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== Philosophy & Core Beliefs == | == Philosophy & Core Beliefs == | ||
The | The Order's sacred doctrine is built upon '''Three Absolute Principles''': | ||
* '''"Purity Above All."''' → Teleka must be wielded only by the '''pure of heart, mind, and spirit'''. | * '''"Purity Above All."''' → Teleka must be wielded only by the '''pure of heart, mind, and spirit'''. | ||
* '''"Discipline Brings Enlightenment."''' → True mastery is achieved only through '''rigorous self-control'''. | * '''"Discipline Brings Enlightenment."''' → True mastery is achieved only through '''rigorous self-control'''. | ||
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* '''Grand Gurus''' – A council of enlightened masters overseeing governance, training, and philosophy. | * '''Grand Gurus''' – A council of enlightened masters overseeing governance, training, and philosophy. | ||
* '''High Monks''' – Senior adepts who mentor Initiates and enforce Sacred Laws. | * '''High Monks''' – Senior adepts who mentor Initiates and enforce Sacred Laws. | ||
* '''Adepts''' – Proven warriors and scholars, embodying the | * '''Adepts''' – Proven warriors and scholars, embodying the Order's ideals. | ||
* '''Initiates''' – Neophytes undergoing purification and spiritual discipline. | * '''Initiates''' – Neophytes undergoing purification and spiritual discipline. | ||
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* '''Thou Shalt Not Use Teleka for Aggression.''' | * '''Thou Shalt Not Use Teleka for Aggression.''' | ||
* '''Thou Shalt Not Seek Power for | * '''Thou Shalt Not Seek Power for Power's Sake.''' | ||
* '''Thou Shalt Not Indulge in Worldly Pleasures.''' | * '''Thou Shalt Not Indulge in Worldly Pleasures.''' | ||
* '''Thou Shalt Obey the Grand Gurus of Light.''' | * '''Thou Shalt Obey the Grand Gurus of Light.''' | ||
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The Order of Light was established during the early rise of [[Valdian]] civilization, when the '''Teleka Gurus''' realized that Teleka's limitless power required discipline, purity, and structure. | The Order of Light was established during the early rise of [[Valdian]] civilization, when the '''Teleka Gurus''' realized that Teleka's limitless power required discipline, purity, and structure. | ||
They built the '''Grand Teleka Temple''', spanning '''over 120 square miles''' of sacred land, atop a convergence of Teleka energy on | They built the '''Grand Teleka Temple''', spanning '''over 120 square miles''' of sacred land, atop a convergence of Teleka energy on [[Valdea Prime]]. It became the spiritual heart of the [[Valdian Empire]] and the training ground for the galaxy's greatest Teleka masters. | ||
During the [[Valdian Golden Age]], the Order served not only as guardians of purity but also as the | During the [[Valdian Golden Age]], the Order served not only as guardians of purity but also as the Empire's peacekeeping force, enforcing the '''Imperial Mandate''' to gather all Teleka-attuned youth for sacred training. | ||
=== The Imperial Civil War === | === The Imperial Civil War === | ||
The | The Order's strict policies, especially the forced collection of gifted children, eventually led to resentment among many civilizations. | ||
This resentment ignited the '''[[Imperial Civil War (Valdian)]]''', a devastating conflict that shattered the Valdian Empire and decimated the | This resentment ignited the '''[[Imperial Civil War (Valdian)]]''', a devastating conflict that shattered the Valdian Empire and decimated the Order's influence. | ||
Even so, remnants of the Order persisted in secret sanctuaries, preserving the teachings of purity and enlightenment against the darkness of history. | Even so, remnants of the Order persisted in secret sanctuaries, preserving the teachings of purity and enlightenment against the darkness of history. | ||
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The Order of Light maintains several sacred sites, including: | The Order of Light maintains several sacred sites, including: | ||
* '''The Grand Teleka Temple''' – The original and largest monastery, symbol of Valdian spiritual purity. | * '''The Grand Teleka Temple''' – The original and largest monastery, symbol of Valdian spiritual purity. | ||
* '''Temple of Aetheris''' – A floating monastery in orbit above | * '''Temple of Aetheris''' – A floating monastery in orbit above [[Valdea Prime]], surrounded by psionic energy veils. | ||
* '''Sanctuary of the White Flame''' – A secret, isolated training ground reserved for final trials of transcendence. | * '''Sanctuary of the White Flame''' – A secret, isolated training ground reserved for final trials of transcendence. | ||