Church of Eternal Night
The Unseelie Queen, known as Morrath or Mal among her followers, is the embodiment of nightmares, shadows, and the dark aspects of the psyche. She reigns over the night and the hidden fears that dwell within, weaving a tapestry of dreams and terrors. Morrath is depicted as a hauntingly beautiful figure with eyes like voids, draped in shadows, and crowned with thorny, dark jewels. Her realm, the Twilight Abyss, is a place of eternal night where the line between dreams and reality blurs.
Creation Myth
In the primordial darkness before time, Morrath emerged from the void, a being of shadow and mystery. She shaped the realms of night and shadow, creating a world where dreams and nightmares could intertwine. Morrath breathed life into the first beings of the night, imbuing them with the power to traverse both the waking world and the realm of dreams. Through her, the Unseelie Court was born, a place where the fears and desires of mortals manifest in ethereal forms.Core Beliefs
- Embrace of Darkness: Followers believe in accepting and understanding the darkness within themselves. Nightmares and fears are not to be shunned but explored and learned from, as they hold profound truths about one's inner self.
- Power of Shadows: Shadows are seen as a source of strength and mystery. Devotees seek to harness the power of shadows, using them for protection, insight, and to navigate the hidden paths of the world.
- Dreams and Nightmares: Dreams are gateways to deeper realities. Followers practice lucid dreaming and other techniques to explore their dreams and nightmares, believing that Morrath guides them through these nocturnal journeys.
- The Balance of Light and Dark: While they embrace the dark, followers also acknowledge the necessity of light. The interplay between light and dark, day and night, is essential for balance and harmony in the universe.
Rituals and Practices
- Shadow Offerings: Followers leave offerings of dark crystals, nocturnal flowers, and symbolic tokens in places shrouded in darkness, such as caves and deep forests, as a sign of respect and devotion to Morrath.
- Nocturnal Vigils: On nights of the new moon, devotees gather for vigils, sharing tales of their dreams and nightmares, and performing rituals to honor Morrath and seek her guidance.
- Dreamwalking: Practiced by the most devoted followers, dreamwalking involves entering a trance state to navigate the realm of dreams consciously. This practice is believed to bring deeper understanding and communion with Morrath.
Symbols and Iconography
- The Black Dragon: Representing the dominion of the dark sky, a symbol of Morrath’s dominion over night and dreams.
- The Shadowed Crown: Symbolizing Morrath’s rule over the Unseelie Court and the power of shadows.
- The Black Rose: A symbol of beauty within darkness and the transformative power of fear and nightmares.
Moral Code
The teachings of Morrath emphasize the importance of embracing one’s darkness, facing fears, and finding strength within shadows. Followers are encouraged to live authentically, embracing all aspects of their being, and to seek wisdom through introspection and exploration of the nocturnal realms. The rejection of one's true self is seen as betrayals of Morrath’s path.Disbandment
Rarely practiced in public it's followers are secretive and few. It is generally understood that the reglion has been disbanded.
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