The Sanctum Of Light

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The Sanctum of Light

 

 

 

 

 

The sanctum of light is a philosophical belief that has recently arose in the land of Polaris. The belief focuses on the idea of the single being and their connection to the universe which teaches its followers to seek perfection and satisfaction in life within themselves. The philosophy is more based on practice of virtue rather than passive worship to a god or ultimate power.

 

The Sanctum of Light does is non-theistic and therefore does not believe in the creator or other theist like doctrines. Instead it follows the ideas that everything can be proved through fact and critical thinking as given by the logic of the universe. The sanctum of light believes that within the universe there is a source of good known as “the light” and it is the duty of all beings to spread this power source through acts of love, honour and various other positive actions that make the self closer to the light.

 

Followers of the light known as “travellers” by the philosophy believe in the idea that ever since their birth they have been given the purpose to seek a connection between themselves and the universe known as “the binding”. A being can only obtain the binding through creating light or goodness in society. As they create more good in society they get closer to binding with the universe. It is said that once a person has fully bonded with the universe an overwhelming sense of peace, tranquility and fullness will fill their lives till the day they cease to exist.

 

The sanctum has no true set of laws or doctrines unlike many of the current religions seen in Athera. The idea of good is outlined by the “Order of Equilibrium” which is an organization that began the sanctum of light. The order is made up of beings that have dedicated their lives to seeking the light. The order  has numerous writings written by its members that discuss the ideas of good within the universe. Members of the philosophy tend to follow the opinions of these writings however the sanctum ultimately lets the traveller decide for themselves as the philosophy believes in the idea that people cannot be told to be good. Instead people must decide to be good in order to obtain true light.

 

 

The sanctum of light has no true place of worship such as a church. Instead the Order of Equilibrium has created “Pantheons” which are buildings run by the order.  A pantheon’s purpose is to house knowledge of the universe for all to obtain. Numerous books on magic to fictitious writings can be found in a pantheon.  Members of the Order live in these buildings and assist travellers in their quest for the binding by giving them advice on all topics. There is no mandatory pilgrimage to a pantheon and instead a member of the sanctum can go whenever they feel.

 

 

The Order of Equilibrium

 

The Order of Equilibrium is the official organization of the Sanctum of Light. The group began the philosophy and has made it their sworn duty to protect the source of light within the universe and eliminate its opposing forces. The Sect is divided up into numerous guilds that take on various responsibilities within the organization.

 

 

 

Judicators

 

Judicators are the oldest and original founding members of the order. It is their responsibility to  determine what creates light in society and what creates darkness (the opposing force of light). Judicators write many of the papers discussing certain themes for the Sect of the Universe. The Judicator’s are lead by the Judicator Prime who is elected by his fellow judicators. A Judicator may also be called upon by a follower of the Sanctum to judge a personal issue or dispute where a person is unsure of what choice they should make.

 

 

Executioners

 

Executioners are the warriors of the order who have dedicated their lives to ridding the universe of darkness and other opposing forces of the light.  They are trained fighters and tend to have strict regulations that are outlined in their “Executioners Code”. The code is a set of rules based off the teachings of the order which all executioners must uphold in order to remain a executioner. Executioners train for combat everyday and live with their fellow brethren in the Pantheon for the majority of their life when not out ridding the world of darkness. The Executioners are lead by an Executioner Prime who is appointed by the Judicator Prime.

 

 

Chroniclers

 

Chroniclers are responsible for the obtainment and spread of knowledge by the Order of Equilibrium. Knowledge is considered the ultimate source of light by the order  and therefore chronicler’s have made it their duty to understand everything the universe has to offer and share that knowledge with all who wish to learn it. The Chroniclers mainly bring books to the Pantheon and assist members of the sanctum in finding information about certain fields. Many chroniclers can speak numerous tongues and are very informed with the land. The Chroniclers also may write theses on certain topics yet they must be approved by the  Judicator Prime. The Chroniclers are lead by a Chronicler Prime who is appointed by the Judicator Prime.

 

Virtues of the Sanctum

 

Virtues are qualities that the Order of Equilibrium has listed as good for the universe. The order believes that if a person follows and demonstrates these virtues they will be able to create the binding with the universe and create light for the betterment of society. The list is ordered from the most important virtues to the least important virtues.

 

Knowledge-the understanding of the universe along with critical thinking and self-awareness

 

Justice- To demonstrate fairness in society and what is truly right.

 

Honour- To uphold oaths and promises, to show respect to fellow beings and to have a sense of pride of existing.

 

Love- To demonstrate kindness, empathy and all aspects of charity within society.

 

Hope- To demonstrate faith in the universe and determination to do good when surrounded by bad as a being.

 

Modesty- To understand one is not as important in the grand scheme of things and therefore should not boast about their existence or achievements. One should believe their existence is just as important as any other beings is.

 

Vices of the Sanctum

 

Vices are qualities that the Order of Equilibrium has listed as bad for the universe and are considered “dark” as they oppose the aspect of light. The order believes that following the vices will result in a weaker connection to the universe creating a person to lose sight on their purpose and be engulfed into darkness as demonstrated by their actions.

 

Apathy- To not care about anything including ones being, the universe and the concept of goodness or light.

 

Ignorance- To avoid reality or logic when confronted by it.

 

Dishonour- To lie and bring shame to your name along with disrespecting other beings.

 

Hatred- To assault fellow beings through physical, mental or verbal harm due to you disliking them.

 

Arrogance- To believe that one’s existence is more important than everyone elses.

 

Injustice- To treat others unfairly in society for your own benefit.

 

Official texts from the Order of Equilibrium

 

[topic=https://www.lordofthecraft.net/topic/117349-the-concept-of-light-a-thesis-by-ingvar-armahnk-of-the-sanctum-of-light/]The Concept of Light- A Thesis by Prime Judicator Ingvar Armahnk

 

 

 

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((This is a actually very interesting.))

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((I really like the order's structure))

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