Way of the Lumin

Summary:
 Way of the Lumin  is an ancient religion in the Land of Eldham that centers around the philosophy of Divine Harmony. It centers on a life force, known as the Luminescence or Lumin for short, that flows through and is apart of everything. Once thought to be lost to ages, The Way of the Lumin made its resurgence with the founding of the Citadel of Lumines at Lumineria by the one called Tre Buras. The temple was later transferred to Azreilz and his right hand man Tucker. Lately it's popularity has plateaued and it may be lost to time again. Maybe one day someone will lift it out of the ashes again.

Early History:
Long before the ancient days of Eldham, the Lumin called out to a group of Warrior-Priests were seeking the path to Divine Harmony. This is when they felt the Lumin reach out to them and calling them. These would become the First of the Lumin or The Remembered. Some feared that following the call would lead to destruction, while others believed the Lumin's call would lead to Divine Harmony, and this is what lead The Great Expulsion. During The Great Expulsion, many of The Remembered were nearly wiped out with only a handful of the Templars remaining.

Over time the few became one, and the one continued to pass on the knowledge he knew to another. Over time, the knowledge became something that was merely known and not practiced. This line of scholars became known as the Keepers of the Lumin, they did not practice the knowledge, merely kept it; many fearing it would lead to another Great Expulsion, far deadlier than the first. Centuries would by before a Keeper by the name of Tre Buras began to put into practice the knowledge of the Lumin.

Resurgence:
While meditating on the Sacrosanct Texts in the now abandoned town of Dasana, Tre Buras felt the Lumines call out. This call could not be ignored, and so he fallowed it. His calling took him to an Island off the coast of what would come to be known as the Ashtrokan-Wandenreich Empire. It would be here were an enlightened Tre Buras would dawn the mantle of Grand-Templar and reestablish the long-forgotten Templars of Lumin. Now, in the city of Lumineria, the Templar of Lumin are rising from the ashes of obscurity.

Modern Day:
Today most of the once famous prophets and Templars have abandon the city bringing their knowledge and culture. Most still hang onto their beleifs, although many are converting. It is safe to say Luminism is rarely still practiced, although it is waiting for someone to blow the dust off the pages of history and pick up just where we left off.

Brief Summary:
A Templar of Lumin seeks to achieve Divine Harmony in all areas of one's life and hold tightly to 3 pillars. All those who follow the Way of Lumin take the pledge known as the Vow of Lumin.

Vow of the Lumin: ''I solemnly swear to uphold the code of the Templar of Lumin and follow the way of the Lumin regardless of where it may guide me. I swear to fight with my fellow Templars, should I be called to. Finally, I swear to lead others to Divine Harmony and to redeem others to the Way of Lumin, for it is my eternal guide.''

Pillar 1: Way of the Words:
A Templar of Lumin must be adapt at communication, but words are not always vocal and one's action can speak without the use of words. A Templar's action will speak to the world around them.

Pillar 2: Way of the Weapon:
Violence is not always necessary, but it is needed. A Templar of Lumin must remain vigilant and trained it multiple forms of combat, channeling the Luminescence.

Pillar 3: Way of the World:
The Luminescence flows throughout all things in the world. There are 2 forces at work in the world, the Light and Dark, both pulling and fighting with one another. A Templar of Lumin must master both sides and be entuned with the world around them in order to achieve divine harmony.

Political Structure:
Followers of the Way of Lumin are a part of the Templar of Lumin. The Templar are a Militaristic Oligarchical Theocracy which is lead by a council of 8 known as the High Enclave. The head of the High Enclave and the Templar of Lumin is known as the Grand-Templar. Each member of the council has a specific title and purpose. The Grand-Templar is the head of the Templar of Lumin and the Grand Enclave making them the Supreme Leader of the Templar of Lumin, The Guardian Templar is the Minister of War and Training, The Citadel Templar is the Minister of Defense and Espionage, The Legate Templar is the Minister of Diplomacy, The Commerce Templar is the Minister of Finance and Trade, The Architect Templar is the Minister of Architecture and Development, The Vanguard Templar is the Minister of Recruitment and Societal Development, and The  Jurisprudence Templar is the Minster of Law and Order.