The Temple of the One God
Dec 11, 2015 0:52:48 GMT
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Temple of the One God
Ruler: Maelgwyn ap Cadwgan, Archpriest of the Temple of the One God
Lieutenant; Wenna, Ecclesiast of Nemeth & Helna
Lieutenant; Rhydderch Penkawr, Lord Militant
In Albion the Temple of the One God is headed by Maelgwyn ap Cadwgan, a thoughtful man who earned his position when the last Archpriest Teolban died last Spring. The leader of the diplomatic faction in the Albion Temple, he was elected by his fellow priests in the traditional gathering one week after the burial of his predecessor. The overwhelming support for his ascension shows a shift in the mentality of the Temple. Where his predecessor was unrelenting in his opposition to the old faiths Maelgwyn seeks to find a balance in the land. In his thinking, in time the light of the One God who is the Beginning will spread. And as only those who seek to be enlightened can be, Maelgwyn takes the long view in conversion. For hearts and souls are not to be conquered but wooed for the truth to take root. As such the Archpriest has put the main focus of his Temple on the safeguarding and nourishment of the small folk. Even though some might not agree with his mind set, even the fiercest firebrands within the Temple must admit that this has had its effect, as due to the acts of kindness and protection many a person has converted or been strengthened in their faith. Foremost a scholar in his earlier years, Meagwyn enjoys intellectual and theological debate and it is not an uncommon sight to see scholars or even a friendly druid arrive at the Monastery of Car Kells for exactly this reason.
Do not mistake a passion for lore for a weakness however as the current Archpriest is also a consummate warrior who firmly believes in personal action. When a laymen joins the Temple he is encouraged to train with at least one weapon, so as to be able to defend his or her charges. Three successive Archpriests of the Temple have supported this behaviour and as such the Temple can call upon a sizeable amount of laymen and militants in troubling times. Many an erstwhile bandit has been surprised by the sight of an armed and armoured priest striding forth from the chapel of his parish in defence of his commune. The dismissal such a priest is a grave mistake and usually their final one in the long line leading up to their fall to banditry.
The current Archpriest leads the Temple with the guidance of the provincial heads of the church and in conjunction with the head of the Militant Order of the Temple. The current Lord Militant is Rhydderch Penkawr, named after his grandfather who was a famed Knight of the Round and incredibly disliked by Merlin. His grandson is equally devout but blessedly a much more diplomatic man than his grandfather was. He is very well known for personally leading several campaigns against brigandage in the Kingdoms where the Temple holds sway.
Archpriest Maelgwyn is further assisted by his sister Meinwen who together with Rhydderch is the closest confidante of her brother. She spent much of her youth on the Isle of Man in the company of their uncle who is a chieftain on the Isle. In this time certain events transpired involving the Temple of Blood which have made her a vehement opponent of the cult.
Excerpts on the Temple of the One God
When the Saint known as Columba landed in Caerleon he was met by a group of local fishermen who led him to their nearby village. There arrived, he rapidly befriended the villagers after healing a child to one of the elders. Due to the renowned charisma and kindness of the saint many a person here in short years became converts and steadfast faithful. Although numerous travels were made by the saint and his fellows and they spread far and wide, it is here Saint Columba often returned and in his final days was buried. An hours travel from his Shrine at the village of Pwlldefaid a monastery was raised by his erstwhile companions, who’s monks have maintained the shrine for centuries. This day Caerleon is still considered a spiritual heart to the Temple of the One God and its inhabitants are considered among the most devout on the isles.
In Camelot now lies the largest following of the One God in Albion, and here also resides the Fortress Monestary of Car Kells skirting the border with Caerleon. From the monastery the Temple of the One God is coordinated in its actions by its Archpriest Maelgwyn ap Cadwgan and the Lord Militant of the Temple, Rhydderch Penkawr. In truth, though each parish or monastery is its own body the Archpriest is widely respected and his advice is eagerly followed by the disparate holdings of the Temple. As the current focal point of the Temple of the One God many laymen and temple warriors are in residence here.
