The Cult of Karsus, also called the Church of Karsus, was a collection primarily of wizards and specialty priests called Heartbloods who worshiped Karsus, the Momentary God.[1]
Organization[]
The Cult faded away before any kind of formal hierarchy could be established, with the only title or rank being the Heartbloods.[1]
Activities[]
Most cult members concerned themselves with the daily operations of Karse, primarily mining metal deposits from the Star Mounts.[1]
Celebrations[]
Ritual after ritual was performed with the hopes of resurrecting their god, most of which were inspired by dream visions of the Cult's leaders. Most of these rituals involved a synchronization with the beating heart statue of Karsus.[1]
Base of Operations[]
The most notable location for the Cult was the Shrine of the Undying Heart which stood atop the butte near Karse where Karsus' fell. The inhabitants of Karse in -298 DR formed the foundations of the Cult that lasted only for ten years. Followers within the Cult believed Karsus would somehow return and restore the power of Netheril.[1]
Dogma[]
The Cult taught that the fall of civilization, specifically Netheril, was a prime example of human folly and pride and a result of the punishment of the gods. It was believed that Karsus would be reborn to deliver humanity into a new golden age tempered with the experience of the past.[1]
Orders[]
The Order of Thaumaturgists was composed of Cult members who performed spell research.[1]
Appendix[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Eric L. Boyd (September 1997). Powers & Pantheons. Edited by Julia Martin. (TSR, Inc.), p. 36. ISBN 978-0786906574.