Church of the Stahl Riesa

'''""Through Sweat and Blood, Iron and Steel, Shall my followers become stronger than they once had before. Heed my flame as I grant you mastery over both the forge and the earth" -Vulkan'''

Basic: The Church of Stahl Reise is a Monotheism religion that believes in a god named Vulkan. Described as a steel giant, Vulkan is considered the master of fire, forging, and mining. It is the belief that whoever worships Vulkan will become a master at metalwork and industry. The religion promotes its worshipers to follow the path of industrialism for the pursuit of expansion.

Rituals: There are only three rituals that worshippers of the Church of Stahl Reise must follow, involving Marriage, Death, and Sacrifices.

1. Sacrifices: Vulkan demands but a simple sacrifice of Iron (5 ingots at least), thrown into Vulkans forge in the city of Ashbourne. It is believed that by sacrificing Iron to the forge, the ingots are sent to Vulkans realm, where he will proceed to smelt it into one of his mighty weapons. In return for this sacrifice, Vulkan will proceed to grant his worshippers a week of luck in mining ores and other materials. Suppose one were to sacrifice more valuable material such as gold or diamonds. In that case, It can be expected that worshippers will have better luck in discovering and mining ore.

2. Marriages: When worshippers within the Church of Stahl Reise get married, it follows a typical wedding, but with one difference. For the final part of the ritual, the couple must walk down a short path of hot rocks. Once completed, the couple is officially married.

3. Death: When a worshipper in the Church of Stahl Reise dies, the deceased's body is to be cremated and their ashes dumped into the forge of the worshipper's hometown. It is believed that by doing so, their soul is sent to Vulkans realm, where they shall live for eternity. The deceased possessions to be given to their heir. If no heir or next of kin is found, the dead possessions are reused by another.

Holy Site: Currently, there is only one holy site, that of Vulkans forge. It was discovered under Castle Stark in the city of Ashbourne while trying to expand the castle's size underground. It is described as a chamber with a forge in the center. It was here within the forge that the Book of Vulkan was discovered.

Material: The Book of Vulkan was found with Vulkans forge in Ashbourne. The book speaks of how humanity was in its infancy before a giant man whose skin was made entirely from black steel, a beard made of Iron, and arms covered in strange symbols entered our world from his own realm.

Story: In the beginning, humans were still traveling in groups, only having just discovered wood and bone tools a mere few years prior. This would soon come to pass as the world would soon change with the arrival of a God. This man whose skin was made entirely from black steel, a beard made of Iron, and arms covered in strange symbols entered our world from his own realm. As big as a tree and as strong as a hundred men, this man who called himself Vulkan would bring humanity forth into a new era, an era of metalwork, for he brought with him the knowledge of the forge, expertise in mining, and master over fire. He began by building powerful forges which we used, pointed us towards Iron, so we could mine, and gave us mastery over fire to warm our homes, light our mines, and give life to our forges. When Vulkan left us, he left us with a message. ""Through Sweat and Blood, Iron and Steel, Shall my followers become stronger than they once had before. Heed my flame as I grant you mastery over both the forge and the earth."