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	Vecna is foremost a god of [[secret]]s, so the collection and exploitation of secrets is a top priority for his church and cult. Secrets that bring Vecna's plans of total domination closer to fruition are particularly valued.<ref name="Core Beliefs: Vecna p. 22">[[Core Beliefs: Vecna]], [[Dragon Magazine #348]] p. 22</ref> Vecnan doctrine teaches that there is a secret that can bring the end of any creature, and there is a secret seed of [[corruption]] in every soul. Power extends from the knowledge and manipulation not held by others. Vecna's faithful are taught to avoid relinquishing all their secrets.<ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (3E)]] p.95</ref>		Vecna is foremost a god of [[secret]]s, so the collection and exploitation of secrets is a top priority for his church and cult. Secrets that bring Vecna's plans of total domination closer to fruition are particularly valued.<ref name="Core Beliefs: Vecna p. 22">[[Core Beliefs: Vecna]], [[Dragon Magazine #348]] p. 22</ref> Vecnan doctrine teaches that there is a secret that can bring the end of any creature, and there is a secret seed of [[corruption]] in every soul. Power extends from the knowledge and manipulation not held by others. Vecna's faithful are taught to avoid relinquishing all their secrets.<ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (3E)]] p.95</ref>

	Due to its secretive nature, Vecna's church embraces few sacred texts original to the faith, although other tomes of dark ~~or hidden~~ lore such as the [[Book of Vile Darkness (Artifact)\|Book of Vile Darkness]] are cherished. A possible exception to the rule of no Vecnan specific texts is the [[Compendium Maleficarum]].<ref>[[Die Vecna Die!]] p. 26</ref>		Due to its secretive nature, Vecna's church embraces few sacred texts original to the faith, although a couple of other tomes of dark lore, such as the [[Book of Vile Darkness (Artifact)\|Book of Vile Darkness]], are cherished.<ref name="Core Beliefs: Vecna p. 20">[[Core Beliefs: Vecna]], [[Dragon Magazine #348]] p. 20</ref> A possible exception to the rule of no Vecnan specific texts is the [[Compendium Maleficarum]].<ref>[[Die Vecna Die!]] p. 26</ref>

	==Holy Symbol==		==Holy Symbol==

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	==Dogma==		==Dogma==
	Vecna is foremost a god of [[secret]]s, so the collection and exploitation of secrets is a top priority for his church and cult. Secrets that bring Vecna's plans of total domination closer to fruition are particularly valued.<ref name="Core Beliefs: Vecna p. 22">[[Core Beliefs: Vecna]], [[Dragon Magazine #348]] p. 22</ref> Vecnan doctrine teaches that there is a secret that can bring the end of any creature, and there is a secret seed of [[corruption]] in every soul. Power extends from the knowledge and manipulation not held by others. Vecna's faithful are taught to ~~avoiding~~ relinquishing all their secrets.<ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (3E)]] p.95</ref>		Vecna is foremost a god of [[secret]]s, so the collection and exploitation of secrets is a top priority for his church and cult. Secrets that bring Vecna's plans of total domination closer to fruition are particularly valued.<ref name="Core Beliefs: Vecna p. 22">[[Core Beliefs: Vecna]], [[Dragon Magazine #348]] p. 22</ref> Vecnan doctrine teaches that there is a secret that can bring the end of any creature, and there is a secret seed of [[corruption]] in every soul. Power extends from the knowledge and manipulation not held by others. Vecna's faithful are taught to avoid relinquishing all their secrets.<ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (3E)]] p.95</ref>

			Due to its secretive nature, Vecna's church embraces few sacred texts original to the faith, although other tomes of dark or hidden lore such as the [[Book of Vile Darkness (Artifact)\|Book of Vile Darkness]] are cherished. A possible exception to the rule of no Vecnan specific texts is the [[Compendium Maleficarum]].<ref>[[Die Vecna Die!]] p. 26</ref>

