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The Mother Church is the state religion of Ororr, which combines both religion and government in one institution. It is based on the teachings of the Great Prophet Therion, who in the early decades of the modern era raised an army that conquered much of northwestern OrorrOrorrOrorrOrorrOrorrMEMEOrorrMEMEOrorrOrorrHerHerHerHerHerHerHerHerHerher, the Mother Church of the nation of Ororrplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigOrorr

Ororr [o-ROARR, ɒ̝rɔ'ɾ], also called the Holy Motherland of Ororr, is a theocratic nation in Anásthias, one of the world's great powers. It the largest nation in the world, perhaps the largest empire in history, occupying the entire northwest of the continent between the mountains and the sea. Ororrlanguagelanguagelanguage.

Analect of Just Works	Analect of Just Works The Analect of Just Works is a compendium of Occidental folk tales and philosophic treatises dating from before the founding of Ororr, judged to be compatible with the teachings of the Great Prophet Therion. The tales all contain a universal moral or instructive lesson.
Apple Blossom Pandata	Apple Blossom Pandata The Apple Blossom Pandata is a grand Therist temple or pandata in Delán, the capital city of the autonomous region of Deltirot in southeastern Ororr. Its roof is enamelled in blue with panels of white and pink, representing apple blossoms, since it is set in a garden of ornamental apple trees which flourish in the temperate climate.Ororr
Arms of Foratuna	Arms of Foratuna The Arms of Foratuna are the priesthood of the Mother Church of Ororr, based at the holy citadel of Foratuna. Typically this means the Meisinn and Messek, the supreme spiritual arms of the church said to be in direct communication with the Mother. They do not play an active role in governance, but their opinion on spiritual matters is decisive and they effectively have the ability to veto any policy considered OrorrOrorr
Binitarian Heresy	Binitarian Heresy Binitarianism, often called the Binitarian or Dualist Heresy is a belief within the Mother Church of Ororr that the Prophet Therion is also a god, husband to the Mother and equal to her. This belief is denied by the Church and by the writings of the Prophet himself, but it is a persistent folk belief in TherionherOrorrOrorr
Chasun	Chasun Chasun (CHA-suhn, also cha-SOON) is a tea blend common in Ororr, often drunk socially and in communal rituals at the local Therist community temple. Chasun is made from a mixture of dried ground leaves, including some sharp virid leaves which give a mildly stimulant or euphoric effect.
Chiyaka	Chiyaka A chiyaka is the holy circle in a pandata or Therist temple. The chiyaka is a quiet place for prayer and contempation. Therism therism This is in the series of articles related to the Church of the Mother, commonly called Therism, the state religion of Ororr. therism
Foratuna	Foratuna The Sanctuary of Foratuna [Fo-Rah-Too-Nah] is the holiest site of the Mother Church of Ororr: the desert place where the Great Prophet built his sanctuary tower, in which he formulated the principles of the new religion, and laid the foundations for the Ororran state. The Sanctuary is a complex of religious buildings and housing for the priesthood, including a great hall and holy circle or greengreenmagicviridmagic
Great Prophet Therion	Great Prophet Therion The Great Prophet Therion (c.30 BME - ?62 ME), often simply called the Great Prophet, was the founder of the Mother Church and nation state of Ororr. Therism therism This is in the series of articles related to the Church of the Mother, commonly called Therism, the state religion of TherionTheristOrorrTherionHarthera
Handfruit	Handfruit Handfruit are carpel-like growths of the handfruit bush, a virid plant native to virid jungles in the southwest of Anásthias. Flora herbs This is in a series of articles about Plants and Flora. They produce a composite body with multiple “fingers”, often fused together with the outer ones curled and the central fingers erect. They were adopted as a symbol of the viridTheristvirid
Ifrit	Ifrit Ifrit are malevolent or capricious nature spirits in the culture of Ororr and the historic Occident. Folklore This is in a series of articles about oral traditions, tales, folk practices, and folklore. Ifrit are seen in nature as dust-devils, sudden gusts of wind that blow grit in the eyes, or other unusual natural phenomena. Freak accidents and unlucky incidents are also believed to be the work of ifrit. In modern
Jade Flower Temple	Jade Flower Temple The Jade Flower Temple is a Therist pandata at the city of Seqal in Ororr. It sits on the rocky promontory above the famous Eidolons of Seqal, a landmark well known to travellers and pilgrims along the River Wiyel. At night it is lit with brasiers so its green glow is visible from a great distance.greenTherist
