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The '''Bear Cult''' is a sect of people from the [[:Category:Villages|village]] of [[Bitterfork]] who have an unnatural obsession with the [[bears|savannah grizzly]]. This is evident by the black granite fountain in the village square that features four bear heads in bas-relief upon its surface.
{{Autocracy infobox
[[Category:Religion]]
|housename=The Dawnblade
|leader=Kiryn
|patron=[[Aurora]], the Lightbringer and [[Deucalion]], the Righteous Fire
|style=Autocracy
|founder=Davio Op'Shae
|city=[[Targossas]]
|tutor=Battlemaster [[Thorge]]
|icon=
|classes=All
|arms=''Sable, on a flanches Or, a sword paleways of the first''}}


In the 918AF, the cult briefly allowed outsiders to glimpse some of their ritual practices and glean insight into their origins after a young villager sought entrance into the cult.


Around 1000BF, their Ashtani ancestors, under the fleet command of Polemarch Amphites and the direct command of Lochagos Damokles, became shipwrecked upon the unfamiliar shores of what is now known as Bitterfork Village. Initially, the crew looked to their regular chain of command for direction and leadership, with Lochagos Damokles left in charge of a mission he never intended to command: the long-term survival of his people in an unfamiliar land. Vulnerable to the savage wilderness, the crew began to fall victim to the creatures who roamed the area. Of particular brutality were the bear maulings.
The '''Dawnblade''' was founded along with the [[Harbingers of Redemption]] and [[The Luminai|Luminai]] under the watchful eyes of the [[Bloodsworn Gods]].  


A low-ranking healer had had enough. Using her knowledge of medicinals and plants, she was able to coat a blade in a potent toxin and courageously stood up to the next bear that prowled into the encampment. Crew quickly divided in allegiance-- some remained true to the Lokhagos, others became increasingly loyal to the Bear Woman, who vowed to protect the people from the dangers of the wilderness; the powerful prowling bears became symbolic of both the pinnacle of danger and the fearless spirit to embody for the sake of survival.  
These martial protectors of the eastern faith are fiercely devoted to the ideals of Mastery, Excellence, and Heroism and dedicate themselves to defence of the innocent and the physical eradication of [[Evil]], [[Chaos]], and [[Twilight|Darkness]].


In time this faction became increasingly fanatical and the cult was formed. Villagers found a sense of belonging and hope within the cult, and gained respect as the village's Protectors. However, like any militant extremist group, they became increasingly demanding that the village live according to their rules.
=Founding=
In the [[Modern Age]], the Dawnblade was founded by Davio Op'Shae in 649 AF.


In modern times, Bitterfork's Shaman, Belen, acts as the "Arch Arktos", or cult leader, of the bear hunters. Their initiation rite demands that would-be bear hunters complete the same task as their founder, who is now referred to only by the title "Sotera." Initiates are given only a small dagger coated with the same toxin concocted by that young healer centuries ago and are sent into the wilderness to grapple with a fearsome grizzly. If the bear spirit finds them worthy, and they return alive having vanquished the beast, they are permitted entry into the cult and undergo the Initiation Ritual.


A sacred ceremonial hide is prepared from the slain bear and is bestowed upon the initiate after their vows as a symbol of the bear spirit being made manifest in them, and welcoming them into the fold of the mighty bear hunters.
=Political History=
==Patrons==
:649 AF - Aurora and Deucalion.
 
==Leadership - Guardians of the Blades==
:649 AF - Davio Op'Shae
:672 AF - Aelios Azon
:697 AF - Micaelis al Nadir
:711 AF - Elawien al Nadir
:713 AF - Tesha al Ashtad
:726 AF - Farrah Roualt
:731 AF - Xaden Ashture
:750 AF - Itkovian Otanthalian
:762 AF - Solnir Ashture
:773 AF - Ayja Si'Talvace
:782 AF - Ada al Ashtad
:797 AF - Issam Al'Jafri
:828 AF - Achilles
:838 AF - Astarod Blackstone
:866 AF - Aranos Banazir
:885 AF - Vinzent Obuun
:958 AF - Kiryn
 
=Inhabitants=
The Dawnblade House [[tutor]] is the surly Battlemaster [[Thorge]] who drills its mighty warriors with liberal amounts of rod and staff.
 
[[Category:Houses]]

Latest revision as of 01:20, 11 October 2024

The Dawnblade
Leader Kiryn
Patron Aurora, the Lightbringer and Deucalion, the Righteous Fire
Leadership Style Autocracy
Founder Davio Op'Shae
City Targossas
Classes Permitted All
House Tutor Battlemaster Thorge
Heraldric Arms Sable, on a flanches Or, a sword paleways of the first
Icon


The Dawnblade was founded along with the Harbingers of Redemption and Luminai under the watchful eyes of the Bloodsworn Gods.

These martial protectors of the eastern faith are fiercely devoted to the ideals of Mastery, Excellence, and Heroism and dedicate themselves to defence of the innocent and the physical eradication of Evil, Chaos, and Darkness.

Founding

In the Modern Age, the Dawnblade was founded by Davio Op'Shae in 649 AF.


Political History

Patrons

649 AF - Aurora and Deucalion.

Leadership - Guardians of the Blades

649 AF - Davio Op'Shae
672 AF - Aelios Azon
697 AF - Micaelis al Nadir
711 AF - Elawien al Nadir
713 AF - Tesha al Ashtad
726 AF - Farrah Roualt
731 AF - Xaden Ashture
750 AF - Itkovian Otanthalian
762 AF - Solnir Ashture
773 AF - Ayja Si'Talvace
782 AF - Ada al Ashtad
797 AF - Issam Al'Jafri
828 AF - Achilles
838 AF - Astarod Blackstone
866 AF - Aranos Banazir
885 AF - Vinzent Obuun
958 AF - Kiryn

Inhabitants

The Dawnblade House tutor is the surly Battlemaster Thorge who drills its mighty warriors with liberal amounts of rod and staff.

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