	==Holy Symbol==		==Holy Symbol==

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	The Church (or Cult, depending upon the circumstances) of Vecna are worshipers of the demi-god [[Vecna]]. In his [[domain]] of [[Cavitius]], Vecna's church was the [[state religion]], centered around [[The Temple of Vecna]] in [[Citadel Cavitius]].<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 112">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 112</ref> Elsewhere, such as on Vecna's homeworld of [[Oerth]], Vecna's worship is typically confined to hidden [[cult]]s, though they spring up in all parts of the world.<ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (3.5)]] p.95</ref>		The Church (or Cult, depending upon the circumstances) of Vecna are worshipers of the demi-god [[Vecna]]. In his [[domain]] of [[Cavitius]], Vecna's church was the [[state religion]], centered around [[The Temple of Vecna]] in [[Citadel Cavitius]].<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 112">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 112</ref> Elsewhere, such as on Vecna's homeworld of [[Oerth]], Vecna's worship is typically confined to hidden [[cult]]s, though they spring up in all parts of the world.<ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (3E)]] p.95</ref>

			==Dogma==
			Vecna is foremost a god of [[secret]]s, so the collection and exploitation of secrets is a top priority for his church and cult. Secrets that bring Vecna's plans of total domination closer to fruition are particularly valued.<ref name="Core Beliefs: Vecna p. 22">[[Core Beliefs: Vecna]], [[Dragon Magazine #348]] p. 22</ref> Vecnan doctrine teaches that there is a secret that can bring the end of any creature, and there is a secret seed of [[corruption]] in every soul. Power extends from the knowledge and manipulation not held by others. Vecna's faithful are taught to avoiding relinquishing all their secrets.<ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (3E)]] p.95</ref>

	==Holy Symbol==		==Holy Symbol==
	[[2nd Edition]] [[sources]] described Vecna's holy symbol as an [[eye]] held in the palm of an open skeletal [[hand]].<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref><ref name="Die Vecna Die p. 149">[[Die Vecna Die!]] p. 149</ref> [[3rd Edition]] sources, though not Ravenloft specific, visually show his holy symbol as a fully intact hand with [[flesh]] and all, with the eye in the palm as before.<ref name="PHB 3.5 p. 89">[[Player's Handbook (3.5)]] p.89</ref><ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (~~3.5~~)]] p.95</ref>		[[2nd Edition]] [[sources]] described Vecna's holy symbol as an [[eye]] held in the palm of an open skeletal [[hand]].<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref><ref name="Die Vecna Die p. 149">[[Die Vecna Die!]] p. 149</ref> [[3rd Edition]] sources, though not Ravenloft specific, visually show his holy symbol as a fully intact hand with [[flesh]] and all, with the eye in the palm as before.<ref name="PHB 3.5 p. 89">[[Player's Handbook (3.5)]] p.89</ref><ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (3E)]] p.95</ref>

	==Favored Weapon==		==Favored Weapon==
	*[[Dagger]]<ref name="PHB 3.5 p. 89">[[Player's Handbook (3.5)]] p.89</ref><ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (~~3.5~~)]] p.95</ref><ref name="Complete Divine p.109">[[Complete Divine]] p. 109</ref>		*[[Dagger]]<ref name="PHB 3.5 p. 89">[[Player's Handbook (3.5)]] p.89</ref><ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (3E)]] p.95</ref><ref name="Complete Divine p.109">[[Complete Divine]] p. 109</ref>

	==[[Spell Domain]]s==		==[[Spell Domain]]s==
	*[[Evil Domain\|Evil]]<ref name="PHB 3.5 p. 89">[[Player's Handbook (3.5)]] p.89</ref><ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (~~3.5~~)]] p.95</ref><ref name="Complete Divine p.118">[[Complete Divine]] p. 118</ref>, [[Knowledge Domain\|Knowledge]]<ref name="PHB 3.5 p. 89">[[Player's Handbook (3.5)]] p.89</ref><ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (~~3.5~~)]] p.95</ref><ref name="Complete Divine p.118">[[Complete Divine]] p. 118</ref>, [[Madness Domain\|Madness]]<ref name="Complete Divine p.118">[[Complete Divine]] p. 118</ref>, [[Magic Domain\|Magic]]<ref name="PHB 3.5 p. 89">[[Player's Handbook (3.5)]] p.89</ref><ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (~~3.5~~)]] p.95</ref><ref name="Complete Divine p.118">[[Complete Divine]] p. 118</ref>		*[[Evil Domain\|Evil]]<ref name="PHB 3.5 p. 89">[[Player's Handbook (3.5)]] p.89</ref><ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (3E)]] p.95</ref><ref name="Complete Divine p.118">[[Complete Divine]] p. 118</ref>, [[Knowledge Domain\|Knowledge]]<ref name="PHB 3.5 p. 89">[[Player's Handbook (3.5)]] p.89</ref><ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (3E)]] p.95</ref><ref name="Complete Divine p.118">[[Complete Divine]] p. 118</ref>, [[Madness Domain\|Madness]]<ref name="Complete Divine p.118">[[Complete Divine]] p. 118</ref>, [[Magic Domain\|Magic]]<ref name="PHB 3.5 p. 89">[[Player's Handbook (3.5)]] p.89</ref><ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (3E)]] p.95</ref><ref name="Complete Divine p.118">[[Complete Divine]] p. 118</ref>