Kourvay	Kourvay The Kourvay is a philosophy of healthy eating, movement and exercise practised by the Mother Church of Ororr. Therism therism This is in the series of articles related to the Church of the Mother, commonly called Therism, the state religion of Ororr. It is based on a pre-Therionic tradition that was adopted and widened in the light of the Prophet’s encouragement of personal discipline, health and fitness amongst his followers. The system classifies foods into four categories, se…
Melismatics	Melismatics The Melismatics were a sect of Therist mystics in the 2nd century ME who sought spiritual enlightenment through the musical recitation of holy texts. Though their beliefs were not heretical, their desire to live apart and achieve direct communication with the Mother Goddess was seen as schismatic by the Church-State. TheristTheristME
Mother Army	Mother Army The Mother Army was the unstoppable zealot army forged by the Great Prophet Therion, which swept across northwest Anásthias, toppling the Empire of Dor-en-Sann to found the modern nation of Ororr. Therism therism This is in the series of articles related to the Church of the Mother, commonly called Therism, the state religion of
Mother Church of Ororr (Therism)	Mother Church of Ororr (Therism) The Mother Church is the state religion of Ororr, which combines both religion and government in one institution. It is based on the teachings of the Great Prophet Therion, who in the early decades of the modern era raised an army that conquered much of northwestern OrorrOrorrOrorrOrorrOrorrMEMEOrorrMEMEOrorrOrorrHerHerHerHerHerHerHerHerHerher
National Pandata (Torroramai )	National Pandata (Torroramai ) The National Pandata, also called the Golden Tree Pandata or the “Gold Lilly Pandata” is one of the most important religious buildings in the city of Torroramai, capital city of Ororr. It was constructed in the 5th century, and is one of the largest religous buildings in the world.Ororr
Pandata	Pandata A pandata [puhn-DA-TA] or padata is a religious structure in the Mother Church of Ororr, used for private meditation and reflection as well as communal prayers and rituals. As establishments of the church-state, pandata complexes are the hub of the local community, with buildings used for civic administration, education, healthcare, as well as cultural and social activities. Larger towns and cities will have multiple pandatas specialised for particularly uses, while small towns and vill…
Perbosas	Perbosas Thesh Perbosas Theylal (686-737 ME)was an Ororran artist famed for murals and frescos depicting religious scenes. He was a master of the Therist art of depicting scenes related to the Prophet Therion, who religious dictat forbids from being shown in art. As such, he mastered the art of implying the Prophet's presence, either by a glimpse of fabric on the edge of the painting, or a shadow, a sandle, or indicated by the gaze of the people in the painting who are viewing someone just out …
Polma	Polma The polma is a traditional Thalsic garment made from a single length of cloth, which today is particularly associated with the Shouft, the Great Pilgrimage of the Therist religion. Polma's are traditionally made of linen, but can be made of wool or other fabrics.
Priests-militant	Priests-militant Priests-militants (Doroun ondobowiz [ON-doh-bweez], war-priest) are the rank and file priesthood of Ororr's theocratic government, the Mother Church. Anyone wanting a career in any branch of the church is trained as a priest-militant, an education which is equal parts theology, governance and military training. They then go on to specialise in one of the arms of the church, joining one of many career paths in government, civic administration, military, or pastoral care.
Shouft	Shouft The Shouft, also called the Path of the Prophet or the Great Pilgrimage, is a religious journey to the holy shrine of Foratuna in Ororr. It is a key element of Therist religious practice, a spiritual journey visiting sites of religious significance. The devout wishing spiritual enrichment, or sinners or criminals wishing to make restitution, follow the route the OrorrOrorrgreengreen
Siege of Toborr	Siege of Toborr The ancient port city of Toborr was laid siege to many times throughout its history, but the Siege of Toborr generally refers to the only successful siege and conquest of the city, led by the Great Prophet Therion. History This is in a series of articles about history conflicts toborr ororr therism wip
Siltorn Codex	Siltorn Codex The Siltorn Codex is a collection of stories and oral histories relating to the life and early history of the Prophet Therion. The Codex is essentially a compendium of all texts relating to the Prophet which are unsanctioned, ahistoric, or clearly untrue. As such they are at best apocryphal, at worst heretical to the
