Church History
The Prophet Kleisthenes first appeared on the scene in 875 KC. He brought a message of hope to the lost people of Moirai. Where the Prophet came from no one knows, most believe he was appointed by God Himself. He spent most of his time battling the pagan gods that the people of Moirai worshiped.
Kleisthenes was martyred in 901 KC in Synovi where he had spent his last 2 years trying to convert the stubborn people from their sin. Before his death the Prophet Leonides wrote what is now called the Book of Kleisthenes First Prophet of Moirai and founded several churches.
The second prophet, Aniketos came on the scene with a fiery burst in 1075 KC challenging the head priests of the pagan gods to show their power. An altar to each god was set up with an acceptable offering to the god placed on it. Aniketos did the same for the One True God, himself as the appropriate sacrifice. He let the pagans pray for their gods to accept their sacrifice but nothing ever happened. Aniketos had the pagan priests dowse him and his altar with water and then prayed. As the story goes, a pillar of fire streaked down from the sky and consumed the altar. Aniketos remained unscathed.
Aniketos spent the remainder of his life witnessing to the people and preaching against the false gods that ruled the land. While he was able to start some churches and grow the religion, Aniketos was up against the powerful forces of the dominant pagan religion and spent more time in prison than out before the people. While in prison he wrote several letters to some local churches which have been preserved in the Book of Aniketos Second Prophet of Moirai.
In 1101 KC Aniketos stood trial, a public spectacle where thousands watched and demanded his death. Two hundred years to the day of Kliesthenes death, he tried one last time to share the truth of the One True God to the people. It was said that at the end of his speech just prior to his impending execution that he was assumed into heaven right in front of the religious elite who had put him on trial and the large crowds that watched. True or not, Aniketos was never heard from again.
Filippos, the third prophet sailed into Mik’Tash city on large merchant vessel in 1150 KC. He preached on the streets of Mik’Tash decrying their destruction unless they turned from their sin. He spent 5 years travelling the Empire crying for them to forsake their godless gods and to convert before it was too late. Most considered him crazy and ignored him.
Filippos moved on to Rindall where he preached of their impending destruction. He had no words of hope as he did for Mik’Tash but he offered them the hope of salvation in the One True God. Rindall rejected him and tried to chased him out of the country although every attempt failed.
1160 KC marks the day Filippos arrived in Ki’Ar. His message had change from one of doom to one of joy. He was eventually embraced by many people and was able to plant several churches in his five years there.
It is unknown where Filippos went from there but some believe he spent time in Dargen Moore and Synovi but there is no evidence of such a journey. In 1175 KC he arrived in Avalaria. Preaching warnings of impending strife and troubles he was mocked and made fun of. After little success he traveled to Parsh after 5 years of rejection in Avalaria.
He made little headway against the strong pagan nation. They attempted to have him killed many times but never succeeded. He preached on the streets begging them to turn from their ways and avoid destruction. He went into detail how their people would suffer greatly and many would die if they didn’t repent.
For nearly 20 years Filippos disappeared, no record of his travels existed. In the year 1198 KC he showed up in the small town of Avgard, an independent town with no affiliations to the nations. Preaching the towns destruction they converted and began to worship the One True God even knowing that the town would be completely destroyed.
Filippos died shortly after founding the church at Avgard leaving very few writings. Knowing that their town would meet certain destruction the people of Avgard scattered out into the world, witnessing and planting churches. The Dominion Assembly was born.
True to his prophecies, Rindall was destroyed as a nation, Mik’Tash shattered, Parsh torn apart and Avalaria suffered many deaths. Avgard as a town was trampled having been caught between the forces that brought an end to the second age.
The Dominion Assembly has grown in number and in power through the end of the second age. By the year 1276 KC the Church saw an opportunity to make an impact. In 1277 KC they centralized their power in Parsh, the formerly pagan nation now devastated. The people of Parsh gladly turned from their sinful worship of the pagan gods and embraced the One True God. The first cathedral was built in Aragon and the first ever Prelate and council of 9 Patriarchs were chosen.
By 1280 KC most all the churches in the land were brought under the control and influence of the Dominion Assembly. Diocese and Parishes were determined and Bishops and Priests ordained. A few churches chose to remain independent of the Dominion Assembly believing that the Prophets never meant for a central authority.