The church of all celestials. It has no crown, but it shapes morality across Caelthys.

Overview

• Worships all celestials, not individuals.
• Recognizes Solarin as the prime celestial.
• Teaches that Solarin created Lunira and the Stars.
• Has temples across Caelthys.
• Led by the Triumvirate.
• Its head is the Polaris, who is always an Aasimar.

Doctrine

• Celestials are the ultimate powers in the universe.
• Solarin is the greatest.
• Solarin made Lunira and the Stars to rule over different dominions.
• Celestials can bring good or ill to their domains, depending on their followers’ devotion.

Reciprocity

• The Order follows a theology of reciprocity.
• Worshippers give devotion. Celestials give light, warmth, and stability.
• The Order’s goal is to keep the celestials pleased.
• Clergy are shepherds who teach people how to please the celestials.
• Reward: good harvests, calm seas, and more.

Structure

• Laity: ordinary worshippers.
• Priests: begin dedicated to one star.
• Constellation priests: dedicated to a constellation, a group of stars with related domains.
• Pantheon priests: dedicated to the whole celestial pantheon.
• Leadership: The Triumvirate.
• Soldiers: The Argent Vanguard.

Rites and practices

• See Celestium Rites and Practices.
• Covers clergy rites, household worship, and giving to the Church.

Holy symbol

• Centered on Solarin’s symbol.
• Lunira flanks it.
• A ring of constellations surrounds it.

Politics and influence

• Holds no direct political power.
• Shapes Caelthys’s sense of morality.
• Many rulers bow to it to stay in good standing with their people.
• Many nations fund its presence so its leaders won’t turn their people against them.
• Exception: The Dulann Confederacy has rejected its doctrines.
  • Their land is bitterly cold.
  • They believe Solarin never looked upon it.
  • They felt betrayed and now trust their own strength.

The Constellarium

• See The Constellarium.
• The Order’s seat, in the capital of the Korrandi League.
• A huge, ornate series of buildings.
• Topped by a massive dome.
• The dome holds a magical Stellarium, not a telescope.
• Viewers shape the projected stars around them.
• It is used to study the Astral realm.

Internal debate

• Reformers dislike the idea that money can solve moral problems.
• Tamara Windemere argues for removing indulgences.
• Polaris Aurelian IV and Lathai Torro keep them.
• They say indulgences fund the Order and the Vanguard.

Wealth

• Funded by selling indulgences and religious artifacts.
• Artifacts are kept in homes or used in rituals to gain a celestial’s favor.
• The coffers are vast.
• Ornate temples and a collection of legendary artifacts show its wealth.

See also

• The Pantheon
• Celestial Law
• The Triumvirate
• The Argent Vanguard
• Celestium Rites and Practices