The Church of Scales
Mythology & Lore
The Empire seems to entirely have Faith in and Devote themselves to the Worship of Three Serpentine Entities named Manasa, Astika and Shesha. All three are believed to be the last and Only Gods from The Age of Wonders to survive the Sundering. These Gods rule over every aspect of The Scaled Empire. It is said that The Three are currently on their way to this area of the Etherium. Their Clergy, The Priests of Scales, speak their gods desires and commands to their subjects and appear appointed to lead in almost every aspect of Empire society.
Divine Origins
It is said that Three Gods taking the forms Serpents survived the Sundering and that together they nurtured, educated and grew the Survivors of their Confluence, The Sunderbleak, into the perfect society.
Cosmological Views
While they concede that their Gods did not create the entire Etherium, the do claim that they themselves and their Confluence were created by Manasa, Astika and Shesha.
Tenets of Faith
- Seek Perfection Through The Gods
- Obey The Gods
- Spread The Gospel of Scales
Ethics
- Do As The Gods Command
Worship
Full Obedience, Worship and Faith in The Gods of The Empire
Priesthood
The Prophets of Scales also called "The Blooded" all appear to have a Serpentine visage on first glance, however beneath the snakeskin and behind their eyes the Prophets vary in base Race, Size and Gender ranging from almost Human to Monstrous in size and build.
Granted Divine Powers
The Priests of Scales appear to possess divine powers similar to those who channel the Divine Concepts
Political Influence & Intrigue
The Gospel of Scales seems to dictate every aspect of life within The Scaled Empire
Sects
- Manasan - Governs the Empire's Politics, Army and Infrastructure
- Astikan - Manages Day to Day Life and Most Professions In the Empire.
- Sheshan - Protects and Shepherds the Souls of the People
Shed the Skin of Imperfection, in the Scales of the Gods we are Enough
Type
Religious, Pantheon
Alternative Names
The Scaled Scriptures
Demonym
The Scaled
Subsidiary Organizations
Location
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