Temple of Firanos
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The Temple of Firanos has a long, and often tumultuous history, surprisingly for the temple devoted to the God of Peace. Currently, the High Priestess of Firanos is Karana Karanik.
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Current Firanosian Teachings
These are the current ideals as supported and taught by High Priestess Karana Karanik.
- Peace is not the absence of war. Peace is the choice to eschew violence during conflicts with your fellow Firans. Firanos is the patron of all people, regardless of clan, class or history. Peace and diplomacy should be used first and foremost before civil or interclan war.
- The Forest is a sacred place. While the resources there are to be used, they are to be used judiciously. Do not overhunt or overtax the trees. Enjoy the forest, for it is Firanos' home. Be responsible.
- Firanosians should support the Military. They protect Firanos' people. By serving, by donating, by healing, by encouraging, Firanosians should do whatever they can. The Republic's color is Green, the same as Firanos' favored color.
Firanosian Ceremonies
Ceremony of Peace
Each year before the war season, a ceremony of peace is held at the temple of Firanos. This is done to remind people why there is war and how all can help to bring peace to the world about the, During the ceremony there are five steps.
- 1) Ask Firanos to hear the words of his people.
- 2) Reminder of the daily evils that all face and how to resolve
- those conflicts/evils without acts of aggression.
- 3) Stories of past war times are spoken and reminders of peace are
- said. These stories should be reminders of why violence must
- not be the only thing that Firans adhere when facing decisions.
- 4) An explanation of how all can help in the time of war, not only
- by fighting but by doing other things that are needed.
- 5) A prayer to Firanos to ask for guidance and help for obtaining
- the peace among the realm.
Ceremony of Agreement
Priests of Firanos are often asked to bless an agreement of negotiation between two parties. Their words of wisdom are always headed, as the priests are thought to have a fairness and not to be on the side of either party. The priest listens to the wants of both sides and then retreats for a moment of solitude of prayer to Firanos. After the priest has given enough thought to the matter, he returns and states his 'ruling' upon the agreement. A toast is then drunk between the two parties and a document is scribed by the priest in which both parties sign.
Ceremony of Connection
Once a month the temple of Firanos takes its priests and those who wish to accompany them deep into the forest for a ceremony of connection. In this ceremony, one is brought into the forest to become connected with nature. No food is brought by those who go upon the journey, instead they eat what is provided by the land. (Plants, fish, small animals etc). They spend a week in the forest, contemplating the nature of each item about them. Often it is the high priest, or someone that the high priest designates, who leads the group of followers in prayer and in stories. Some of those who have taken part in such a ceremony state that it is like a long camp out.
Firanosian Branches
As the trees of the forest are diverse in their strengths and roles, so too are the specialties and talents of the Firanosian Priests. As created by High Priestess Karana, these are the Branches of Firanosians. Currently, only initiates and priests may join these Branches, but they are currently being reviewed for parishioners as well.
Branch of the Stave: Peace Through Defense
- Members of the Staves have shown excellence in martial skills and their ability to use them strictly for the defense of the helpless.
- Members are, or have been, part of the Republic Military, either as a guard, eschewing violence and promoting peace among our citizens, or the other divisions, going to war to fight the True Enemy, promoting peace by defending our people against subjugation.
- Members ideally have the required combat skill in Staves, the weapon of peace and defense, though any martial skill used only for defensive purposes will be admitted. They should also have skill in archery, if at all possible. They must also be intimately familiar with the Ceremony of Peace and take a leadership role in performing it before war season. (news Firanos Ceremonies)
Branch of the Laurel: Peace Through Diplomacy
- Members of the Laurels have shown excellence in diplomatic and interpersonal skills. They have a working knowledge of politics, the Firan People and have demonstrated their application of these abilities.
- Members should be familiar with the Ceremony of Agreement and its nuances. Members will also have demonstrated the ability to remain completely unbiased in the face of conflict, taking neither side. They must have demonstrated the ability to mediate and calm tempers, without causing insult to either party. (news Firanos Ceremonies2)
- Members should have sufficient skill in diplomacy, adjudication and other social skills, as well as working knowledge of law and etiquette.
Branch of the Stag: Peace From the Forest
- Members of the Stags have shown excellence in wilderness survival, specifically forest adaptation. They know the land, its creatures and have demonstrated great respect for them and the Lord who inhabits them.
- Members should be familiar with providing for others with nothing but bare necessities out in the wilderness. They will have shown great ability to work the land and guide others should they be called upon. They will have shown great respect for all creatures, not being wasteful or abusive as they live in the forest.
- Members should have the required skills in hunting and necessary combat skills, as well as other survival. They must also take leadership in providing for others during the Ceremony of Connection. (News Firanos Ceremonies2)
History of the Temple
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