Ascended Icons

== Ascended Icons ==
Within the Ascendancy, depictions of the Nozerod are both socially and legally taboo, though the government, as well as the Tribella Council who governs the Cult believe that the presence of the Nozerod must be felt in every home. To satisfy this need, in 1701, the Cult approached the Nozerod, and jointly they created the concept of Ascended Icons. These are small spheres, etched in a symbol, representing the current Nozerod's reign and person. The symbols have been a part of Cult life for times innumerable, but prior to 1701, they would be unveiled at government rallies, or used on personal standards of the faithful. With the democratisation of these symbols, came the imposing 'eye' of the Nozerod into each home. Each subject was encouraged to prostrate themselves before the icon collectively, repent for sins, and conduct their business honourably in it's presence, as if the Nozerod could see them. To damage an Ascended Icon deliberately was an offense, though the punishment was generally social. 
Each Nozerod would draw their own symbol, the Nozerod Glorious Jade, the present ruler of the Ascendancy, presented their's in 2016, as part of their first edicts. 
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