Unum Fides

Unum Fides is having faith in the wisdom of the one above all: UNUM DOMINUS, often shortened to just "Unum." The journey of an "Unumite" (someone who has faith in, and follows Unum Dominus,) begins with their rejection of the callous, and degenerate nature of the world both in their heart, and in their mind. 
Every member of the official organized faith of Unum Fides, undergoes a special confirmation ritual in game to receive the benefits and roles therein. 
The relationship a follower has with Unum is unique to them, and is the fundamental axiom of true wisdom. The name "Unum Dominus" was given by the Unumites to Unum as a tool of communicating about Unum to one another; between one individual and Unum there are no names; the deity and the follower know one another inherently. This belief suggests that there are others who follow the wisdom of Unum Dominus, only without recognizing any specific name for Unum, or even using a different name.
Unum Fides is less mythological than most religions, with the texts mostly featuring historical accounts, parables, and analogies.
== History ==
=== The Early Faith ===
Unum Fides as an organized faith was founded by the First Prophets, and the Primum in the winter of 43 V.E. (September 20, 2024) in Abexilas at Mons Astrum, in Sahriya, in the Province of Nova Stellare. With other founding members being from the province of Vashadnur, as well as Nova Stellare.
The faith then started to spread with a few of the first prophets to the nations of Norskia, and Fumunda.
The faith continued to slowly grow and spread, with its practices being maintain primarily through the word of mouth, however the prophets, and the primum (the first followers after the prophets) began writing a text that would later be called "Revelata."
== Beliefs and Doctrines ==
=== Un Deus Dominus ===
This is the doctrine that Unum Dominus is the deity above all other deities, and powers. This is not to say that other beings don't exist, this could include demons or dark beings mentioned in other mythologies, or gods, substances, or otherwise that are worshiped in other religions; but that any of these powers are recognized as below Unum Dominus, and subject to his determination.
=== The Eight Laws ===
The 8 Laws that are on the stone pillar at Mons Astrum, and written in the Revelata are there to moderate the actions of those who are part of the organized faith. When followed, they will help facilitate an Unumite's growth in wisdom, and maintain stability in the faith overall.
The laws are as follows:
# UNUM DOMINUS, The One Lord, is The One Power; the permeating force that binds fate, nature, and order, and so to grow and bear fruit in those soils someone will within their ability follow the LAW, and grow in wisdom.
# Any one will not from desire, malcontent, or wrath, strike, injure, or murder another.
# Any one will not from desire, malcontent, or wrath, take from another what item or money they have earned without knowledge and consent.
# Any one will not from desire, malcontent, or wrath, give false testimony against another who follows the LAW in the processes of worldly justice.
# Any one will not look upon the possessions, the status, or the holdings of another and from envy enact designs against them.
# Any one will not from desire, malcontent, or wrath, dispense falsehoods on the name of another.
# Any one who wishes to follow the LAW, and grow in wisdom will afford lenience, and forgiveness with all other followers, and will for the confirmed always withhold at least one-tenth of the costs for any service, or item they wish to provide. 
# All who wish to be confirmed followers of the LAW to others must declare their faith in UNUM to the resident powers of the world. They must have a presence in the world. They must demonstrate their observation of the law before an ordained follower. Finally, they must bathe in flame to remove those necrotic parts of them to leave space for their eternal growth.
=== The Un-Unum Relationship ===
This is the belief that the relationship between who the faith calls "Unum Dominus" and a follower is special to both individuals, and that every follower has a relationship with Unum where they are being guided through their journey towards unending wisdom.
"Un-Unum" is like the term "one on one," with Un being "one" in the original language of the Unumites (Unum-Stellarec), and "Unum" meaning approximately: "the one, most important."
=== Growth in Wisdom ===
Growth in wisdom is the driving belief in Unum Fides, it's what every member of the religion is ultimately seeking to do, and that gaining wisdom is something that all Unumites will experience as they move through the world.
=== Permission of Profession ===
The permission of profession is the doctrine that allows Unumites to inhabit a profession that may seem to violate the 8 primary laws of the faith written in the Revelata, but actually do not. The laws themselves state that an Unumite will not do things out of desire, malcontent, or wrath; so as long as the Unumite has logical intent, or are forced to do them, there is more than enough room for them to do these things, the Unumite only has to maintain their passion for wisdom, and are cautioned against certain things in their lines of work but are not explicitly restricted from doing them.
For example, Unumites are not supposed to commit acts of violence, and even confirmed Unumites must vow during their confirmation that they will "not kill or harm without reason." Despite this, Mercenaries who happen to be Unumites are permitted, this is because it is their profession, there is reasoning behind the violence they partake in, only as long as it's necessary, any unnecessary acts of violence that cannot possibly be from a place of reason must be reflected on by the Unumite, and they must make efforts not to repeat those actions.
=== The Eternal Season ===
The "Eternal Season" is a term that's part of the allegory for the growth in wisdom. It could be seen as similar to the belief in a heaven, or blissful afterlife by some other religions, but it's not exactly the same, and it's harder to conceptualize than a simple heaven. In basic terms, it just represents that Unumites who are dedicated to growing in wisdom will at some point move on from the current world, and go into a new world, or a new state of consciousness where they will spend eternity learning, and moving towards the infinite wisdom of Unum Dominus. However, what makes this eternity most appealing is that the experience of discovery will never end because the infinite wisdom and knowledge of Unum Dominus can never be reached so, those who go to the eternal season will gain new appreciations constantly, and forever.
An antithesis to the eternal season does not exist, those who do not follow Unum Dominus, and don't care for their growth in wisdom will simply die, and then their being will annihilate into pure energy, and will be recycled.
=== Prophecy of the Revelator ===
In the foundational Revelata, the First Prophets had meditated together, and came to the conclusion during their initial revelation that there will be a figure who was punished by what they refer to as the "resident powers of the world," but in their exile had come to follow Unum Dominus, and would come back with great wisdom, and would organize the faithful.
The "Revelator" was predicted to be a figure that was not a medium, or a savior, but a strong leader and an extremely advanced Unumite.
== Rites and Practices ==
=== Confirmation ===
For every Unumite to be recognized for receiving all the benefits and responsibilities of being part of the faith, they must undergo a specific procedure, call the "confirmation ritual," or the "cleansing ritual." 
Every confirmation needs:
* An ordained Unumite.
* A fire pit.
* A bed nearby the fire pit.
* The "vows of the law" on display nearby the pit. The vows of the law are as follows:
*# UNUM DOMINUS is the One God and the one power above all.
*# I will not harm, or kill without reason.
*# I will not steal without necessity.
*# I will not give false testimony against another Unumite in a court.
*# I will not plot against any one out of jealousy.
*# I will not spread false rumors about any fellow.
*# I will always forgive, and discount confirmed Unumites by a tenth of my price.
*# I will declare my faith, I will not sit idly, and I declare I have observed the law.
The confirmation procedure simplified is:
# The unconfirmed Unumite will stand before the ordained Unumite.
# The unconfirmed will briefly lie in, or touch the bed by the fire.
# The unconfirmed will speak the vows to the ordained.
# The ordained will choose to accept the vows.
# The ordained will command the unconfirmed to leap into the fire.
# The unconfirmed will be cleansed by the fire, and reappear by the bed, as if they have woken up from a deep slumber.