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	Although simply referring to one of the clergy as a priest of Vecna suffices to cow the general Caivitian populace, priests are sometimes still referred to as "Thoughts" or "Memories"<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref>, with the latter term referring to mid-level priests whom have levels in both [[cleric]] and [[wizard]]<ref name="Die Vecna Die p. 153">[[Die Vecna Die!]] p. 153</ref>. "Acolyte" is a term used for low-ranking priests, whereas the "Voice" and "Heart" of Vecna refer to the high priest and priestess, respectively.<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref>		Although simply referring to one of the clergy as a priest of Vecna suffices to cow the general Caivitian populace, priests are sometimes still referred to as "Thoughts" or "Memories"<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref>, with the latter term referring to mid-level priests whom have levels in both [[cleric]] and [[wizard]]<ref name="Die Vecna Die p. 153">[[Die Vecna Die!]] p. 153</ref>. "Acolyte" is a term used for low-ranking priests, whereas the "Voice" and "Heart" of Vecna refer to the high priest and priestess, respectively.<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref>

	Participation in the priesthood within Cavitius is lucrative but also precarious, for a priest's rises through the clergy's ranks mainly through ensuring the deaths of those higher in the hierarchy. As such, priests frequently employ personal [[bodyguard]]s for hire.<ref name="Die Vecna Die p. 153">[[Die Vecna Die!]] p. 153</ref><ref>[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 45-46</ref>		Participation in the priesthood within Cavitius is lucrative but also precarious, for a priest's rises through the clergy's ranks mainly through ensuring the deaths of those higher in the hierarchy. As such, priests frequently employ personal [[bodyguard]]s for hire.<ref name="Die Vecna Die p. 153">[[Die Vecna Die!]] p. 153</ref><ref>[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 45-46</ref> This level of strife is highly aberrant for Vecna's faith, as elsewhere the interlocking web of secrets that bind the cult together usually makes [[betrayal]] unwise due to the threat of mutual destruction.<ref name="Core Beliefs: Vecna p. 22">[[Core Beliefs: Vecna]], [[Dragon Magazine #348]] p. 22</ref>

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	==Holy Symbol==		==Holy Symbol==
	[[2nd Edition]] [[sources]] described Vecna's holy symbol as an [[eye]] held in the palm of an open skeletal [[hand]].<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref><ref name="Die Vecna Die p. 149">[[Die Vecna Die!]] p. 149</ref> [[3rd Edition]] sources, though not Ravenloft specific, visually show his holy symbol as ~~having~~ a fully intact hand with [[flesh]] and all.<ref name="PHB 3.5 p. 89">[[Player's Handbook (3.5)]] p.89</ref><ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (3.5)]] p.95</ref>		[[2nd Edition]] [[sources]] described Vecna's holy symbol as an [[eye]] held in the palm of an open skeletal [[hand]].<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref><ref name="Die Vecna Die p. 149">[[Die Vecna Die!]] p. 149</ref> [[3rd Edition]] sources, though not Ravenloft specific, visually show his holy symbol as a fully intact hand with [[flesh]] and all, with the eye in the palm as before.<ref name="PHB 3.5 p. 89">[[Player's Handbook (3.5)]] p.89</ref><ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (3.5)]] p.95</ref>

			==Favored Weapon==
			*[[Dagger]]<ref name="PHB 3.5 p. 89">[[Player's Handbook (3.5)]] p.89</ref><ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (3.5)]] p.95</ref><ref name="Complete Divine p.109">[[Complete Divine]] p. 109</ref>

