Today's Date: 6th St. Jacoby, Year 3636
Calendars: 3635, 3636
The Reformed Church was founded about 300 years ago by Alexander Farther, who sought to apply the principles of science to the traditional faith. It is known for its rationalistic approach to the Hierophantist faith. Its priests are sought out for their great knowledge.
Note: Though Fartherist scholars, priests and deacons can be a resource as NPC's, the Reformed Church is probably not a suitable choice for players who wish to play clerics.
Presiding Elder of the High Priestly Council: Reverend Theophilus Gramer (Waltia)
Headquarters: The Reformed Church is organized along national lines. Each national church has its headquarters in the capital of its respective nation (Southport, St. Morton, Norton City, and Easton).
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Presiding Patriarch(s): Reverend Lamar Pattin (Republic of Haldeve), Reverend Kendall Frater (New Waltia), Reverend Bayard Caplan (Nortonian Republic), and Reverend Horton Deanes (Eastonia)
Commonly Referred to As: Fartherism, the Fartherist Church, Fartherists
Hierarchy: There is an international High Priestly Council, consisting of five representatives from each National Church that meets annually to decide questions of doctrine and practice. The Presiding Patriarch of each national church is elected to a term of four years by each national Council of Elders, which consists of representatives elected by each congregation. The Council certifies and ordains new priests and is responsible for supporting and supervising missions. The Reformed Church is known for its vigorous, active lay leadership and the day-to-day affairs of congregations are managed by the lay diaconate.
Organization: Most major towns and cities in Haldeve, Nortonia, New Waltia and Eastonia have at least one or more Fartherist churches. The Church of Haldeve has organized missions in Puerto Verde, Puerto Azul, Puerto Violeta and Puerto Negro.
Recognized Orders: Experts, Commoners
Gods and Goddesses: There is only one true God, Laa. (See the section on theology for more information about the One True God.)
Position on the cult of "Saints": Veneration of the saints is forbidden, as it is a remnant of paganism.
Position on "Miracles": Miracles are deemed impossible and believed in only by individuals considered to be fanatical or superstitious.