State of Esshar

[Notyel]

The Celestial Church

1738AC

“We’ll miss you, Teacher.”

♓︎ During the battle of Starfall Tower, Pericles Vitalis, the Stellus of the Celestial faith since 1733 was slain by his rival Sythaeryn. In honor of the actions of the Champion of Esshar, the Clergy has convened and agreed to name Pericles a saint.

♓︎ Following the fall of Pericles, the Clergy convened. In a unanimous vote, Romani cos Montclaire has been named the Stellus of the church, who would imminently declare Sparrow cos Queen the High Keeper and Del mer Joyau the Arch-priest. In addition, Thalis Avitus, Malikos, and Sethon have been named Keepers of the Church.

♓︎ The church had recently heard of cultists, performing foul rituals in the Dreadwood. The Clergy have marched it's order of Keepers to handle it. What was retrieved was not elaborated upon, but assurances of the cult's elimination are a given.

♓︎ Despite the victory against the cult, the Church warns that occultist activity is on the rise. The High Keeper reportedly found two occultists while traveling, who he battled against. It is advised that people keep their eyes peeled.

♓︎ It is said that the church convened somewhere within the Petrakis castle, in hopes of using white magic to revive the fallen Stellus. The Clergy has begun spreading information that an angel sent signs in front of the statue of Matlziel, showing it's continued support for Orsona. 

♓︎ The Church Contract of 1737 is said to still be remaining in effect from the church. A copy of the document has been released to the public. It is said that point six, of the church's assurances, has been discussed with the Lionhearts and may be disregarded, as the document was officially released a year after it was signed.