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+ | | aliases = Mystrans<br />Church of Mysteries<ref name="HLB-p6">{{Cite book/Heroes' Lorebook|6}}</ref> |
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| − | The '''Church of Mystra''', also known as the '''Church of Mysteries''' and by other names, was the primary religious organization dedicated to the worship and service of the goddess of [[magic]], [[Mystra]], or her successor, [[Mystra (Midnight)|Mystra]].<ref name="HLB-p6">{{Cite book/Heroes' Lorebook|6, 8}}</ref> |
+ | The '''Church of Mystra''', also known as the '''Church of Mysteries''' and by other names, was the primary religious organization dedicated to the worship and service of the goddess of [[magic]], [[Mystra]], or her successor, [[Mystra (Midnight)|Mystra]].<ref name="HLB-p6, 8">{{Cite book/Heroes' Lorebook|6, 8}}</ref> |
==Dogma== |
==Dogma== |
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| − | The church of Mystra typically did not employ idols like statues of the goddess, but had no commandments against it.<ref name="C.TTotW- |
+ | The church of Mystra typically did not employ idols like statues of the goddess, but had no commandments against it.<ref name="C.TTotW-p9">{{Cite book/Cormyr: The Tearing of the Weave|9}}</ref> |
==Activities== |
==Activities== |
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| − | The church apparently sent out communiqués to its members with news of the opening of new temples and such.<ref name="C.TTotW-p4">{{Cite book/Cormyr: The Tearing of the Weave|4, 6}}</ref> |
+ | The church apparently sent out communiqués to its members with news of the opening of new temples and such.<ref name="C.TTotW-p4, 6">{{Cite book/Cormyr: The Tearing of the Weave|4, 6}}</ref> |
The church also found a duty to help folk driven insane by failed spellcasting.<ref name="HLB-p6"/> |
The church also found a duty to help folk driven insane by failed spellcasting.<ref name="HLB-p6"/> |
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| − | Many Mystran clergy wandered the land as itinerant clerics, seeking out and preserving old magic.<ref name="C.TTotW- |
+ | Many Mystran clergy wandered the land as itinerant clerics, seeking out and preserving old magic.<ref name="C.TTotW-p9"/> |
| − | The church of Mystra preserved magical lore so that magic would continue and flourish in the future even if the dominant races of [[Faerûn]] were to fall. Its members also searched out those skilled in magic or who had the potential to use it, keeping a close eye on those who were likely to become skilled. Her [[cleric]]s were encouraged to explore magical theory and create new spells and magic items. Sites dedicated to the goddess were enhanced by the [[Weave]] to allow any spell cast by her clerics while in them to be affected by [[metamagic]].{{ |
+ | The church of Mystra preserved magical lore so that magic would continue and flourish in the future even if the dominant races of [[Faerûn]] were to fall. Its members also searched out those skilled in magic or who had the potential to use it, keeping a close eye on those who were likely to become skilled. Her [[cleric]]s were encouraged to explore magical theory and create new spells and magic items. Sites dedicated to the goddess were enhanced by the [[Weave]] to allow any spell cast by her clerics while in them to be affected by [[metamagic]].<ref name="F&P-pp50-51">{{Cite book/Faiths and Pantheons|50-51}}</ref> |
==Organization== |
==Organization== |
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From [[1358 DR]], the patriarch of the church was [[Adon]], who had been the first priest of the new Mystra.<ref name="HLB-p6"/> |
From [[1358 DR]], the patriarch of the church was [[Adon]], who had been the first priest of the new Mystra.<ref name="HLB-p6"/> |
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| − | Even itinerant clerics like [[Tunaster Dranik]] would remain in at least yearly contact with the church, and be considered to be in good standing. They had superiors among the settled clergy at the temples.<ref name="C.TTotW- |
+ | Even itinerant clerics like [[Tunaster Dranik]] would remain in at least yearly contact with the church, and be considered to be in good standing. They had superiors among the settled clergy at the temples.<ref name="C.TTotW-p9"/> |
==Rituals== |
==Rituals== |
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| − | One Mystran religious service took the form of an |
+ | One Mystran religious service took the form of an [[astronomy]] show, in which a priest pointed out, named, and revered various stars and [[constellation]]s.<ref name="C.TTotW-p11">{{Cite book/Cormyr: The Tearing of the Weave|11}}</ref> |
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| + | The ''Plea for Guidance'' was a simple prayer that was known to all devotees of Mystra. The clerics of the Lady of Mystery taught it to anyone who cared enough to learn it. The prayer was uttered while kneeling into the nearest lit candle or a visible star. The ''Plea'' was often evoked when followers Mystra faced with unknown magic or uncertainties of signs and dreams that their deity could've sent.<ref name="soe-p126">{{Cite book/Swords of Eveningstar|126|11}}</ref> |
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| + | ==Items== |
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| + | The ''[[Flame Blade (short sword)|Flame Blade]]'' was a magical artifact that once belonged to the [[Sisterhood of Silver Fire]]. The enchanted [[short sword]] usable only my Mystra's clerics. It was shaped like the Lady of Mystery's holy symbol and engulfed in her silver flames.<ref name="PoD2">{{Cite game/Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor}}</ref> |
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==Regions== |
==Regions== |
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| − | By [[1374 DR]], the kingdom of [[Cormyr]] did not have even one temple to Mystra. In that year, a [[Temple of Mystra (Wheloon)|Temple of Mystra]] was constructed in [[Wheloon]], but it turned out to be a false temple run by cultists of [[Shar]] and [[Cyric]].<ref name="C.TTotW- |