			==[[Spell Domain]]s==
			*[[Evil Domain\|Evil]]<ref name="PHB 3.5 p. 89">[[Player's Handbook (3.5)]] p.89</ref><ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (3.5)]] p.95</ref><ref name="Complete Divine p.118">[[Complete Divine]] p. 118</ref>, [[Knowledge Domain\|Knowledge]]<ref name="PHB 3.5 p. 89">[[Player's Handbook (3.5)]] p.89</ref><ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (3.5)]] p.95</ref><ref name="Complete Divine p.118">[[Complete Divine]] p. 118</ref>, [[Madness Domain\|Madness]]<ref name="Complete Divine p.118">[[Complete Divine]] p. 118</ref>, [[Magic Domain\|Magic]]<ref name="PHB 3.5 p. 89">[[Player's Handbook (3.5)]] p.89</ref><ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (3.5)]] p.95</ref><ref name="Complete Divine p.118">[[Complete Divine]] p. 118</ref>

	==Within Ravenloft==		==Within Ravenloft==
	Official [[source]]s for the Ravenloft campaign setting mostly mention it with regard to the [[Burning Peaks]] [[cluster]]. As previously mentioned, it operated unusually out in the open in Cavitius, where as previously it is the state religion.<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 112">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 112</ref> A hidden cult also operated in [[Tovag]], where it was led by [[Vocar the Obedient]], a [[fugitive]] highly sought by the [[Daggers]].<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 115">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 115</ref>		Official [[source]]s for the Ravenloft campaign setting mostly mention it with regard to the [[Burning Peaks]] [[cluster]]. As previously mentioned, it operated unusually out in the open in [[Cavitius]], where as previously it is the state religion.<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 112">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 112</ref> A hidden cult also operated in [[Tovag]], where it was led by [[Vocar the Obedient]], a [[fugitive]] highly sought by the [[Daggers]].<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 115">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 115</ref>

	Within Cavitius, only members of Vecna's clergy are allowed to use [[magic]], practicing the magical arts otherwise is punishable by [[death]].<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 112">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 112</ref> As Cavitius is a [[theocracy]], the clergy can count on the aid of the [[Fingers of Vecna]], Vecna's [[soldier]]s, to help enforce the power of the clergy. On the other hand, the clergy must obey the commands of [[the Hand]] and [[the Eye]], two unique, intelligent [[flesh golem]]s created by Vecna.<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref>		Within Cavitius, only members of Vecna's clergy are allowed to use [[magic]], practicing the magical arts otherwise is punishable by [[death]].<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 112">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 112</ref> As Cavitius is a [[theocracy]], the clergy can count on the aid of the [[Fingers of Vecna]], Vecna's [[soldier]]s, to help enforce the power of the clergy. On the other hand, the clergy must obey the commands of [[the Hand]] and [[the Eye]], two unique, intelligent [[flesh golem]]s created by Vecna.<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref>

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	The Church (or Cult, depending upon the circumstances) of Vecna are worshipers of the demi-god [[Vecna]]. In his [[domain]] of [[Cavitius]], Vecna's church was the [[state religion]], centered around [[The Temple of Vecna]] in [[Citadel Cavitius]].<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 112">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 112</ref> Elsewhere, such as on Vecna's homeworld of [[Oerth]], Vecna's worship is typically confined to hidden [[cult]]s.		The Church (or Cult, depending upon the circumstances) of Vecna are worshipers of the demi-god [[Vecna]]. In his [[domain]] of [[Cavitius]], Vecna's church was the [[state religion]], centered around [[The Temple of Vecna]] in [[Citadel Cavitius]].<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 112">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 112</ref> Elsewhere, such as on Vecna's homeworld of [[Oerth]], Vecna's worship is typically confined to hidden [[cult]]s, though they spring up in all parts of the world.<ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (3.5)]] p.95</ref>

	==Holy Symbol==		==Holy Symbol==

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	==Holy Symbol==		==Holy Symbol==
	[[2nd Edition]] [[sources]] described Vecna's holy symbol as an [[eye]] held in the palm of an open skeletal [[hand]].<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref><ref name="Die Vecna Die p. 149">[[Die Vecna Die!]] p. 149</ref> [[3rd Edition]] sources, though not Ravenloft specific, visually show his holy symbol as having a fully intact hand with [[flesh]] and all.		[[2nd Edition]] [[sources]] described Vecna's holy symbol as an [[eye]] held in the palm of an open skeletal [[hand]].<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref><ref name="Die Vecna Die p. 149">[[Die Vecna Die!]] p. 149</ref> [[3rd Edition]] sources, though not Ravenloft specific, visually show his holy symbol as having a fully intact hand with [[flesh]] and all.<ref name="PHB 3.5 p. 89">[[Player's Handbook (3.5)]] p.89</ref><ref name="Deities and Demigods">[[Deities and Demigods (3.5)]] p.95</ref>

