The Sanctum Unitatis
The Sanctum Unitatis was formed 2 years after The Unravelling. What started out as a commemoration of The One's heroic sacrifice quickly turned into worship during the absence of the gods.
Being the only active religion out there, The Sancum Unitatis cemented itself as the religion of the world and quickly labelled the Missing Pantheon as pagan gods.
In the desolate aftermath of The Unravelling War, the Sanctum Unitatis emerged as the de facto authority in the wartorn lands of Abroden. With no other gods left to worship, the survivors, driven by desperation and despair, fell into the embrace of the Sanctum, seeking solace in the promises of a new order.
What began as a supposed beacon of hope soon transformed into a looming monolith of power. The Sanctum, grown influential in the vacuum left by absent deities, expanded its reach, its temples casting long shadows over the remnants of shattered civilizations. With a stranglehold on the spiritual void, the Sanctum's preachers wielded their influence as both holy men and arbiters of authority.
Its unifying doctrine of unity and healing became a tool of control. Temples that once stood as symbols of hope became towering monuments to the Sanctum's dominance. The faithful, now more like subjects, bowed beneath the weight of the faith that exploited their vulnerability. Those who resisted or questioned were branded heretics, their dissenting voices drowned in the clamor of the Sanctum's fervent zeal.
Tenets of Faith
The Tenets of Faith within the Sanctum Unitatis guide the everyday lives and decisions of the faithful, providing a framework for moral conduct and spiritual devotion. These principles, once intended to foster unity and healing, have been interpreted and extended to reinforce the authority of the Sanctum and justify its increasingly tyrannical rule.
1. Unity Above All:
The faithful are taught that dissent and individuality disrupt the unity essential for the survival of Abroden. Obedience to the Sanctum's decrees becomes paramount, and any deviation from its teachings is considered a threat to the collective.
2. Sancity Through Obedience:
Obedience to the Sanctum is seen as a cleansing act, purifying the faithful from the sins of the past. Blind loyalty and unquestioning adherence to the Sanctum's authority are considered virtuous, while questioning or opposing its decrees is deemed impure and heretical.
3. Silence the Dissenters:
Dissent and questioning the authority of the Sanctum are considered grave sins. Those who speak out against the established order are branded heretics, and the faithful are encouraged to report any suspicious behavior to the Sanctum's enforcers.
4. Eradication of Magic:
The use or practice of magic is considered a grave sin, as it is believed to be a source of the cataclysmic unravelling. The faithful are taught to report any suspected magic users, who are then subjected to Nullification.
Priesthood
Divine Orders of The Sanctum Unitatis
1. High Exarch of Unity2. Radiant Vicar
3. Divine Harbinger
4. Exemplar Luminiary
5. Harmony Emissary
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