Embrace the Light with total devotion.The Light exists in everyone, regardless of race, religion, or social status (the most basic tenet of the faith).Looking at available sources, Zakarum's tenets can be summarized as such: Prior to the Darkening of Tristram, the church tried to have its ownĬurrency accepted as the new gold standard. Zakarumites have a negative view of the Priests of Rathma. Followers of the faith can make the "sign of the Light" in the air. This test could be taken as early as the age of fourteen. Ī test had to be taken to become a priest of the faith. Tomes of the religion include The Visions of Akarat and The Holy Scriptures of Zakarum. The former has long been defunct, while the latter collapsed under the weight of the Zakarum's corruption. Additionally, the Church has possessed at least two Paladin orders-the Protectors of the Word and the Hand of Zakarum. Eventually, the priesthood itself took on the role of judge and jury, and sent out the Zakarum Zealots to play the role of executioner to any who were considered corrupted. The number of inquisitors increased as the influence of the Prime Evils spread. The Church had twelve Grand Inquisitors originally to detect corruption within the populace. Under this figure, attendant archbishops of the High Council were tasked with administering the various territories under Zakarum control. The highest authority is that of the Que-Hegan. The Zakarum Church is a hierarchal body, composed of differing offices. "It impresses me that someone with your intelligence continues to adhere to their religion when it has been so thoroughly discredited."