Church of Saint Mereldar

Background
Once devout priests of the Church of the Holy Light, the founding priests came to see the corruption that had taken hold of their once beloved church. Algers of Brill, one of the six priests to denounce the Church, set out with his fellow brothers, in search of a restored sense of faith. It was not until the group fell upon Mereldar Monastery, a decrepit monastery once used to train priests and paladins in northern Tirisfal, that they found there faith once more. The priests entered the ruined monastery dedicated to the prophet Mereldar and entered the library, finding ancient librams filled with teachings of priests past, and detailing the life of Mereldar. These priests, led by Algers, founded a new church, based on these teachings, and began to spread the word of their faith.

The Five Virtures
Based on the visions brough to Mereldar by the Light, the Church of Saint Mereldar follow five virtues:
 * 1) Protection
 * 2) Justice
 * 3) Retribution
 * 4) Holiness
 * 5) Compassion

The Seven Pillars of Faith
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 * 1) Do not crave the sinful, turn instead to the Light.
 * 2) Take life not as a burden, but as a grace from the Light.
 * 3) Focus on what you can control, and accept what you cannot.
 * 4) Free yourself from greed, and instead pursue knowledge in faith.
 * 5) Do not surrender to sloth.
 * 6) Detest corruption, for it is the gateway for sin.
 * 7) Accept the Light as the greatest power.

The Creed

 * 1) The Light is the one true faith.
 * 2) It is the duty of the true faithful to do battle with heresy.
 * 3) The needs of the many outweigh than the needs of the individual.

Structure
The Church of Saint Mereldar is divided into three main groups:

The Synod of Bishops
The Synod of Bishops  is the highest council of the Church of Saint Mereldar, responsible for the writing of scripture, codes, and decrees. Bishops, who make up the Synod of Bishops, are selected by the Office of Envoys. Each Bishop is responsible for running one of the five offices of the Church's administration.

The Conclave of Saint Mereldar
The Conclave of Saint Mereldar consists of all of the ordained priests of the Church of Saint Mereldar, responsible for spreading the word of the Church.

The Brotherhood of Lordain
The Brotherhood of Lordain are the militant faithful of the Church of Saint Mereldar. The Knights of Lordain, a group of highly devout knights, serves under the Brotherhood.

The Office of the Prelacy
Seat: Prelate Algers of Brill

The Office of the Prelacy is held by the Prelate of the Church of Mereldar.

The Office of Law
Seat: Bishop Munderic Kuechler, Legate of Saint Mereldar The Office of Law is responsible for the writing of all codes of law and issuing decrees for the Church of Saint Mereldar.

Directorate of the Inquisition
Seat: Vacant The Directorate of the Inquisition is charged with the investigation of all suspected heresies, and enforcing the laws of the Church of Saint Mereldar.

The Office of Scripture
Seat: Vacant The Office of Scripture is responsible for the publication of all scripture for the Church of Saint Mereldar.

Directorate of Edicts
Seat: Vacant The Directorate of Edicts is charged with the authoring of edicts on behalf of the Prelacy.

Directorate of Canon
Seat: Vacant The Directorate of Canon is responsible for the writing of new scripture for the Church of Saint Mereldar.

The Office of Envoys
Seat: Bishop Colette Rivard, Messenger of Saint Mereldar The Office of Envoys is responsible for the diplomatic representation of Church of Saint Mereldar, between both orders of the Church, and foreign kingdoms, as well as selecting Bishops and Priests.

The Office of Militants
Seat: Vacant

The Office of Militants is responsible for the Brotherhood of Lordain, as well as issuing crusades.

Directorate of Crusades
Seat: Vacant The Directorate of Crusades is responsible for overseeing all holy wars of the Church of Saint Mereldar

Scripture

 * The Libram of Origins
 * The Libram of Prayer