Church of Barry the Blue Sheep

The Church of Barry the Blue Sheep is polytheistic pagan religion that worships sheep based idols. The religion was founded in Terroja, the capital city of Montroig. The religion is heavily centered around Barry the Blue sheep the religion's martyr. Barry was found in the forests outside Terroja and brought home as a loving pet. Sadly, after a bandit raid Barry was killed. A monument and crypt were built to honor Barry in the city of Terroja. Weeks later it was discovered the crypt was empty and it was determined Barry had risen from the grave. After this and other significant events the Church of Barry was formed. The religion focuses around performing specific rituals to appease sheep based ideals. In addition members are only allowed to use wool that is approved and blessed by the church.

History
In mid March 2021 the original Barry was found in the forests outside the city of Terroja. He was quickly brought back and given a home outside the walls of the city. The sheep was dyed blue and given the name 'Barry the Blue Sheep'. Weeks later bandits raided the city of Terroja and Barry was killed. Many mourned his death and players Arcadian_Sheep and CoColaxxative built a monument to honor him. Barry was replaced with Barry II. Barry II was killed by an unknown assailant and once again his death was mourned. Barry II was then replaced with Barry III. After this Player Fernas_ built a church to honor Barry near the original monument. Next to the church a crypt was built where the original Barry's bones were stored. Despite the construction of the Church no formal religion was established yet. On April 28th 2021 players CoColaxxative, DimitrisDuchos and Agapitikos witnessed a miracle. On the citadel of Terroja the players were visited by 3 holy sheep. The sheep asked several cryptic questions which the players were unable to answer. An anvil then descended from the sky and was struck by lightening catching it on fire. The anvil miraculously continued to burn for several days after. Those who saw Barry as a martyr took this as a sign that they the gods were communicating with them and a religion must be formed. Several days later it was discovered the crypt of Barry was now empty. It was determined that at some point Barry had risen from the grave and his spirit had occupied the body of each new sheep named Barry. Worshipers took this as further proof that they should worship sheep.

On 5/9/21 the first ecumenical council was held to formalize doctrine for the Church of Barry. Member Arcadian_Sheep was voted in as high oracle.

On May 10th 2021 Oracle Arcadian_Sheep along with allies of other sheep worshiping faiths began a holy war against followers of pig based religions. Both sides met at spawn to taunt each other. It was eventually decided that one champion from each side would fight in a pitched battle at Walmart to decide the superior faith. Player Obsidianman fought for the sheep and player Darzivor fought for the pigs. Two battles were fought where Darzivor won both. After the battle peace and harmony between the two sides was declared. Darzivor (leader of the pig faction) and Arcadian_Sheep (leader of the sheep faction) exchanged gifts and pledged friendship.

Church Doctrine

 * Acolytes of the Church are forbidden from harming or shearing sheep. Members are forbidden to use wool that is not anointed by the church.
 * Those who wish to become new members must be baptized and struck in the presence of the holy anvil.
 * Each church dedicated to Barry elects their own priest who in tern meet to elect the Oracle (the head of the religion) upon the previous Oracle's death.
 * During church meetings members are required to wear formal Barry garb. Which consists of blue wool on their head and blue boots.