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The [[Church of the Divinity of Mankind]] is the main religion in [[Paridon]], although it is strictly an [[atheist]] one.<ref name="R3E p. 164-165">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 164-165</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 183">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p. 183</ref>  The adherents call themselves [[Celebrants of Humanity]].<ref name="VRA p. 148">[[Van Richten's Arsenal]] p. 148</ref> The faith is centered upon the [[Temple of the Divine Form]].


==Dogma==
Instead of placing faith in a [[deity]] or deities, the Church doctrine is more of a [[philosophy]], one that focuses on the necessity of self realization, or even perfection, in [[body]], mind, and [[emotion]]. This is viewed as reaching the (near) divine nature hidden within the [[human]] being.<ref name="Complete Priest's Handbook p. 54-55>[[Complete Priest's Handbook]] p. 54-55</ref><ref name="Hour of the Knife p. 26">[[Hour of the Knife]] p. 26</ref><ref name="VRA p. 148">[[Van Richten's Arsenal]] p. 148</ref> As such, the Temple focuses on providing instruction on how to reach such divinity rather than normal church services or religious [[ritual]]s.<ref name="VRA p. 148">[[Van Richten's Arsenal]] p. 148</ref> In addition, various lodges also host to gatherings of male [[Paridoner]]s to discuss [[philosophy]], [[art]], and [[science]], and even a strange monastic tradition has sprung up.<ref name="R3E p. 164-165">[[Ravenloft Third Edition]] p. 164-165</ref><ref name="RLPHB p. 183">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p. 183</ref><ref name="VRA p. 148">[[Van Richten's Arsenal]] p. 148</ref>
There is an element of [[racism]] embedded in the church doctrine. The divinity of the human form is specifically seen as exactly that- for [[human]]s (and perhaps [[half-elves]] raised in human communities)<ref>There is a contradiction between [[2nd Edition]] and [[3rd Edition]] sources on the inclusion of half-elves. [[Hour of the Knife]] (p. 26) and the [[Complete Priest's Handbook]] (p. 54-55) say they can be included, but [[Van Richten's Arsenal]] (p. 148) says only humans may become members.</ref> Humans are seen as inherently higher than other [[humanoid]] [[race]]s.<ref name="Hour of the Knife p. 26">[[Hour of the Knife]] p. 26</ref><ref name="VRA p. 148">[[Van Richten's Arsenal]] p. 148</ref> [[Doppelganger]]s, in particular, are viewed by the majority of the Church to be abominations that mock the human form by assuming their [[disguise]]s.<ref name="Hour of the Knife p. 26">[[Hour of the Knife]] p. 26</ref>
===[[Alignment]]===
[[Lawful Neutral]]<ref name="VRA p. 148">[[Van Richten's Arsenal]] p. 148</ref>
===Holy Symbol===
Idealized human form set inside a squared circle.<ref name="VRA p. 148">[[Van Richten's Arsenal]] p. 148</ref>
==Game Rule Information==
===[[2nd Edition]] Game Information===
The church has its own [[specialty priest]]s. See the [[Complete Priest's Handbook]] (p. 54-55) for complete rules.
===[[3rd Edition]] Game Information===
The majority of the clergy are [[monk]]s, though [[cleric]]s also belong to the church. The latter focusing on the spiritual power of the collective of humanity.<ref name="VRA p. 148">[[Van Richten's Arsenal]] p. 148</ref>
====Favored Weapon====
[[Quarterstaff]]<ref name="VRA p. 148">[[Van Richten's Arsenal]] p. 148</ref>
====[[Spell-domain]]s====
[[Knowledge Domain|Knowledge]], [[Law Domain|Law]], [[Strength Domain|Strength]]<ref name="VRA p. 148">[[Van Richten's Arsenal]] p. 148</ref>
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Latest revision as of 14:21, 8 December 2024

The Church of the Divinity of Mankind is the main religion in Paridon, although it is strictly an atheist one.[1][2] The adherents call themselves Celebrants of Humanity.[3] The faith is centered upon the Temple of the Divine Form.

Dogma

Instead of placing faith in a deity or deities, the Church doctrine is more of a philosophy, one that focuses on the necessity of self realization, or even perfection, in body, mind, and emotion. This is viewed as reaching the (near) divine nature hidden within the human being.[4][5][3] As such, the Temple focuses on providing instruction on how to reach such divinity rather than normal church services or religious rituals.[3] In addition, various lodges also host to gatherings of male Paridoners to discuss philosophy, art, and science, and even a strange monastic tradition has sprung up.[1][2][3]

There is an element of racism embedded in the church doctrine. The divinity of the human form is specifically seen as exactly that- for humans (and perhaps half-elves raised in human communities)[6] Humans are seen as inherently higher than other humanoid races.[5][3] Doppelgangers, in particular, are viewed by the majority of the Church to be abominations that mock the human form by assuming their disguises.[5]

Alignment

Lawful Neutral[3]

Holy Symbol

Idealized human form set inside a squared circle.[3]

Game Rule Information

2nd Edition Game Information

The church has its own specialty priests. See the Complete Priest's Handbook (p. 54-55) for complete rules.

3rd Edition Game Information

The majority of the clergy are monks, though clerics also belong to the church. The latter focusing on the spiritual power of the collective of humanity.[3]

Favored Weapon

Quarterstaff[3]

Spell-domains

Knowledge, Law, Strength[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ravenloft Third Edition p. 164-165
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ravenloft Player's Handbook p. 183
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 Van Richten's Arsenal p. 148
  4. ↑ Complete Priest's Handbook p. 54-55
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Hour of the Knife p. 26
  6. ↑ There is a contradiction between 2nd Edition and 3rd Edition sources on the inclusion of half-elves. Hour of the Knife (p. 26) and the Complete Priest's Handbook (p. 54-55) say they can be included, but Van Richten's Arsenal (p. 148) says only humans may become members.

Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue

Hour of the Knife
Van Richten's Arsenal - p148

Van Richten's Arsenal - p148

Ravenloft Third Edition - p164
Domains of Dread - p118
Hour of the Knife - pp26,28
Van Richten's Arsenal - p148

Church of the Divinity of Mankind


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