The Church of Kako

The Church of Kako is a monotheistic religion and was formed during the unification of Partel by the Prophet King Kako Partel. It teaches Deleo, god protector of mankind, requires humanity's cooperation and worship in his defense of Zemlya. It is the state religion of Partel.

History
The Church of Kako was founded in present day Partel province in 777AtE by Kako Partel.

Teaching & Practices
The Church of Kako believes than when someone dies, they enter the veil to be warriors for Be. To this end they are commanded to be fruitful and any form of birth control is forbidden.

Practitioners of the church practice martial arts so they may be readied warriors to fight when the end times arrive.

Sacred Texts
The Kako Revelations are considered central to all doctrine and practices of the church.

Organization
The Church of Kako has officials at all levels of leadership to keep the church running smoothly. From highest level of authority to least the ranks are:

Prophet Monarch of Partel
At the very top of leadership is the reigning prophet monarch of Partel. They are responsible for the overall direction of the church.

Arch Cardinal
There are 7 Arch Cardinals, one for each country in the Normian Archipelago except Zeara. Each Arch Cardinal is responsible for the operations of the church of their country of responsibility.

Cardinal
Under the Arch Cardinals are the Cardinals. Cardinals are selected by the Arch Cardinals. Cardinals are normally given responsibility over a province or territory and are generally headquarted in the capital of that province or territory.

Bishop
Bishops are given responsibility of a township or several small towns if necessary. Bishops are given charge over the priests and the congregations they lead.

Priest
Priests are the eyes and ears of the bishop. As priest preside over their congregation, good relations and trust must be kept with that congregation.

Deacon
Assisting the priests are deacons. Deacons assists the priest in religious capacities and clerical duties.

Gabriel's Hammer
The Church of Kako also has a paramilitary arm named Gabriel's Hammer.

Notable Members
Kako Partel