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== Laideann Religion ==

Laideanns follow a monotheistic and enigmatic god named Talus. He (though actually the god is seen as possessing both male and female traits) is a distant and non-interventionist deity who speaks solely through those with enough faith, or those who are high enough in the Church structure. His dicta and laws are not overly strict, though they have been construed as such, most notably by the Knights of the Gallows. Their holy writ, a code called ''The Dictates of Talus'' is a weighty tome barely understood by anyone outside the Laideann lands, and not all within as it is written in Old Laideann and has never been translated. This of course is where the vast majority of misunderstandings and misapplications stem from. Still, most Laideanns follow the rituals and pay them the required lip service, even if only for tradition's sake.

'''Laideann Clerics'''

Laideann clerics follow the cryptic Dictates of Talus, which details their code of behaviour. Non-clerics do not have to follow these rules, but are generally encouraged to.

* One must not have a single hair on his body. It must be entirely hair free. 
* Unless in war, one's must not wear a hat or helm.  
* One must follow the Law of the theocracy.
* A cleric must be free of excessive ornamentation such as jewellery and tattooes.
* The Ritual of Clarity must be performed at sunrise (this allows the cleric access to his daily spells). He must awaken and pray for fifteen minutes and wash his hands and face.
* A cleric must keep scrupulously clean and hygienic unless it is impossible to do so. (If so, the Ritual of Clarity must be performed at the soonest possible convenience)
* Killing is discouraged in holy places unless strictly necessary or for punishment.
* The traditional punishment is hanging; it is the prescribed penalty for enemies of the church.

'''Domains'''

Primarily: Knowledge, Law, Protection, others as the DM allows.