Soumism	Soumism Soumism is a schismatic doctrine in the Mother Church of Ororr, which historically led to violent rebellion in parts of the nation. Soumism is the belief that only priests who lead a pure blameless life can commune with the Goddess, or have any true claim to authority in the church state. Any policy decisions made by impure church leaders are therefore invalid. This goes against existing church doctrine that all officials of the church are part of the priesthood, from soliders to nation…
The Dialogues (Therism)	The Dialogues (Therism) The Dialogues are a compilation of first and second hand accounts of conversations and speeches by the Great Prophet Therion, the founder of the Therist Church of Ororr. The Dialogues also includes collected sayings, opinions and aphorisms attributed to the Prophet.
The Journey of the Prophet	The Journey of the Prophet The Journey of the Prophet is one of the key works of spirituality in the Church of the Mother. Therism therism This is in the series of articles related to the Church of the Mother, commonly called Therism, the state religion of Ororr. The “Journey” takes them form of a journal written by the Prophet
The Just Realm	The Just Realm The Just Realm is a philosophical and political work written by the Prophet Therion. It outlines a moral and judicial framework for a fair and equitable nation state, with principles of rule of law, equity, and the importance of balancing strong national government with local accountability.
Therist music	Therist music Therist music is the liturgical music of the Mother Church of Ororr. Therism therism This is in the series of articles related to the Church of the Mother, commonly called Therism, the state religion of Ororr. Modern Therist music is non-lexical or “mouth music”, using humming and non-verbal vocalisation creating a rich soundscape. Liturgical composers and performers incorporate the sounds of nature such as animals calls, or imitation of wind, waves and water.
Therist Theosophy	Therist Theosophy Therist Theosophy is a form of god-magic, or theurgy, practiced by the most senior ranks of the Mother Church at of Ororr. Calling this practice “magic” would be heretical to priests and believers of the Church, since they see it as a form of structured prayer in which they petition the Mother Goddess for practical assistance.
Therist Wheel	Therist Wheel The Therist Wheel, also called the World Tree, is an emblem of the church-state of Ororr. Therism therism This is in the series of articles related to the Church of the Mother, commonly called Therism, the state religion of Ororr. The wheel is a common religious symbol in cultures throughout TheristTherist
Three Holy Cities	Three Holy Cities The Three Holy Cities are three cities in Ororr: Toborr, Remel and Seqal. They were three major cities of the ancient Empire of Dor-en-Sann, personally conquered by the Prophet Therion by use of holy miracles, or the magic of the Mother Goddess. Today the cities are visited by thousands of pilgrims taking part in the Ororr
Thural	Thural A thural [THOOR-ul] is a tripod incense-burner, used particularly as a focus for private prayer and meditation in the rituals of the Mother Church of Ororr. Therism therism This is in the series of articles related to the Church of the Mother, commonly called Therism, the state religion of
Tia Amai (Mother's Day Festival)	Tia Amai (Mother's Day Festival) Tia Amai or Tia Ama, Doroun for “Mother's Day”, is the most important festival in Therism and the Mother Church of Ororr. It is a day for celebrating mothers and motherhood, but more importantly celebrating the Great Mother Goddess of the Therist faith.OrorrOrorr

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The Mother Church is the state religion of Ororr, which combines both religion and government in one institution. It is based on the teachings of the Great Prophet Therion, who in the early decades of the modern era raised an army that conquered much of northwestern OrorrOrorrOrorrOrorrOrorrMEMEOrorrMEMEOrorrOrorrHerHerHerHerHerHerHerHerHerher

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The Mother Church is the state religion of Ororr, which combines both religion and government in one institution. It is based on the teachings of the Great Prophet Therion, who in the early decades of the modern era raised an army that conquered much of northwestern OrorrOrorrOrorrOrorrOrorrMEMEOrorrMEMEOrorrOrorrHerHerHerHerHerHerHerHerHerher, the state religion of Ororrplugin-autotooltip__small plugin-autotooltip_bigOrorr

Ororr [o-ROARR, ɒ̝rɔ'ɾ], also called the Holy Motherland of Ororr, is a theocratic nation in Anásthias, one of the world's great powers. It the largest nation in the world, perhaps the largest empire in history, occupying the entire northwest of the continent between the mountains and the sea. Ororrlanguagelanguagelanguage.