Humanism
Humanism is the belief that humans were created first by Helifex.
Hierarchy
Indentured
The lowest of the ranks within Humanism, Indentured are those that have lived a sinful life, stealing, brawling, or murdering. It is also the rank any non-human member must begin with. Indentureds must do good deeds and practice their faith faithfully in order to raise their rank to Congregant. Congregants and higher positions may also be deranked to Indentured for a time as punishment for a sin.Congregant
Congregant is the most common rank among those who practice Humanism, encompassing most believers. It is the highest rank that those of non-human origin and female members can attain.Mansworth
Benevolent
Arbiter
Allfather
The most sacred of roles within Humanism, the Allfather is the spiritual guide of all humans for the duration of his life. He is believed to be handpicked by Helifex himself and communes with humanity on their behalf with Helifex. The Allfather can typically be found within the emperor's court or leading affairs in the Great Temple of Helifex. The Allfather has the special ability to launch a crusade, even against the consent of the Emperor. The Allfather is also the spiritual guide to the Emperor and helps guide him in private prayers and attends worship at the side of him as well. It is believed after the death of an Allfather, they will ascend straight to Ethilbegus, never stepping foot in Demise's Rest. Once there, the Allfather will help rule Ethilbegus along with the past Allfathers.Atonement
In Humanism, it is believed one must cleanse themselves from the sin and filth of the world so that when they are ready to inherit the Mantle of Responsibility, they may do so. Humans practice the act of washing to cleanse themselves, in which they are dunked in holy water by a Benevolent or Arbiter until they can nearly no longer remain consciousness. They must do this weekly in order to rid themselves of sin and filth. Benevolents and Arbiters will constantly ask worshippers if they have washed this week, with it almost becoming a humorous catch phrase for them.Holy Wars
Holy Wars are times of great strife within the Empire in which the Allfather declares a Holy War in order to rid a region of degeneracy and heresy. It is during these times that higher-ranking members of the hierarchy are turned into War Priests and lead the Conciliators- and usually the Roscrean Military to war until "Equilibrium" is achieved, only decreed by word of the All-father when he believes the degeneracy and heresy has been subdued enough to end the Holy War. There have only been two Holy Wars throughout history; the first being against Kingdom Lanches, as many were being deceived and corrupted by both Ork shamans from the south, as well as lasting Vardux influence in the region. The second was against Kiyumade, as many in the region came to openly denounce Humanism and follow their own religions. The Second Holy War came not without controversy, as many argue that Kiyumade should not be made to follow the same customs of the Empire, since it is not in direct control of the region and some of the inhabitants do not even declare themselves to be human.The Conciliators
The Concilators are a military group specifically created in order to protect Humanism.
Type
Religious, Pantheon
Divines
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