Shrine of St. Columba (Caerleon)
The Shrine of St. Columba is spoken among with reverence among the followers of the One God in Albion. Nestled in the mountains of Caerleon where the cliffs meet the sea, it occupies a prominent view of the coast. One must merely travel to the most western tip of the ancient country, where Albion reaches out for Hibernia and one will happen upon small way shrines guiding the path. When through the veils of mist and hidden valleys one emerges from the mountain paths onto the sea edge, in the distance the light will glint of the white stone dome that covers St. Columba’s sacred bones. Honoured as the Saint who brought the word of the One God from Hibernia to Albion it is a sacred place to both the Hibernian and Albion temples. It is here the Saint first set foot on Albion and as such the place from where the word of the One God spread throughout the land. It is upheld in honour by the Albion Temple, in the same way the Hibernia temple holds the Shrine of Saint Padrig, he who first spread the word of the One God (and allegedly he who wrote the Briton book of his word.)
The Monastery of Car Kells (Camelot)
Built into a prominent mountain,where the land of Camelot, Caerleon and Elmet conjoin, the fortified monastery of Car Kells is a sight to behold. Enclosing the entrance of a deep cavern discovered to lead an underground river by early pilgrims who followed Saint Columba. The brothers of Saint Columba settled, and build there a high walled compound now renowned throughout Albion. It is from here the Temple of the One God spreads its light across the Isle and administers its many parishes. As the beating heart of the faith it holds within its walls not just the monastery but the reliquary of the Albion Temple as well. The order militant also maintains its headquarters here, overseeing from its mountain abode the protection of the surrounding villages from banditry and other threats. In the last year the defences have been expanded with a new curtain wall to be able to house more people, the current ruler of the Temple keeping a wary eye on the troubles between the various kingdoms.
Two years after the last expansion the new curtain wall was expanded with several broad rounded towers with peaked roofs, covered in lightcoloured tiles. Several outlying churches were also fortified turning them into small temple fortresses capable of providing shelter for the local population in times of need.
Ruler: Maelgwyn ap Cadwgan, Archpriest of the Temple of the One God
Lieutenant; Wenna, Ecclesiast of Nemeth & Helna
Lieutenant; Rhydderch Penkawr, Lord Militant
In Albion the Temple of the One God is headed by Maelgwyn ap Cadwgan, a thoughtful man who earned his position when the last Archpriest Teolban died last Spring. The leader of the diplomatic faction in the Albion Temple, he was elected by his fellow priests in the traditional gathering one week after the burial of his predecessor. The overwhelming support for his ascension shows a shift in the mentality of the Temple. Where his predecessor was unrelenting in his opposition to the old faiths Maelgwyn seeks to find a balance in the land. In his thinking, in time the light of the One God who is the Beginning will spread. And as only those who seek to be enlightened can be, Maelgwyn takes the long view in conversion. For hearts and souls are not to be conquered but wooed for the truth to take root. As such the Archpriest has put the main focus of his Temple on the safeguarding and nourishment of the small folk. Even though some might not agree with his mind set, even the fiercest firebrands within the Temple must admit that this has had its effect, as due to the acts of kindness and protection many a person has converted or been strengthened in their faith. Foremost a scholar in his earlier years, Meagwyn enjoys intellectual and theological debate and it is not an uncommon sight to see scholars or even a friendly druid arrive at the Monastery of Car Kells for exactly this reason.
Do not mistake a passion for lore for a weakness however as the current Archpriest is also a consummate warrior who firmly believes in personal action. When a laymen joins the Temple he is encouraged to train with at least one weapon, so as to be able to defend his or her charges. Three successive Archpriests of the Temple have supported this behaviour and as such the Temple can call upon a sizeable amount of laymen and militants in troubling times. Many an erstwhile bandit has been surprised by the sight of an armed and armoured priest striding forth from the chapel of his parish in defence of his commune. The dismissal such a priest is a grave mistake and usually their final one in the long line leading up to their fall to banditry.