	==Within Ravenloft==		==Within Ravenloft==

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	The Church (or Cult, depending upon the circumstances) of Vecna are worshipers of the demi-god [[Vecna]]. In his [[domain]] of [[Cavitius]], Vecna's church was the [[state religion]], centered around [[The Temple of Vecna]] in [[Citadel Cavitius]].<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 112">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 112</ref> Elsewhere, such as on Vecna's homeworld of [[Oerth]], Vecna's worship is typically confined to hidden [[cult]]s.		The Church (or Cult, depending upon the circumstances) of Vecna are worshipers of the demi-god [[Vecna]]. In his [[domain]] of [[Cavitius]], Vecna's church was the [[state religion]], centered around [[The Temple of Vecna]] in [[Citadel Cavitius]].<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 112">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 112</ref> Elsewhere, such as on Vecna's homeworld of [[Oerth]], Vecna's worship is typically confined to hidden [[cult]]s.

			==Holy Symbol==
			[[2nd Edition]] [[sources]] described Vecna's holy symbol as an [[eye]] held in the palm of an open skeletal [[hand]].<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref><ref name="Die Vecna Die p. 149">[[Die Vecna Die!]] p. 149</ref> [[3rd Edition]] sources, though not Ravenloft specific, visually show his holy symbol as having a fully intact hand with [[flesh]] and all.

	==Within Ravenloft==		==Within Ravenloft==

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	==Within Ravenloft==		==Within Ravenloft==
	Official [[source]]s for the Ravenloft campaign setting mostly mention it with regard to the [[Burning Peaks]] [[cluster]]. As previously mentioned, it operated unusually out in the open in Cavitius, where as previously it is the state religion. A hidden cult also operated in [[Tovag]], where it was led by [[Vocar the Obedient]], a [[fugitive]] highly sought by the [[Daggers]].<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 115">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 115</ref>		Official [[source]]s for the Ravenloft campaign setting mostly mention it with regard to the [[Burning Peaks]] [[cluster]]. As previously mentioned, it operated unusually out in the open in Cavitius, where as previously it is the state religion.<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 112">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 112</ref> A hidden cult also operated in [[Tovag]], where it was led by [[Vocar the Obedient]], a [[fugitive]] highly sought by the [[Daggers]].<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 115">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 115</ref>

	Within Cavitius, only members of Vecna's clergy are allowed to use [[magic]], practicing the magical arts otherwise is punishable by [[death]].<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 112">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 112</ref> As Cavitius is a [[theocracy]], the clergy can count on the aid of the [[Fingers of Vecna]], Vecna's [[soldier]]s, to help enforce the power of the clergy. On the other hand, the clergy must obey the commands of [[the Hand]] and [[the Eye]], two unique, intelligent [[flesh golem]]s created by Vecna.<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref>		Within Cavitius, only members of Vecna's clergy are allowed to use [[magic]], practicing the magical arts otherwise is punishable by [[death]].<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 112">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 112</ref> As Cavitius is a [[theocracy]], the clergy can count on the aid of the [[Fingers of Vecna]], Vecna's [[soldier]]s, to help enforce the power of the clergy. On the other hand, the clergy must obey the commands of [[the Hand]] and [[the Eye]], two unique, intelligent [[flesh golem]]s created by Vecna.<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref>

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	The Church (or Cult, depending upon the circumstances) of Vecna are worshipers of the demi-god [[Vecna]]. In his [[domain]] of [[Cavitius]], Vecna's church was the [[state religion]], centered around [[The Temple of Vecna]] in [[Citadel Cavitius]]. Elsewhere, such as on Vecna's homeworld of [[Oerth]], Vecna's worship is typically confined to hidden [[cult]]s.		The Church (or Cult, depending upon the circumstances) of Vecna are worshipers of the demi-god [[Vecna]]. In his [[domain]] of [[Cavitius]], Vecna's church was the [[state religion]], centered around [[The Temple of Vecna]] in [[Citadel Cavitius]].<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 112">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 112</ref> Elsewhere, such as on Vecna's homeworld of [[Oerth]], Vecna's worship is typically confined to hidden [[cult]]s.

