Erra Pater

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The Erra Pater is a religious tome first transcribed by Saint Remiel in SC 109 from oral tradition and Dav's speeches, commissioned by Aelwyn Falsteph. Very little has changed about the central doctrine in almost two hundred years, save for the newfound respect that women command due to the Decree of Sodality (273 SC); this moderation of the original dogma, supported eagerly by the hierarchy of the Church, save in parts Vavardian, became official doctrine at the convocation of the High Synod one year later (274 SC). Otherwise, the list of sins and the list of saints are the only portions of the Pater that receive regular consideration for update.

Davite dogma is universally transmitted via the Erra Pater in the King's Tongue of Lithmorran. Translations into other languages are expressly orbidden by all Churches save those in Tubor. In the rolling Hills and the Charalin plains, missionaries sent there are instructed to instill their people with a healthy oral tradition based around the accepted ideas of the Order. In general, this has resulted in Lithmorran being a commonly known and spoken language in most parts of the Five Duchies.

Chapters in the Book

  • The Book of Cosmos speaks of the creation of the Urth, of demons and of taint.
  • King Dav ab Harmon, Saint of Saints speaks of how Davism was created according to their dogma.
  • The Five Declarations speak of the five commandments that Dav gave that are today's pillars.
  • Three Canonical Laws speaks of the Law of the Inquisition, the Law of Charity and the Law of Caring.
  • The Nature of Sin speaks of the list of sins and the nature of it.
  • The Cleansing of Sin is an essential chapter to understand how the Inquisition banishes the taint from the sinners.
  • The Nature of Magery is a chapter dedicated to how taint works in those who have powers.
  • The Good Davite's Response to Magery is ingrained in every Davite's mind, explaining how mages try to convince the man that they're people of goodwill and how to respond to that.
  • The Signs of Magery lists the famous portents and omens that hint magic.
  • The Nature of Good Works explains that one must not only avoid sin but encourage good will.
  • The Roster of Saints lists all the current saints.
  • The Nature of Prayer speaks of what prayer truly is.
  • The List of Duties to the Faith speaks what every davite ought to do to be a good member of the religion.