Church of Cleansing

The Church of Cleansing is an ancient religion that is very popular on Pegias. It has roots in with Druidic religion that have passed down over the centuries. They have become a powerful political influence since King Kosta II.

Core Beliefs
It is taught that the World Mother requires balance in nature. It is a religion based on nature and man worshiping it. Some have gone so far as to value nature over the life of the living.

Structure
The Church is highly structured and organized.

Grand Cleanser
The Grand Cleanser is the leader of the Church and has become an unofficial advisor to the King. He runs all of the major affairs of the Church.

Cleanser
A priest in the Church. He oversees a parish and looks after his patrons.

Under Cleanser
A student to a Cleanser who hopes to have his own Church one day.

Monk
A devoted member of the Church. They take an oath of silence and devote their lives to caring for the Church, study of the ancient scrolls, and helping the needy.

Harsh Practices
Many are unwilling to accept some of the harsh traditions of the Church. Particularly the purify ritual that involves lashing a willing victim to a pole and then whipping them until they are nearly dead. The belief behind this is that the sin leaves the body with the blood and restores balance to the world.

Ritual Murders
With the revelation that Cleanser Salvator was leader of an cult within the Church, there was a lot of resentment towards the Church in Eastern Pegias. The Grand Cleanser publicly condemned the practices of Salvator.