Abexilan Cubism

Cubism is a monotheistic religion that is centered around the worship of "The []". The two cubist religions (Monastic and Eldhamite) have been united on Abexilas by the last remaining cubist followers. Ever since the unification, it has been growing in terms of members ever since.
== History of Cubism ==
The beginnings of the religion can be traced back to both Eldham and Rathnir. Eldhamite Cubism was a polytheistic faith centered around the worship of the mysteries of a physical bedrock Cube that was discovered underneath the Nova Azcorian capital city of Horizonte. Rathnirian Cubism on the other hand was a henotheistic and monastic faith that was centered around the scholastic exploration of what it means for everyone and everything to be a member of the totality of existence, which they referred to as The Cube. Upon the end of both worlds and the beginning of Abexilas, the survivors of both churches have joined together into a new, unified Cubist faith. 
The modern faith still believes in the pantheon of Eldhamite demigods, known as the Sealers, but it identifies them as stray faces of the singular Cube that must be returned in order to restore balance in the world.
== The [], [ ] and Basic theology ==
=== The [] ===
The Earth is made of cubes. The Sun is a massive cube. The very mind you read this with is made of cubes. Abexilas itself is The []. All is cube and cube is all. This being said, everything in our world is a manifestation of the []. It's purest manifestation being the Cube, a cube made entirely out of bedrock. This manifestation is not what we worship, we worship that which it represents. To look at the [] is to peer into everything that has ever existed, currently exists, and will ever exist. It is almost maddening to look into the face of world and not be able to put what you're looking at into words. You see the end and the beginning, your life and your death, and for just a moment you are able to understand every single connection that ties the fabric of everything in the world together but as soon as you look away... it disappears. This is why we believe that there is nothing more important in this world than to study the mysteries of the []. Something, somewhere within the [] will make us finally understand it all.
=== The [ ] ===
The [ ] is everything the [] is not, the [] is existence so the [ ] is nothing, the [] is love and harmony so the [ ] is hate and chaos. The [] is creation, so the [ ] is destruction, the [] is charity and light so the [ ] is greed and darkness. To follow the ways of the [ ] is to turn ones back to the [] and thus all of existence. It is to give into hate and fear. It's purpose is to bring hate and destruction to the realms created by the Sealers. The physical manifestation of the [ ] is the void which sits under the overworld and is where many dark beings have arisen from, some of the most prominent examples are Entropy and Segra.
=== The Quest ===
Our current mission is finding the Cube of Abexilas. Without a pure manifestation of the [] to gather around, we are thoroughly searching across Abexilas. We plan to search every continent and nation until we find the Cube. Our official quest for the Cube began in __VE (02NOV24) with the creation of the position: the Searcher of The Cube.
Our long term mission is spreading the Truth all the way from the vast fields of Kejafros to the smallest of towns in Caerus. This can be achieved by pilgrimating all around Abexilas and meeting all kinds of people, as every interaction is a seed planted. Some just nod and go about their day but some, with time, will realize the undeniable truth to our cubic world.
=== The 6 Sealers and Cubes ===
The Sealers are six demigods who represent the six lost faces of The Cube. They are as follows:
Creo, Embodiment of Creation, he created the overworld so that we may live.
Elamus, Embodiment of Order, he created the inbetween lands, a realm in the clouds where the sun never sets.
Ovidius, Embodiment of Justice, he created the Nether, a realm to punish the sinful who have wronged the innocent.
Grijum, Embodiment of Balance, he created the High Skies, where all good life goes.
Chronos, Embodiment of Time, he created the Overheavens, where death is of no concern.
Sylfae, Embodiment of Knowledge. He is not yet known to have created his own realm.
After the unifcation of the two Cubist religions, the 6 Cubes of the Rathnirian Cubists has been paired with the 6 Sealers. The Birth Cube to Creo, the Nature Cube to Grijum, the Death Cube to Chronos, the Light Cube to Sylfae, the Birch (Originality) Cube to Ovidius and the Mysticism Cube to Elamus.
In order to restore balance to the universe, these demigods must be summoned and reintegrated into The Cube.
== Church Hierarchy ==
On Abexilas, the unified Cubists decided to forego the Rathnirian hierarchy of monks and the Eldhamite hierarchy of priests for a new hybrid system in which the head of faith, known as the Azcor, is elected by the council of High Priests and "Hands" that served the previous Azcor. These "Hands" refer to the Left and Right Hands of the Azcor, two High Priests who have been personally chosen by the Azcor to handle matters of security and theology respectively. High Priests themselves are chosen for promotion from Revealer by the Azcor as well as the Hands. Once elected, an Azcor may serve until death or until retirement.
A temporary role that has appeared in the faith is the role of the Searcher of The Cube. This role is stated to only exist until the manifestation of The Cube in Abexilas has been located. The Searcher is responsible for the coordination of the search efforts and well as the management of Pilgrimage Parties throughout the world.
Beneath the High Priests are the Revealers, Generals, and Monks: The Revealers are the priests of Cubism and are assigned to communities to operate the temple located therein, Generals are Knights who have been specially selected to lead by the Left Hand of the Stars, Monks are those who have dedicated themselves as scholars of The Cube and are among the most devout of followers.
Lastly is the general Cubist population, made up of Custodians and Knights. These baptized followers are allowed to participate in exclusive events and private rituals.
== Rituals and Holidays ==
=== Baptism and Entrance to the Church ===
Inquirers into the Cubist faith are required to complete their Baptism ceremony before they can become Custodians of The Cube. This ceremony involves immersion in fire, water, a toast of mead, and a sacrifice of items of value as well as recitations of ancient texts by a Revealer.
== Current Worship Centers ==
=== Zilatran Xeroist Republic ===
==== Monastic Commune of Pturion Zunes ====
This monastery is the oldest Cubist worship site in Abexilas, having been established in 3VE. It is the current residence of the Azcor and Left Hand of the Stars.
==== The Mission at Agdah's Embrace ====
Located in the agrarian commune of Adgah's Embrace, this mission is quite modest with only a small area for giving sermons, quarters for both travelers and the local Revealer, and a small mess in the basement. It was founded in the summer of 53 VE (01NOV24) and remains operational to this day.
==== Dual Temples at Transaria ====
This series of two buildings, a traditional church atop a temple, is located in the growing commune of Transaria. It is currently home to the largest Cubist congregation and is unique for its second layer temple complex.
=== Qalinka ===
This mission is unique for sitting upon an artificial island, and being at the center of a small town, the inhabitants of which all follow the Cubist faith. 
=== The Cube church ===
This church is the most holy of them all, sitting upon the Cube itself. Created out of cobblestone and bearing an inscription of the [], it was turned completley to bedrock upon the prayers of said priest. It contains a bedrock throne, which some have reported as allowing them to hear or even converse with the [].
== Historical Record of Leadership ==
=== 00VE-Present, Era of the First Azcor ===
* Azcor: Yimis Pturo Akataste, "The Prophet of the Stars"
* Right Hand of the Stars: Luneux
* Left Hand of the Stars: Roblinka
* Searcher of the Cube: Rahada si Gadusaja