Worship of the King
Beliefs
The King is a god with a body who rules from his castle on the King's Mountain. He is merciful and benevolent, yet zealous in destroying evil. The faithful expect to live in his celestial castle after death. Blasphemy is any word or action that violates the King's word or law.
Practices and rituals
Daily worship varies with each person and their level of piety. The Hearthkin celebrate the eight major festivals and drink Hearthmanna.
Clergy and structure
Monks and priests serve the King. Only they can read the holy books, because only they are trained in that liturgical language. Religious leaders act as moral authorities, and a village priest or monk sits with village elders as a moral witness.
History
The King walked among his people and taught them how to treat themselves, others, and the world, and thousands of them documented it.
Notes
The holy books hold the fuller history. See The King's Law for the twelve points, The King, and the Irin.
The Irin act as messengers, observers, guardians, and instruments of the King's wrath. Everyone knows they visit, but few expect a visit.