Priest Guilds

Diis Pugnus

The Fist of the Gods

The Diis Pugnus is a militant and semi-fanatical faction of clerics who believe they are the enforcers of divine will. Their mission is to spread the word of the gods, often through forceful persuasion or intervention in areas of conflict. While they view themselves as righteous crusaders, others see them as dangerous zealots.

• Values: Devotion, divine justice, and the propagation of faith.
• Philosophy: The gods demand unwavering loyalty, and their message must be spread by any means necessary. Mortals who stray from divine will must be corrected—or purged.

Structure:

Headquarters: The Pillar of Radiance, a fortified cathedral near a major conflict zone, where the faction coordinates its missions.

Key NPCs:

• High Commander Callis Vorthon:
• Role: Supreme leader of Diis Pugnus.
• Background: A human cleric whose fervor and charisma have united the faction under his vision of a holy crusade.
• Personality: Stern, fiery, and unyielding in his convictions.
• Motivation: Establish a universal acknowledgment of the gods’ supremacy through political and military influence.

Divine Herald Vestra Kayne:

Battle Chaplain Torvus Dain:

Goals:

1. Spread the faith of the gods to unconverted regions, often through force.
2. Maintain influence over the crown to ensure religious decisions align with divine will.
3. Suppress heresy and rival religious factions, including non-divine magic users like warlocks or rogue wizards.
   

The Celestial Order

Institutional Clerical Authority

The Celestial Order is the largest and most powerful clerical faction in the realm. They maintain control over most places of worship, oversee major religious ceremonies, and influence societal morals and customs. Unlike the fervent Diis Pugnus, they rely on diplomacy, ritual, and political connections to maintain their power.

• Values: Tradition, unity, and spiritual leadership.
• Philosophy: The gods’ blessings sustain the world, and their will must be preserved through structured worship and careful stewardship.
• Structure:
• High Primarch: The spiritual leader of the Order, who speaks for the gods.
• Cathedral Lords: Regional leaders responsible for major places of worship.
• Clerics of the Faith: Rank-and-file clerics who tend to the faithful and perform rituals.

Headquarters: Sanctum Solis, a sprawling cathedral complex in HighMoore, housing the faction’s leadership and archives.

Key NPCs:

High Primarch Lyria Valenra:

Cathedral Lord Revyn Arctanis:

Sister Alara Lumira:

• Role: A rising star within the Celestial Order, known for her compassionate work among the poor.
• Background: A tiefling orphan raised by the Order, now beloved by the common folk for her dedication to charity.
• Personality: Kind-hearted, empathetic, and quietly ambitious.
• Motivation: Reform the Order to focus more on aiding the people than maintaining political power.

Goals:

1. Maintain control over religious institutions and uphold societal morals.
2. Regulate divine magic to ensure its ethical use within the kingdom.
3. Balance relationships with other factions, including managing the influence of Diis Pugnus.