	==Within Ravenloft==		==Within Ravenloft==
	Official [[source]]s for the Ravenloft campaign setting mostly mention it with regard to the [[Burning Peaks]] [[cluster]]. As previously mentioned, it operated unusually out in the open in Cavitius, where as previously it is the state religion. A hidden cult also operated in [[Tovag]], where it was led by [[Vocar the Obedient]], a [[fugitive]] highly sought by the [[Daggers]].		Official [[source]]s for the Ravenloft campaign setting mostly mention it with regard to the [[Burning Peaks]] [[cluster]]. As previously mentioned, it operated unusually out in the open in Cavitius, where as previously it is the state religion. A hidden cult also operated in [[Tovag]], where it was led by [[Vocar the Obedient]], a [[fugitive]] highly sought by the [[Daggers]].<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 115">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 115</ref>

	Within Cavitius, only members of Vecna's ~~faith~~ are allowed to use [[magic]], practicing the magical arts otherwise is punishable by [[death]].<ref name="Domains of Dread p. ~~113~~">[[Domains of Dread]] p. ~~113~~</ref> As Cavitius is a [[theocracy]], the clergy can count on the aid of the [[Fingers of Vecna]], Vecna's [[soldier]]s, to help enforce the power of the clergy. On the other hand, the clergy must obey the commands of [[the Hand]] and [[the Eye]], two unique, intelligent [[flesh golem]]s created by Vecna.<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref>		Within Cavitius, only members of Vecna's clergy are allowed to use [[magic]], practicing the magical arts otherwise is punishable by [[death]].<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 112">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 112</ref> As Cavitius is a [[theocracy]], the clergy can count on the aid of the [[Fingers of Vecna]], Vecna's [[soldier]]s, to help enforce the power of the clergy. On the other hand, the clergy must obey the commands of [[the Hand]] and [[the Eye]], two unique, intelligent [[flesh golem]]s created by Vecna.<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref>

			Although simply referring to one of the clergy as a priest of Vecna suffices to cow the general Caivitian populace, priests are sometimes still referred to as "Thoughts" or "Memories"<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref>, with the latter term referring to mid-level priests whom have levels in both [[cleric]] and [[wizard]]<ref name="Die Vecna Die p. 153">[[Die Vecna Die!]] p. 153</ref>. "Acolyte" is a term used for low-ranking priests, whereas the "Voice" and "Heart" of Vecna refer to the high priest and priestess, respectively.<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref>

			Participation in the priesthood within Cavitius is lucrative but also precarious, for a priest's rises through the clergy's ranks mainly through ensuring the deaths of those higher in the hierarchy. As such, priests frequently employ personal [[bodyguard]]s for hire.<ref name="Die Vecna Die p. 153">[[Die Vecna Die!]] p. 153</ref><ref>[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 45-46</ref>

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	The Cult of Vecna are ~~Worshippers~~ of the demi-god [[Vecna]] ~~who are based within~~ [[The Temple of Vecna]] in [[Cavitius]].		The Church (or Cult, depending upon the circumstances) of Vecna are worshipers of the demi-god [[Vecna]]. In his [[domain]] of [[Cavitius]], Vecna's church was the [[state religion]], centered around [[The Temple of Vecna]] in [[Citadel Cavitius]]. Elsewhere, such as on Vecna's homeworld of [[Oerth]], Vecna's worship is typically confined to hidden [[cult]]s.

			==Within Ravenloft==
			Official [[source]]s for the Ravenloft campaign setting mostly mention it with regard to the [[Burning Peaks]] [[cluster]]. As previously mentioned, it operated unusually out in the open in Cavitius, where as previously it is the state religion. A hidden cult also operated in [[Tovag]], where it was led by [[Vocar the Obedient]], a [[fugitive]] highly sought by the [[Daggers]].

			Within Cavitius, only members of Vecna's faith are allowed to use [[magic]], practicing the magical arts otherwise is punishable by [[death]].<ref name="Domains of Dread p. 113">[[Domains of Dread]] p. 113</ref> As Cavitius is a [[theocracy]], the clergy can count on the aid of the [[Fingers of Vecna]], Vecna's [[soldier]]s, to help enforce the power of the clergy. On the other hand, the clergy must obey the commands of [[the Hand]] and [[the Eye]], two unique, intelligent [[flesh golem]]s created by Vecna.<ref name="Vecna Reborn p.9">[[Vecna Reborn]] p. 9</ref>

	[[Category:State Religion]]		[[Category:State Religion]]