Kirelia
| Other Names |
The Wise |
| Area Of Control |
Magic, Knowledge and Languages |
| Ethos |
Magic is the highest art, the most
profound philosophy, the truest science and the play thing of gods. The
winged folk alone can master it. The winged folk alone have the right to
its wonders. |
| Pantheon |
Avarian |
| Worshipers |
Avarian sorcerers |
| Appearance |
Tall, ancient avarian male dressed in black trimmed,
red robes with black runes and glyphs. |
| Symbol |
Scroll and open book. |
Description
Kirelia is quiet and conservative. He seldom
speaks and speaks little when he does. Kirelia is a master of language, speaks all known
languages with complete fluency and has mastered many other forms of communication (Smoke
signals, drum rhythms, hand signals, etc). He varies his language according to his
listener and does so with ease. For Kirelia, communication and writing are the tools of
his magic and the media of knowledge. He believes in peace over war, harmony over discord
and unity over separateness.
History
Kirelia was an avarian scholar, mage and linguist
that lived in the turbulent days following the Sundering. He traveled throughout the world
on a quest to learn every language. He believed that through language and communication,
all races could be brought together in peaceful cultural exchange. He founded the Hall of
Words, an organization devoted to knowledge, harmony and teaching and appointed himself
the first Grand Master. Students from all over came to him to hear his teachings. After
his death, the highest ranking of the scholars began to see visions and commune with an
entity that most claim was Kirelia communicating from beyond the grave. They claim he had
mastered the language of the dead. The teachings of the masters began to echo with
religious fervor and the Hall of Words quickly began to take on the characteristics of the
Church. Over the centuries a religion has slowly been built upon the basic philosophies
and teachings.
Religion
The Hall of Words is the center of this religion and is
the only "official" temple, although priests often gather and build small
shrines to Kirelia. The Hall of Words tunneled into the top of the tallest mountain in
Avar. The temple is a place of worship, learning and fellowship. Part of initiation into
this religion is a journey to this sacred place and those who would come here must walk,
not fly. It is tradition and is considered to be respectful of Kirelia's wishes. Priests
of Kirelia wear red and black robes similar to Kirelia's robe. The runes and glyphs of a
Kirelian priest indicate his rank and what languages, knowledge and magic he has
mastered..
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Monday, October 08, 2007. Copyright 1990-2008 David
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