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The Dark Order’s origins trace back to the '''[[Kolthian Wars]]''', a brutal conflict between the [[Kolthian|Kolthians]] and an '''Unknown Alien Species'''. Prior to this war, the [[Kolthian|Kolthians]] were a fragmented warrior species constantly fighting amongst themselves for territory. However, when they were besieged by the invading '''Unknown Alien Species''', the Kolthians '''unified for the first time in their history''', reverse-engineered their enemies' technology, and ultimately '''drove them into extinction'''. | The Dark Order’s origins trace back to the '''[[Kolthian Wars]]''', a brutal conflict between the [[Kolthian|Kolthians]] and an '''Unknown Alien Species'''. Prior to this war, the [[Kolthian|Kolthians]] were a fragmented warrior species constantly fighting amongst themselves for territory. However, when they were besieged by the invading '''Unknown Alien Species''', the Kolthians '''unified for the first time in their history''', reverse-engineered their enemies' technology, and ultimately '''drove them into extinction'''. | ||
After this war, the Kolthians emerged as a '''hyper-militaristic civilization''', wielding a unique philosophy that '''viewed strength, adaptability, and pragmatism as the ultimate virtues'''. This mindset made them resistant to '''indoctrination by the Order of Light''', as they had learned during their war that '''both Light and Darkness were essential for survival.''' They rejected the Order of Light’s teachings of purity and control, believing them to be '''idealistic restrictions that would weaken them in the face of adversity.''' | After this war, the Kolthians emerged as a '''hyper-militaristic civilization''', wielding a unique philosophy that '''viewed strength, adaptability, and pragmatism as the ultimate virtues'''. This mindset made them resistant to '''indoctrination by the [[Order of Light]]''', as they had learned during their war that '''both Light and Darkness were essential for survival.''' They rejected the Order of Light’s teachings of purity and control, believing them to be '''idealistic restrictions that would weaken them in the face of adversity.''' | ||
Three of the most powerful [[Kolthian]] ruling houses—'''[[House Golmar]], [[House Rimrok]], and [[House Zomok]]'''—founded what became known as the '''Order of Blood''', a warrior-scholar organization devoted to the unrestricted study of Teleka. Over the centuries, as the [[Valdian Golden Age]] unfolded, the '''Order of Blood''' evolved into what is now known as the '''Dark Order'''. | Three of the most powerful [[Kolthian]] ruling houses—'''[[House Golmar]], [[House Rimrok]], and [[House Zomok]]'''—founded what became known as the '''Order of Blood''', a warrior-scholar organization devoted to the unrestricted study of [[Teleka]]. Over the centuries, as the [[Valdian Golden Age]] unfolded, the '''Order of Blood''' evolved into what is now known as the '''Dark Order'''. | ||
== Core Beliefs == | == Core Beliefs == | ||
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* '''High Scholars''' – The ruling council of the Dark Order, responsible for archiving knowledge and guiding the faction's direction. | * '''High Scholars''' – The ruling council of the Dark Order, responsible for archiving knowledge and guiding the faction's direction. | ||
* '''Blademasters''' – Elite warriors who uphold the Order’s martial dominance. | * '''Blademasters''' – Elite warriors who uphold the Order’s martial dominance. | ||
* '''War Scholars''' – Combat specialists who blend Teleka magic with advanced weaponry. | * '''War Scholars''' – Combat specialists who blend [[Teleka]] magic with advanced weaponry. | ||
* '''Seekers''' – Agents who travel across Galaxa in pursuit of '''forbidden knowledge and hidden truths'''. | * '''Seekers''' – Agents who travel across Galaxa in pursuit of '''forbidden knowledge and hidden truths'''. | ||
* '''Acolytes''' – New initiates who must prove themselves through rigorous trials. | * '''Acolytes''' – New initiates who must prove themselves through rigorous trials. | ||
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* [[Galaxa]] | * [[Galaxa]] | ||
* [[The Order of Light]] | * [[The Order of Light]] | ||
* [[The Valdian Golden Age]] | * [[Valdian Golden Age|The Valdian Golden Age]] | ||
* [[Teleka]] | * [[Teleka]] | ||
