The Cult of Mars - Martian Enclaves
Sept 7, 2022 5:00:25 GMT -5
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Post by VoxApocrypha on Sept 7, 2022 5:00:25 GMT -5
..And from the depths of a deep well, sunken in the soil of Ouhiri and secured by pillars of marble and black stone, a crypt lay.
When unearthed and pulled forth, raised by mortal hands, the crypt opened - releasing a woman.
She was a Kithium, and she called herself Cordelia.
She said that she'd been locked away for eons by the Rombardans, so so long ago.
To attone for sins and to let the demon in her soul rot away.
And so, free again, Cordelia shared a ancient gospel, converting the soldiers and students who had free'd her to a new way.
She called herself 'The Razina's Avatar', and she claimed right to lead.
Swayed and made Zealots, they sought to unify the peoples of Roskana, and Marrlan.
And to spread that unity further, to bring about an ultimate unity.
Political, Military, Economic, and Racial Unity.
Strengthened by heroism and sacrifice, duty and martial discipline.
Named for the ancient Rombardan God of Mars, a warrior and a statesman.
Blessing the heroic, and honoring the saintly, Cordelia - his servent on Ouhiri, and Avatar of Razina, does so as a conduit for his will.
And is the divine leader of the Cult, as ordained.
"There are no divisions in this creed, all who hear it and adhere: I do not care if you are a Human, a Koian, a Festria, or a Kumo."
"Together as one, we will bring unity to the world, and install a lasting prosperity."
"No more genocides, no more exploitation. No more war, no more hate."
"No more slavery, no more chains."
"With our blood, our wealth, and our faith we will make it so."
"In the name of Mars, and Cordelia!"
"Peace, Prosperity, Together!"
When unearthed and pulled forth, raised by mortal hands, the crypt opened - releasing a woman.
She was a Kithium, and she called herself Cordelia.
She said that she'd been locked away for eons by the Rombardans, so so long ago.
To attone for sins and to let the demon in her soul rot away.
And so, free again, Cordelia shared a ancient gospel, converting the soldiers and students who had free'd her to a new way.
She called herself 'The Razina's Avatar', and she claimed right to lead.
Swayed and made Zealots, they sought to unify the peoples of Roskana, and Marrlan.
And to spread that unity further, to bring about an ultimate unity.
Political, Military, Economic, and Racial Unity.
Strengthened by heroism and sacrifice, duty and martial discipline.
Named for the ancient Rombardan God of Mars, a warrior and a statesman.
Blessing the heroic, and honoring the saintly, Cordelia - his servent on Ouhiri, and Avatar of Razina, does so as a conduit for his will.
And is the divine leader of the Cult, as ordained.
"There are no divisions in this creed, all who hear it and adhere: I do not care if you are a Human, a Koian, a Festria, or a Kumo."
"Together as one, we will bring unity to the world, and install a lasting prosperity."
"No more genocides, no more exploitation. No more war, no more hate."
"No more slavery, no more chains."
"With our blood, our wealth, and our faith we will make it so."
"In the name of Mars, and Cordelia!"
"Peace, Prosperity, Together!"
The Cult of Mars is a multi-national institution based within Roskana primarily, but with holdings across the world.
Primarily active in areas of predominantly Roskanan cultural influence, it has branches within Roskana itself, Marrlan, and notably within the Kithium League.
The official organization was founded almost four centuries ago but really gained prominence in the early years of the Tsardom. It's always been lead by a female Kithium with a unique color pattern to their fur, golden hair and white fur, and strange star symbols on her body. Their name has as well always been Cordelia. Presumably this is a figure head elected within the Cult itself and out of public eyes, but the duties remain the same. Official cult propaganda states that she is an immortal.
The cult is only about 400 years old, but its roots are said by its members and scholars to go back more than a thousand years, if not longer to the time of ancient Rombarda, a civilization from which assumedly modern Roskanans sprang. It's faith is notably similar to a lot of Roskanan religions, though it is set apart by its incorporation of Razina and as well an ancient deity from before Roskanan folklore and religion became prominent, the god of Mars. In the interpretation spread by the Cult, Mars is a god of heroism, saintly activities and selfless sacrifice.
The Cult has various distinct organizations that share its name and symbolism, as well the entity functions in many places as a quasi-nation state. Particularly in parts of Roskana and the Kithium League, as well as in small numbers in foreign territories, the Cult maintains 'Enclaves' to which the organization administers as small virtually independent entities. Within the walls of an Enclave there are usually shops, apartments, schools, churches and as well, government offices and as well, large hospitals.
The organization has its hands in just about every industry, including various companies involved in manufacturing to which it is especially prolific, as notable companies such as Roskana Heavy Industries and Galanthus Industrial, as well as Tanus Arms Inc. have ties to the company through financial and often political channels.
It is rumored though unconfirmed that they even have a hand in the export and flow of Staol, though this in not known with any certainty and Cult officials never answer when interrogated or questioned on the topic.
Across the world the cult promotes a series of causes, particularly it promotes the civil and political liberty of non-humans, and promotes the style of Republican governance, primarily by using financial power to buy politicians or to organize their own puppet political parties. As well the Cult delivers medical aid to impoverished areas and shares a variety of developmental knowledge to poorer and undeveloped nations across the world.
The Cult is as well associated with a growing number of dissident movements, illegal religious organizations, and has even participated in the formation of both unarmed and armed uprisings against racial supremacist states.
The Cult is even said to have access to private military organizations and elements within state militaries, though this is also not known for certain, as often some suppsoed ties nly link back to shell companies or organizations that appear thus far to be unconnected to the Cult, in any direct or indirect capacity.
Leader of the Cult:
Cordelia
Capital Enclave:
Olympus Enclave, City of Olympus