The Virian Chronicler

This ancient order is dedicated to the worship of Gloria Elviria, Mother of Viria, sometimes known as Alcestis.   It has much in common with the Order of Scherza, including a large amount of outreach work, helping the poor and disadvantaged. Glorians wear the standard black robes most of the time.   There is no set rule for how to style their hair, although some temples are stricter than others.   Most Glorians disdain any form of adornment, including the use of cosmetics, jewellery and other decorative accessories.   They practise an outwardly abstemious lifestyle, although some adherents indulge in intoxicants and pleasures of the flesh in private during their leisure time.   They are permitted to marry a person of their own choosing or remain unwed if they prefer. Acolytes and adherents are not required to possess sorcery powers.   It is widely believed that Gloria Elviria temporarily lends her powers to her priests and priestesses on occa...

This ancient Order originally only admitted males but in more recent times, some of the more progressive Temples have begun allowing female acolytes to train alongside their male counterparts. Steeped in tradition, adherents of Varagord prefer to cultivate an air of mystery.   Acolytes are required to possess sorcery powers and be devoted to studying alchemy, personal alchemy, crystal theory and other sorcerous disciplines.   Varagord rarely manifests in any visible or physical form. He is depicted in iconic paintings as a mystical bearded man with an intense stare, facial tattoos and hidden symbols in his long wavy hair. There are two distinct branches of this Order — the Varagan branch and the general Varathusian branch.   The Varagan priests wear black leather collars and often leave their upper bodies bare.   The Varathusians wear the usual black silk robes. The Varagans consider artificial crystal implantation to be blasphemous, thus they will o...

Although this Order is dedicated to worshipping the Goddess of Wisdom, it is also known for training its acolytes in some of the more practical disciplines alongside the usual sacred rituals.   Adherents are encouraged to, help the poor and the disenfranchised to regain hope and improve their lives. Trainees are required to keep their heads shaved throughout their training period.   This is to prove their humility and devotion to the Goddess, as well as a symbol that they are leaving behind any materialistic desires and working to improve the lives of others.   When they are ordained as fully-fledged priests or priestesses, they have the option to grow their hair if they wish.   They wear the standard black silk robes while carrying out their sacred duties, but some of them choose to wear ordinary clothes during their leisure time.   Besides studying academic subjects, the young acolytes also learn cookery, housekeeping, farming, martial arts, dance ...