Light of empyreus, a war state religion
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The uncompromising nature of
Empyreus - Arch Seraph of Valor is reflected in the laws that have
transformed Castinellans’ way of life. However,
if there’s no doubt that the unified Castinellan
theocracy represents a major change for the three
provinces, it would also be a lie to say that there
were no grounds for its establishment.
Indeed,
strength, courage, and honour have long been
valued among the Castinellans long before the
time of the Unifier. With these three concepts at
the core of Empyreus’ teachings, the adoption
of the faith to the Arch Seraph was natural.
The
aspect of Castinellan life changed most profoundly
by Empyreus’ teachings was the practice of war.
Before the unification, Castinellans were quick to
declare war on their neighbours over almost any
provocation or pretext. In proclaiming his new
faith, Sagrado Valieda achieved the considerable
feat of channeling Castinellans’ desire for war in
one unique direction: the Righteous War, fought
for a greater cause. Knowing their people could
not become peace-loving overnight, Valieda and
the clergy carefully crafted rules under which
war would be waged. In fact, every form of law
enforcement or other violent action became
subject to detailed regulations.
By creating a legal
framework for violence, they bound and justified
violence with higher ideals. This permitted them
to easily subdue rebellions during the unification,
declaring righteous war upon whomever dared to
rise against the words of the clergy.
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