The current Archpriest leads the Temple with the guidance of the provincial heads of the church and in conjunction with the head of the Militant Order of the Temple. The current Lord Militant is Rhydderch Penkawr, named after his grandfather who was a famed Knight of the Round and incredibly disliked by Merlin. His grandson is equally devout but blessedly a much more diplomatic man than his grandfather was. He is very well known for personally leading several campaigns against brigandage in the Kingdoms where the Temple holds sway.
Archpriest Maelgwyn is further assisted by his sister Meinwen who together with Rhydderch is the closest confidante of her brother. She spent much of her youth on the Isle of Man in the company of their uncle who is a chieftain on the Isle. In this time certain events transpired involving the Temple of Blood which have made her a vehement opponent of the cult.
Excerpts on the Temple of the One God
When the Saint known as Columba landed in Caerleon he was met by a group of local fishermen who led him to their nearby village. There arrived, he rapidly befriended the villagers after healing a child to one of the elders. Due to the renowned charisma and kindness of the saint many a person here in short years became converts and steadfast faithful. Although numerous travels were made by the saint and his fellows and they spread far and wide, it is here Saint Columba often returned and in his final days was buried. An hours travel from his Shrine at the village of Pwlldefaid a monastery was raised by his erstwhile companions, who’s monks have maintained the shrine for centuries. This day Caerleon is still considered a spiritual heart to the Temple of the One God and its inhabitants are considered among the most devout on the isles.
In Camelot now lies the largest following of the One God in Albion, and here also resides the Fortress Monestary of Car Kells skirting the border with Caerleon. From the monastery the Temple of the One God is coordinated in its actions by its Archpriest Maelgwyn ap Cadwgan and the Lord Militant of the Temple, Rhydderch Penkawr. In truth, though each parish or monastery is its own body the Archpriest is widely respected and his advice is eagerly followed by the disparate holdings of the Temple. As the current focal point of the Temple of the One God many laymen and temple warriors are in residence here.
Shrine of St. Columba (Caerleon)
The Shrine of St. Columba is spoken among with reverence among the followers of the One God in Albion. Nestled in the mountains of Caerleon where the cliffs meet the sea, it occupies a prominent view of the coast. One must merely travel to the most western tip of the ancient country, where Albion reaches out for Hibernia and one will happen upon small way shrines guiding the path. When through the veils of mist and hidden valleys one emerges from the mountain paths onto the sea edge, in the distance the light will glint of the white stone dome that covers St. Columba’s sacred bones. Honoured as the Saint who brought the word of the One God from Hibernia to Albion it is a sacred place to both the Hibernian and Albion temples. It is here the Saint first set foot on Albion and as such the place from where the word of the One God spread throughout the land. It is upheld in honour by the Albion Temple, in the same way the Hibernia temple holds the Shrine of Saint Padrig, he who first spread the word of the One God (and allegedly he who wrote the Briton book of his word.)
The Monastery of Car Kells (Camelot)
Built into a prominent mountain,where the land of Camelot, Caerleon and Elmet conjoin, the fortified monastery of Car Kells is a sight to behold. Enclosing the entrance of a deep cavern discovered to lead an underground river by early pilgrims who followed Saint Columba. The brothers of Saint Columba settled, and build there a high walled compound now renowned throughout Albion. It is from here the Temple of the One God spreads its light across the Isle and administers its many parishes. As the beating heart of the faith it holds within its walls not just the monastery but the reliquary of the Albion Temple as well. The order militant also maintains its headquarters here, overseeing from its mountain abode the protection of the surrounding villages from banditry and other threats. In the last year the defences have been expanded with a new curtain wall to be able to house more people, the current ruler of the Temple keeping a wary eye on the troubles between the various kingdoms.
Two years after the last expansion the new curtain wall was expanded with several broad rounded towers with peaked roofs, covered in lightcoloured tiles. Several outlying churches were also fortified turning them into small temple fortresses capable of providing shelter for the local population in times of need.