+ | By [[1374 DR]], the kingdom of [[Cormyr]] did not have even one temple to Mystra. In that year, a [[Temple of Mystra (Wheloon)|Temple of Mystra]] was constructed in [[Wheloon]], but it turned out to be a false temple run by cultists of [[Shar]] and [[Cyric]].<ref name="C.TTotW-p9"/> |
==Relationships== |
==Relationships== |
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==Affiliated Orders== |
==Affiliated Orders== |
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* [[Children of the Starry Quill]] |
* [[Children of the Starry Quill]] |
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| + | * [[Order of the Blue Moon]] |
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* [[Order of the Shooting Star]] |
* [[Order of the Shooting Star]] |
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* [[Knights of the Mystic Fire]] |
* [[Knights of the Mystic Fire]] |
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| + | * [[Sisterhood of Silver Fire]] |
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==Appendix== |
==Appendix== |
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| + | ===Gallery=== |
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| + | <gallery> |
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| + | Shrine of silver fire.png|''The [[Sisterhood of Silver Fire]] [[cleric]]s in their ceremonial garb in front of the Shrine of Silver Fire.'' |
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| + | </gallery> |
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===Further reading=== |
===Further reading=== |
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* ''[[Faiths & Avatars]]'' pages 128–130 |
* ''[[Faiths & Avatars]]'' pages 128–130 |
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===References=== |
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[[Category:Religious organizations]] |
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Revision as of 01:31, 11 May 2021
The Church of Mystra, also known as the Church of Mysteries and by other names, was the primary religious organization dedicated to the worship and service of the goddess of magic, Mystra, or her successor, Mystra.[2]
Dogma
The church of Mystra typically did not employ idols like statues of the goddess, but had no commandments against it.[3]
Activities
The church apparently sent out communiqués to its members with news of the opening of new temples and such.[4]
The church also found a duty to help folk driven insane by failed spellcasting.[1]
Many Mystran clergy wandered the land as itinerant clerics, seeking out and preserving old magic.[3]
The church of Mystra preserved magical lore so that magic would continue and flourish in the future even if the dominant races of Faerûn were to fall. Its members also searched out those skilled in magic or who had the potential to use it, keeping a close eye on those who were likely to become skilled. Her clerics were encouraged to explore magical theory and create new spells and magic items. Sites dedicated to the goddess were enhanced by the Weave to allow any spell cast by her clerics while in them to be affected by metamagic.[5]
Organization
A cleric of Mystra in blue robes wearing her holy symbol.
From 1358 DR, the patriarch of the church was Adon, who had been the first priest of the new Mystra.[1]
Even itinerant clerics like Tunaster Dranik would remain in at least yearly contact with the church, and be considered to be in good standing. They had superiors among the settled clergy at the temples.[3]
Rituals
One Mystran religious service took the form of an astronomy show, in which a priest pointed out, named, and revered various stars and constellations.[6]
The Plea for Guidance was a simple prayer that was known to all devotees of Mystra. The clerics of the Lady of Mystery taught it to anyone who cared enough to learn it. The prayer was uttered while kneeling into the nearest lit candle or a visible star. The Plea was often evoked when followers Mystra faced with unknown magic or uncertainties of signs and dreams that their deity could've sent.[7]
Items
The Flame Blade was a magical artifact that once belonged to the Sisterhood of Silver Fire. The enchanted short sword usable only my Mystra's clerics. It was shaped like the Lady of Mystery's holy symbol and engulfed in her silver flames.[8]
Regions
By 1374 DR, the kingdom of Cormyr did not have even one temple to Mystra. In that year, a Temple of Mystra was constructed in Wheloon, but it turned out to be a false temple run by cultists of Shar and Cyric.[3]
Relationships
The Church of Mystra was opposed to the church of Cyric, just as Mystra was opposed to Cyric.[1]
Affiliated Orders
- Children of the Starry Quill
- Order of the Blue Moon
- Order of the Shooting Star
- Knights of the Mystic Fire
- Sisterhood of Silver Fire
Appendix
Gallery
Further reading
- Faiths & Avatars pages 128–130
- Faiths and Pantheons pages 50–51
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Dale Donovan, Paul Culotta (August 1996). Heroes' Lorebook. (TSR, Inc), p. 6. ISBN 0-7869-0412-7.
- ↑ Dale Donovan, Paul Culotta (August 1996). Heroes' Lorebook. (TSR, Inc), pp. 6, 8. ISBN 0-7869-0412-7.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Richard Baker, Bruce R. Cordell, David Noonan, Matthew Sernett, James Wyatt (March 2007). Cormyr: The Tearing of the Weave. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 9. ISBN 978-0-7869-4119-3.
- ↑ Richard Baker, Bruce R. Cordell, David Noonan, Matthew Sernett, James Wyatt (March 2007). Cormyr: The Tearing of the Weave. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 4, 6. ISBN 978-0-7869-4119-3.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd, Erik Mona (May 2002). Faiths and Pantheons. Edited by Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel, et al. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 50–51. ISBN 0-7869-2759-3.
- ↑ Richard Baker, Bruce R. Cordell, David Noonan, Matthew Sernett, James Wyatt (March 2007). Cormyr: The Tearing of the Weave. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 11. ISBN 978-0-7869-4119-3.
- ↑ Warning: edition not specified for Swords of Eveningstar
- ↑ Stormfront Studios (2001). Designed by Mark Buchignani, Ken Eklund, Sarah W. Stocker. Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor. Ubisoft Entertainment.