Pyroclerics

The Pyroclerics are a religious order devoted to the worship of the One True Firestarter, commonly just called the Firestarter. The worship of the Firestarter has much in common with the early sun cults of Earth. They worship the power of the sun and fire in general, as they see it as the only defense against the D'un K'un. Those who worship the Firestarter refer to themselves as embers. This religion is nearly as popular as the worship of God, but the majority of humans give reverence to both deities.

The origins of the Pyroclerics started with the warriors who fought to free humanity from the D'un K'un with the solar weapons forged by the cat sages. These crusaders passed their weapons down to their squires once they became too old to fight any longer. Only the most devout embers are apprenticed to pyroclerics, and that relationship lasts until the pyrocleric draws his last breath. Even after he has bequeathed his weapon, the pyrocleric will still serve as an advisor to his former squire.

The heirloom solar weapons are few in number now, and they are given great reverence by all who behold them. Each of them has a unique name and carries with it an oral history passed down by pyroclerics of the heroic deeds accomplished by all who have wielded the weapon.

This religious order is rather militant, and they work closely with the Hunters to seek out and demolish any threats to the Purrfect City. They are also tasked with providing protection to any Builders who have been tasked with long-term repairs in the Domelands.

I am but an ember in the shade.

Fill me with your grace,

so that I may shine the brightest.

I am but an ember in the shade.

Drive forth the darkness,

break the dawn about my shoulders.

I am but an ember in the shade.

Bless me in the night,

lest I not see the next day.

For I am but an ember in the shade.

-The Firestarter's Common Prayer