tenure: 1754 - 1756
  • Full Title: The Right Honorable Tom Hope, Fire Lord, and Interim Leader of the Fire Cult.

Known Members

• The Most Honorable Ar-Baruk - Ar-Baruk was a Orc who was loyal to the religion until the very end. He never renounced the religion even when he was told he would die if he didn't. This lead to him being burnt at a stake and being branded a Martyr for the religion. Upon hearing of his death, the Founder bestowed him the title of Fire Lord.
  • Full Tite: The Most Honorable Ar-Baruk, Acolyte, Martyr, and Fire Lord of Embers.
• The Honorable Eherster Merc - A Doctor bearing a plague mask who was learning various medical techniques to further the Fire Cults abilities
• The Loyal Darien Einnar - Darien served as a warrior for the religion. He would take out anyone no questions asked in the name of his God.
• Merek De Bolbec
• Icao the Sly - Iaco was known for being quite cunning. He worked undercover in the Brotherhood of Saint Karl for many years, gathering intel and moving through the ranks. His cover was so good, some fellow members didn't even believe he was a member of the faith some days.
• The Traitor Finn Hope - Finn hope worked as a spy for the Brotherhood of Saint Karl in an attempt to take down the Fire Cult from the inside. He ratted out his friends.
  • Full Title: N/A since he was stripped of all titles

Ranks

• High Priest - The High Priest was the Leader of the religion, and was believed by his followers to be able to communicate with the Fire God.
• Priest - Priests were responsible for spreading awareness of the religion and holding ceremonies.
• Acolyte - The Acolyte's are responsible for the enforcement of the religion's policies. They hunt down members who attempt to abandon the religion and send them to meet the Fire God to repent by executing them.
• Ember Warrior - The Ember Warriors are tasked with guarding various places owned by the religion. They also vow to take up arms against others if they are ever called to do so.
• Enlightened - This is the lowest rank of the Fire Cult. Anyone who joins the religion and pledges themselves to the religion is known as Enlightened.