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Followers of the Lord & Lady are expected to adhere to several commandments, which form the cornerstone of the faith: | Followers of the Lord & Lady are expected to adhere to several commandments, which form the cornerstone of the faith: | ||
1. To obey their sworn liege, and defend them and their honour unto death. | 1. To obey their sworn liege, and defend them and their honour unto death. | ||
2. To be loyal to the King. | 2. To be loyal to the King. | ||
3. To attend Communion. | 3. To attend Communion. | ||
4. To be true to their word. | 4. To be true to their word. | ||
5. To condemn other faiths and Changelings. | 5. To condemn other faiths and all Changelings. | ||
Essential to correctly following the Lord & Lady is rejecting other religions as evil and sinister. Only the Lady-in-Waiting and the Lord Departed are bound by the sacred Promise, and so all other deities who seek worship and prayer are tricksters and charlatans who threaten the feudal order and the lawful oaths between a liege and their vassals. Whilst Peers are not expected to be violent towards the unfaithful, it is socially frowned upon to be seen in the company of heretics and making use of their magic or blessings is perceived as sinful and potentially even criminal. | Essential to correctly following the Lord & Lady is rejecting other religions as evil and sinister. Only the Lady-in-Waiting and the Lord Departed are bound by the sacred Promise, and so all other deities who seek worship and prayer are tricksters and charlatans who threaten the feudal order and the lawful oaths between a liege and their vassals. Whilst Peers are not expected to be violent towards the unfaithful, it is socially frowned upon to be seen in the company of heretics and making use of their magic or blessings is perceived as sinful and potentially even criminal. | ||
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Practitioners of the Lord & Lady faith have a small selection of religious gestures unique to their culture: | Practitioners of the Lord & Lady faith have a small selection of religious gestures unique to their culture: | ||
1. Placing three fingers over the heart when an oath is sworn indicates a pious intention to carry out this duty, and a belief that the oath has been witnessed by the Lord, the Lady and the Promise. | 1. Placing three fingers over the heart when an oath is sworn indicates a pious intention to carry out this duty, and a belief that the oath has been witnessed by the Lord, the Lady and the Promise. | ||
2. Tapping the underside of the wrist several times is considered a gesture to ward off evil and bad omens. | 2. Tapping the underside of the wrist several times is considered a gesture to ward off evil and bad omens. | ||
3. Pressing the forefinger and ring-finger of the right hand into the palm of the left - where the Fealty Scar usually sits - indicates a plea to the Lord & Lady for courage and strength. Often done before a dangerous undertaking or a battle. | 3. Pressing the forefinger and ring-finger of the right hand into the palm of the left - where the Fealty Scar usually sits - indicates a plea to the Lord & Lady for courage and strength. Often done before a dangerous undertaking or a battle. | ||
Practicing secretive heretical doctrines, unorthodox behaviours, and otherwise being subtly deviant/controversial is allowed if it is suitable for your concept. Understand that doing so is likely to have severe IC consequences if discovered, but is likely to be narratively interesting and fun. Conversely, if religion is not a major theme of your character, it is encouraged for you to practice the religion dutifully and normally if you are a Peerage member. | |||
=''Common Faiths''= | =''Common Faiths''= | ||