Lerenism

The Abbey of Saint Adolphus Leren, or Lerenism, occasionally referred to as The Church, is a Mannish religion based on the teachings of the prophet Adolphus Leren of Ardollan. It is often believed to have evolved from the much older religion practiced by the Eldar in the year 2056 (Year 0 of the Lerenian Calendar) of the Second Age, roughly 1456 years ago. The religion is centered around the Light of Creation and its prisming into the six Archangels who are said to keep watch over creation and all living beings therein.

Origin
Prior to the unification of man under the United Kingdom of Alvea, men struggled to survive under the despotic rule of the Mornari Empire. During this time, the once vibrant traditions of the Aernic tribes had begun to fade as their faith in their gods waned. There was