Symbology

Symbology: The Spirit of Locus Unbound - Abridged

 

A Concise Discourse Upon a Singular Mode of Worship, Born from the Ashes of God-Kings

 

Of Genesis and Guiding Tenets:

  From the twilight of the God-Kings arose Symbology, a singular mode of worship forged in the crucible of overthrown divinity. Born of the conviction that mortal exaltation breeds tyranny, its guiding tenet is stark: to quell the veneration of any thinking soul, be they sentient or sapient. Thus, does it eschew deity-cluttered pantheons, turning instead to abstract ideals, Nature's grandeur, and the silent eloquence of objects. This Locian reverence, shaped by memory's harsh lessons, underpins the very ethos of the land, informing values and guiding the spirit of a diverse populace.  

Of Unclerical Structure and Societal Imperative:

  Mark well: Symbology knows no pontiffs nor patriarchs, boasting no priestly orders. Spiritual practice in Locus is a thing decentralized and deeply personal. Individuals and communities venerate concepts, celestial bodies, or natural wonders, each according to their own lights. This atomized approach, this dispersal of authority, speaks to a vital societal imperative: to forestall the rise of theocratic power, lest a God-King cast shadow anew. Yet, lest freedom descend into spiritual anarchy, The Inquisition stands sentinel, guarding Symbological orthodoxy and enforcing laws against sentient worship with unwavering zeal.  

Of Cultural Manifestation and Suspicions:

  The culture of Locus is demonstrably steeped in Symbology. Its emphasis on inward thought shapes the Locian spirit, supplanting outward ritual. Vestiges of older faiths lie suppressed, replaced by symbolic veneration pervading Locian life, from reverence for honest labor to quiet awe accorded to Nature's beauty. Though fringe practices like Nephroite veneration of Plumblum skirt proscription's edge, they are largely tolerated. Automatons, however, face deeper suspicion, embodying the Deus ex Machina, a mechanical deity, a chilling specter for a land scarred by God-Kings.  

Of Public Vow and Historical Roots:

  The avowed purpose of Symbology, its raison d'être, is to bar the return of intelligent worship, a societal pact against divine tyranny. This aim is rigorously upheld by law, with the Non-Believers, progenitors of Symbology and The Inquisition, remaining a vigilant force, dedicated to its perpetual preservation. Symbology's roots lie deep in The Year of Dissolution, five centuries past, wherein the God-Kings were overthrown, and this singular mode of worship established in their stead, shaping Locus's unique spiritual landscape.  

Of Enduring Legacy:

  Through its unremitting vigilance, The Inquisition casts a long shadow upon the religious and cultural heart of Locus. Its legacy, born in the tumultuous epoch of the God-Kings, stands as testament to its enduring power in shaping the very course of Locian history and the singular spirit of its people.