The Mortal Mandate

"The Mandate does not ask for chaos. It demands accountability. If a god's power comes from us, then why must we kneel?" - Tassian Keelwright, Ephyrian philosopher, known for championing mortal civil rights.

    The Mortal Mandate, or simply "The Mandated," are an organization from the twin cities of Kilan's Defile and Ephyra advocation for the severance of gods from mortal society. They believe that divine power has corrupted much of the coast, if not the whole of Aliria. They push for the halt of divine magic practice and dismantling the worship systems that fuel the pantheons of gods.   Most normal people have branded them lunatics or heretics. But the Twin Cities are a diverse place. Political manipulation, underworld dealings, and of course the economical divide between the two cities has been fertile ground for The Mandated to grow their philosophy and followers. There are even scholars as far south as Brinegarde who are starting to spread their dogma.   Among those who preach are magical scholars disillusioned by religion, clerics and paladins who have betrayed their gods, and even some warlocks who may or may not have had written into their contracts that they must become part of The Mandated to oppose divine rule.   Principles of The Mortal Mandate   "No Gods Shall Rule." Gods of Aliria get their power from belief and worship. The Mandated oppose this fundamental acceptance with the intent to erase gods from society.   Anti-Divinity Magic Researchers among the Mandated have worked to craft godless magics that nullify or harms divine casters, holy sites, and even gods themselves.   "Freedom over Faith" They believe that mortals should hold the ultimate power, and openly encourage abandonment of worship.   In the underworld network of the major west coast cities, there exist smuggling rings that the Mandated utilize and employ to supply them with experimental technologies and magical materials to aid in the creation of anti-divine devices and magics. Some Mandated have infultrated religious orders in an effort to subtly break their influence from within. They have been known to fund philosophers, artists, and playwrights who question divine authority.   Some blame the recent leyline fluctuations and unstableness of the weave on this eccentric group.