The Secular Order: Difference between revisions

The '''Secular Order''' is the mortal religion and inquisitorial institution of the universe of [[Mystifea]]. Serving as both spiritual authority and enforcement arm of divine law, it operates under the command of the [[Angels (Mystifea)|Angels]], who themselves serve the [[Celestials (Mystifea)|Celestials]], extensions of the will of the mysterious [[Xaren|Creator]] of [[Mystifea]]. The Order is tasked with the most critical responsibility in all mortal society: the '''total eradication of Void worship''', particularly the cults of the powerful forbidden entity known as the [[Amorphous King]].

# '''[[Xaren|The Creator]]''' — The silent originator of [[Mystifea]].

# '''[[Celestial (Mystifea)|The Celestials]]''' — Embodiments of [[Universal Law (Mystifea)|Universal Law]] and cosmic structure.

# '''[[Angel (Mystifea)|The Angels]]''' — Spiritual governors and judges who walk among mortals.

The Secular Order enforces the '''Celestial Ban on Void Worship''', a law set in place after the [[First Fracture (Mystifea)|First Fracture]], when mortals first attempted communion with the [[Void (Mystifea)|Void]] which warped parts of reality and drove thousands mad. To even utter the name of a Void entity—particularly the [[Amorphous King]]—is to risk corruption. The Order ensures such knowledge is never spread and such faith never tolerated.

Judges trained in both theology and law. They preside over heresy trials and possess the authority to condemn souls to judgment through the ritual phrase, “''Let the Light now speak against you.''”

Specialized mystics trained to detect spiritual contamination. [[Voidwatcher|Voidwatchers]] can sense the presence of Void corruption in souls, dreams, or memory, and are authorized to isolate, purge, or eliminate infected individuals without trial.

Open crusaders against [[The Void (Mystifea)|the Void]]. Paladins lead purifying campaigns, conduct holy raids, and invoke radiant judgment with [[Sunsilver]] weapons and glyph-armored relics. Though revered, their zeal often results in high civilian casualties.

* [[Voidwatcher (Secular Order)|Voidwatchers]] criticize [[Paladin (Mystifea)|Paladins]] for creating heretics through reckless purges.

* [[Hunter (Secular Order)|Hunters]] have been known to turn on clergy who hide truth or soften doctrine.

* [[Cardinal (Secular Order)|Cardinals]] often conceal internal atrocities to preserve the Order’s divine image.

== The Amorphous King and the Great Threat ==

Of all forbidden entities, the [[Amorphous King]] poses the greatest threat. His cults are decentralized, ideologically viral, and dangerously potent. He feeds on **worship and recognition**, growing stronger with each utterance of his name. The Order considers any dream, speech, or artistic work referencing him to be '''inherently corrupting'''.

* [[Amorphous King]]

[[Category:Religious groups]]