Azz'marin

The Azz'marin is a religious institutions in Utlia, it functions as the manager of Azztanism and is considered one of the most powerful groups in the Utlian government.

History

After the return of Vyren Kiyrn in 1798 TT the Frish king at the time, Lewyen Rentt established the Azz'marin as a way to centralize the newly discovered religion. The first church was built near Kiyrns home in Unlaunen-Ut.

Organization

The Azz'marin is state controlled and all priests and scholars of Azztanism must be recognized by the Azz'marin and its head committee to operate within the Republic of Utlia.

Priest types

In the Azz'marin there are 3 kinds of clergymen, Ardey, Ledeys and Cuspmen. The Ardey are the most common and populous of the 3, they are the preachers of Azztanism in shrines. Ledeys are members of the Azz'marin who are former Ardey that have been selected for their exceptional holiness and devotion to Azzta. Ledeys are traveling clergymen, moving between religious sites to preach and pray. Cuspmen are theologians, religious advisors and one of the most respected groups in Utlia. The Cuspmen study the books of Vyren Kiyrn as scholars. They are also the second highest position within the Azz'marin, only below the Kiyr Committee.

Kiyr Committee

The Kiyr Committee is a group of five Utlians who govern the whole of the Azz'marin. Of the five, one of the members must also have a seat at the Upper Cabinet as a religious advisor. The rule is a continuation of the law during the Utlian Kingdom that required a king or queen to have atleast 1 member of the Kiyr Committee in their advisors. The committee is one of the oldest surviving institutions of Utlia, originally being formed when the Azz'marin was first established.