Ratism

Ratism is a religion on Eldham founded by Electric_Rat. It is known for being heavily advertised through ingame chat at throughout the day by Electric_Rat, albeit through dialogue through his role as a Immortal Manifestation of the Rat King himself.
Ratism worships the eternal creator of the world, The Rat King. Ratism has began to spread as the belief that the Holy Rat Wars must be conducted upon Eldham regardless of public support. Upon the completion of such wars, standards of Celestial Rat beings and their civilizations are to be instilled and proper use of resources according to the Church of Ratism. It is heavily disputed whether or not Ratism is of fair means, as it is widely known it is the only exciting and worth-while religion in Eldham, therefore making it unfair to other players. 
Initiation into Ratism is currently created by word of mouth, though it is to be announced when public initiations are being accepted.
== History ==
=== The Legend ===
Life began with the Supreme God, The Rat King, who first created the glorious race of rat-people. The Rat King favoured them, as they were made in his image. These celestial beings lived in advanced cybernetics tunnels, that ranged across the galaxy and branched into the beyond. they used every material to it’s highest potential, creating the cleanest and purest water in the universe.
With such greatness, jealousy began to root in those who were lesser in essence. These clans were beings were such things as "Humans", "Elves", and "hybrids". The clans hunted down the True Children, ripped them from the tunnels, and proceeded to do unspeakable things in a hate-filled stupor.
The last survivors fled to the sewers, and there was birthed the spark to ignite us in trying times.
=== The Spread of Ratism ===
Ratism found its roots through the word of mouth and preaching of Electric Rat (Speaker of the GREAT RAT KING). One such instance of this is the political refuge Electric Rat found within the Catboy Café. Electric Rat could preach all about the Rat King within safety. In addition to this Electric Rat, received large donations from Cafe patrons 1izzie and Knowone for his sponsorship and popularity of the Cafe.
=== The Sacking of Ratlantis ===
The scavengers were crawling amongst the filth of the world, struggling to live to the next day. While wandering for a home in a heartless world, one of them changed before each other's eyes. One named 'Electric_Rat' went stiff. Eyes glowing a gold only rivalled by the light of the sun. Any who looked at first seemed to be frozen in awe as whiskers protruded from his face. He began to float, as a voice as sweet a bell, but as powerful as a netherite sword boomed before the ragged, putrid clan and exclaimed, " FEAR NOT, FOR YOU ARE FOUND. "
The faithless ran in terror, but the chosen were taken in, and teleported in the crust of the world. This, was where the first rat tunnel was erected. The first tunnels were extended and turned into a monument for the True Lord. Stretching into continents, it was an envy for the admins.
Those faithless were scared. But, what they do not understand is hated. The Anti-Rodent Axis was founded by these despicable menaces. spies were sent into the church. The next people to hear about this were the admins. They reinforced the belief of the beasts.
So, when the rats discovered their neighbours, they naively let them in, and talked of the wonders within this wall. The outsiders said that our beloved Avatar should be killed and exiled. At the refusal, they slunk into the background of the light of Ratlantis. Sadly, they would only to be seen too soon.
Like a cat, they ambushed the rats in their own home. The men were butchered. The wives and children slaughtered or taken prisoner. Survivors fled for their lives, some only too drown by the tunnels collapsing. The Ratists tried to make peace as a final mercy. The antis only spit in their face and killed their diplomats. All died, except one. That diplomat ran to their home, only to be exiled to the nerds of this world. They fought back, and came forth, showing their dedication. The Rat King then bestowed upon this young survivor the title of 'The Holy Knight'
On that same day, the Darkest hour was coming. The ADMINS decided to bomb the server, as they despised the rats. With the world destroyed, it seemed like everything was lost.
Banished to the shadows of the world, the eternal spark of the first rat-kin kept them running.
=== The Mythos ===
The Mythos, chronicled by House_of_Rook, covers the history and beliefs of Ratism through a religious lens.
== Ratism In the Present Day ==
Currently, Electric_Rat is the avatar of The Rat King. Despite popular belief, Electric_Rat and The Rat King are two different people. 
== Reception ==
=== Ratists and Discrimination ===
People often have a deep grudge against Ratism and The Rat King himself. Here we will record said acts.
* Since the arrival of the Speaker and his many public and gracious sermons, he has been verbally and physically abused so as to ATTEMPT to break his ultimately unbreakable will. Countless threats, assassination and enrapture attempts have been attempted on the Speaker of Ratism's life.
* Several followers of Ratism (Ratists) have been stolen from, killed, and had bounties placed upon their heads in response to their public approval of the faith.
* Ratist establishments and followers have been forced to leave several countries, with several different avenues of situations including the following:
*# The initial Sieging of the First Ratlantis and ultimate betrayal of the Nation of COG, sewing plans to capture the Speaker of Ratism after initiating a price for the sacred land. Instead, the nation of COG decided to secretly release coordinates of the first Ratlantis. This ultimately resulted in the abandoning of the Northern Eastern location of the faith.
*# The first construction of Rottenkonig was upon the Zamotz Union with land provided by the Druids of Sol, one of the first supporters of Ratism. The virgins of Zamotz had then attempted to extradite followers of Ratism with a price of 15k per follower, each week. The Speaker then found it fitting to leave the land in destruction, and curse the leaders of the land as well. It is now known that this is what resulted of the Banning of Virgins within the Shiro Empire.
*# The most recent persecution as of 26th September 2021 is the Siege of the Second Rottenkonig, residing in the birthplace of Ratism, Sturlungar, residing in the A.W.E. In these events, the Third Failed Anti-Ratist Coalition had jumped the walls and murdered countless Ratist followers, and attempted to assassinate the Speaker himself, though the magical properties of SUCH A POWERFUL TOWER prevented the coalition from killing The Speaker, ultimately failing in their mission. It was then that the Heretics who participated in this event were banished for foul play, and only upon the mercy of the Speaker were they allowed to so hastly return to the land. Due to the events of such siege, The Speaker was to participate in a trial describing such events, but was unable to participate due to other-wordly affairs. Due to this, several people within the A.W.E struggle to either persecute of continue relations with Ratism. Either way, Ratism has since had to leave its birthplace so as to not be held under national constraints.
=== Reaction of Atrocities Committed by the Church of Ratism ===
*It was due to these atrocities done unto the people of Ratism did the SPEAKER OF RATISM decide to sacrifice his good will in order to commit a blood oath directed towards the Rat King himself - He became determined to execute all who had done wrong to Ratism and decided that if Ratism were to prevail in such a cruel world, the Church would have to resort to similar tactics.
*Upon this oath, The Speaker has claimed heads of several persecutors of Ratism, including one of the COG diplomats who had revealed the coordinates of The First Ratlantis, Robraph. Upon this assassination, conducted in New Yoake, he payed for the actions of the mayor of the city (stealing precious materials while spying within Ratism) and also re-claimed an important blade of the diplomat as payment for the First Ratlantis's fall.
*The Speaker has now taken precautions so as to re-locate Ratism, and has taken a MOST VERBAL silence so as to remain secret. It is said Ratism is to rise publicly for the first time, a new step within the faith, better armed and better organized, those who have disrespected Ratism have been announced to soon pay for the atrocities performed.
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Category:Religions
Category:Traveler's Era