Today's Happenings

We arrived at the ghoul's burrow, and engaged the ghouls in combat. Borik Stronghand joined us in battle for the first time, and he did really well. Charles E.W. the Heretic killed one in a single motion, which was impressive for a heretic. I absolutely demolished another ghoul with my holy weapon, the Bloodaxe, proving that Pelor helps both the faithful and those meant to become so. After all the ghouls only targeted the heretic party members, but could not land a hit because of Pelor's mercy. They could have attacked me, but they knew the consequences of messing with Him. As such, we defeated the ghouls without taking a single scratch.

When we came to loot the bodies, we found some interesting belongings, mostly. Buddy "the Elf" Bloodaxe obtained a copper Dwarven timepiece from a ghoul's corpse, kept it to honor his Dwarven heritage. Chisabelle found a diamond ring on a dead ghoul, lucky girl said no to the proposal but kept the ring anyway. Mr. Tran (the heretic) found a special dagger, or something lame like that.

After obtaining our just rewards, we returned to the Order's new camp. There, we went to Brother Eldan, and learned about the Cult's leader, an old Elf who lived when the cult's founder was still alive. The order needs us to find out what he is up to.

To prepare, we bought some new supplies. I purchased a restock for my crossbow bolts. Chisabelle paid back part of her debt to me, still due for her previous resurrection. The party is now ready for anything.

The jerk Katagon, realized by experimenting with the mysterious gauntlet, that he isn't as smart as he thought he was. He awkwardly requested out help in locating items that may help his studies.

As we slept before going out on our dangerous mission, traumatic dreams forewarned an incoming revelation. What does this mean!?

Copolds Hymn #2

Pelor loves me,

This I know,

Because my Copolds Clergy member tells me so.

...Be sure to reward him for telling you so.

Written by Dr. Roland Bloodaxe.

The Order of the Purest Light!

With the increased prominence of the Copolds faith, comes increased risk. As such, we find it necessary to establish an order of the military variety. This military order shall be called "The Order of the Purest Light", in honor of Pelor's grace and power (I sometimes feel we get distracted by the minutia of politics when our purpose is to serve Pelor). We hereby commission our new Templar, Borik Stronghand, as the first member of the order. The order will comprise of two ranks of service: Knights, who are equivalent to Acolytes for purposes for administrative purposes, including Patriarch elections. Above them are Templars, proven to be the elite of the order. They are equivalent to Reverends for Administrative purposes. Templars answer only to a Patriarch, and the Knights answer to their Templar superiors.

This could never go wrong, I know it with all my faith.

Welcoming a New Party Member! Borik Stronghand!

I am proud to introduce Borik Stronghand - A dwarven former desert hermit who lived alone, but managed to make himself comfortable in such conditions. He encountered Ragrokor, a hobgoblin village, and was swayed by the missionaries to join the Copolds faith. Now he uses his skills as a brutal survivor to become a holy warrior. This Paladin serves the Copolds faith, its clergy, and its mission. He will be joining the Company of Weirdos, and we can't wait to take him under our wing. Give him a warm welcome!

Copolds Hymn #1

Pelor is the Sun,

and the Sun gave us the world.

Our world is full of life,

and life gave us our existence.

One's existence is always short,

and death returns us to the earth.

The earth is always hardening,

and this creates the Stone.

Know the Stone,

and soon you will know,
The earth beneath your feet,

The existence of those long passed,

The world in which we share,

and Pelor, the all-mighty god of the Sun.

So may the man who knows the dwarf,

Who uses his cunning to know the stone,

Cherish the gift which Dwarves bring.

Should he not, 

May shame be brought down,

For Turning their backs on the

Light.

Written by Dr. Roland Bloodaxe.

Articles of Succession

The Patriarch serves for life. The Patriarchate's successor is elected by a consensus of the clergy, but only those ranked Reverend or higher. The heir to the newly deceased Patriarch's diocese shall be determined by the written will of said Patriarch. All other positions made vacant are appointed by the Patriarch.

Ranks of Clergy

Here is the official hierarchy of the Copolds clergy, from most authority to the least.

1. Patriarch - They are the head of the church.
2. Archbishop - A title held by the head of an archbishopric.
3. Bishop - A title held by the head of a bishopric.
4. Reverend - a full member of the clergy.
5. Acolyte - A clergy trainee.