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The '''Secular Order''' is the mortal ~~religious~~ 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]].

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]].

== Hierarchy of Authority ==

The divine chain of command flows from the unknowable Creator down to mortal hands:

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

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

# '''[[Celestial (Mystifea)|The Celestials]]''' — Embodiments of ~~universal law~~ and cosmic structure.

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

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

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

# '''The Secular Order''' — Mortal executors of doctrine, faith, judgment, and purification.

== Doctrine and Purpose ==

The Secular Order enforces the '''Celestial Ban on Void Worship''', a law set in place after the [[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.

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.

== Structure and Roles ==

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==== '''[[Paladin (Secular Order)|Paladins]]''' ====

Open crusaders against 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.

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.

== Controversy and Internal Tensions ==

While united in purpose, the Order is rife with conflict:

* [[Voidwatchers]] criticize [[Paladins]] for creating heretics through reckless purges.

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

* [[Hunters]] have been known to turn on clergy who hide truth or soften doctrine.

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

* [[Cardinals]] often conceal internal atrocities to preserve the Order’s divine image.

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

== The ~~Amorphas~~ King and the Great Threat ==

== The Amorphous King and the Great Threat ==

Of all forbidden entities, the [[~~Amorphas~~ 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**.

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'''.

== Sacred Tools and Rituals ==

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== See Also ==

* [[Void (Mystifea)]]

* [[~~Amorphas~~ King]]

* [[Amorphous King]]

* [[Angels (Mystifea)]]

* [[Celestials (Mystifea)]]

* [[First Fracture]]

* [[Trial by Lucidity]]

* [[Chain of Lucidity]]

* [[Ecclesiastical Synod]]

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