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======The Church of Aria ====== | ======The Church of Aria ====== | ||
- | * The Church of Aria is somewhat less open and welcoming than others. While all worshippers are accepted, one get’s the impression that some are welcomed only reluctantly. More than most, this church is seen to have ‘standards’ | + | |
- | * Devotional places are often buildings, or collections thereof, which are incredibly beautiful and well-maintained. | + | The Church of Aria is somewhat less open and welcoming than others. While all worshippers are welcomed, one gets the impression that some are welcomed only reluctantly. More than most, this church is seen to have ‘standards’. Despite this - or maybe because of it - the church is still fairly popular, with devotees largely including those who see themselves as being, in some way, artists. |
- | * Devotees of Aria include artists, those who would consider themselves artists, or others for whom creativity and beauty are important | + | |
+ | As would probably be expected, Aria's places of worship tend to be incredibly beautiful and well maintained. They are tend to be buildings but, in a nod to Aria's position as a nature god in some respects, surrounded by gardens. | ||
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+ | Within the priesthood, the structure of the church hierarchy is comparatively rigid, and there are very few positioned at the top. Priests tend to remain in one place, rather than travelling, and worship often involves contemplation or creation of art. | ||